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After she had opened, revamped and overhauled a home computer about a dozen times, Lisa Caren Ehrlich decided to name the thing. "She called it Frankenstein's Monster, because the case wouldn't close any more and the pieces didn't fit in," said Jonathan Ehrlich, her husband. Dauntless tinkerer, fanatical gadgeteer — she got power tools on birthdays and a blowtorch to make crème brulée — Mrs. Ehrlich had a soft spot for useless frog paraphernalia. "As long as the frog wasn't too cartoonlike," her husband said.
Mrs. Ehrlich, 36, and her family lived in Midwood, Brooklyn, near the high school she had attended, Edward R. Murrow. On summer evenings, they would stop at a coffee bar in Sheepshead Bay, because she was as serious about her java as she was about the Mets. Somehow she managed to raise two sons, Ryan and Myles, who were devoted to the team in the Bronx. She rounded them up to make sure they saw the end of a perfect game pitched by former Met David Cone for the Yankees.
Only one of her boys loved to read, so Mrs. Ehrlich took a speed-reading course, to encourage the one who wasn't interested. And in her job as relationship manager for Aon Corporation at the World Trade Center, she was constantly taking or teaching courses. One of her students brought his best friend to meet her about five years ago. "We completed each other's sentences on the first date," Mr. Ehrlich said.
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September 11, 2023
Lisa you are never forgotten. Your life is remembered and celebrated. May the Lord bless those you loved with peace and comfort. We shall never forget. Rest in Peace
Stephen L
September 12, 2021
20 years and the pain is still the same.
Yesterday was very rough for me.
Missing you in my life.
Thoughts of you always.
Rest in peace Lee.
David Alter
September 12, 2021
May Her Blessing Be A Memory
Cindy Roe
September 11, 2021
Remembering Lisa on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
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Daniel Stone
February 13, 2020
I never met you, but I love you. John my heart is heavy.
Elaine Marquardt
September 18, 2019
I remember how hard working you were. God bless
Laurie Mockler
September 11, 2019
Still thinking of you, always. Peace.
Ilisa Eichenbaum
September 11, 2015
Thinking of you today Lisa.
Del Newberry
January 28, 2015
That day is etched in our collective memories forever. Here in Texas, far from NYC, we felt the pain of the families who had lost loved ones. I made a vow that I would reach out and tell them so every day, so today I am thinking of Lisa, her husband, boys and family and friends. Much love to you all.
September 11, 2014
September 11, 2014
Rest in Peace my Friend
dave alter
Flora Reece
September 11, 2011
Lisa,
You are in our hearts forever alive, thanking you for the living legacy you have left behind, your sons. We will remember always that you were taken to soon...I attended a Memorial service in honor of persons like you who paid the ultimate sacrifice and pulled a flag with your name on it...life to eternity. Thank you and may you rest and abide in the bosom of God. Lisa, my family an I will never forget you. Rest in peace, Angel. P. S. We promise to care and pray for your sons.
Stephen Lewicki
September 11, 2011
Stan, Gloria, Myles & Ryan,
It's been 10 years, but the memories of Lisa are just like yesterday. All through the years, I have always remembered her, and will continue to do so. I have lit a Yahrzeit lamp here in my home in memory.
With Love,
September 11, 2011
To Lisa's sons:
I am sorry it has taken me 10 years to write this.
Your mother was an incredible woman that I had the pleasure of working with very closely during my time in New York.
She was an inspiration to me with her drive and determination. She never settled for anything less than the best from herself. She was incredible.
I know that she loved you both very much as everything she did in pushing herself was for both of you. She wanted to lead by example.
I did not understand then, but I do now as I have children of my own.
I will never forget your mother and will continue to be pushed by the standards that she set for me in providing a future for her children.
Laurie Mockler
September 11, 2011
Still remembering...still my sympathy to your family.
September 11, 2011
Hello Lisa, we will always remember you and the boys fondly.
All our love,
Jon, Daniel & Alexander
Debbie Bouchard
September 8, 2011
Altho Lisa and I didn't know each other well we belonged to the Insurance Bowling League in New York and we always had a good time. I remember being introduced to her son one night at Chelsea Piers, who must have grown into a strong, caring man now. I'm sure she is proud. God Bless.
Myles Ehrlich
December 31, 2010
Happy New Year, Mom. I love you.
My-guy
Amy and Scott Moritz
September 11, 2010
Thinking of you today -
Doug Abraham
May 9, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
Jeff Diamond
September 11, 2008
Hey Lisa,
Just remembering you. Miss ya.
Blair Dunn
September 11, 2008
Lisa,
Jacki and I miss you very much and you are still very much in our thoughts.
Bibi
September 10, 2008
Lisa you are still remembered quite often. Your goodness and love for your sons still lives on. Miles and Ryan, I hope you are growing up to be the proud individuals with all the good values your Mom instilled in you when she was with us. She loved you two so much. I sat next to her for a short while I would listen to her scold you on the phone and then always ended with her love for you boys. She talked so much about you two. Lisa was a mother and a good individual you boys can be proud of.
Doug Abraham
May 9, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!
Fred and Dave
April 5, 2008
Think
of you often and miss you dearly. Our lives have really never been the same
without you. Our best, of course, to your boys and your family.
David Alter
September 11, 2007
Its been six years but I still put on my FDNY cap to remind folks in Grand Rapids of 9/11 and If they ask, I tell them that I lost a High School classmate on that day.
With condolences to Lisa's family.
David Alter MD
Grand Rapids MI
Myles Orfi
September 11, 2007
Hey Mom,
It's been six years today since I lost my best friend in the world. I love you and miss you very much.
-Myles
Jeff Diamond
September 11, 2007
Hey Lisa,
This day will always be reserved for thinking about you and all the great times we had together. You will always be missed, love ya.
For Lisa, A picture I took of a frog.
Laurie Mockler
July 17, 2007
Dear Lisa and family,
Here is the photo that I took of the frog.
I'd like to think of the flowers as a memorial to all lost at Aon. This is Aon in Chicago
Laurie Mockler
July 17, 2007
Dear Lisa and her family,
Just letting you know that I have not forgotten Lisa and you. Recently, I was in Chicago and thought of her as I passed an Aon bldg. Then again this weekend when I saw bullfrogs in a pond. I have attached pictures of both--I hope you like the frog!
Sincerely,
Laurie Mockler
Warwick, Rhode Island
Doug Abraham
May 9, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Kristine
October 25, 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.
High School Photo
Jeffrey Diamond
October 2, 2006
Just wanted to add a photo that I still keep in my wallet.
P Tabbernor
October 1, 2006
In memory....
Joanie Mickelsen
September 10, 2006
I have just found this guest book for Lisa . I lived a few houses away from Lisa , growing up in Brooklyn , on East 15th . This picture of Lisa is exactly how she was . I think of her often, she always sparkled .
Jonathan Garberg
April 7, 2006
Hi Lisa,
I just stopped by to saw hello. I think of you and the boys often. I have been neglectful in taking the boys sailing. This summer I will arrange to take them and perhaps you mom and dad as well. Look for us with our hair blowing in the wind as we sail out to the open ocean. Peace & Love
Your Friend,
Jon
Kathy
September 15, 2003
Your loss is tremendous, We know. We all wish it could be different. Please accept our best wishes and deepest thoughts to Seth (Lisa's brother)and the rest of the family, especially the boys; and her memory.
Mary Anne D'Ambrosio-Cannava
September 11, 2003
To Lisa and her Family,
Two years have now passed and I sit with my brother and think of her and East 15th street and we cant believe she is gone. Rest in Peace Lisa. Our hearts go out to your family today and everyday, we pray for them to have the strength to go on.We know how hard it is for the family especially when you loose someone as special as you were to them and everyone who knew you. We still find it hard to believe the ones we lost are gone too. Take care and God bless
sincerely
Mary Anne and Family
Laurie Mockler
March 8, 2003
I met Lisa in July, 2001, when AON hosted a seminar for teachers studying insurance. During the presentation, I was drawn to Lisa. Afterwards, we spoke and she gave me a tour of her office. She was going to help me get a guest speaker from AON in Providence to speak to my personal finance students.
She spoke lovingly about her sons. (We had children almost the same ages.) She talked about how that summer she was trying to teach them to have a little more independence. Myles and Ryan, she loved you and was so proud of you that she spoke to me, a stranger, about you! Smiling the whole time!
On Sept. 11, I immediately thought of Lisa and the other AON hosts that I met.
In reading her site, I found out that we had another connection--I, too, love frogs. I also worked for a family with the name Weinstein!
I have her AON business card with her recommendation of a good book to read--Swim With the Sharks.
I think of Lisa often and I pray for Lisa and her family. God Bless.
Lisa Weinstein
February 19, 2003
I'm a twenty year old woman from germany. I surfed throught the www to find other people whos names are Weinstein. It's one and a half year ago now but when I read about your Lisa my eyes began to water. It's getting much closer to my heart that a woman with my name did on this day in the world trade center.
Jonathan Garberg
September 12, 2002
I remember when I first met Lisa; it was at her parent’s house. Stan and Gloria were great, I really felt at home there, though I only came there once a week for a single parenting workshop. After some time and many hours of sincere talks, Lisa and I became friends. As you all know, friends are some of the most difficult kinds of people to find. We did things together with our boys; we had four of them between us. They were about four and a half years between them all. I remember going to a hotel in the Catskills to one of Stan’s Knights of Pythias weekends. My kids and I had a room and Lisa, Myles, Ryan, Gloria, Stan and Grandma had a suite. We all had a great time. We all ate our meals together at a big round table. Went swimming, went for a hike and did arts and crafts. One day Lisa and I were sitting on a park bench near where our boys were playing. Lisa told me about a man she had met and was going to marry. I was so thrilled for her. Lisa shined from the inside as well as the outside. She was truly a very beautiful person, like a wonderful sparkling ball of light and energy. A few years had gone by and we had lost touch. Then on visiting day at camp, while my group was having our picnic, Stan was walking by and noticed me, we all stopped for a moment to chat. Lisa introduced us to her Jonathan. The next year we again met at the same place and time. Jonathan and Lisa’s were now married. Last summer I saw Stan and Gloria near there house and they said the kids were not at the camp this year because they wanted to attend some additional instruction during the summer. I think that Myles and Ryan will grow into fine adults, because of all the support I am sure they are getting. May God be with you Lisa; I know that you are an asset to his/her organization. We all loved you Lisa, you were a very special woman. Lisa was given a very difficult task by our lord in heaven, which she handled with toughness, drive, determination and brilliance.
Dave Balog
September 10, 2002
To our friend, supporter, how the last year seems so unreal. Know that we think of you often, think of Jonathan, Myles, and Ryan, care for your family. We will meet again in a better world.
Robert, Nancy, Dustin and Laura Sutton
September 8, 2002
In memory of Lisa Caren Ehrlich
We did not know Lisa, but my husband is the brother of Cam Sutton who works for Aon. I came across this on the internet and wanted to express our deepest sympathy. I have thought of all the lives lost that day and especially of the ones from my brother-in-laws office and it still hurts deeply. Our deepest deepest sympathy to the family.
Nancy Sutton
Gregory Bida
September 4, 2002
I never personally met Lisa, but conversed with her numerous times concerning our business insurance at Aon. I was deeply saddened to hear that she was one of the innocent victims taken from us that clear September day. She always seemed so upbeat and was a wealth of knowledge on the job. My heartfelt prayers go out to her husband and boys.
David Alter
August 8, 2002
My profound condolences to the family of Lisa. I went to high school with her but we had previously met, and hung out together, at summer camp (the "J"). Even though we were in different circles of friends at ERM, we always said hello in passing and stayed in touch with each other during high school.
Cathy Billelo
July 30, 2002
The grace that Lisa showed during her finally hours on earth have been an inspiration to me. Grace like that is only in a selfless, caring, kind, stong and courageous person. All those things that made Lisa - Lisa. She will always be remember for many wonderful things- Myles and Ryan are now her living legacy. I pray for the entire family daily. My love to M/M Weinstein - they were Lisa's role models and they should be very proud. I wear Lisa's name braclet proudly and forever.
Berta Weinstock-Babitsky
April 28, 2002
I sat across from Lisa, at AON, for about a year. No matter how tough she was on her boys, because she wanted them to succeed, she'd say "I love you, Ryan or Myles". She meant it with all her heart. Make her proud guys, because noone will ever love you as much as your mom did. I miss her terribly.
J Slotkin
April 27, 2002
I did not know Lisa personally, but our Companies did business together. I always looked forward to our conversations. She always spoke about her children and the cute things they would do. I will truly miss the pictures of her kids she emailed. The world is a much colder place without her.
Eloise Cunnane
April 19, 2002
Lisa and my girls were Girl Scouts together. Her mom, Gloria, got everyone involved and so we all went family camping with the Girl Scouts one summer. Lisa knew the meaning of family and the love inherent in that word
Veronica Ortiz
April 18, 2002
I only recently found this site. I also wear a bracelet with Lisa's name on it. She was a very good friend. In the short time I knew her (because it never seems to have been long enough) she taught me much about life and laughter. She always seemed to sparkle. I will miss her dearly.
Lucy Spano
March 12, 2002
My deepest sympathy to all of her family and friends. I will always remember what a wonderful person she was and the laughs we had as neighbors in Midwood Brooklyn.I will miss you. God Bless.
Katie Spano, Goldstein
March 12, 2002
I lived several houses away from the Weinstein Family. Such a very loving family. Lisa always had a smile on her face, and always said good morning when taking her boys to school. I pray for her, her children, and her family. God bless!
Joyce Poff
March 12, 2002
How strange to find this opportunity just now, six months later. I miss my friend and I am starting to think that the tears will always come when I think of her. A dazzling smile, a willing heart, a sharing nature, a bright mind and a backbone of sheer steel. But also a person of absolute faith and now probably teaching a course on Basic Angelic Process and Effective Miracle Working somewhere in heaven.
Jodi Mahan
March 11, 2002
To Jonathon, Ryan, Myles, family and friends,
I never knew your Lisa but I do wear a Mercy Band with her name on it and pray for you all often. I've had the bracelet since Jan. but every time I would try to write something....the words just don't come, even now 6 months later. Please know that I think of you all often, that I wish you only the best and that I hold you in my heart prayerfully.
Mary Anne D'Ambrosio-Cannava
January 18, 2002
All my sympathies are with you on the death of your daughter, wife, mother and sister Lisa. I used to live across the street from Lisa and her family in Midwood. Her smile, her spirit, and her goodness will remain alive in our hearts of everyone who knew her. Our family lost someone very dear to us also at the WTC so our family understands the pain that you are feeling. We are so deeply sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do please email me.
January 15, 2002
DEAR LORD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON LISA
CAREN EHRLICH AND MAY SHE REST IN
PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD
BLESS HER HUSBAND AND SONS AND THE
REST OF HER BELOVED FAMILY..AND HER
FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND MAY
WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01...AMEN.
Y
Teresa Jahn
January 4, 2002
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
Bibi Persaud
December 28, 2001
Lisa I know how much you loved your sons and how much you loved being honest and fair and giving credit where credit was due. These values were your strenght. You were a fighter and I admired you for that. May God grant you eternal peace and I pray GOD watch over your sons and guide them on the path you would have taken them.
Elise Farnham
December 18, 2001
When I last spoke with Lisa, she had recently been promoted. She was so bright, energetic, vivacious. I will miss her as will all her friends at NAIW-NYC.
David Balog
December 5, 2001
To our generous friend, smart, hard-working, courageous mother of her two boys and devoted wife to her husband Jonathan: We cannot find words to express how we feel about losing you. Thank you over and over for your support. It is a sad irony that we said goodbye for the last time in the lobby of the WTC, after a wonderful picnic in Battery Park City. May you share in the peace and joy of a benificent almighty.
Dave & Fred
JEAN FRANCOIS VAINQUEUR
November 19, 2001
MAY GOD KEEP YOU NEAR TO HIS HEART,
YOU WILL BE MISSED SO BAD, BECAUSE YOU WILL ALWAYS BE AN AON ALLEY CAT, AND MOST OF ALL MY DEAR FRIEND. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR WORDS TO ME "ALLEY CATS RULE" YOU WILL BE IN MY HEART AND MY DREAMS, BECAUSE I REALLY MISS YOU. LOVE YOU FOREVER
kimberley hess
November 15, 2001
God will keep you safe now, Lisa, and with you as an angel, may you keep a close eye on us here on earth.
Maryann Petti
November 14, 2001
I worked at Aon in NY a couple of years ago. I had the pleasure of taking an Insurance Course with Lisa. She was the brightest person in the class. I am so sorry to hear she didn't make it out safely. Her family and this world has lost a very gifted person.
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