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James Parham Obituary
The joy of being the older brother is that you can do whatever you want simply because you're older. Or at least that's the way James Parham, 33, used to justify the pranks he pulled on his younger brother. "When I was about 7 he got me to stick a coat hanger in the light socket," said Kevin Parham. "All I remember was the hallway looking blue to me and him sitting there tickled to death."
Of course, not all the pranks between the two were so painful. The boys would race one another home from school determined to win control of the television. But big brother always managed to come out on top, mainly because of a scheme. "He'd take the knob off the television so that even if I beat him, I couldn't turn to my channel," Kevin Parham said. "It was stuck on his show, 'Little House on the Prairie.' "
But Mr. Parham the prankster eventually became Mr. Parham the proud United States marine, the proud father of a 3-year- old, Resa, and the respected law enforcement officer. Shortly before he disappeared, he had been promoted to an academy instructor for the Port Authority. "He had so much to be proud of," Kevin Parham said. "But he'd give up everything to help somebody. He was always on the job."
Profile published in THE NEW YORK TIMES on November 6, 2001.
PARHAM-James W. Port Authority Police Officer, a fallen hero, at the World Trade Center, September 11, 2001. Funeral service, 10AM Thursday, February 14, at Conway Funeral Home, 82-19 Northern Blvd., Jackson Heights. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.
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C
September 12, 2023
My real life hero!! Much love rest in peace. I love you uncle .
September 11, 2023
Never forgotten. Your life is celebrated today. May the joy you brought to others during your years on earth, provide peace and comfort. Rest in peace
Dale Winfree Jr
November 2, 2021
Still haven't had it in me to visit ground zero but I Will never forget you cuz. Continue to watch over our Fam the same way you watched over the city. Rest Easy.
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Doreen Sikes
September 14, 2021
To my family. As this time of year comes around everyone takes pause to honor our hero. Truth is James (Winnie) should be remembered all year round for the loving caring kind gentle man he was. From my memories he loved his family, was always happy. He truly loved his wife and daughter. You could just see it in his eyes. He has a loving family, brothers, nieces, nephew,sisters aunts, uncles and many friends who all love and remember him. Take care family. Always comfort one another. Much love. Aunt Doreen
Nicole Hoo
September 13, 2021
Words could never express how much I miss and love you. I have many cousins but as I entered into my adult life I was close to you. You helped me through so much. I cant believe its been twenty years. Twenty years, seems like yesterday. Well I just wanted to stop by and give my love. Give my son and granny a hug for me. Kiss your mom on the cheek for me. She likes my kisses. Give all the rest of our family up in heaven my love. I love you cousin. Always and Forever.
-Nikki
October 25, 2019
May he rest peacefully...
Brya Weaver
September 12, 2018
I still have a VHS video of this guy in Okinawa back when we were young and full of it. There's a group of us who are still very close to this day from that time in the early 90s that remember James not just especially on this day, but often throughout the year as a friend who dedicated his life to service and paid the ultimate sacrifice while in the line of duty. For his family we wish you the ability to deal with his loss in the best way possible. To James until Valhalla brother! Rest In Peace.
Minnie Davis
September 11, 2018
A real life hero. God Bless you in Heaven Cuzin.
Megan Hickey
September 10, 2018
Thank you for your service, Rest In Peace
Nicole Hoo
September 10, 2017
Loving you Always...
S.J. Friscia III
February 22, 2017
In memory with
Honor & Respect.
Brenda Freeman
February 13, 2016
I pray for your soul and your family. You're not forgotten.
Nicole Hoo
January 8, 2016
Thinking of you. I love and miss you cousin. Forever.
Denise Parham
September 11, 2015
Rest in peace. We're looking out for your brother.
Love,
Your Sister-in-Law and Niece
D Sikes
September 11, 2015
A true family man, he made his family proud.
Ciara Briggs
September 11, 2014
My uncle you are greatly missed !!! "
Nicole Hoo
August 3, 2014
I love and miss you so much Winnie.
April 13, 2014
Visited ground zero March 2014 to pay my respects to all the people killed, especially the folks from the UK (England) where I am from. Tapped the name of Parham in the machine located against the wall of the new museum more out of curiosity and in shock James's name and picture came up. Although we are from different countries and of different skin colour I am proud that we share the same family name and that you were clearly a decent human being! If I ever get to NY again I may look up your younger brother to fave a drink and talk more about you! God bless you James Parham and may you rest in peace! Xx Rob Parham Waterlooville, Portsmouth, England.
Nicole Hoo
September 12, 2013
Hey cousin... It's been some time now and I still can't believe your gone... Such a wonderful
Warm soul gone too soon... If I had one wish I would turn back the hands of time when we all were together... Living it up at grandmas house... I miss you so much and I think of you all the time... I love you
cincere
September 11, 2013
Never forgotten
cincere
September 11, 2013
never forgotten
Kireek Steele
September 13, 2012
Hey Winnie I miss you so much, this time of year is so hard for us but we know that you are in a better place watching over us. I hope to see you again one day take care and I love you.
heather allen
September 11, 2012
Love you cousin!
Flora Scott Francois
September 11, 2012
Winnie you will always be dear to my heart. My the Lord watch over your loved one in your absence. Until we meet again my little brother in Christ.
Nicole Hoo
September 6, 2012
Hey cousin. I just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you. I am always thinking of you. Its just when September comes around I think of you even more. I love you and I am so happy and proud to have had you as my cousin. Oh another thing please watch over grandma she is getting old and hard headed. She is not able to get around like she used to but she still doesn't want anyone to help her. You know she is Mrs Independent. Well I love you much....
Nicole Hoo
July 19, 2012
Hey cousin just wanted to tell you that I love you... Wish you were here to watch full metal jacket... You loved that movie... I miss you so much...
Cymier Briggs
September 12, 2011
I Miss you so Much!!!! Love you always and For ever!!!! Your Niece Cymier
Darrell Conyers
September 12, 2011
hey uncle winnie i miss you everyday but i know god has you in the palm of his hand and your watching over all of us....i just want to take time to thank you and say your my hero and as long as im alive you will be too love your nephew darrell!!
Kevin Parham
September 11, 2011
My Brother My Friend My Hero. I miss you. Until we meet again.
Cincere
September 11, 2011
For the first time since the first year of the memorial I missed the 9/11 tribute and I feel like crap about it. It's really strange though...I still feel that emptiness and silence that I always feel when I watch it. I always thought it was in my head, but it's not it's all around me. No matter where I am today is a very powerful day for me. I will always honor you and you will always be missed. Love you always, Cincere
ciara briggs
September 7, 2011
I love and miss u uncle Winnie (my twin)
September 7, 2011
HEY WINNIE, ITS ME AGAIN. WISH YOU WERE HERE SO I COULD TELL YOU ABOUT ALL THE THINGS THAT ARE GOING ON IN MY LIFE. EVEN THOUGH ITS BEEN SO LONG I MISS HAVING YOU AROUND. I MISS YOUR BROTHERS TOO. I HAVEN'T SEEN THEM IN A LONG TIME. I KNOW IT SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE BUT THE LAST TIME I SAW GRANDMA SHE LOOKS LIKE SHES GETTING SHORTER. YOU KNOW EVERYONE IS TALLER THAN GRANDMA ANYWAY. WELL I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU. SENDING YOU BIG KISSES FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART. I MISS YOU COUSIN.
August 31, 2011
RIP, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE
KATHY
MERCERSBURG PA
NICOLE HOO
February 10, 2011
I AM REALLY MISSING YOU. REALLY I AM MISSING THE WHOLE FAMILY. IT SEEMS LIKE WE ALL ARE SO DIVIDED. I WISH THINGS WERE LIKE THEY USED TO BE. I MISS SEEING YOUR SMILE. I WISH YOU WERE HERE SO I CAN SING TO YOU. I REMEMBER THOSE DAYS I USED TO SING IN THE MIRROR AT GRANDMAS HOUSE. FUNNY THING IS, I STILL CANT SING. HOW FUNNY IS THAT. WELL I LOVE YOU. I ALWAYS WILL. I KNOW ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I HAVE WRITTEN TO YOU. BUT BELIEVE ME YOU ARE CLOSE TO MY HEART. (XOXOXOXO)
Michelle Alston
September 14, 2010
I would of been another sister to you through my sister marrying your brother Kevin (Chuck) and since you were a prankster, we would of had a ball of fun. I know you are watching down from heaven looking over our angel Morgan and I would of been honored to call you my brother like I'am to call Kevin (Chuck). God Bless!
Kireek Steele
September 13, 2010
Happy Birthday Winnie love you!
September 12, 2010
I miss you very much. I now have a great wife and beautiful daughter. I talk about our childhood all the time. You will always be our hero. Tell mom I love her.God Bless, Brother Chuck.
Denise & Morgan Parham
September 11, 2010
Although we never met, you are in our hearts because of our love for your brother. We are honored to be a part of the family and your legacy.
darrell conyers
September 10, 2010
i miss you dearly uncle winnie r.i.p we definitly will meet again.............................your nephew darrell
Judy Romero
September 9, 2010
a candle is lit for a brave man!!!
TODD JOHNSON
September 9, 2010
COUSIN I NEW FROM THE DAY YOU WAS BORN AND FELT IT WHEN YOU LEFT GOD GOT YOU IN A GOOD PLACE AND YOU WILL LIVE IN MY HEART AS LONG AS I LIVE, I LOVE YOU MAN TEARS FALL DOWN WHEN EVER I THINK ABOUT YOU .
September 9, 2010
a lit candle for my uncle who lost his life on 9/11.....we miss you.
Kireek Steele
September 8, 2010
Hey Winnie, I know you are no longer with us but you will never be forgotten thank you for all the good times that you have shown me and my family. Sorry things had to end for your wife and daughter like this but God doesnt put nobody through anything they cant handle your life did not end in vain you served your purpose on this earth, God needed you in heaven. love you always your cousin, Kireek Steele
Jovan Parham
March 23, 2010
Where do I start? I love you so much!!! All I ever do is replay your smile in my head to keep from hurting. Wow, I never thought the day would come where God would need you before us! I wish my boys had a chance to know their great Uncle! I tell them what I know all the time. How you were always courageous, smart, determined, loving, and Beautiful.I love you and miss you always and forever!
KHALIQ HOO
September 12, 2009
YOU MAY NOT REMEMBER WHO I AM BUT I AM YOUR LITTLE COUSIN KHALIQ. MY MOM (NIKKI) TALKS ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME. I AM SO SORRY THAT YOU HAD TO LOSE YOUR LIFE THIS WAY. I HOPE THAT WHEN I GROW UP I AM A GOOD MAN LIKE YOU. I HOPE THAT ONE DAY I COULD SEE YOU AGAIN. WHILE MY DAD CONTINUES TO FIGHT FOR THIS COUNTRY IN THE MILITARY I ASK THAT YOU WATCH OVER HIM AND THE REST OF MY FAMILY. I LOVE YOU.
cincere briggs
September 10, 2009
I've been to this site before and i never wrote anything. Most of the time i just don't know what to write. I have so many thoughts ,but im at lost for words because nothing i write will express exactly how i feel. I am greatful to have had you apart of my life. Im sad for how yours had to end and after all this time it's still unbelievable. Today is the day that marks the anniversary of your death. Yesterday and every tomorrow i will recognize the presence of your spirit.
Ebony Davis
July 20, 2009
Winnie,
This your little cousin Ebony just want you to know that your still my heart. Even though your not here spiritually your presence is still felt. You will always be remembered.
CYMIER BRIGGS
April 15, 2009
Hey uncle Winnie! I miss you so very much and love i know your watching down on us!
Im doing so much better for my self and i know you would be proud of me and the choices I have made now that I am older and wiser.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH YOUR NIECE CYMIER!!!!
NICOLE HOO
March 13, 2009
HEY WINNIE. I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU AND I WAS THINKING OF YOU. I AM ALWAYS THINKING OF YOU. I WILL FOREVER HOLD YOU CLOSE TO MY HEART.
LOVE YOUR LITTLE COUSIN
NIKKI
DOREEN S.
November 12, 2008
HI FAM, JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW YOUR NEICES DO REMEMBER YOU. TODAY AT CIARA'S SCHOOL THEY HONORED THE VETERAN'S. THEY READ YOUR BIO AT THE ASSEMBLY PROGRAM. ALL OF US ARE PROUD OF YOU AND MISS YOU. LOOKING FWD. TO THE RESURRECTION HOPE SPOKEN OF IN THE BIBLE AT REV. 21:3 & 4 IT WOULD BE NICE TO SEE YOU AGAIN. MUCH LOVE TO YOUR WIFE AND DAUGHTER.
Kireek Steele
September 13, 2008
What up Winnie just want to let you know that I have not forgotten about you. I miss you and love you very much I wish that you were here but your not, until I see you again remember that you will never be forgotten love you always your cousine Kireek Steele HAPPY BIRTHDAY
KEVIN PARHM
September 11, 2008
Hey Winnie, I love you, miss you and very proud to have had a Big Bro like you. I know you are now taking care of mom. I have so much to share.You would be very proud of your Brother. My Hero see you at the gates...........
Chuck
MICHAEL NYBERG
September 11, 2008
ON THIS 7TH ANNIVERSARY I WANT TO REMEMBER OFFICER PARHAM AND HIS BRAVERY, AND ALSO TO SAY WHAT A GENTLEMAN HE WAS IN PERFORMING HIS DUTIES EACH DAY AT THE WTC. A MARINE FOR SURE.
Nicole Hoo
January 18, 2008
HEY WINNIE IT'S ME NIKKI. I KNOW THAT I HAVE NOT WRITTEN TO YOU IN A WHILE. DONT THINK FOR ONE SECOND THAT I HAVE FORGOTTEN ABOUT YOU. THATS SOMETHING THAT I COULD NEVER DO. WELL I HAVE ANOTHER BABY BOY. HIS NAME IS T'KAI. HE IS SO BEAUTIFUL. CAN YOU BELIEVE I HAVE TWO CHILDREN? WELL ON THANKS GIVING I WENT TO NEW YORK. I GOT A CHANCE TO SEE GRANDMA. I HAVENT SEEN GRANDMA IN LIKE 4 YEARS. I WAS SO HAPPY TO BE HOME. GRANDMAS HOUSE HOLDS SO MANY GREAT MEMORIES. REMEMBER WHEN UNCLE DANNY WOULD FIGHT WITH HIMSELF IN FRONT OF THE MIRROR. HE WAS TOO CRAZY. I KNOW THE DAY THAT I GET TO SEE THE BOTH OF YOU AGAIN IS GOING TO BE AMAZING. I CANT WAIT FOR OUR FAMILY TO BE TOGETHER AGAIN. WHEN WE GET TO THAT PLACE TOGETHER WHEN THERE IS GOING TO BE NO FIGHTING. NO HURT. NO PAIN. I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I JUST WANT TO SEE YOU AGAIN. I STILL HAVE SOME THINGS THAT I NEED TO DO HERE. JUST MAKE SURE THAT WHEN MY DAY COMES YOU ARE AT THAT GATE WAITING FOR ME. I MISS YOU AND I LOVE YOU.
Robert Herrera
September 17, 2007
I worked with James At Mdc Brooklyn When he was a Federal Correctional Officer. One of the best, You will never be forgotten, God bless you always.
Mike Tisch
September 14, 2007
Honorable, Respectful, Loyal... James "Winnie" Parham R.I.P True American Hero. Never Forgotten!
Kireek Steele
September 13, 2007
Hey Winnie "James" it's me again just writing you to tell you Happy Birthday and I miss you hope your having a good day in Heaven, celebrating your birthday take care love you Kireek 9-13-07
Tee
September 11, 2007
The O"Neil family will never forget you, you will remain an inspiration forever.
Catherine
September 11, 2007
Thank you for your bravery. Your bureau sister for ever...
Kireek Steele
September 11, 2007
Hey Winnie "James" I miss you and love you I thank you so much for all that you done on that day even though you didn't have to because you were supposed to be off that day but that was what God seen fit just want to let you know that I miss you and love you very much your lil cousin Kireek Steele
Vivian Prince
September 11, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Robert Guptill
March 7, 2007
I'm still with you brother...
Semper Fi,
Rob
P Tabbernor
January 26, 2007
In remembrance....
Kristine
November 29, 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.
Inner City Sports Little League
September 11, 2006
To the Parham family, we offer our deepest sympathy and contiuned prayers.
"It's raining, but there ain't a cloud in the sky...must have been a tear from your eye"
Geoffrey Merritt
February 2, 2005
I bought a memorial bracelet with Officer Parham's name on it in Jan. 2005. I will wear it every day to remember the sacrifice that he made as a police officer. I read an artice that stated his body was found near a women he was helping. I only hope that I can be half the police officer that Officer Parham was.
NICOLE HOO
September 14, 2004
I AM SORRY THAT I FORGOT TO WRITE ON YOUR BIRTHDAY BUT HAPPY BIRTHDAY I LOVE AND MISS YOU ALWAYS.
Rasheem Steele
September 8, 2004
I have'nt seen my cousin since 1996 or 1997.When he just got out the marines.When we were younger I knew he would be in the service,that's all he spoke of.He and my other family members used to visit us in VA When my dad was in the army. He liked the whole idea of going to different places.On the morning of 9-11 I remember looking at the todays show when all of a sudden there were reports of a plane smashing into the WTC.Me being from NY all I thought was my family. Because my mom just left Tennessee to go to Winny's birthday party that weekend.When the second plane hit for some reason I knew we were under attack.Two planes is not a accident.So I Started calling to see where everyone was at.The lines were busy for a long time.Then I finally got hold of my mom.Is everyone safe? Yes,but we have'nt heard from James(winny).So my mother said he was suppose to be off to day. But he went in so he could get his B-day off. The longer we waited the more I knew he was one of the fallen.They found him around march 9, 2002.I had tried to get with the nashville fire dept.in 1999 but was put on the waiting list.It's now 2004 and I'm in the academy NFD.And it's been 3 years since 9-11. I've prayed for those heroes and that they my watch over me as I prepare myself to serve this city and country. I ask god to guide me and do what he will with me for I have no control. For I know his goodness is in me.GOD BLESS YOU Winny your cousin Rah.
NICOLE HOO
August 25, 2004
HEY WINNIE ITS ME AGAIN.WELL WE ARE STATIONED IN GEORGIA NOW SO I FINALLY GOT A CHANCE TO MAKE THE REUNION IT WAS IN TN. AT AUNT DONNAS HOUSE WE HAD SO MUCH FUN OF COURSE WE SPOKE ABOUT YOU.I GOT TO SEE BOODA YOU SHOULD SEE HOW BIG YOUR LITTLE BROTHER HAS GOTTEN AND HE IS SO HANDSOME I JUST WANTED TO WRITE YOU TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU AND I AM THINKING OF YOU I'LL WRITE LATER. NIKKI
NICOLE HOO
July 14, 2003
HEY WINNIE IT'S BEEN A WHILE NOW BUT STILL SEEMING LIKE YESTERDAY.I REALLY MISS YOU,ALOT.I WISH THAT YOU WERE HERE.ON JULY 4TH THE FAMILY HAD A REUNION I DIDNT MAKE IT I COULD NOT GET A PLANE TICKET IN TIME I HAVENT BEEN HOME SINCE YOU SENT FOR ME TWO MONTHS BEFORE THE 911 ATTACK.ANYWAYS I REMEMBER THAT TIME WHEN WE ALL WERE AT GRANDMAS HOUSE AND YOU AND PEEDEE GOT LANCE TO DRINK THAT TOILET BOWL WATER HAVING HIM THINK THAT IT WAS CLEAN WATER THAT WAS SO FUNNY I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT AND I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU NEVER.I LOVE YOU. NIKKI
NICOLE HOO
September 25, 2002
HEY WINNIE,I MISS YOU SO MUCH. THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DONT THINK OF YOU.EVRYTIME I SEE A FRIDAYS I THINK OF YOU ,THAT WAS THE LAST PLACE YOU TOOK ME TO EAT BEFORE I CAME BACK TO HAWAII.WE HAD A REAL GOOD TIME TALKING ABOUT OLD TIMES AT GRANDMAS HOUSE .I AM VERY HAPPY THAT I HAD A COUSIN LIKE YOU IN MY LIFE. I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU AND PEOPLE LIKE YOU ALSO MAKE ME PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN.I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL AND YOU WILL LIVE ON FOREVER IN MY HEART."I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND" WE WERE GETTING SO CLOSE .ONE DAY GOD WILL MAKE IT SO WE CAN CONTINUE THAT MAGICAL RELATIONSHIP THAT WE STARTED DOWN HERE ONLY WE WILL HAVE ETERNITY.I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU. YOUR LITTLE COUSIN NIKKI
Maria Rachinsky-Wood
September 11, 2002
Dear Parham Family,
In school today, for the one year anniversary of September 11th, we each received a name of someone to keep in our prayers. I received James' name. I just want you to know how deeply sorry I am for the loss you suffered. I am praying for James, as well as for you. I hope your days will get better as time goes on.
Lots of Love,
Maria
Angie Campbell
May 9, 2002
**********GOD BLESS YOU**********
athena
April 15, 2002
Dear Parham family,
I'm doing a project in school and I am honoring the memory of James Parham..
Erick Torres
April 7, 2002
Keep guarding heavens gates, check all I.D.'s & don't leave your post until your properly relieved. Ooh Rahh devil dog. I'll miss you..... Torres,E.
PAPD/JFK
March 21, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL MAN...HERO AND OFFICER..MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..STAY CLOSE..PRAY AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY JESUS AND ST.JAMES GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
J FRIGERIO
March 13, 2002
I ONLY MET YOU ONCE AT THE AIRPORT YOU LEFT AN IMPRESSION ON ME AND MY HUSBAND WHEN WE HEARD ABOUT THE WTC WE WORRIED ABOUT YOU AND OUR FRIENDS WE DEEPLY ARE SORRY FOR FAMILY WHO LOST SUCH A SWEETHEART OF A PERSON OUR THOUGHTS WE ALWAYS BE WITH THE FAMILY
Geraldine Melendez
January 15, 2002
My prayers go out to James' wife and daughter. Only time can ease the pain of your loss. May the beautiful memories carry you forward. God bless you!
Jay & Yachi Viers
January 10, 2002
I met James in Okinawa, we were friends for several years in the marines and friends with his family years after, James wife Muzchko and his daughter risa are left with a missing part in their lives and i hope that everyone that is contact will help support their future needs. Yachi and i have direct contact to his wife and daughter, we beleive that James daughter needs to know that we feel her father was a hero. James was on the way to fullfilling his goals, saving peoples lives. This i and my family will remember and charish. James we will not forget.
Robert Guptill
January 7, 2002
Rest in peace, my friend...
GUP
Todd Rojcewicz
January 2, 2002
james was a good friend from our marine corps days on okinawa...may u go with god..Semper fi brother...Royce..Gup..Jay...Top.BOb..and all the boys
Pat Miller
December 26, 2001
I received James W. Parham's name from my church to remember and pray for him and his family during this Advent season. James will be always be remembered in my prayers until we meet someday,he and I. God's Peace, Love and Hope be with you,his loving family.
Teresa Jahn
December 16, 2001
We thank James for devoting his life to making sure others were safe through his time in the service and then as a police officer. Such dedication comes with a huge caring and warm heart. We are deeply sorry for your loss of James. May his kindness, life and love live on through Resa and the rest of his family members. 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
Paul T. Devine
November 21, 2001
God bless. You are a true credit to your profession. May God reward you for your heroism. My grandfather was a Boston fireman and as a fellow Marine, I salute you.
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