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Charles Joseph Houston was 6-foot-1, weighed 225 pounds and had a thick mustache. "He had a rough exterior, but inside, he was such a mush, especially around children." said Linda Houston, his wife.
He frolicked in his backyard pool with his 2- year-old nieces, read to his 9-year-old nephew, and in general "snuggled with them." He went for walks with them and took them to movies and malls. "He was like a second father," she said.
"But he was a pull-no-punches type of guy," she added. "What you see is what you get. He wouldn't sugarcoat on anything. If you asked him for an opinion, he'd tell you what he really thought, sometimes even things you didn't want to hear."
He and his brother-in-law, Otto Diodato, the father of his nieces and nephew, used to be efficient handymen in their two houses, merely a few yards apart. They'd be constantly concocting projects ‹ redoing the kitchen countertops, building fences, changing the bathroom tiles ‹ and actually finishing them. But shortly before the September attack, they had become more like "Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble," his wife said. "They would joke around, enjoy each other's company, and the projects would last forever." Mr. Houston, 42, worked at Euro Brokers. He and his wife were planning to adopt a child next summer.
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Mike Zacharia
September 11, 2013
Never forget,
David Enders
August 28, 2009
I was with Charlie on Sept 10 2001 on the Command Bus#4 we were riding home. He was talking about watching the Giamts on Monday Night. What a good man.
I think of you often, my friend. Your family is in my constant prayers.
elaine houston
January 20, 2007
we have a young boy with the name joe houston and found your site looking up his name. We can only send our sincere feelings of love to you, knowing the loss of someone so close. Our thoughts are with you alwyays, tony and elaine houston, scotland
P Tabbernor
November 11, 2006
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Kristine
November 6, 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.
Kathryn Houston
September 11, 2006
I came upon your name by chance while looking for my husband's name (Joseph Houston). My husband died last summer of cancer. To your family I say God Bless, peace be with you all. You have truly been through so much.
Eli and Andrew Gonzalez
September 11, 2003
Dear Mrs. Houston:
Here it is the second anniversary of the terrorist assault that killed more than 3,000 people. The voices of the children marked the profound grief of it all. We remember the lives lost. We remember the heroic deeds. We remember the compassion, the decency of our fellow citizens on that terrible day. We pray for your husband and all the husbands, wives, moms and dads and the sons and daughters and loved ones...we pray for strength and we honor and pray for your lost. We miss you at MQH and you'll always be in our hearts. Here's hoping you find the inner strength and courage to live your life in a way which Mr. Houston would have wanted. God Bless you...!! Your former students at MQH --Eli 13 yrs. old and Andrew 12 yrs. old.
Christina Kenney
October 17, 2002
To Linda and the rest of Charlie's family - I am a friend and former co-worker of Charlie's brother-in-law, T. O'Brien, and I am so so sorry for your great loss. I just want you to know that I am one of many strangers to you who hear your story and grieve for all of you. You should know that it does not matter how much time passes since 9/11, and it has been more than one year, I will never ever forget the devastation. Because of the loss suffered by 'my people', my life is changed forever too and I continue to ache for you. I just thought that you might find a bit of comfort in knowing that someone read about Charlie and wanted to reach out to you because she really cares.
I hope you are surrounded by loving family and friends.
CMK
Scott Edmonds
September 11, 2002
I was one of Charlie's clients and a friend.....He was the first person I thought of that morning when the first plane hit...I called to see if he was okay around 8:55am....We talked about the crash....He told me he thought it was a small aircraft and that he couldn't believe they hit the building on such a clear day...That was the last I ever heard from Charlie...
When my first baby was born with some health problems, Charlie was the first to send prays our way and a thoughtful gift....
When my wife had a serious problem with her second delivery in June 2001, Charlie was there for me again...
Charlie was a great salesman and an even better human being.
Godspeed
Angie Campbell
May 1, 2002
May God Bless you and watch over the family and friends that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in his loving peace..........
Theresa Donate
April 17, 2002
Words can not say how sorry i was to hear Charles had died in the World trade Center. He was the kindest person to work with very friendly always joking. I work with Charles when he work at Natwest bank for many years.Once we were layoff i lost contact with him i didn't even know he work at the World trade center till recently.May God bless you and your family and give you the strength to be strong.
EBI Memorial Website
March 19, 2002
For a more in-depth memorial tribute for Charles and his EBI colleagues lost on 9/11, please also visit:
http://wtc.technologyshoppe.com/
Thank you.
Mark Morris
February 11, 2002
It's been many years, but you were meant to have to so many more. No one is prepared for loss of this magnitude...but we acknowledge your affect on our lives with gratitude.
Mark Seitelman
February 10, 2002
This was a lovely tribute to Charles. Erica and our staff always think of you, and we always wish you the best.
Mark E. Seitelman
February 4, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG MAN CHARLES JOSEPH HOUSTON AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS WIFE..FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY JESUS..ST.CHARLES AND ST.JOSEPH GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Suzanne, Steven & John Christopher Guptill
January 17, 2002
Dear Mrs. Houston,
As I mentioned in the card, no words can express how truly sorry we were to hear about your husband. Christopher hoped the picture he sent cheered you up in the sense that we all now have an extra guardian angel looking out for us. Please know that you're in our thoughts and prayers always.
Teresa Jahn
December 28, 2001
We are very sorry for your loss of Charles. I giggled at the story of Fred and Barney. So Charles is still reaching out and touching lives in a positive way. May Charles's life and love live on in those who love him. 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
Linda
December 5, 2001
I saw Charlie on the Command # 4 bus every morning for years. He never spoke much, very quite and dignified in his bright yellow windbreaker. My prayers go out to his family.
Such a tragic loss.
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