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Paul Bristow Obituary
Blithe spirits come in all sizes: this one was about 5 feet 6, skinny, with a smile that asserts itself in Cathy Bruneau's snapshots. There he is, Paul Bristow, cocking his head, compelling you to cast off the grumps, wearing a fright wig, kicking up a leg.
The British-born Mr. Bristow, 27 — "a little cheeky person," says Ms. Bruneau, his fiancée and companion for seven years, first in London and then in Brooklyn — made sure that he never worked more than he needed to, which is not to say that he slacked off at the Risk Waters Group, where he helped organize conferences. It's just that he preserved time for the important things: shopping, friends, shooting pool, getting lost on a country road and savoring its beauty.
Funny, endearing, he could charm even the crustiest. Here is Mr. Bristow, surrounded by Ms. Bruneau's non-English-speaking relatives, rolling in their seats at a wedding in France as he repeatedly tries out his one sentence in French: "Another bottle of white wine, please?"
Like a child, he would dance impatiently around Ms. Bruneau when he wanted attention. But he reciprocated in spades when she was blue, with giant hugs to help her "get the cry out," as he would put it.
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September 24, 2023
may his family find everlasting peace
Cindy Roe
September 2, 2021
Remembering Paul on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Del Newberry
May 24, 2018
Pausing today to think of Paul and his many friends and family. We will never forget. With love from Texas,
Donna King
September 21, 2015
I visited the Tribute Center and the 9/11 Memorial this summer with my twin sister. The tour guide, Jim, who was a survivor that had been working in the World Trade Center, explained the memorial to us. He also asked us to put our hand on a name and then invited us to search the name here and find out about a little about them. I am so glad that I touched Paul's name and I enjoyed reading about his amusing and caring ways. Please accept my sincere condolences for your great loss.
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Grant Skeggs
September 11, 2013
I was a friend of Paul's back in Stansted at Primary School. We were classmates, team mates in the school football team and he used to come round after school fo fish fingers and chips. He is still sadly missed and I still look at newspaper clippings of us in team photos for bentfield county primary school.
Lucie Pickavance
September 11, 2013
Thinking of you today Paul.xx
Barbara Boam
July 1, 2013
I walked a mile for you (mile #256) on 5/22/13 as a dedication to your life.
Jared Kotz
September 11, 2009
If Paul hadn't been there ahead of me that day. I would not be here. Paul took care of work that would have put me in his place. I ran back to the office to retrieve something that was left behind. If not for his actions I would not be here
Gabriel lesmoir-Gordon
September 7, 2009
Thinking of you....rest in peace, amigo
Lucie Deathridge
September 11, 2008
Thinking of you today.Lucie x
Doug Abraham
May 22, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kristine
October 18, 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.
Gwen Buckland
September 12, 2006
Still thinking of you Paully, the years have passed but the great, fond & happy memories of you remain. You star shines brightly for those left behind.
Love to the gang, Gwen xxx
P Tabbernor
August 29, 2006
In remembrance....
laurie donaldson
September 11, 2003
i worked with paul for a while and played soccer with him a lot - he was a great guy, who was always friendly and full of energy; i miss him.
my thoughts go out to his fiancee, family and friends - especially today, the second anniversary of his death.
Colleen Bristow-Davis
September 11, 2002
Although Paul and I share the same last name, I never met Paul. I would like to express my condolences to his family, fiance' and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
butterfly Adam (ne Steward)
September 10, 2002
My mother taught Paul as a child, in England. She still remembers him. So do I. I used to help out in the school and used to run an after school club.
He was only ten years younger than me.
I'm sorry he's gone. I will always remember him. So will my mother.
Adela Pena
September 10, 2002
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the friends and family of Paul Bristow. I know this time of year must be very hard for everybody who has lost a loved one and my thoughts and prayers go out to all the families who have suffered a loss.
I am a student at St. Pius the X High School and this year our Student Council has made wrist bands containing the names of people who have died from the 9/11 terrorist attacks. We made over 3,000 wrists bands and have distributed them to every student, faculty member and parent in our community. We are going to wear these wrist bands from September 9th until Septmeber 19th. I picked out a wrist band that read the name Paul Bristow. After coming to this website and reading his biography, I would just like to say to his family that I am very sorry for your loss. I hope that you can take comfort in the fact that he is in a better place, one with out guns, fighting or the evil of this world, and one day you will be reunited with him again.
Lynn Boss
July 20, 2002
It has been my honor to help memorialize Paul in the Memorial Flag Project. I stitched the square with Paul's name on it.
Im sorry for the loss of Paul here on this earth; I hope time will ease the suffering of those who wills surely miss him.
Lynn
July 20, 2002
Angie Cambpell
April 22, 2002
I did not know anyone who passed away on 9/11/01, but it hurts to see all of the faces and know that they are gone. God Bless you and may you rest in peace. May God Bless your family and friends.
Gina Caruso
March 11, 2002
I had the pleasure of interviewing with Paul in March of 2001. Even in a job-interview situation I could tell that Paul was a fun, easy-going person. Unfortunately, I did not get to work with Paul but he made a lasting impression on me.
I found out quite by accident that Paul passed on 9/11 when inquiring of a mutual friend , "how's crazy Paul that I interviewed with? - he was so nice."
I was very upset to hear of his untimely death and feel sincere loss for a person I ever so briefly knew.
I immediately thought of his girlfriend whom he referred to during my second interview and my thoughts and prayers go out to her and his family.
I consider myself luck to have met Paul!
Teresa Jahn
January 7, 2002
We are deeply sorry for your loss of Paul. May his charm, his life and love continue living in those who love him. May you always feel the warmth of his love surround you. May warm memories of times shared lighten the sorrow of your hearts. Our hearts cry with you in your loss of Paul.
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
December 10, 2001
MAY GOD BLESS PAUL BRISTOW AND MAY HE REST IN PEACE.GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA
AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01.
GOD BLESS ENGLAND..
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