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Tarel Coleman Obituary
Firefighter Tarel Coleman's friends, co-workers and football teammates called him "Prozac." Not because he took the mood-balancing drug, but because sometimes he needed to calm down a little.
While many people have a childhood story involving matches, Firefighter Coleman's firebug past cost him some hair. At 5, he stuck his head into the incinerator in his family's apartment building in Queens. "We didn't notice anything," Firefighter Coleman's brother, John Coleman Jr. , also a firefighter, "until we got upstairs and saw that he had no eyebrows, no eyelashes and no hairline."
His chattiness and high-strung curiosity were viewed as charm by his friends. Whenever he prepared a lasagna dinner for his mother, Laurel Jackson, in her Jamaica, Queens, home, she would just watch her son patiently, with her head propped on her hand. "You couldn't stop him," she said. "You had to sit there and listen."
Firefighter Coleman, 32, had an intensity that was viewed with dread by his team's opponents and by the referees of the league games he played for the Fire Department.
Everyone knew, after all, that he did not suffer bad calls gladly.
126 Entries
Karen Thomas
September 30, 2024
It wasn't until the Jackson Family reunion Philadelphia in 2002, that we found out we lost a brave family member in you. Since then I have tried to find out all I could about you. Hero is the word I keep hearing. May your name always bring honor. Your were a courageous cousin that I will forever be proud to say we shared blood.
September 12, 2024
Today we climbed 110 floors in your honor. We will never forget.
Del Newberry
September 16, 2023
Tarel, we will never forget your heroism and we keep your friends and family in our prayers as they continue to grieve for their loss of you here on earth.
Suzette
September 15, 2023
This still hurts. You're still so loved & missed. Keep watching over us all. Much love cuz. ❤
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raheime pinchback
September 14, 2023
Rip bro you will never be forgotten Tarel
Scott M
September 13, 2023
Thank you for your sacrifice
Jeannie Jones aka Gigi
September 11, 2023
Thinking of my childhood friend on this day
Aunty
June 27, 2023
Hey Nephew Loving you and Missing You Always
September 11, 2021
You are remembered and your life and service, celebrated
Jeannie (Gigi) Jones
September 11, 2021
Thinking of you on this day praying on continued strength for your family. It feels like we were kids just yesterday and this could not be. RIP
Steve Celis
September 8, 2021
I will have the honor this year {20 year anniversary 9/11} to climb the stairs for Tarel. I cannot believe it has been 20 years since that fateful day. I am still in awe at the selfless and heroic acts of all the first responders who perished trying to save others. Tarel, I may not be able to run the 40 yard dash in less than 5 seconds, however, I will carry your name an image with me as climb each stair. May god bless you.
Cindy Roe
September 4, 2021
Remembering Tarel on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Del Newberry
February 5, 2021
We will always be thankful for your service, and we will never forget the day the world lost you.
Pamela Greene- Baker
September 11, 2019
Hi Tarel,
It's Sept 11, 2019 .... 18 years ....
Yesterday, I sat on the bench in the remodel area of the mini mall in Rochdale, talking with your mom.
It was hard to smile as so many memories of you filled my head... and I found myself..., holding back the tears ..., and trying to disregard the hard lump that I felt in my throat. I was choking and struggled hard to mask the sadness I was feeling, as I did not want your mom be hurt. But how is that possible not to hurt ... you are not physically here for us to hold, laugh or just look at.
I so miss you and want you to know you will NEVER be forgotten.
Love you man...,
...Extended family member... Aunt Pam, Jamaica Queens
Alex Lai
July 6, 2019
In memory of Tarel, thanks for your sacrifice on Sept. 11th.
The Kindred Family
December 21, 2018
We send our continued deep condolences to your family. There aren't any words that will ever remove the pain of loss but they show that others still do care. Always may God give the help and support needed. Tarel touched many lives and is still sadly missed.
Pamela Greene-Baker
September 11, 2018
Morning Tarel...John stopped by a few days ago...he's doing good, but I know you already knew that. Seeing him always reminds me of you. Hummm.... can't seem to sleep.. I've been up since 11pm yesterday..
....just realizing it's been 17 yrs without hearing you laugh... I want you to know ....you are always ...thought about and loved.
Miss u man !!!-
Love from your extended family aunt, Pam - Jamaica Queens
Rusty Gipson
September 13, 2016
I was honored to participate and climb the memorial stair climb held in Florence, AL on 9-11-2016.
I walked in memory of Tarel and several other brave firefighters. I thank you for the sacrifice you gave.
May GOD continue to bless your family and the men and women of the FDNY.
Rusty Gipson
Asst. Fire - Marshal
Huntsville,AL
Rusty Gipson
September 13, 2016
I was honored to participate and climb the memorial stair climb held in Florence, AL on 9-11-2016.
I walked in memory of Tarel and several other brave firefighters. I thank you for the sacrifice you gave.
May GOD continue to bless your family and the menr and women of the FDNY.
Rusty Gipson
Asst. Fire Marshal
Huntsville Fire - Rescue
Huntsville, Al
Claudette Bardwil
September 5, 2016
To Tarel's family and friends - today, I received a prayer card from my church, St. Bartholomew the Apostle in Scotch Plains, NJ with Tarel's name on it to pray and remember him in a special way at our mass on Saturday, September 10, 2016. A candle will be lit in his memory. I loved reading about Tarel's "spunk" and zest for life. To Tarel, Thank you for your heroism on a day all Americans will never forget. Please know that your family will be prayed for in a special way as well!
God Bless!
Ramon Nahshon Swanston
March 24, 2015
Tarel I miss you...you were a regular refrigerator raider at my house from 12 to mid twenties I was at your wedding...I chased girls with you and doing so with you was always successful... You always had a way with the ladies though some said it was your eyes that always sealed the deal...if it weren't for you I wouldn't have dated Pam Clarke...i remember the day you first met Michelle and the courtship thay ensued toward the marriage and birth of your first child Danielle...you were always considered family introduced always as an adopted son my parents loved you my brothers and sisters loved you and I will always love and miss you...your brother from another mother
TH
September 11, 2014
Today, 09/11/14, Tarel, you are remembered. And to the family members of Tarel : Take Tarel's positives and be his messenger to show his goodness.
We will never forget.
Diane DelValle
September 9, 2014
Hey Tarel its Diane its been 13 yrs since you been gone and when this time comes around it seems like it gets harder to deal but I just wanted to say that you are very well missed by me and my children I'm so glad to have met you!!!
March 14, 2014
I woke up today, after having a dream of the family at the old house. As most of the family was inside playing cards, cooking, and talking, Auntie Rain and I was sitting outside on the porch talking and you arrived. You gave us both a kiss on the cheek, asked us who was here and then told us how your day was going , making us feel good with laughter. I then woke up feeling happy, smiling, and I thought:"today is gonna be a good day". My continued blessings to GOD for allowing me to have shared you in my life. Miss you ~!
Thankful to honor your sacrifice today!
Sarah Blackerby
September 14, 2013
Tarel, I don't know you, but today in my hometown of Lexington, KY, I did a memorial stair climb with my friend Kristen Kuveikis. Her father Tommy,was on your squad and sacrificed his life that day as well. I had your name as I climbed and I am so honored to represent you today as we climbed 90 floors in your memory. I am thankful to have learned more about you. I look forward to our climb again next year as I climb in your name. Thank you for your service. God bless!
Anna Centeno
September 11, 2013
Tarel, you cross my mind so often...miss your smile and the laughs we shared at work. My brother is a fire marshal
and a LT in the fire dept, and in his 'computer room' he has all the pics of the fallen firefighters. Each time I go there, I see your pic and after the tears stop I say a prayer for you and your family. Rest in Peace, my friend..and right now I can see your smile.
TANYA JACKSON
September 11, 2013
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HOW YOU COULD MAKE ANYONE FEELING SAD LAUGH. YOU ARE TRULY MISS.
Alvaro Hernandez
September 11, 2013
Still in our hearts and never forgotten, God bless..
Alvaro & family
September 11, 2013
Trying to embrace the memory of you is still so very painful little nephew! Once again it's me… Auntie Pam… (Yeah… the one from your extended family). It's been a long time since I've written yet I think of you and when going past the old family house I remember the family. It is…. very selfish of me…. but sometimes I can't talk with the family… because….. the first thing i think of is you…., Lynn…., Mom…. and Pop. Now Warner is gone. Today, I ask GOD to bless you all and keep you in comfort and peace. I pray GOD makes me better in communicating and start getting more involved in others. The truth is… I'm afraid to get close to others, for fear of losing them. Being around your aunts and mother were the fun-time joys I always had in growing up and it frightens me, when I hear things are going wrong. Yeah I know it's the way of the world yet the pain weakens me. Boy do I need strength (smile). Tarel, today I send you LOVE, HUGS and FOND MEMORIES of JOY. I will wipe my tears and try to forget my fears and remember what you gave to all of us, of your life. I will never forget your beautiful smile and fearlessness. A son, A brother, a nephew, father, a friend, a hero, a great man. Thanks for the dances at the many family functions. Thank you for the conversations and laughs, but most of all thank you for being you. Your extended family Auntie , Pamela.
September 11, 2013
big cuz its me wilbert l coleman jr son trey. we miss u fam
Tare Coleman jr
September 10, 2013
Hi dad it's been 12 yrs and your birthday went by. I thought of you all day. Tomorrow is a very difficult day for all of us that love you so much. We miss you dearly and wish you were still here. I look just like you. Well at least I think so. I'm fifteen now and In high school . I'm learning how to drive , I also have a job at burger place. I know your watching over me and my sister. I love you :(
August 28, 2013
Memories of you are flooding my head!!!! Will always miss you. Aunty Larraine
Melise Coleman
August 19, 2013
Today was my first time at the 9/11 memorial site, I walked upto the fountain and look down to see Tarels name, my Last name is Coleman, I can't help but take it as a sign, out of all the names there I walk upto his, I am praying for you and your family Tarel, you are a true hero
Suzette
May 12, 2013
Hey cuz. Was thinking about you. We all miss you!!!! Love you
Anna Centeno
May 10, 2013
Tarel...think of you often...and remember working with you in Macy's...your smile was contagious...we had so many laughs together...and you always talked about how you much you wanted to be a firefighter....God Bless you, Tarel..you have touched many lives in the short time you were here.....
Frank Shepard
September 11, 2012
Well, it's been 11 years and i figured I should say something. I saw your flowers in the circle the other night and thought about all of the good times we had. Talked to John today like I do always on this day. You are missed. Your oldest brother, Shep
Brenda
September 11, 2012
In memory of a wonderful person. I will always remember you!
Ann J
September 11, 2012
Still missing you, my friend
Cara
May 2, 2012
Hi my name is Cara, and I am trying to help commemorate the legacy of Tarel Coleman. I am very sorry for your loss and I would like to memorialize his life. I would like to know if there is any additional information. Thank you
Wayne Bernstein
December 25, 2011
I got Tarel's remembrance bracelet this past summer at the 9/11 museum. I'm glad to find some personal information about him. Now it's more personal. Wearing his bracelet is my small way of honoring a true hero. God bless all of you, family and friend's.
November 14, 2011
November 14, 2011
November 14, 2011
Thinking and Miss you. As Always. Love Aunty Larraine
November 14, 2011
HEY COUSIN JUST STOPPING BY TO SAY I LOVE U AND MISS U. I STILL CAN'T DRIVE A STICK LOVE HOPE JAMES AND FAMILY
Tarel Coleman jr
November 9, 2011
I love you Dad and miss you so much ( tears)
Tarel Coleman jr
November 9, 2011
Hi dad it's me Tarel jr. I wish all these years I would have known there was a place I can come to talk you. I'm just finding this. There is so much I have to say. So many questions I have. I see I have uncles and aunts on here but I don't know any of them. God dad I love you so much. I'm 13 now and in jr high school. My mom tells me about you all the time. Every year we celebrate your birthday and every year we go to ny and leave flowers at the site. I don't remember much anymore because since you have been gone somehow my memory has been blocked. My mom has to show me pics but I do pray to god and I know that you watch over me. My mom and i miss you so much we love you dad your always in my thoughts and so is my the rest of your family. Even though I don't know them I can get to know you better by reading their post and smile.
cynthia rosse
September 24, 2011
To a fallen hero,I learned of your name through CSI:NY tonight.It saddened my heart to see those faces of the fallen on the brooklyn wall.I was in 8th grade when it happened,I will never forget, and now I won't forget. Your name.Rest in peace Mr.Coleman.my condolences to your family and friends.
cj b
September 23, 2011
saw your name on the wall on csi tonight. i didn't know your name or story before tonight but am eternally greatful for all you did and gave
Jackie Myers
September 13, 2011
to my newphew Tarel
you are always in my thoughts
Love auntie jackie
September 13, 2011
Hey Tarel, its Evette from the Bronx. I still remember all the fun times we had. How funny you were. Especially the smile you put on my daughter's face when that limo pulled up in front of our apartment building in June of 1999. I told you I couldn't afford to get her one but you came into our lives just 2 weeks shy of her 8th grade graduation and made her dream come true. I love and thank you always. Still in our thoughts and prayers because of the person you showed us you were. God bless your children, Danielle and lil Tarel also your family. I miss them all.
Tanya White
September 12, 2011
We had a Memorial Stair Climb in Charlotte, NC yesterday for the 10th anniversary of September 11th. We climbed 110 flights in memory of our brothers who died on that tragic day. I had the honor of wearing a picture of Tarel as I made my way up those stairs. Wishing his family my condolences and knowing that his spirit is still with you.
Suzette Shaw-Vann
September 12, 2011
Always thinking about you cuz!!!! I love and miss you!
Darwin Gehl
September 11, 2011
To the friends and family of Tarel, my church had everyones name for our 9:30 service. I was lucky enough to have Tarel's. I said a prayer for him and everyone involved with 9-11. It takes guts to be a fireman, more than I'll ever have. God's blessing to family and friends
Janet Del Real
September 11, 2011
Yesterday, September 10th, in Modesto, California, there was a "Remember and Prepare Memorial 5K" Each runner wore a lanyard with a picture of a firefighter who died on September 11th, 2001. I wore Tarel's picture as I ran and I truly believe he was there, in spirit cheering me on when I most needed it. His courage helped foster my determination to finish the run-setting a new personal run record. I got a third place in my division. I hope to one day find your name at the 9/11 Memorial in NYC, Tarel. Thank you-thank you for your courage.
Ann
September 10, 2011
Will always remember
raheime
September 9, 2011
god bless you brother
Lawaun
December 6, 2010
God Bless Your Legacy
Ann Jimenez
September 11, 2010
We love and miss you. Never Will Forget
Melvin Jackson
August 31, 2010
Happy birthday bro ... the fam is holding it i down and keeping it together for you we all miss you in our own way but love you all the same. love you
Suzette Shaw Vann
August 30, 2010
FOREVER IN ALL OF OUR HEARTS!
JOYCE CALLAHAN
August 30, 2010
TAREL: I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU
LUV
AUNTY JOYCE
Tony Watkins
August 30, 2010
Aww man, kinda mad Im just seeing this, but glad I found it. I kno your not here in body, but here in spirit following all of us every step of the way. wish you woulda got a chance to meet my lil man, you woulda loved him, he a trip! lol
I Miss you, and Love you cuz!
your "not so little anymore" cousin Tony
August 25, 2010
Nephew, We think of you constantly. We miss you constantly. Loving you is a joy and a priviledge. We fly a Firefighter flag in you honor everyday. God, we miss you.
Aunty Larraine and Uncle George
Tre'sor Quinones
May 20, 2010
Dear Tarel,
First and foremost, WE miss you. My mom Tara, always bring you up, and it seem like Amanda, Zenobia, Aunty Casandra, Sahkara (chickie), Quennel, and Ron just cant stop talking about you. I dont know if you remember me but i was the youngest that lived in north carolina, Na-Na! well today i was thinking about you a lot. i know your in a waaay better place now but we miss you severely. i cant wait til we all meet again one day.
Love You Tarel,
The Stinson Family!!
Arthur
May 15, 2010
Thinking of you today
Eric Elliott
September 13, 2009
Dear Family, Friends, Fire Fighters and loved ones.
I'm glad to have read all of these wonderfull letters, as I,m just getting to know Tarel Coleman. I,m at East Grand Fire in Winter Park Colorado and just completed the Denver Memorial Stair climb. It it is only because of your words, that I'm able to understand what a great man that I had the great Honor to represent on this 9/11/09. It is also the reason I joined my Fire Department. As I donned my bunker gear, air pack and hung Tarels name and picture around my neck, I coundn't help but wonder, what the "343" were thinking. It was hot, noisey as we climbed the first 55 floors of the Quest building. Their were people in the stair wells cheering us on and some tears were shed. As I sat on the fourtieth floor, sick to my stomach, dizzy and gasping for air I looked down at Tarels picture. It semmed to say, "Don't give up and keep fighting!" I think that was the only reason I was able to get up and finish. I got in three sets of 55 floors, with his inspiration. The letter about him arranging a limo for a little girls graduation and Jimmie O' Conners story was moving for me. I plan on never missing another stair climb. God Bless You "343", Family, Friends and loved ones! Sincerely Yours, Eric Elliott (970)-531-9531 I'd love to talk,write or possibly meet some of you! [email protected]
R Simpkins
September 12, 2009
Terel and I were classmates throughout elementary school. I always knew that one day he would be a hero......You are truly missed....My condolences to the family!!! God Bless!
Pamela Greene-Baker
September 11, 2009
Tarel, hey ! It's me- ur extended family aunite Pam, remembering U in love and deep sobbing tears. I try so hard to be strong when I'm around ur brother, mother or aunt Larraine and it usually works, but later I find myself upset, crying , or just pullin away from everything. The truth is , I still don't want to accept the fact that I won't see you again. Tarel, I watched U growup ! I used to cover my face and turn my head so U wouldn't see how U cracked me up with ur crazy talk and jokes. U - -in my heart --are one crazy sweet hallarious character !!!! U make my day !! After the 9/11 news I looked at a lot of videos and photos of U with Rain. That was 8 years ago and I can still see u in my head, when u were in that video, u know the one were U are the MC anouncing the next family act. Of course, being the man, you must have changed that announcer's jacket 20 times, hahaha ! U really are sump'in grand ; annnnnnd I miss u dearly!!!!! Well I know ur in a good place soooooo with that in my head , I plan to do better and its my intention to be here more often. luv Ya BB Boi !!
Jo Wakely
September 8, 2009
Everytime I remember this tragic event your's is the name I think of. I don't know you...I never met you....but somehow when I first looked at this site it was your name and face that wouldn't leave my mind. God bless you/
Lawaun Parham
July 30, 2009
I wish that I would have got to know you face to face. Reading what those who did have the opportunity to know you have written affords me just a glimpse of who you are. Thank you for your heart of servitude. God Bless your legacy . . .
troy jackson
February 26, 2009
what up big brother i had lot of dreams about you i see your face all the time i know your still here we feel you i just had a baby boy and my music is moven i wont forget when me you and warner was in the car and you was showing me how ez to rap lol you was crazy for that but now it ez to me too now and that just one thing i thank you for so much more to tell you and i wish you can answer some of my qestions sometime i feel you do cause i think what will you do or say. i love you big brother from your baby brother Qui the last word troy jackson
Doug Abraham
February 10, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Anita Collier
September 11, 2008
I have a son who is an Air Force firefighter. He leaves for Kuwait in January. I will miss him then, but nothing like your family must miss you. Thank you Coleman family for giving the greatest sacrifice of your son and brother.
Alvaro Hernandez
September 11, 2007
Tarel, Six years later... You are still in our thoughts and prayers. You will never be forgotten.
God Bless.
Alvaro & family
Kristine
October 30, 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.
Evelyn B
September 14, 2006
Thank you for your bravery and courage. We will never forget and you will always be a hero. God Bless!
P Tabbernor
September 12, 2006
In memory....
Rogelio (Roe) Mitchell
September 12, 2006
T.C. what can I say that already has not been said. I talk to my wife Tonya and we laugh and cry together when we talk about you and John (J.C.) fighting on the field during our flagfootball games as though you guys were on opposite teams. You guys would get started and then get everyone else on the team(T.N.P.) involved then the whole team (Take No Prisoners) would be fighting each other. Thanks for the great memeories and I thank God that he gave us the opportunity to cross paths. I love you man and always talk about you. If we are believers in the Lord, then we'll all see you again. Continue to watch over us until then, God Bless.
Inner City Sports Little League
September 11, 2006
God Bless!
Aunty Larraine Blackshear
September 10, 2006
I love You
NANCY GRIFFIN
September 9, 2006
Rel I miss you so much I always think about the birthdays that we spent together. And the last time we spent together August 19, 2001. Love u always hope to see u in heaven. You are truly an angel!!!!
MELVIN JACKSON
July 24, 2006
just checking in man it's bin a minute but you are allways on my mind I love you. We all miss you.
Melvin Jackson
March 28, 2006
Big bro,
Miss you man John does too but you know J.C. he keeps his feelling trapped inside and belive or not troy is doing too. Me and john are alot closer now you left me some big shoes to fill I'll manage though. I wish you could see Cyan now she's big now she still asks about you. It's hard without you but we all know you help us get through when we think of all the crazy things you've done with or around us remember when you drove me from mommy's house to massapequa in like 10 min so I could get to work that was sick. I miss those days moat of all I miss you.
love you
mel
Aunty Larraine
March 8, 2006
I have loved you since the day you were born and I will never stop. I cannot express how much I miss you and how much my life has changed without you in it. We (The Family) have always needed your humor and your concerns to help us through the day. I love You
James Johnson
September 11, 2005
God Bless You...
May 25, 2004
To the family of Tarel:
You do not know me nor do I know you..but through this guest book I am learning of the man "Tarel". Just wanted to let you know that he has not been forgotten. I have had the honor of hand writing his name on a quilt block of the WTC Memorial Quilt (Panel #131, Block 1E)so that he shall forever be remembered & honored. It is hoped that the WTC Memorial Quilt will be touring the country by end of year (2004).
Bless you, yours & Tarel,
Cheryl
Bernadette McClinton-Jones
March 9, 2004
To the family of Tarel Coleman,
I reside in the city of Chicago and I am pround of Tarel for trying to rescue people from harm's way. Tarel is a hero who will never be forgotten by me or many others who feel the pain of your family. Remember the good times and keep your head up. You know that's how Tarel would have wanted. God Bless You All!!
HOPE NIVENS
September 12, 2003
I MISS YOU
YOUR COUSIN
Sandra Carter
September 11, 2003
I met Tarel two days before the tragedy. My friend introduced me to TC and JC at a softball game in Jamaica Park. I remember when Tarel told me that he was and his brother were firefighters he expressed to me that he wanted to get more African Americans to join the Fire Department. Although I only met him that day you could tell that he was passionate about his job and sports. I was fortunate to have met The Coleman Brothers. May God Bless You and Keep You.
Carolyn Malloy
September 10, 2003
Tarel will never be replaced as he was such an amazing person. I just hope that the friends and family know that he will be missed by all he touched. This hero will never be forgotten.
Bernadette McClinton-Jones
August 1, 2003
May the spirit and good-will of Tarel live on in all who know and love him. God always calls home the good. All I have read about Tarel tells me he was already an angel on earth now he is an angel in heaven. Much love to the family and friends of Tarel. We will never forget our heroes, especially Tarel.
Jacqueline Myers
September 28, 2002
To My dear Nephew
I pray that you are in the arms of Jesus. And I pray for all of your family you have left behind. We will see you again in heaven.
Rest In Peace
My Hero
Love & Prayers Auntie Jacky
Evette Echevarria
September 17, 2002
Dear Tarel
It has been really hard not being able to hear your voice on the other end of the telephone. I somehow blocked your home number from my memory when my doctor asked me if I needed an anti-depressant pill to get over the lost a such a wonderful man. I remember when we first met at La Bar Bat on 6/15/99. U were such a pain in the neck, but your persistence prevailed and we became a couple. Eventhough it wasn't for a long period of time, you touched the heart of my daughter and my family. We will never forget you or your family. At your memorial I wanted to tell the crowd what a special person you were to me and Taquesha. I couldn't because I was grief-stricken I wasn't asked to speak. I will now. Less than a week after meeting Tarel, my daughter was graduating from the 8th grade. One of the other girls parent was suppose to get them a limo for the prom, it never happened. Tarel called me at work on a Monday, heard in my voice that something was wrong, I told him about the girls parent and he said he'll take care of everything and that I wasn't alone anymore. In about an hour later, he called back and said that he arranged everything. On that Wednesday, at 7pm Tarel stood outside my building with the limo driver by his side. My daughter thought that she was getting a luxury car because I could'nt afford a limo and needless to say her father was not contributing anything. As she stepped outside the apartment she immediately started crying because the first thing she saw was Tarel next to the limo. That look will never be forgotten and it was because of him. All he wanted was for everything to be alright. After meeting him, he called my apartment the next evening and he and Taquesha had a very interesting conversation. Whatever they talked about, it touched the both of them and she made sure that I called him back,(that was a first for her) To the family, God is definitely watching over all of you. I miss you guys so much and think of you often. I am glad to see that Warner and Nicole got married. I hope the rest of the family is doing well. John give me a call 1.917.859.1140. Tarel I love and miss you now and forever. Love Evette
Jason Poole
September 12, 2002
I knew Tarel and brother John growing up. My uncle Sterling married him and his first wife. Tarel and John gained their athletic skills learning, playing and watching with my father Craig, uncles Sterling, Keith, Gary, and Rodney, and brother David and me. We remember the trips to Disney World and the saturday afternoons, playing softball with the Baisley Park Buccaneers. We look forward to the hope found at Revelation 21:3,4 when death and sorrow will be no more.
Rachel H
September 12, 2002
Dear Tarel and family,
My school gave out wrist bands with someones name that passed away because of the September 11 attacks. I got Tarel Coleman. I went to websites and found stuff about him and I pray and will continue praying for him. May God bless your family.
Shayna Bradford
September 11, 2002
It is so hard too believe that a year has gone by!! I wear my MERCY band with Tarel's name on it on a daily basis!! I listened and watched the TV this morning as his name was read out!!!It gives me great pleasure too wear my MERCY band and carry Tarel with me!!
God Bless
Anita Vaughan
September 11, 2002
Dear Tarel,
I know you from your junior high and high school days. When you and Michelle Brown were girlfriend and boyfriend. Then you two got married and had a daughter name Danielle and I babysit for her. To Dannie and all his family I send my sympathies to you on this day. May your hearts heal and never forget the man and father he was.
Alvaro Hernandez
September 11, 2002
Tarel, one year later and the pain is still there. We will never forget that you made the ultimate sacrifice. God bless you, because of heroes like you and the valor you exhibited a year ago, this country will forever be strong!
Alvaro & the kids
collin davis
September 11, 2002
I never met you my man, but I just felt compelled to write and say thank you.I'm from laurelton queens and now live in atlanta, but my heart will always be New York's.You and your peeps are the ultimate example of of bravery to us all.
one!
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