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In a most unusual way, Ron Milstein combined a love of animals and a love of calligraphy. The 54-year-old bachelor from Queens would take pro-animal sayings from famous people, inscribe them on cards and give the cards as gifts.
One quote carried this observation from Leonardo da Vinci: "The smallest feline is a masterpiece." Another was from Abraham Lincoln: "I care little for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it." And this from Mark Twain: "If man could be crossed with a cat, it would improve man, but it would deteriorate the cat."
Mr. Milstein was a temporary administrative worker at Fiduciary Trust in 2 World Trade Center. His cousin, Douglas Mann, said Mr. Milstein was an intelligent person who preferred short-term jobs, but work was not the main thing about him.
"He was very concerned about animal welfare," Mr. Mann said. He was a vegetarian. He would not buy leather clothes or other animal products. He loved to come to baby-sit our cats. He wrote poetry. He had strong opinions, but if he liked you he really liked you."
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Amanda Decker
September 11, 2024
This is so many years later after Ron has passed but I was thinking of him today on this anniversary of 9/11. I worked with Ron in '97-98 when I first moved to NY at Morgan Stanley in 2 WTC when he was temping there. Ron was just a gentle spirit and would give beautiful gifts of calligraphy poems or writings (which I really wish I had kept) if he liked you. We would occasionally grab a bite to eat and he'd share his opinions about the world. He would do Tai Chi in the coffee room on his breaks and just had a different take on life. I felt very lucky to have known him so many years back and he had an impact on anyone who was lucky to know him.
Michael Milstein
September 11, 2018
We share a family name, if not a bloodline. I will remember you and honor your memory as if we were related.
vici f
September 6, 2016
I visited New York in 2014. I took a photo of the pool and Mr Milsteins name is in the middle of the photo. That phot was part of a collage I had made of my trip. Ronald Keith Milstein is on my wall. You will never be forgotten, I know you now. All the way in Lancashire, England.
S J. Friscia III
December 30, 2014
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September 17, 2011
P Tabbernor
January 3, 2007
In memory....
Kristine
November 17, 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 vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Linda Mann
September 11, 2004
We miss you! You are forever in our hearts.
Linda Mann
September 12, 2002
Ronnie was my beloved cousin. He was truly one of a kind. If Ronnie loved you, it was totally unconditional. He loved my family and we loved him. His love and respect for animals was present in everything he did. I don't think he had any greater pleasure in life than being with our family's many cats. He is forever in our hearts and we miss him dearly.
Wayne Henderson
September 12, 2002
I didn't know Ron personally but I spoke with him often. I am an employee of Deutsche Bank and I would speak with him regularly regarding technical issues and was trying to make arrangements to visit his office. My condolences to the family and friends of Ron. My prayers are with you and all who were affected by this tragedy.
Jesse McAbee
September 11, 2002
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8
Ron, I never knew you in person but your life was taken in a battle. Our American citizenship makes us brothers and for that I love you. I am an American veteran who will never forget that you paid the ultimate price for our country in a war not of our choice. May God strengthen, console, renew and bless your family. We will not forget nor will we stop short of victory.
Jesse
Tara Varnell
May 24, 2002
I made a quilt block for you and hope this best represents you. God Keep you safe.
Angie Campbell
May 7, 2002
May God Bless you and keep you forever more.
mary sutherland
March 17, 2002
Ron was a gentle spirit, and I miss him.
March 9, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS FINE GENTLEMAN ...RONALD KEITH MILSTEIN AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS HIS CATS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY GOD GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Randi Cunningham
January 2, 2002
To the friends and relatives of Ronald Milstein,
I have read the portraits of grief daily - as one NYTimes reader aptly put it - "it's my way of saying Kaddish". I was particularly touched by a few - Ronald's was one. I wanted to add a few "cat quotes" of my own that may apply, and wish you peace and strength in your memories.
"If you want to know the character of a man, find out what his cat thinks of him." ~ Anonymous
"How we behave toward cats here below determines our status in heaven." ~ Robert A. Heinlein
"The cat seldom interferes with other people's rights. His intelligence keeps him from doing many of the fool things that complicate life." ~ Carl Van Vechten
"Chances are that a man who can nuzzle a kitten is also open and caring in other facets of his life." ~ Barbara L. Diamond
"If cats could talk, they wouldn't." ~ Nan Porter
"If there is one spot of sun spilling onto the floor, a cat will find it and soak it up." ~ Jean Asper McIntosh
"If you would know a man, observe how he treats a cat." ~ Robert A. Heinlein
Teresa Jahn
December 20, 2001
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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