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Leon Lebor Obituary
He was deaf, but Leon Lebor certainly got to see the world. Born in London, he moved to New York and worked as a furrier. Then he moved to Jerusalem, where he was a florist at the King David Hotel. Having problems signing in Hebrew, he returned to New York and became a janitor at the World Trade Center.
"He managed to live his own life and take care of himself," said his brother, David.
Mr. Lebor, 51, was one of the most popular janitors at the trade center. He was known for telling jokes and making hilarious faces that rivaled Emmett Kelly's.
"He loved what he did, and the tenants loved him because he did what he had to do and then some," said Frances Ramirez, a former supervisor. "He worked very hard and he took pride in it. He just loved to make friends."
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Alan Murray
October 14, 2020
Remembering you from School
in London
Barbara Mullaney
September 11, 2019
A better friend would be hard to find. He had a free and adventurous spirit and loved to laugh and dance. I will miss him always.
June 20, 2019
Well, take care of yourself in heaven Leon.
A.L.
Edythe Richman
September 11, 2017
So sorry for your loss.
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marcella karamat
September 11, 2014
A simple hope that we the people can stay united and create positivity and love for all those around us.
S J. Friscia III
May 3, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
Karen C Morgan
September 12, 2011
To my fellow ABM employee, we the "ABM family" will always remember our co-workers and understand how you loved your buildings. Take pride. God Bless.
Kathy Alaimo
September 12, 2010
I never met Leon Lebor, but I found a white balloon in my backyard this morning. Attached to it was a white tag with his name on it. It was in remembrance of 9-11. I may never have met Leon, but I'm thinking of him today. I just thought someone should know. Rest in peace, Leon. You are not forgotten.
P Tabbernor
December 5, 2006
In remembrance....
Kristine
October 31, 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.
Gloria Johnson
September 13, 2002
A friend gave me a white spruce to plant in honor of Leon. On the morning of Sept. 11, 2002, I put it in the ground and surrounded it with yellow mums. Then I looked up his biography on The New York Times site and was pleased to find out how well liked he was. I'm sorry I never knew him but now I will never forget him.
Ira Rothenberg
September 12, 2002
I had met Leon once in Brooklyn, NY in the early 1980's before I moved to California in Sept. 1983. It was at somebody's apartment and we got together for Talmudic studies and discussion. He was one of the men present which was how I got to be acquainted with him. I knew his former wife Barbara and had met his daughter once. At first I didn't think I would know anyone who did not survive the WTC disaster (nor Pentagon and Pennsylvania disasters). But when I learned that Leon was among others, I was sorry to learn that I indeed knew at least one person which was him. My sympathies to his family including his daughter.
Nacha Santos
September 10, 2002
Mr. Lebor would come to my office early in the morning and pointed to the men's key in the reception area and I would lend it to him. This happened a few times and he would always look grateful after bringing back the key.
One day I went out of the WTC complex and forgot my WTC I.D. The guard would not let me in. Mr. Lebor happened to be passing by and he told the guard that it was OK to let me in. I was so very grateful. From the beginning he struck me as a nice man.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Lebor.
Nacha Santos
September 10, 2002
Mr. Lebor would come to my office early in the morning and pointed to the men's key in the reception area and I would lend it to him. This happened a few times and he would always look grateful after bringing back the key.
One day I went out of the WTC complex and forgot my WTC I.D. The guard would not let me in. Mr. Lebor happened to be passing by and he told the guard that it was OK to let me in. I was so very grateful. From the beginning he struck me as a nice man.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Lebor.
Andrea Jozwiak
September 9, 2002
Lebor Family:
Although I didnt know Leon or anyone that died in the 9/11 accident. I am deeply sorry for your loss. This week of 9/11/02 my school is wearing bracelets with names of people who died on 9/11/01. I have Leon, and I will keep on praying for you and your loss. I hope you know God is watching over Leon. God Bless You.
Mark Frankel
September 4, 2002
To the Lebor Family,
Although I never met Leon (HY"D), I was a chavrusah of David's while at KBY 30 years ago. As we begin Rosh Hashana a year after the WTC tragedy, please allow me to express my condolences to all of you on Leon's yahrtzeit. May Hashem bless you and all of klal yisrael with only simchot. Ktiva vechatima tova.
Eti and Elchonon Berkowitz
September 3, 2002
Dear Lebor Family,
On the anniversary of Leon's martyrdom, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Angie Campbell
May 3, 2002
I did not know you or anyone else who lost their life that horrible day last September. I will never forget what happened and I pray for your family and friends who must now go one without you. Rest in peace and may God keep you always.
joan haslach
May 1, 2002
To the Lebor family. I did not know Mr. Lebor personally, but as a fellow American, human being, and Jersey Cityite, and of course a person who feels your loss, I wanted to express my condolences. May Mr. Lebor be resting in Peace, smiling down, and watching over all of you, his family, all Americans, and America. Thank you,& God Bless America.
Ken Hollerud
April 5, 2002
To the family of Leon Labor;
I also work for ABM. I just wanted you to know that Leon's picture and story will forever grace the wall of my office for all to see.
February 19, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL MAN LEON LEBOR AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND ALL WHO LOVED HIM..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND LONDON..MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY GOD GREET HIM AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN AND MAY HE HEAR HIS VOICE AND ALL HIS ANGELS..AMEN
Yacov Kaufman
January 17, 2002
Despite the distance, you were deeply loved and will always be in our hearts. T.N.Z.B.H
Teresa Jahn
December 25, 2001
We are deeply sorry for your loss of Leon. May his life and love continue living in those who love him. Our hearts are 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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