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Emerita De La Pena Obituary
Emerita de la Pena and Judith Diaz-Sierra met in business school as teenagers and soon became best friends. Each was the maid of honor at the other's wedding, they vacationed together with their husbands, and they both worked as administrative assistants at Fiduciary Trust Company International, where Mrs. De la Peña had helped recruit Ms. Diaz-Sierra in 1997.
Mrs. De la Pena, 32, of Queens, known by her nickname, Emy, was the extrovert of the two. The mother of a 1-year-old daughter, Daniella, she wanted to become a schoolteacher and had been attending St. Francis College in Brooklyn part time to get a bachelor's degree. "She's beautiful and she was a beautiful person," said her husband, Gabriel.
Ms. Diaz-Sierra was reserved but "had a great laugh, a great heart, was very high in her morals and very selective about her friends," said her husband, Ron Sierra.
Ms. Diaz-Sierra, 32, worked one row away from her best friend on the 90th floor of 2 World Trade Center. A co-worker told Mr. Sierra the two were together when he last saw them on the day of the attacks, as they held the door open for him.
Mr. Sierra rushed to the city from Suffolk County, where he and his wife lived, after learning of the attack, but could not get onto the Brooklyn Bridge. As he watched the soot-covered people walking from Manhattan, he said, "I was just hoping that Emy and Judith would come out, that they were among the thousands crossing the bridge."
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michele kearney
September 7, 2021
A bond that can not be broken! XXXXXXXXXXOOOOOOOO
Cindy Roe
September 6, 2021
Remembering Emerita on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Lissette Polanco-Wolf
August 13, 2015
Today I took my 10 & 11year old to the memorial sight and thought of all the people of 9/11 and said a prayer for Gabriel and his family who I haven't seen since elementary school and as I looked at the names there was Emy De La Pena's name
Michelle Goldberg
June 30, 2015
I remember my mom telling me when I was older that a family who lived In Briarwood across the street from me was affected by 9/11. When I visited the memorial site in the city about 2 years ago I made sure to locate her name. Yesterday I went back to the memorial and searched both fountains till I spotted her name. Her name is on the second fountain on one of the corners depending on which way you are entering. I don't remember if I ever knew her husband since I was young. But I hope he is being a great father to his daughter. All the best.
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Russ and Kim Holthaus
September 11, 2014
Gabe and Daniella, hope you are doing well..You are always in our hearts and prayers.
September 16, 2013
xxxxxxxxxxxoooooooooooo
Claribel Byer
September 11, 2013
Remembering you Emy. Best to Gabe & Daniella.
January 27, 2013
Mary Kay friends still remember you, Emy:)
Kim Holthaus
September 8, 2012
I Think of you often. Gabe and Daniella too. I get christmas cards every yr from Gabe and Daniella is just as beautiful as you are.. Gabe and his family are taking excellent care of her. I know you are looking down on them and are very proud.. rest in peace Emy..
Michele
September 8, 2012
xxxxxxxxxooooooooo
Luv Michie
r McKAY
September 7, 2012
I didn't know you, but I'm sorry your life ended so suddenly. I'm sorry for your family. Years ago I was looking for something to do to pay honor to the victims of this horrible tragedy. I signed up to make a square in the national tribute quilt and was given your name. I was honored to submit a quilt square in your name. I have thought of you since. We will not forget!
Chris Freeland
February 23, 2012
In January of 2002 I traveled to New York on a business trip. I was moved by the memorials and signs posted near the WTC site, and in particular, a fragment of a photo that I believe was of Emerita De la Pena, which I matched by looking through photos on CNN and this site. I wrote a short memorial at http://blog.chrisfreeland.com/2011/09/911-memorial.html about the photo, the smiling woman within, and what both have meant to me. I wish only to honor her memory and to offer my condolences to your family for such a tragic loss.
Carlos Rodgers
September 11, 2011
Emy, I still remember when we used to ride the E train back to Jamaica, the BBQ at Carmen's House and the Picnics at Cunningham Park. We Miss You a lot..I bet Brian spends a lot of time with you and he makes you laugh with his unique Humor.. give him a kiss for me! ah.. say hello to mamaofelia, make sure you show her around. Lots of blessings to you all. Love, Carlos n Chata.
vikki riobe.
September 11, 2011
I didn't know you personally, but your passing made my friend sad which makes me sad. I'm sorry for what happened to you, but I know you're an angel in heaven watching over your family and friends. His bless and keep you, you will never be forgotten. I was in NYC that day wish it had never happened
Michelle Mendoza
September 11, 2011
Emy, I really dont count the years, because no matter how long is has been or will be, you'll always be a part of our lives. Daniella looks more and more like you everyday. She's strong and independent just like you, I know, that you know you dont have to worry. Gabe is Gabe, we bother him all the time haha u know we love him dearly. I hope you and mamafelia have caught up. Please tell her we miss her too. I hope you and Judy are causing trouble up there. Love you always and forever. Micki
September 11, 2011
Gabe, We are thinking about you so much today and want to let you know we love you and Daniella and hope you are okay. Daniella, you are so special to have a wonderful mother that we know adored you and your great Dad that has done a great job raising you. God Bless you both.
Russ and Kim Holthaus
Greer Police Dept.
Greer, SC
September 10, 2011
My sweet Angel Baby Miss You. A really hard weekend and I still feel comfort in your smile, Judy's poise,Eddie's voice Wally's laugh and Jimmy's white shoes. Get's me through it all. Miss you and all my Love XXXXOOOO
Oscar Cruz
February 10, 2011
Gabe you may not remember me we all work together @ SCA back in the early 1990's I pray for EMY,YOU and your daugther every night and be sure that wherever they are,they are watching over you....take care bro
October 6, 2009
Thinking if you today my friend as always. Wishing you were still here. Love and miss you, V
Kathryn Diaz
September 11, 2009
Dear Gabriel & Daniella,
As I'm thinking of you today, I send my Love! A mother's eternal Love will always Live in Daniella!
with love from an old friend,
The Ancient crest of the Pena Family
Jeffrey Ceriel Lumbay
May 26, 2009
Hi I am H.M. Jeffrey Ceriel 1 Dela Pena Lumbay, sovereign of the Dela Pena foundation, I am proud to open to you our homepage, where every month we post new information on the History and works of the our great grand father who in some way has helped build a nation.
http://delapenafamily.blogspot.com/
This is open to all Dela Pena, Royal or not.
Doug Abraham
April 18, 2009
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Carl Ballenas
April 11, 2009
AQUINAS WINDOW OF PEACE and HOPE
Memorial Window contains steel from Twin towers
Since February 7th the Aquinas Honor Society students of the Immaculate Conception School of Jamaica Estates, NY have met every weekend to work on their Stained Glass Window of PEACE and HOPE project. (The entire project has been in the planning stage for two years.) Week by week they have witnessed the evolution of their hard work under the guidance of artist Mr. Mendoza and his family. It was a wonderful learning experience and all who attended have had their life changed profoundly.
It has been decided that on Sunday, April 26 at the 1PM Mass the Aquinas Stained Glass Window of PEACE and Hope would be dedicated and blessed at the Church of the Immaculate Conception 86-45 Edgerton Blvd., Jamaica Estates, NY 11432 (718) 739-0880. The window will be temporarily framed and light will pass through it for the first time. We hope you will come to this special occasion, meet the students and see this small little masterpiece of PEACE and HOPE. After the Mass there will be a presentation in the Parish Hall.
The Aquinas Honor Society is composed of academically gift students in Grades 6-8. They received a grant from the Alive in Hope Foundation to design and create a stained glass window for their school. Below is an early design and over time it has gone through a number of revisions.
In the left corner brilliant colors of red, yellow and orange glass with jagged shapes were used to represent chaos, sin, despair and economic woes. A rosary representing the power of prayer draws us into a field of blues and greens with a more composed pattern. The calmer shades of blue are the colors of the Blessed Mother Mary. The green color refers to the season of Spring, and a rebirth of hope. The image of the Holy Spirit in the shape of a dove holds an olive branch in its mouth. Through the assistance of the Fire Department of New York City three pieces of steel from the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center were used to form the leaves. Carved in low relief are images of the school logo - ICS, the Passionist shield of the priests of the parish and the words PEACE and HOPE. The letter H of HOPE was made to resemble the image of the Twin Towers. They were created by Gray Glass of Queens Village. The words Sisters of Saint Joseph, founders of the Immaculate Conception School was engraved on the window. Also engraved were these names: Emerita “Emy” De La Pena, Firefighter Carl Bedigian, Hector Tamayo, Frederick Varacchi and Deputy Chief Orio Palmer, Battalion 7. All were taken from us on 9/11 and have a connection to the Immaculate Conception Parish and the Aquinas Honor Society. To honor all who perished and fought to save lives on that fateful day 9/11 the students have engraved the phrase ALL ARE REMEMBERED onto the window.
The window has been completed with Artist in Residence Ernesto Mendoza and his family who guided and trained the students in the art of Stained Glass making.
The students wish to thank all who have helped to make this Stained Glass Window possible.
Alex Rios
September 10, 2007
Emy, I can’t believe six years, have passed since that awful day. I miss you so much. You were such a special person. It has taken me 6 years to finally write a few notes in your memorial. I miss you, my family and friends miss you, Gabe and Daniella miss you too. I just wish I would have taken the time to tell you how much you mean to me. I truly believe in my heart that we were blessed to have spent time with you. Love your cousin Alex.
Kristine
October 24, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
September 20, 2006
In remembrance....
The Emerita De La Pena Plaque at The Immaculate Conception School of Jamaica Estates, NY
Carl Ballenas
September 9, 2006
At the Immaculate Conception School of Jamaica Estates, NY there is a plaque in the shape of a dove to honor the memory of Emerita "Emy" De La Pena. On Monday, September 11, 2006 we will remember Emy and offer our prayers.
Tracey Anne Smith
May 6, 2006
Hello My name is Tracey Anne Smith I live in a place Near Liverpool England. I recently donated some menus of The windows on the world restaurant to the californian memorial project via a producer named Rick Law. In return he sent me a creditaion and aknowledgement also a Mercy Bracelet Bearing the name EMERITA 'EMY' DE LA PENA. I immediately felt a connection of some kind I cannot explain, a lovely feeling of happiness as I put this bracelet on to my surprise.I thought It would make me very sad. I wear it all the time and many people have asked who she is. I am not very good with computers and it has taken me a week to find these answers. She looks exactly how I imagined. I will now be able to tell everyone who she is. My thoughts and feelings are with emys' family. Kindest regards Tracey, Emy is beautiful.
Emerita Ruiz
February 18, 2005
Dear Gabriel,
I worked and currently still do work in the financial center and was there on 9/11. I have had a difficult time dealing with everything, but I am extremely overwhelmed at the fact that while doing research on 9/11 I came across Emerita De La Pena. I am stunned because not only did Emerita De La Pena and I share the same first name we also go by the same nickname (Emy) however I spell it with two m's (Emmy). I must say that I felt and extreme connection to her when I saw her picture, but I also felt overwhelmed with sadness. My name is Emerita (Emmy) Ruiz and I am 31 years old. I had to write to send my sincere condolences and to remind you that the victims of 9/11 will never be forgotten. God Bless you and your family.
Lorraine Abad
September 13, 2004
Gabe,
Just to let you know that you were in our thoughts. Today is Ed's birthday and maybe Emy is toasting him or yelling at him for one thing or another... We'll see you soon.
Lorraine, Rebecca, Jennifer, & Serena
Martha Ortega-Nieves
September 12, 2003
Gabe:
I met your wife through my cousin Judy. We all worked together at the World Trade Center. We went out to lunch together a couple of times. I remember seeing you and your daughter at Judy's memorial service. Just wanted you to know that I will never forget Emy's beautiful smile and laugh. My prayers are with you, Daniella and the rest of your families. Take comfort in knowing that Emy is in a beautiful place and is always with you and Daniella.
Rest in peace Emy. I will never forget you.
-Martica
Ana Castillo-Farrell
September 12, 2003
Emy-
It's been 2 years since I've seen your beautiful smile, or picked up the phone to tell you one of my silly stories. Words cannot express how much I miss you. Although, we were only friends for five years, b/c of the closeness we shared...it felt like a lifetime. Do you know how many times I want to pick up the phone or send u an email about one of the dumb things Terry did? Or share with you Natalie's first giggle, first cereal feeding, etc., just like you shared those moments of your precious Daniella with me. Emy, I WILL NEVER forget you, and I will make sure that Natalie, knows her Titi Emy. Lastly, your precious "Pupa" is your spitting image and in a way she brings me comfort b/c I see you in her. She's beautiful........and rest in peace knowing, that although, your life lived was cut short, you lived a full life b/c of your biggest and most precious gift..............DANIELLA. You will always be here with us, b/c you are a part of Daniella.
Em, I LOVE YOU, and are truly and sincerely missed.........
All our love forever
Ana, Terry, and Natalie
Terry Farrell
September 11, 2003
Emy,
2 years ago today, you were taken away from us. There isn't a day that goes by that you aren't missed.Watching Daniella grow into your image is a miracle of God. We are reminded daily of your smile and giggle by your beautiful daughter. You always used that smile to cheer me up, I look up and know that somewhere you're smiling down on us.
Natalie would've adored her TiTi Emy. I did good didn't I, Em?
We miss you and love you always,
Terry,Ana and Natalie
Terry Lynn Clark
September 11, 2003
To the family of Emy,
I knew Emy from a long time ago. We used to live on the same street in the Bronx. I was friends with her Aunt who shares the same name Emerita. I did not learn of her tragic death until I had run into Emy's brother Joey and he had delivered this horrific news. I would just like to let Emys' Aunt Emerita and brother Joey know that I am thinking of Emy and I will forever have her in my thoughts and prayers. Emy's smile and personality were truely contagious! God Bless Emy's family, husband and daughter. Terri
Bonnie Goldberg
September 11, 2003
I live across the street from Gabe and saw him in the park on Sunday nite. My heart goes out to him every time I see him but I don't know him well enough to approach him and express my sorrow without really breaking down which certainly wouldn't do him any good. Keep your chin up for the sake of your beautiful daughter!!!!
Grad Pic
D Foreman
May 25, 2003
I pray many blessings for your family in the hour of sorrow.
Vinny Ron's Neighbor
September 30, 2002
Just wanted you to know you are always in my prayers.
Graduate 2002
September 21, 2002
I graduated from St. Francis in 2002 and Emerita was granted a degree there. I never knew her but i knew she was a night student and that she worked during the day which is incredibly tough and she has nothing but my respect.
While I didn't know you I keep you and the two other graduates that were honoredat graduation in my heart and prayers and I hope that whereever you are you are at peace.
God bless you and your family!
anonymous SFC grad '02
Liz Poole
September 12, 2002
Last night at my church, after we sang Amazing Grace, everyone read the names of the departed souls of September 11. I was given Emerita's name to read and just wanted to let the family know that we will never forget. Our church was packed; people standing, people crammed into the balcony, all praying for the city, for the departed and for their families. From a sorrowful New Yorker,
David Gewirtz
September 11, 2002
To Emy's Husband and Daughter,
I Was Emy's Public Speaking Professor at ST. Francis College. She was a very special person,and one that when I was having a rough day teaching the class (it was my first semester teaching there) she would smile and give me support to go on. I remember one day in class, we were doing our demonstration speeches and she in her fun way did a very creative speech. She took a co-worker and fellow student from class ( he was very streight laced) and gave him a full facial. We had a great laugh. She will live on forever in your hearts and your daughters heart. I really miss her her former Professor Dave.
Elizabeth Valentin
September 10, 2002
Dearest Gabe,
Hi, It's me Liz-Bernie's Secretary at the SCA. That is where I had the pleasure of meeting you and later Emy. I have been thinking about you,Daniella and Emy a lot lately.. My prayers are with you guys all the time. The day of Emy's Memorial service, there was so much I wanted to say, but there were no words! I simply hugged you and I walked away and cried..for the events of that day are still unreal it still does not make sense. I guess we will always wonder "Why?"
I know that you are a great dad and Daniella is your strengh, and I Thank god that he gave you Daniella because you have her to kiss and hold, she is so tiny but she is your rock the reason to hold on. Emy was a beautiful girl that stole your heart and has the key. I am so happy that you experienced true love, for you were both wonderful people! Although, I had not seen you for a while, it was as if time had stood still when at the Memorial Service all your Friends from the SCA, reunited to express how much we cared for you, Emy, Daniella and the family.
God bless you and I pray that you, Daniella as well as the rest of your families are well.
Your Friend,
"Liz"
Barbara Clemens
September 9, 2002
I didn't know Emily, but I am singing in the "Rolling Requiem," a worldwide performance of the Mozart Requiem that will begin on 9/11/02 at 8:46 am in every time zone in the world. At 2:46 pm New York time, our performance will begin, at Kawaiahao Church in Honolulu. Each singer will wear a pin bearing the name of one who was lost in the attacks. I will be wearing Emily's name and dedicating my performance to her memory. I wish her family and friends peace and strenth.
Richard Skinner
September 5, 2002
Gabe,
Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of your loss.
All my best to you and your family.
God Bless You All
Russ and Kim Holthaus
September 4, 2002
Emy,
I am sorry I never got to meet you, but My husband and I got the pleasure of meeting Gabe. The whole Greer Police Dept has taken him in as family and we will always be there for him and your Beautiful daughter Daniella. We will be meeting her for the first time next week, we are throwing her a 2nd birthday party, We know you will be watching over Daniella and Gabe and we will do our best to make the party wonderful for Daniella because I know you would have wanted her to be happy. We wish we could have met you, we think about you all the time. We know you are in a wonderful place and we will meet some day. Until then, we will care for Gabe and Daniella.
Russ and Kim Holthaus
Greer Police Dept
Greer, S.C.
Nicole Effress
May 4, 2002
Hi,
My mom Rita Blau worked with Emy at Fiduciary Trust. She too is gone! She used to talk about Emy and I think they were really good friends at work. I am glad that they are together. I send my regards to the family and I'm sorry for your loss.
Lisa Denny
April 19, 2002
Emy used to work with my husband, Mark, before we relocated to Texas in 1994. They were good friends and she attended our wedding. Eventhough I did not know her very well, she had such an endearing spirit about her. She will not be forgotten by me, and I pray for her family and those who were close to her.
- Lisa Denny
Maria Lopez (Alvarez)
April 2, 2002
Emy,
It's Maria your old friend, I last spoke to you in 1995 we somehow lost touch. I often wondered about you and missed you but, did not know how to contact you. I will always remember how much fun we had in Virginia. I miss your smile, you were a beautiful person inside and out. I will regret for the rest of my life not trying to reach you again.
Gabe I wish you and Daniela the best and know that Emy is watching over you.
I will always miss you Emy. :)
Maria
Vanessa Miranda
March 12, 2002
My dearest friend Emy:
I know that you are still with us, your family and friends. I know that you are Daniella's angel and am sure she feels your presence. You must also know how terribly you are missed by everyone. I for one never stop thinking about you. All the good times, the laughter and tears that we shared throughout the 14 years that we knew each other. I considered you my very best friend, like a sister and you will always remain that. No matter how much time had passed since we had spoken, we could always pick up the conversation from where we left off. I wish I could pick up the phone and continue our last conversation now, but I know I still can, simply by thinking of you.
You are the most beautiful, sweet and caring friend anyone could ever have...I miss you and I love you.
All of us will always be here for Daniella and Gabe.
I love you Em,
lets go get a cup of coffee....
Vanessa
JACKIE AMAT
March 11, 2002
EM,YOU WILL NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH WE NEED YOU AS I NEVER REALLY KNEW HOW MUCH I NEEDED YOU. THIS WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN. YOU'VE BEEN MY SUPPORT SINCE WE WERE 14 YRS OLD AND NO MATTER HOW FAR APPART WE WERE FROM EACH OTHER WE ALWAYS MADE SURE THAT THE OTHER KNEW EXACTLY HOW TO KEEP IN TOUCH. I DONT THINK ANY OF US REALLY CAN FULLY BELIEVE WHATS GOING ON, I STILL CATCH MYSELF CALLING YOU AT WORK IN MY LUNCH TIME AND FLIPPING THREW MY MAIL LOOKING FOR A POSTCARD (ITS BEEN 6 MONTHS I DONT GET ONE AND I REALLY MISS THEM). CAN I TELL YOU DANIELLA IS BEAUTIFUL. SHE LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE YOU. REMEMBER I ALWAYS DID CALL HER MINI ME. EM, THERE WILL NEVER BE A SMILE AS WONDERFULL AS YOURS OR A HUG AS WARM. DONT WORRY THIER ARE ALOT OF PEOPLE WHO WILL MAKE SURE DANIELLA KNOWS HOW GREAT HER MOM WAS AND BE THERE FOR GABE WHEN HE NEEDS IT. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.
ALWAYS & FOREVER
JACKIE
Ruth Manso-Rivera
March 11, 2002
I knew Emy and Judy when we were in business school together. They were wonderful, funny and beautiful; not only on the outside but on the inside as well. I knew then that they were destined to become the greatest of friends -- May God Bless them always. And may God grant peace and serenity to their families.
I will always remember them with love in my heart and a warm smile, Ruthy
Terry Farrell
March 11, 2002
My Friend Emy,
As I type this on March 11,2002, 6 months from that horrific day, the way you touched our lives remains as lucid as if you were still here with us. For those that read this and did not have the pleasure of knowing you personally, Emy has left a lasting image for us to see;
Her beautiful daughter,my Goddaughter Daniella. Daniella is a spitting image of her beautiful mother. Each time I see her, I see your feistiness and your beautiful smile. I want you to know that Gabe,
my brother by way of 28 years of friendship will know that he and Daniella will never be alone. All the family and friends that have come to support them will remain their rock and strength. I cannot wait to share "our" stories with Daniella on how we used to laugh and make fun of her daddy.
We all miss you and love you. Please continue to shine that smile down on us.
Terry and Ana
Claribel Byer
February 12, 2002
I met Emy and Gabe at the School Construction Authority when Gabe first fell in love with her. Gabe, I feel so much pain for you and your daughter.
Forever on my mind.
Claribel
Patricia Cubas-Bielfeld
February 9, 2002
Dearest Emy,
I worked with your Step Mom Teresa and I lost my former husband. He was a NYC fireman. May you rest in peace and always be a guardian angel for Daniella and the rest of the family. God bless you.
Patricia
Mark Cleveland
February 6, 2002
Emy,
You are special to all of us here in Greer, S.C. and all over the World. You have left a very special person by the name of Gabe here and we have claimed him and the baby as family. Our prayers are for you and with the De La Pena family.
God bless you until we meet again.
jeff smith
February 3, 2002
Emy, you will always be remembered. Our prayers and thoughts are with your husband and daughter. We know you are looking down from the heavens and I guess you already know that Gabe has met a lot of friends who will be there for him in South Carolina. God Bless and Gabe stay strong for your daughter and you know that if you ever need anything we are here for you.......The Greer Police Dept....
Carlos, Sandra, Natalie, and Brian Rodgers
February 3, 2002
Emy, we will remember you forever and will always keep you in our prayers. Gabe and Daniella,
we will always be here for you.
God Bless you.
Carlos, Sandra, Natalie and Brian.
Aurora Felix
January 28, 2002
IN OUR HEARTS
We thought of you with love today.
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories.
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
With which we'll never part.
God has you in his keeping.
We have you in our heart.
Frank Prisciandaro
January 25, 2002
I remember Emy when she used to work for the New York city School Construction Authority, she was always a warm,loveable, friendly and beautiful person I know these words cannot make up for the great loss her baby and husband had to endure, I just wanted the family to know that someone from her past has not forgotten her...
Tammy Dawson
January 13, 2002
To Gabe and Daniella,
I attended the Memorial for Emy and your family, I waited online to give you my best, but you looked so exhausted, I didn't have the heart to disturb you as you seemed to relax and "exhale".
You,Emy and Daniella will stay with me in my prayers with each and every rememberance of Aunt Terry.
God Bless,
Tammy
susan yuen
January 8, 2002
Emy will always be remembered for her great smile and laugh. We are all blessed to have known her. Always in our thoughts. God bless Emy and her family, Gabe and Daniella.
YAMALIE MORENO
January 8, 2002
May God Bless Emy and everyone in the 9-11-01 tragedy. God Bless their family and friends that are going though is horrible time.
Anonymous
January 8, 2002
DEAR LORD BLESS EMERITA (EMY) DE LA
PENA..MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH GOD
AND HIS ANGELS.GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY
AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND
NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET
9/11/01..AMEN ++++
EILEEN FARRELL
January 7, 2002
I HAVE KNOW EMY FOR YEARS. HE HUSBAND IS MY BROTHERS BEST FRIEND AND SHE IS HIS BEST FRIEND ALSO. THIS TRAGEDY HAS TAKEN AWAY ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE I AM BLESSED TO KNOW. EMY IS MISSED DEEPLY BY MYSELF, MY FAMILY, HER FAMILY AND MOSTLY HER BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER DANIELLA. SHE WAS (IS) A GREAT PERSON TO KNOW BEAUTIFUL , FUNNY AND MOST OF ALL A GREAT FRIEND TO MY FAMILY AND MY BROTHER.
WE MISS EMY GREATLY. MY PROMISE TO HER IS TO MAKE SURE HER DANIELLA WILL ALWAYS KNOW WHAT A GREAT AND CARING PERSON EMY WAS.
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH EMY!!!!!!!!!
ALWAYS IN MY HEART,
EILEEN
Teresa Jahn
January 5, 2002
What a warm and beautiful smile with sparkling eyes Emy has in the picture you have shared with us. Such a smile and warm eyes can only be a reflection of her heart. We are very sorry for your loss of Emy. May her life and love live on in those who love her and in those who have been touched by her life. May the warmth of her heart radiate love into your hearts. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
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