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Michael Gu Obituary
Jean Liu met Michael Liming Gu a few days after arriving in New York from Shanghai. It was her first time in the United States, and she did not know a soul. She was introduced to him at a party by friends of friends of people she knew in China.
"It turned out we both came from China, from Shanghai," she said. "He said it was hard for him when he initially came, too."
Both were graduate students. She lived in Manhattan and went to Columbia, and he lived in New Jersey and went to Stevens Institute of Technology. They phoned each other in the evening, and he helped to unravel the chaos of New York for her. When they could find time, he drove in and took her to Chinatown, guiding her to the best and most authentic restaurants.
Four or five years later, they bought a house in Piscataway, N.J., married and moved in. He filled the basement with several linked computers. "He was always testing new computers," Mrs. Gu said. "He has to keep up with new things coming out."
The night before he died, Mr. Gu said that it was time to teach Alan, their 2-year-old, to play computer games. "But I have no clue about computers," she said. "He was the one who really liked them."
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Terry
September 18, 2024
I knew Mr. Gu's name and story when the first time I came to WTC and had a government job interview on 2023, now I am working at WTC, he was such amazing immigrant, dad, husband, and son, I sent flowers last Xmas since my mom came from Shanghai, China too
Matt Anderson
September 11, 2011
Michael, I honor your memory today on this 10th anniversary of your passing. You were a kind and gentle soul. My sympathies to your family.
Mandy Handy
September 11, 2011
Liming, I don't know who you are, but I read your memorial written by your wife. I signed a "tribute" today in honor of the victims of 9-11 and because I did not know anyone personally I opted to be assigned to someone. That someone was you. Because of that I was able to read a bit about you, see how much you are loved, honored, and remembered by your loved ones here. You sound like a beautiful person. I am so very sorry your life was cut short by this tragedy, that you were unable to watch your son grow. May God Bless your family. Tomorrow, I will teach my children about you. Please know I honor your life, and your family is in my prayers.
Xinzhou He
May 3, 2011
Liming, they found and killed Bin Laden. Rest in peace.
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Alison S.
September 11, 2008
Michael, I am thinking of you today, as are many at J&J. You are missed.
P Tabbernor
October 27, 2006
In remembrance....
Xinzhou He
September 11, 2003
You are remembered.
Your cousin,
J Ng
September 11, 2003
We'll NEVER forget.
God bless.
Perry Xu
September 27, 2002
Goodbye Michael Liming Gu;
may you ever grow in our hearts.
You were the grace that placed itself
where lives were torn apart.
You called out to our country,
and you whispered to those in pain.
Now you belong to heaven,
and the stars spell out your name.
And it seems to me you lived your life
like a candle in the wind:
never fading with the sunset
when the rain set in.
And your footsteps will always fall here,
along America's greenest hills;
your candle's burned out long before
your legend ever will.
Loveliness we've lost;
these empty days without your smile.
This torch we'll always carry
for our nation's golden child.
And even though we try,
the truth brings us to tears;
all our words cannot express
the joy you brought us through the years.
Goodbye Michael Liming Gu,
from a country lost without your soul,
who'll miss the wings of your compassion
more than you'll ever know.
Xinzhou He
September 13, 2002
You will be remembered forever.
Xinzhou
Angie Campbell
April 30, 2002
Rest in peace..........
February 6, 2002
I worked with Michael at another company. I did not learn of his death until I saw it on the CNN site. He was a great person, hardworking and soft spoken. He will be greatly missed both personally and professionally.
January 28, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS YOUNG MAN LIMING GU AND MAY HIS SOUL
REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS...GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01.AMEN
Ren Yu Zhang
January 2, 2002
To Liming Gu's family,
I am very sorry to hear of your great loss. LiMing passed away at such young age. You have my deepest sympathy. I feel very deeply for you.
Truly,
RenYu
Teresa Jahn
December 30, 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
Janet McClintock
December 5, 2001
Dear Family of Liming Gu,
Through our church in CA. I had an opportunity to make a small contribution to your family and on my refrigerator is a magnet with Liming's name printed on it. I will remember you in my heart and through my prayers. I am so sorry for your great loss. My prayer is for our Father in heaven to comfort you and give you His peace during this time of grief. Please know our thoughts are with you.
With our love and concern, Jan and Jon McClintock
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