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Carl Asaro Obituary
When Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead died in 1995, Carl Asaro was devastated. A self-proclaimed Deadhead, Mr. Asaro held a memorial service and barbecue in honor of Mr. Garcia in his backyard, complete with 50 guests, candles and the band's T-shirts hung along the side of the deck.
When his wife and six children realized that Mr. Asaro, a 39-year-old firefighter at the Ninth Battalion in Manhattan, was not coming home to Middletown, N.Y., they decorated his memorial service with some of the band's paraphernalia: T-shirts, Christmas ornaments, pictures. Songs like "Touch of Gray" and "Friend of the Devil" were played. It was a fitting tribute, they said, to his love for music. Mr. Asaro played the piano, the guitar and the piccolo.
A firefighter since 1987, Mr. Asaro also enjoyed playing one on television. He was an extra in several movies including "15 Minutes," "The Siege" and "Frequency." He played a paramedic on "The Sopranos," "Law and Order" and "Third Watch."
He dreamed of having a speaking part. "He always said one day he might go to Hollywood and be famous," said Heloiza Asaro, his wife. "And I said, 'Yes, you go to Hollywood and leave me here with all the kids.' He said no, I would be his agent."
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Cindy Roe
August 31, 2021
Remembering Carl on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Walt Cunniff
September 17, 2018
thanks Brother for your dedication and service. I met your sister, Sally, shortly after 9/11 and sort of kept in touch with her until she passed. I saw your picture on your station in NYC while at Grand Lodge for the Masons. To the family---so so sorry this all happened to you guys and all the others.
Heloiza Asaro
September 12, 2018
My love,
Seventeen long years has pass without your beautiful smile, boyish tricks with the kids and our cozy moments together! I missed our dinner in front the fireplace!
I know you still watching over us, specially Carl, Matthew, Rebecca and our baby Marc all following your foot steps at New York Fire Department! They all want you to be proud ! You must be very happy with Phillip and Lauren with the arrival of your brand new Granddauther Hailey Ruth ! She has your beautiful blue eyes! Yesterday I saw all your brothers firefighters! I Thank you every one of them for being there for us every year! Hugging them is like hugging a little of you!
Denise Sperrazza - Gonzalez
September 10, 2018
It's Been 17 Years, And The Memories Are So Clear In My Mind.
Sitting With Your Mom, Watching T.V., Looking At Every Firefighter To See If It Was You. For 6 Days, I Sat Watching And The Both Of Realized As The Days Were Dwindling Down, The Hope Was Fading.
Say Hi To Dad, Mom, Anthony & Sally,
You Will Never Be Forgotten,
Love You All
Cuz,
Denise
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Heloiza Asaro
October 10, 2017
Happy Birthday in Heaven my lLove!!
Thank you for looking over us!
Denise Sperrazza-Gonzalez
September 18, 2017
Well Cuz, A Week has passed and the heartache is still there. You will Never be Forgotten - The Old Saying Is, The Pain Will Ease Over Time When A Loved One Passes On, Well It's Not True At All, It Just Festers Up Inside And With Time You Explode, and The Pattern Starts All Over Again. I Wish I Had The Chance To Get To Know Your Beautiful Family. I Know You Are Very Proud of Them! Say Hi To Anthony, Sally, Your Dad & Mom, Tell Them I Miss Them & Love Them All Cousin Denise
LIZ PARCASE
September 11, 2017
YOU WILL FOREVER BE MISSED. YOU TOUCHED SO MANY PEOPLE WITH YOUR KINDNESS. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR LAUGHTER
Heloiza Asaro
September 11, 2016
Fifteen Years that our Nation was attacked.
For a month I was trying to write some words about today. How to I prepare to talk about a tragedy that not only changed the course of my life, kids and families lives.
A beautiful, ordinary Tuesday day in September, that never became normal again. Kids were off to school. I was leaving later to work, but Carl's last phone
call held me up. What was not normal, was not knowing when your husband was coming home. So I decide to go to his firehouse on the next day, since all phone lines was hard to get through.
I was told to came home and stay with my kids, because where Carl was, would take days, weeks,maybe
months until Fire Department could
reach and chances were.....I went blank. I knew what I heard, but I did not want to believe. I digested all the words, took a deep breath and
came home. At home, my kids asked me if I found daddy. Without
any common sense and without rethinking my words, I repeat word by word as was told me that Evening. Only then, reality sank, when my son age 12, screamed that his father was dead. I stopped daydreaming. I lost my hope!
Carl was a good husband a excellent father. A beautiful person inside and out. As his routine he would leave the house
without kiss me and all the kids.
Remember locking the door, when the phone rang. I opened the door
grab the phone and was Carl reminding me to go the bank, As we were on the phone he told me
about the plane that hit one the Towers. I suggested him to bring a snack because as he said he would be busy all day. As all the firefighters, Carl left to go do his job!
FIFTEEN YEARS, our kids
graduated from College! Two became a Firefighters like you! One
got married and has 2 dogs! One a
Social Worker, pretty soon to be a
NYC EMT! One a Insulation guy! and the one that gave you most of your white hair is heading to China in 2
days, as a American football coach!
FIFTEEN YEARS, that our lives has an emptiness because you
Carl is not present with us! It is a
wound that hurts, every time we celebrate the Anniversary!
My capacity to understand
why so much hate is in this world goes limited in my heart.
After 9/11, I learned to say,
"I Love You" today
"I Am Sorry" more often, because
TOMORROW may never comes!
To FORGIVE is to LOVE freely, individuals responsible for the
attack, and still at this date want to
destroy anyone who does not follow their believes or ideologies,
TODAY is not about to Condemn or to FORGIVE!
TODAY and everyday is time to REMEMBER and HONOR those who LAID DOWN their LIVES
for a BROTHER! LET's NEVER FORGET!
Denise Sperrazza - Gonzalez
September 11, 2016
15 Years Ago today, will be etched in my memory for ever. I called Your Mom, wanting to know if she had heard anything from You or Paul. She had heard from Paul, but nothing from You. I'll never forget, Her and I sat on the couch watching the T.V. intensely. With every F.F. that flashed across the screen we hoped it was you. Well 6 days passed and it sunk in that You weren't coming home. I only had the opportunity to meet Your Beautiful Family when Your Mom retired, I know that Today has to be a very difficult day for them as it is for me. Give Your Mom, Dad, Anthony & Sally Kisses for me. RIP Cuz. Miss You All!
Heloiza Asaro
September 13, 2015
Fourteen years , We Don't See Your Smile! You will be very proud to know that two of our five children are following your legacy of being a NYC fireman! It was bitter sweet watching
Rebecca smile as hers tears run down her face when your name was read! I cried watching our Matt lining up with all the Fireman at the Ritz Plaza Memorial and also at St. Patrick's Church! Carl I know you are watching your family. I love you and never will firget you!
cari
September 11, 2015
Wings spread wide, sportin a Halo. Rest in peace , my fellow Italian dead head. May God Bless your wife, children and the rest of your family. You will never be forgotten!
July 8, 2015
Hello Elias, surpresa e emocionada de encontra esta messagem sua aqui neste livro. Carl deixou muitas lembrancas. Dois dos nossos
filhos sao bombeiros tambem!. Depois do 11 de Setembro, fui com meus filhos e o meu tio Juvenal a sua casa de Bombeiro em Suzano. Todos voceis proporcionaram um delicioso almoco para
nos. Ate dois dos mrus filhos cairam na piscina e voceis pularam tambem, pensando que eles nao sabiam nadar. Ate esta semana,
mencionei sobre o seu painel de nos que tem de exposicao na parede. Pois meu filho, venho da academia e me explicando sobre os tipos de "knots". Um forte abraco a voce Vanderlei, ate um dia, eu rirei de novo visita-lo!
Vanderlei Elias
July 6, 2015
Olá, sou Bombeiro Elias. o Carl Asaro visitou meu Quartel de Bombeiros em Suzano. Uma pessoa que infelizmente conviveu comigo algumas preciosas horas. Onde mostrei toda nossa estrutura aqui no Brasil. Mas que DEUS possa estar sempre com Ele....Saudades...Elias Bombeiros Suzano SP Brasil.
October 10, 2014
I woke up thinking about you. Last night I even called your brother by your name! You would be happy to know that I am cooking "ravioli" tonight. You are celebrating your 53 years in heaven, dancing with the angels. I just can image the "menage a trois" when you are round... Jerry Garcia,
guitar...music, smile! I will celebrate you with the song "I will Survive". JG.
Heloiza Asaro
September 10, 2014
Carl, 13 years has passed without you. It is more than we were married. I still miss you. We all miss you. Our family has grown. Each one of them trying to do their best, for you to always be proud, as we are always proud of your and many others who sacrificed your lives in order to save many. I want after 13 years to Thank You my Love, for a chance that I had spend with you. I still keep our letters that we always exchange to each other. We always knew what each other was thinking. I loved to find your notes under my pillow. So many things unsaid, left behind in the past. Now,
the present , is too late. But I' m so glad that we cherished a lot of good and bad times together..
Blue Eyes, forever you will be in my heart!
September 7, 2014
Another Year Is Approaching & To Me It Feels Like Yesterday. Our Hearts Will Always Be Broken. Especially Mine Cuz!
? Always ?
Denise Sperrazza Gonzalez & Family
June 3, 2014
Today you smiled from heaven. I know you were up above watching Carl graduate and take the next step. We have another fireman on our hands, another Hero.
Fernanda Schittone
October 10, 2013
Happy Birthday my friend 50.
Schittone Fernanda
October 10, 2013
Happy 50° Birthday Carl
Schittone Fernanda
October 10, 2013
Happy birthday Carl
Fernanda Schittone
October 10, 2013
happy birthday
September 12, 2013
You weren't here for a long time, but you were here for a good time. Talking to family and friends made me realized how many hearts you've touched. You will forever have a special place in my heart, and will never be forgotten.
September 11, 2013
I miss you.
THE THREE AMIGOS ?
Birthday Buddy Jack
September 10, 2013
SMILE !
Claudia Crilley
September 10, 2013
That was so beautifully said Heloiza . He will be miss forever
September 9, 2013
Hi Honey!
Someone last week, just asked me if after 12 years, my life has get better!. Even with tears in my eyes I answered yes.
I had to continue living, taking care of our children, etc.
After all this years you had been with us, guiding us, loving us, from above. Knowing that you are in peace, then we are in peace too. After this long year we can be normal e
really accept that you are gone fisically end also spiritually!
But your love, determination, good will, friendship, smile, did not live us! So, my loving husband, in your memory I live here my prayer, that you be seated at right hand Our Father! I Miss you and I celebrate you been part of my life that I share with our sons and daughter! Love is forever!
Edward Rollin
September 8, 2013
Remembering you Carl, your friend, Ed
Kids are doing great !
October 10, 2012
Happy Birthday Cuz.
September 6, 2012
My Honey,
One year after other!! Still missing you. This feeling will go one forever. I am in peace knowing that you are in peace.
Your kids, are not kids anymore!
Barbara Boam
March 29, 2012
Barbara Boam & Kim Rogers walked a mile for you (mile #87) on 3/29/12 as a dedication to your life.
Fran Asaro-DiCarlo
March 20, 2012
I didn't know you Carl, but I thank you for your bravery. I believe I knew your mother and grandmother, I lived on Crescent Street in Astoria.
James Streppone
September 12, 2011
Carl,
God bless you and your family. Thank you for all you have done for us. We went to the same grammer school St. Mel's in Whitestone. I remember a phone call one day from a person inviting me to a class reunion he started off by trying to sell me insureance. He was very persistant I was tierd and just wanted to hang up so he quikly told me who he was it was you Carl and we had a good laugh. Carl I can tell my son who is now 13 I new a real hero. God rest your soul.
Kathleen Carpenter (Greco)
September 12, 2011
Carl I cannot help but think about you and your family on this day. Ten years...........seems like a lifetime ago. I hope someday to go to the 911 Memorial Pool and pay homage to you and all who lost their lives on that horrible day.
Tanya Asaro
September 11, 2011
The days following 9/11 I remember coming across Carl's name and broke down, being an Asaro myself I felt connected in some way but I just could not imagine the horror New Yorkers were facing! A few years later I traveled to New York with a purpose to visit Ground Zero and pay my respect to all that died, especially Firefighter Carl. My friends tease me about my love of Firefighters. During my trip we passed many Firehalls but never stopped. On our last night as we walked I said to them that the next Fire Station we see we would stop! Well a block from our hotel was a station and the doors were open with the men relaxing. I said hello and noticed the pictures of the men they lost. I broke down. The Fire Station that I stopped at during my trip to NY was the one that Carl belonged to. I knew he was thanking me for the kind prayers I said a few years back for his family. Since then I make sure to visit his station on every visit!
Prayers Still with your Family
Jim Claudia Stefany Natalie Crilley
September 11, 2011
Thinking of you .You are in our memories .many memories .
Walt Cunniff
September 11, 2011
Carl--I never knew you. A few weeks after 911 I was on a flight to Tampa for a Shriners membership seminar. Sally was on that flight too and I was in the seat next to hers. Like us all, she was not in a good frame of mind and was having a very hard time coming to grips with the loss of her brother. I have remembered her since and have tried to offer words of encouragement to her. I am a 43 year volunteer on our department and it is time for me to back off some from some of this activity. I probably will never see Sally again but being with her on that plane gave me just one more reason to feel "close" to the situation in New York that claimed soooo many innocent lives. I will always remember.
J Carter
September 11, 2011
We will never forget. God Bless.
Kymberli Colbourne
September 11, 2011
We hold you in our hearts.
Denise
September 11, 2011
Words cannot express how thankful so many are for your bravery that day! Hopefully your wife and children have some peace knowing how very selfless and special you are. Rest in peace and thank you!!!
George Wesolowski
June 17, 2011
Carl, My name is George Wesolowski, I'm 54 years old and have been a Police Office in South Fla. for over 33 years. I was raised in a home at 24-09 146 Street, Whitestone NY. and I am sure that my parents (Dottie and George) were friends w/ your parents. I left NY when I was 13, but I do remember you and your Family. I think your Father owned land in upstate NY and I remember fishing on a small pond he had cut into the land. I think he had cows on the property also. This was fun for a kid from the City. I am sorry for your Family and their great loss. You had a full life that was cut short. I've seen a lot of death and it never gets easy, especially when you know the people involved. Gob Bless you and your Family.
March 9, 2011
i miss you.
Jim Ed Mills
September 13, 2010
Dear Brother FF,
I never knew you, I never met you, but on September 11,2010 I walked 110 floors in Nashville, TN in your memory. I am a firefighter in Huntsville, AL. I carried your picture around my neck for the whole time. I feel for your family and friends. I want to thank you for your service and sacrifice that you gave. I will NEVER FORGET.
Jim Ed Mills
FF2 Eng 5B Huntsville Fire/Rescue
Ann Tierno
September 11, 2010
Thinking of you and your sacrifice today. May you rest in peace and may your family know some small comfort.
September 11, 2010
Dear Honey!!
Time goes by fast! Nothing has changed. You are missed terrible, by me, Rebecca, Phill, Carl Matt and specially your little Marc. He is growing up too. That is to fast!
At the Fire House, Eng.54 L.4 B.9...."Your House", was a beautiful dedication Honoring the Heroes!!!!. Besides your friends, families that we know and others, your picture nicely done was among them. Your eyes was so alive and expressive that when Rebecca, Matt and Carl walked in the room carrying it, was like your eyes meet mine and your lips said:"Honey, don't
worry I am alright". I felt like touching your helmet and straight it out on your head. Having my hands touching your face and feel your face.
Can't believe the details of your "fangs
tooth in there and the whites on your hair wanted to come out. Honey I keep looking for small details about you on every
picture. But, as I am writing to you, I realized you are in every detail on yourson Carl, your way persistent and just on Matthew, your sweetness and beauty on your daughter Rebecca, your loyalty on Phillip and a good listener and a fast learner on Marc. I Love you always!
October 11, 2009
Pop,
I miss you so much. I'm happy your watching over me and the boys and Mom. I think about you everyday, You'll be happy to know that I listen to the greatful and i'm a Beatles fan. Who know 8 years passed fast and wounds still haven't healed. I often find myself asking to hear storyies about you and actions that I do I see you living through me and I can't help to smile and feel like i see you. I wish I spent more time with you. Thanks for watching over Mom and us, She really misses you. And The way she talks about you, you could see it through her face how happy you made her.9/11 was kind of hard but i'm happy I had Mom and the boys, I think what was worst was your birthday ..Didn;t have any ravioli..Happy Birthday in heaven <3 Little
Sally Asaro
September 15, 2009
Carl,
Another year and the pain and sorrow does not change, I know it never will and I am prepared to accept that. I have a hollow space in my heart which will never go away. This year I watched proudly as Carl Jr. join the dedication at the WTC. You would be so proud of all your Children. They have all grown to be fine teens and young adults. I believe that you are a Very Special Angel that sits upon their shoulders and guides them. It was also nice to spend time with other Family members and friends from 54&4. I would defiantly rather be with you, but spending time with other Family members that understand that no matter how long it is nothing changes. Also, the fact that so many people remember you makes me feel so proud, and not because you gave your life on 9/11, because you touched so many lives because you are a GREAT guy and not a day goes by without thoughts of you.
Missing you Always
Sally
Kathy Carpenter
September 13, 2009
Eight Years since that terrible day. I pray for your wife and kids all the time. My children- your cousins always keep you in their thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Carpenter
Louise Devery
September 12, 2009
Carl and I worked in the NYC area on movies and tv shows as paramedics.
He talked of his kids and wife often. He was always fun to be around and I felt a great camaraderie with him.
Carl and Ed on set, Circa 2000-2001
Edward Rollin
September 12, 2009
Carl,
I will never forget the great times we had working on "Third Watch" together. You were a great friend and I miss you dearly. One night I was stranded on set and you went out of your way to bring me home without a second thought.
I have an amazing photo of us on a set in Brooklyn I'd like to share with the world. All my love to your family. It was a great honor to know you!!!
September 11, 2009
Carl... thinking of you and your family today. I had written a memorial post to you in 1996 as part of the 2996 project that year, and you have stayed in my heart since then. I pray for your family that they are reaching some sense of peace and are feeling you with them when they need you most.
Sending Heloiza and the family my love and prayers as this day passes,
Lynda (Auntie Lyn)
Beth & Alan Johnson
September 10, 2009
We will never forget, and your family will always be in our prayers.
Caryn Maxwell
August 26, 2009
We have never met, your family and mine, but years ago I purchased a bracelet with your name on it, so I would remember to pray for your family that was left behind. Be assured, being the wife of a firefighter myself that not a week goes by without my stopping and going to my knees to our father for your wife and children. God Bless you for your courage and I look forward to meeting you with our glorious father some day.
June 19, 2009
June 19, 2009.
Dear Honey,
Father's Days is just around the corner. OH! how I wish this date would never come!! I know I am being selfish, but how can I avoid this beautiful day not to hurt me or our kids!!!.
Bringing flowers at cemetery, makes mad!. Buying a present for a Godfather,make us mad!.
We just want to have a chance to have you again with us!!
Then we just pray! for your peace and ours.
Love you until I die.
Your wife!
Laís Domingues
May 4, 2009
Bença tio.
Estou aqui só pra deixar escrito que EU TE AMO...Porque bem mais do que se pode ler aqui, tenho certeza que o senhor se foi sabendo disso, e eu acredito que ainda pode sentir esse sentimento tão lindo que tenho por ti.
Sinto saudades do meu tio,mesmo agente não convivendo perto um do outro, sinto saudades do meu tio, do maridão da minha tia Helo, saudades do pai maravilhoso que era para os meus primos.
Enfim meu tio, sinto saudades de ti, mas guardo boas lembranças do senhor aqui conosco.
Tio continue dormindo em paz, espero que o senhor esteja se sentindo aquecido sobre o manto de luz que peço todos os dias para que Deus lhe envolva.
Bença tio, Te amo muito, te admiro muito.
Sempre será muito especail pra mim......
Pra sempre sua sobrinha Laís Domingues
** BRASIL**
barry newman
March 29, 2009
7-1/2 years later (3/28/09) and I just found out that Carl Asaro perished in the 9/11 tragedy. Carl and I met in a Portuguese language class at Queens College in the mid-80s and became friends. He was a very friendly and open individual. I am a better person for having known him back then. My heart goes out to his wife and 5 kids.
October 27, 2008
October 27, 2008
Mari Asaro
October 26, 2008
we have never met, but I believe we are cousins. May God bless You and your family. May we all finally meet in heavan.
Sally Asaro
September 11, 2008
Carl, There is a large void in my Heart. I don't care how long it's been. It will always be the same. I feel Peace knowing you are safe with Mom & Dad and Anthony. I will always Have a Special place in my Heart for you guys. Missing You. Love, Sally
Ann (Greco) Tierno
September 11, 2008
We were cousins who never met but I will remember you always. I have two young girls and I have told them about you. At school today they will remember you at their prayer service. We continue to keep your family in our prayers. Thank you for your bravery. God Bless,
Guadalupe
April 14, 2008
Thank you for sacrificing your life to save other pleopel. You are a true HERO.
Guadalpe Amezquita
April 14, 2008
Thank you for sacrificing your life to save other peopel's lifes. You are a true HERO.
Doug Abraham
October 10, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Rebecca Asaro
September 13, 2007
Pop We miss you. ^ years have past and its been crazy without you. Love your kids<3
Kathleen Carpenter (Greco)
September 12, 2007
It has been six years since your family and the world lost you Carl. But it hurts as sharply as it did the day it happened. People say we need to move on and put 9-11 behind us but that will never happen. You were a cousin through marriage, I remember when you were born and when the twins were born and your Mom had the basinettes set up in the dining room. There was no finer woman than your Mom always laughing and upbeat and how she loved her kids. I feel the only comfort one can get is that you and your mom and dad have been reunited in heaven. You will always be a hero to us Carl. You gave your life so selflessly. We will never forget.
Lou Siano
May 18, 2007
In looking for your Mother, Madeline,I found you and the sad notice of your heroism, knowing your Mom ,I know you did what you did spontaneously. I am still looking for your Mom even though I know she has left us.One year after her leaving ,my daughter,her Godchild, died in her sleep. It would be good to speak to someone in the family Lou Siano
Kristine
October 13, 2006
As I 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 vane. We will always remember.
Dariante south more intermeated
September 28, 2006
I think It's a relly cool and brave to save people lives. And I ust wanted to say thank you.
September 19, 2006
May your family remember the wonderfuly times you shared during your brief stay on Earth.
Ilena Fitzpatrick
September 16, 2006
I just saw a piece on CNN about you and your firehouse. I am the sister of an FDNY member who survived that day. When I heard that you were a deadhead I felt a connection to you, as I too am a deadhead and was also devastated when Jerry died. My friend Steve Belson from Engine 24, also one of Jerry's favorite kids, joined you in heaven that day and just knowing that you guys are with Jerry is comforting. Keep rocking out and dancing with the bears. May the four winds blow you safely home. Peace and Prayers to you and your family.
Conquesta Lawson
September 14, 2006
Carl Asaro I want to say thank you for saving other people lives when they needed you.You don't know me but, I just want to say thanks for your help.
daniel skinner
September 11, 2006
thank you carl, your selfless acts show that there are some amazing people in this world. yor truely are my hero.
Annmaria Tierno
September 11, 2006
Carl,
You were a cousin I never met but a hero I won't forget. Your bravery and valor are not ordinary traits, they are those of a hero. My condolences to your wife and children. May you live on in their hearts.
Annmaria (Greco) Tierno
Auntie Lyn
September 7, 2006
Thank You Carl for your courage, your dedication and most importantly, your selflessness. In an internet blog project set up by http://www.dcroe.com/2996/, I will be honoring Carl in a memorial tribute. I was very blessed to be introduced to him, and will add his family and friends in my thoughts and prayers.
Blessings,
Auntie Lyn
http://lyndaslullaby2.blogspot.com/
P Tabbernor
August 20, 2006
In memory....
Jim Johnson
September 11, 2005
God Bless You...
rebecca asaro
February 27, 2005
carl is my dad .i really miss you dad although im grown up i will not forget you,and the wayz u called my little.im pround of you but im not proud that you are not here so i can see you .. i know that you are inside in my heart along with vovo and nana and grampa . i can olny imageing you now rockin with jerry garcia you two dead heads.
mark kaiser
August 10, 2004
i went to holy cross high school with carl....he was a senior...i was a junior.....i only had lunch period with him for a year.....think it was '79....sat at the same table with him and his pals...seniors always used to hassle us underclassman...when i saw his name i remembered him immediately as the guy who always gave us a break ..he would say to his friends.... come on lay off the kids ...we were in their shoes last year... rermember?...thanks carl....
Monica Hecht
September 11, 2003
I passed by your old station and Ground Zeron on my trip to New York this past year. From what I have read about you, I am sure Jerry Garcia was one of the first people you met in heaven. Rest in peace always.
Anthony & Anglea Clement
September 11, 2003
May God Bless the family and friends that you left behind. Rest in peace until you all meet again.
Gene Fox
August 24, 2003
Carlo, A day doesnt go by that I do not think of you or your family, the pain has not subsided. I will never forget that day, I see it every day in my mind. You and Dennis must be hanging out together eating half priced Chinese, and remember that Susie misses you both her heart was broken that day she treated you as her brother, It was a terrific honor to work with you and I will never forget you , Even though you never called me by my right name, Rest in peace brother!! Till we meet again around the round table in heaven,
Gene "Box" Fox
Sally Asaro
February 20, 2003
I miss you soo much but I know that Dad and Matty will take good care of you. Save a place for me.
Love,
Sally
John Knabel
December 6, 2002
Carl, I keep remembering talking with you at the St. Mel's 25 year reunion. You and I laughed together so much. Come on, it was funny that you even showed me your "acting" card when I didn't believe you.
I also keep remembering our four years together playing in the Varsity Band at HC. And we were both part of the "Fab Four" officers our Senior year. What great fun we had.
I miss you!
Johnny
Liz Ceravolo
October 10, 2002
Hey Carl, I'm a true believer that you are watching down on us. Please give my dad a hug...We want to wish you a happy birthday today. We miss you terribly. Love ya, Liz, Joe, Alex and Littles.
Barbara O'Neill
September 17, 2002
I received my bracelet some months ago with Carl's name. A Year later I can still feel the pain and see the Horror, He and many others will never be forgotten. I am sorry for your loss. 9-17-02
Karen Katler
September 16, 2002
I received a bracelet today. This is the first time I heard about the bracelets and am proud to wear it. Heloiza, my thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family, always. I am very proud to remember and honor your husband, our hero. God bless you and your family.
Karen (Chicago)
Tony Greco
September 15, 2002
To my cousin Madaline Asaro, Carl's mom and to his family who I have never met, I wish to express my sorrow at the loss of my second cousin. Although I hadn't seen Carl in many years I will always remember him as I last saw him at a family barbaque before he was even old enough to become a firefighter. Like Carl I too went to Holy Cross High School and was happy to see that Carl and the other 16 graduates who lost their lives on 911 will be inducted into the Holy Cross Hall of Fame this November. God, give his family strength in knowing he died a HERO.
Your Cousin,
Tony
Barry Meyers
September 11, 2002
Dear Carl and Loving Family
Beloved Hero
Beloved Brother Knight
May God keep you always in the palm of his hand and may he shine his light and love on your family
Barry Meyers
HCHS '79
Fran TenEyck
September 11, 2002
I too received a bracelet with Carl's name inscribed on it, and much as I did with the POW-MIA bracelet I wore for years, there is not a day that will go by that I won't think of Carl, even though I did not know him personally. He is a true Hero.
Fran TenEyck
San Jose, CA
This is the view from Heaven
Tanya Asaro
September 11, 2002
I can't begin to find the words to express how sorry I am for each of you. Although I did not lose a loved one that day, I cry for all of those that parished. My deepest thoughts are with the Asaro family. To Carl's children, be proud of your father for being so brave. My prayers are with each of you.
It is such a great honor for me to share the same last name with such a great Hero.
God Bless,
Tanya Asaro
Kathy
September 11, 2002
No words to express
How much you loved your city
Your wife
Your children
Your family
Your job
Your life
But sacrificed it all
To save so many others
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mack, Java, Sally, Paul, Heloiza, Carl Jr., Phillip, Matthew, Rebecca, and Marc
Jessica Hatrick
September 9, 2002
I am A 9th grade student at St.Pius High School in Houston, TX and am wearing a bracelet bearing the name of a brave and I'm sure loved man. I am the type of person who was (sadly) only affected personly for a few weeks and then was like well yeah it happened get over it, well today I am no longer like that. The braclet has inspired me to read about the people personaly affected and helped me realize that this did happen and lives of the heroes like Carl were takin. I thank You and Your husdand/father/son for giving everything You have, I hope that you can realize some knd of closeure knowing that he will be remebered for ever. Thank you, you've realy and truly affected my life and the life of every American that hears the name Carl Asaro.
Lucy
September 1, 2002
I don't know you. My last name is the same as yours. Perhaps we are related. Thank you for your courage and dedication to helping others. You are never forgotten. God bless your family.
Lucy Asaro, Spring Hill, Florida
Laura Eft
August 30, 2002
I wish to express my deepest condolences to the family of Carl Asaro. I am also wearing a bracelet with his name and rank as a memorial to his bravery and sacrifice to his fellow Americans. He will not be forgotten. God bless his family. My grief is with you all.
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