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Charles A. Laurencin's idea of a vacation was buying a van and rounding up his wife, Barbara, and their four daughters and one son, as he did for one cross-country adventure in 1987. He made so many stops along the way that it took them a full three weeks to reach California. "My dad was rich in culture," recalled his youngest daughter, Birther. "He always wanted to broaden our minds and our horizons."
Mr. Laurencin, 61, was an immigrant from St. Lucia who later saved lives as an Air Force medic in Vietnam. He started his own business designing and making fire sprinklers, and put all his children through college before retiring.
Two years ago, he took a job as a security guard at Morgan Stanley in 2 World Trade Center to save enough money to move to St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands in November. Mr. Laurencin used to tell his youngest daughter that the best part of his post- retirement job was meeting all the new people. "He would talk you to death," she said.
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Peggy Glanzman
September 11, 2024
Thinking of you and your family today. I will never ever forget you
Peggy
Peggy Glanzman
September 11, 2023
The world was a better place because of you. You will never be forgotten, i'm grateful to have known you. Rest in peace Charles.
Francine Roman
September 10, 2022
To all of you who still visit and leave your touching condolences and wishes i thank you. To daddy, i miss you. As your first born daughter i am proud to have you as my father. I still see you and hear your words of encouragement in my head and it pushes me to carry on. I wish this had never happened to you, you deserved so much more in life than this. But we your children will never and can never forget you. I wish your grandson Dylan could have known you . He went to OSU and graduated daddy and he is strong athletic and kind just like you. The legacy lives on. God bless America and god bless you. Forever your daughter Francine Michelle "Memiche".
peggy glanzman
September 9, 2022
Thinking of you and your family today and of course on the 11th. Sending love to all who love you. Send us wisdom and help us navigate life. You are missed and never forgotten Charles.
xoxo rest in peace.
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Tajwar Uquru
September 13, 2021
Hello Charles 20 years later and your still in the hearts of your fellow Security Officers and Nation. We miss you dearly but will never forget.
Peggy Glanzman
September 11, 2021
How can it be that 20 years have passed? You made the world a better place with your gentle way and kindness. I’m sorry your family is facing the world without you I’m sure you were such a comfort to them always. On the bright side, I’m sure you are guiding them from the next world. Continue to help us Charles, we need it. The world needs more men like Charles Laurencin. Continue to rest in eternal peace, you are loved by so many! Xoxo
peggy glanzman
September 10, 2020
Charles will NEVER be forgotten. He was a hero, a class act, a kind human being, a husband, a father, and a man loved by many. Thinking of your family as I always do this time of year. May God bless them and give them comfort. Miss you "Charles in charge".
xo Peggy
peggy glanzman
September 11, 2019
Miss our "Charles in charge". Sending love to all the Laurencin family on this very difficult day. xoxox Peggy
Peggy Glanzman
September 10, 2018
You will never be forgotten! Rest easy in your eternal reward xoxo
Peggy
Tajwar Uquru
September 10, 2018
Forever a Hero and you will never be forgotten.
September 12, 2016
Hi Charles. You are still remembered and beloved by me and this nation for your heroic deeds. We all love you and thank you. Your fellow Security Officer Tajwar Uquru.
Dr. Cato Laurencin
September 11, 2016
With profound respect, we honor the memory of Charles Laurencin. A hero who worked to save lives, his inspirational legacy will not be forgotten.
Cousin Denis, and the Charles Laurencin family, your extended Laurencin family is with you in our thoughts and prayers.
A Williams Terry
September 10, 2016
To Cousin Charles Laurencin's family and friends,
I never met Charles but my Mom and I went to the Walls in memory of the 9 11 victims, we touched his engraved name and thought of him. Mom was a Laurencin (one of his cousins).
God bless Charles Laurencin's friends, co-workers and family.
Love,
B.L.F. Laurencin Williams and A.B. Williams-Terry
September 10, 2016
remembering you and your family. What an amazing man and positive force in the universe. Miss you Charles.... Rest in peace! xoxo Peggy
Miriam Pacheco
April 21, 2016
Dear Family & Friends,
Mathilda Laurencin-Petersen
September 27, 2014
Gone but not forgotten. May your soul rest in eternal peace.
Patty Whelan
September 11, 2014
Always remembered...
September 10, 2014
always in my heart and thoughts Charles. Rest in peace,
P
S J. Friscia III
April 30, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
peggy Glanzman
September 10, 2013
Another anniversary in heaven for you Charles. I will never forget you. You remain an inspiration to me, and to many. Please help us and pray for us to get through life's trials and tribulations. Rest in Peace "Charles in Charge".
Xo
Peggy
Serena Ferguson
September 12, 2012
What a blessing it was that I had the opportunity to know Charles, if only for a brief time while working at Morgan Stanley. I will remember him always.
Serena Feguson
September 12, 2012
I will never forget you Charles. It was an honor and a privilege to know you. God Bless.
Peggy
September 10, 2012
always remembering you and your loved ones. We will NEVER forget. Rest in peace my friend.
Patricia Whelan
September 7, 2012
Prayers and rememberance.
Birther Laurencin
August 18, 2012
Hey dad I think of you every day all I do is in your honor. You were the best dad ever and a great man!!! I love u and miss you every day. I have decided to go to law school and do it for both of us. I think of your words of inspiration and pray we meet again!!! I just wanted to say to a great friend of my dad's Peggy thank u for all your well wishes and your never forgetting my father....thank you and God bless you.
Francine Laurencin-Roman
August 16, 2012
Love you Daddy and miss you very much, my boys could really use their grandfather right now.
Marsha Laurencin
September 11, 2011
To my dear Uncle Augustus, how my dad and his children miss you,l... I remember that morning as a child in St. Lucia when my father was calling frantically to NYC when he heard he saw the towers coming down over the news. It is now 10 years later, and so many of the family members was grieving for Charles Augustus Laurencin,but let's rest out hearts because he has done well, and has given his life for others, and this means he has a seat in heaven. His body is gone, but his spirit lives. We love you uncle augustus, my dad grieves for you. We are so proud our you as our family, and we in turn as daughters, sons, nieces and nephews will make you proud.
September 11, 2011
Thinking of you today. Just saw your lovely daughter reading your name at the ceremony. i hope your family has peace in knowing they had such an amazing manas thier role model. Rest in peace my friend! Love, Peggy
Tajwar Uquru
September 11, 2011
Your candle and life still is shining bright Charles. Still a inspiration in my life.... Hope your gaurding heaven like you did those here on earth.
Your fellow security officer forever.
Patricia Whelan
September 9, 2011
I am thinking of you and your family on this 10th anniversary. I will light a candle during a church memorial service on Sunday in memory of you.
Francine Michelle Laurencin-Roman
August 4, 2011
Hi Daddy, I still miss you and love you very much, I wish you were here to tell you that your grandson's are doing so well. Danny is back in college and Dylan is playing football. You would have been such a great male influence in their lives they don't make men like you any more, still trying to make you proud, not giving up.
Peggy
September 11, 2010
thinking of you and your family. I will never forget.
Birther Laurencin
December 2, 2009
I just wanted to say hi Da I haven't been to this site in a while, but I think of you each day. I miss you more each day.....and though it has been over 8 years I remember us laughing like yesterday. I love you. Jessie, Jackie, Michelle and Tai all miss you. Have a wonderful Wednesday dad..............I am certain you are spreading the love as always. Your daughter Birther
Doug Abraham
June 14, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
Tajwar Uquru
January 18, 2009
I have never heard of you and then I came across what you did in saving 250 peoples lives. Your a true angel as brave as anyone in the military or police force. As a fellow Security Officer, American and Human Being I thank you, You make me believe even more now in the responsibility of what I do.
September 11, 2008
Will never forget you .. my thoughts are with you and your family.
Peggy
Charita Laurencin
August 29, 2008
Uncle Charles, what a kind and funny man. I had a pleasure of meeting years ago. I would never forget him. My memory of him was when I first meet him and he made some jokes and teased his wife Barbara about her potatoe salad. He said it was the best in the world and he was right I haven't had any that good since then. His smile and his charming smooth voice was so cool. I really could see how much he loved his wife and his Family. When I was at there home he loved to mess with his wife. But I knew it was love. He took Barbara in his arms and gave her a hug and kiss like no other. It was so much love in that embrace. That day I really enjoyed myself. I meet him on my first trip to New York City with my boyfriend now husband Omar Laurencin. Uncle Charles is missed very much and I do think of him twice a day everytime the clock turns 9:11 Am and Pm. His strength and courage lives on in all who he has touched. We Love you and see you in Paradise. Love, Charita, Omar, Aasia
Doug Abraham
June 14, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!
Stressoir Laurencin
April 20, 2008
Uncle, thinking of you on the day of our Pope's visit to the WTC site. May your legacy of giving and wisdom continue to touch others.
September 11, 2007
Gone but never forgotten...
My thoughts are with your family.
Peggy
Doug Abraham
June 14, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
P Tabbernor
December 4, 2006
In remembrance....
Kristine
November 10, 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.
gina muollo
September 11, 2006
as part of the 2,996 tribute, i was assigned to honor charles. i have done so here...
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may he rest in peace
Patricia Whelan
September 12, 2005
GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS.
Peg
September 12, 2005
You will never be forgotten. My prayers are with your family as always...
P
Michael Belete
September 11, 2004
May God comfort the family of Mr. Laurencin on this day of remeberance. My prayers are with you.
Francine Laurencin
December 12, 2003
I miss you daddy and your memory will live on in the lives of my children forever. NEVER FORGET!
Cyndi Farris
September 14, 2003
I would have liked to have know Charles. Your family will stay in my prayers always.
Cyndi Farris / Morgan Stanley / SWRSC / Dallas
Birther Laurencin
September 13, 2003
Your wife and all of your children think of you each day and honor your memory with our lives. We miss and love you. We shall continue to grow....for growth is what you displayed each day....in life.....and we are certain in God's Kingdom. Love your daughter Birther.
Peggy
September 10, 2003
Thinking of you and your family always, but especially this week. I know you are with God- ask God to please comfort those who love you -
Miss you
Peggy
Birther Laurencin
January 7, 2003
I was surfing through Dad and I saw this site and the wonderful words left for you. I thank all who knew and loved my dad. He was a great man and is truly missed each day. It has been over a year "Da" and I still miss you like yesterday. You are in me and around me and above me and in my everyday and I will love you until the day we meet again at heaven's gate. For now I shall work hard, love hard and live hard as you did. We will never forget you Daddy.
Serena Ferguson
September 11, 2002
I had the honor and privilege of knowing Charles during his 2 years at Morgan Stanley. I remember with fondness his smile that would greet me in the morning and the chats we used to have. He is sorely missed by many.
God bless Charles and God bless all who knew and loved him.
Eleanor Drake-Jones
September 11, 2002
From miles away, my family and I will continue to pray that God will comfort you on this Day of Rememberance.
Mellica Robinson
September 10, 2002
The anniversary of September 11th is fast approaching and though I did not find this page earlier I still would like to add my thoughts and prayers to the many already posted.
I cannot say that I knew Charles well but I can say that I know members of his family and I know what an important role he played in their lives. His loss is great for those who knew him, be it intimately or on a professional level.
To his family I want to say, be strong and take courage for though Charles may not be here in the flesh, he will always live on in spirit and in the words he gave you to live by.
God Bless you all
Rosalie Nicosia Bush
June 14, 2002
I had the privledge of working with Charles for 2 years at Morgan Stanley. His warmth, friendship, compassion and dignity have left a mark on all our lives. I miss him very much. My continued prayers for your family that you may have peace. Our hearts are broken at his loss.
Rosalie
Morgan Stanley
Angie Campbell
May 3, 2002
**********GOD BLESS YOU**********
Peg Glanzman
March 14, 2002
I had the privledge of knowing Charles. What a wonderful, wonderful man! I think of him often and pray for his wife and his family. I am grateful that God brought him into my life. We worked together for only 2 years, but those years were a gift to me. His insight on life, his sweetness, his gentle nature were an inspiration to me. I miss him.
Love,
Peg
(Morgan Stanley)
D. Y.
March 11, 2002
Thank you from a fellow Morgan Stanley employee...
February 19, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL HUSBAND...FATHER..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..MAY HIS SPIRIT BE IN ST.THOMAS AND MAY GOD GREET HIM AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Janet Dudley
January 6, 2002
I wish I had met Charles. Across the miles, our thoughts and prayers are with you...Today, Tomorrow and ALWAYS
Teresa Jahn
December 26, 2001
We thank Charles for the time he helped save people in the Air Force. Such a dedication comes with a warm and caring heart full of love for his fellow man. We are deeply sorry for your loss of Charles. 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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