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David and Kate Pruim were married 28 years ago, and Mrs. Pruim talks about him as if they were newlyweds. "We had an 18- year honeymoon and then our daughter was born and then more joy came into our lives," she said. "We just thought it would go on for another 28 years."
Mr. Pruim, 52, a senior vice president for the Aon Corporation, worked on the 103rd floor of 2 World Trade Center. "He was the kindest, nicest, most gentle 6-foot-4 person there ever was." she said. "He made everyone he came into contact with feel good about himself, from children to adults."
The two were from Michigan, and were introduced by friends, Mrs. Pruim recalled. "I just liked his personality, and he was gorgeous," she said, with a full-throated laugh. They enjoyed being together, even just sitting next to each other, reading. They lived in Montclair, N.J., with their daughter Carrington, who is 10. A memorial service is being planned.
"We're calling it a celebration of his life," Mrs. Pruim said. "And if he walks in in the middle of it, boy, will I be the happiest person there."
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Charlene Howard
September 11, 2021
Remembering my friend again today. Blessings and love to his family.
Edward Rivas
September 11, 2021
Back in 1997 I was a young underwriter beginning in insurance. David helped me understand the business. He quietly approached me because he saw potential in me to become a broker and join AON. I ultimately chose to join AIG, but I always felt I would´ve love to work under David. David touched so many of our lives positively. He is dearly missed and I remember him every September 11.
S.J. Friscia III
January 5, 2020
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With Honor & Respect.
Charlene (Rusch) Howard
September 12, 2018
Remembering Dave today and sending blessings and hugs to his family.
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Charlotte Lee
September 12, 2016
Dear Carrington,
Hey sweetheart. You won't remember us but we do indeed remember you from our years in Montclair and from times up at Bradford together and with Joana. Out twins Diana and Graham are a few years younger than you.
My husband Ron enjoyed playing tennis with your Dad and they often rode in on the train together to NY from Montclair.
There are so many wonderful things about your Dad, Carrington, his warmth and his easy-going personality, and his gentle manner - always a friend to everyone.
But there was nothing more memorable about him than this: he adored you. His eyes lit up whenever you were near or even just talking about you. You were his sidekick and pal, his little shadow, following him in a scampering way and exchanging banter with each other.
He laughed easily but, again, most often with you! He just completely delighted in everything about you and his embrace of you was even bigger than his hug - what I mean is that he just loved you completely for being you.
So carry on knowing that you have his love of you to inspire your confidence and sense of self.
I know you must be in your mid-twenties now. It's a great age at which to claim his legacy of love and take it out into the world as he did every day!
hugs to you,
Charlotte Lee
Charlotte Lee
September 12, 2016
Dear Kate,
A friend of ours in Atlanta where we've lived the last 11 years (as you may know from Joana) let us know of this lovely condolences site.
We have held Dave in our hearts all these years. Ron rode in on the train with him that morning. He was always the warmest and most convivial person, extending his friendship to all.
We've always felt grateful to have known Dave, and think how much you must have carried in all these years since losing him.
Hope all is well in the life you've built for you and Carrington.
Best wishes, Charlotte and Ron
Tom Flynn
September 11, 2016
Kate
I was thinking of David this morning and said a prayer for him at church. Hope you and your daughter are well.
Sincerely
Tom Flynn
September 13, 2015
Rest In Peace, Dave. God bless Kate and Carrington.
Charlene Howard
September 11, 2015
Remembering Dave and sending blessings to his family.
Mona Pierre-Paul
September 13, 2012
Rest In Peace, David.
Charlene Howard
September 11, 2012
Remembering my old friend tonight.
Anonymous
September 16, 2011
To David Lee Pruim's Family and Friends,
I am currently a student at the University of Delaware and on 9/11/11, there was a nighttime vigil on campus. Everyone was given a candle and a holder with 3 names written on the holder. David was one of those names. Just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about him that night even though I am a complete stranger. Judging by everyone else's comments, he seems like he was a wonderful man. I am so sorry for your loss and that everyone had to go through such a terrible tragedy on that day. We will never forget.
Lots of love and God bless.
Mona Pierre-Paul
September 11, 2011
David was such a gentle, wonderful human being. He is now one of Heaven's Finest looking over Kate and Carrington. May God bless your family and may you rest in peace!
Phil Beckman
September 11, 2011
I sat next to David in our National Government class with Mr, Vander Bush. David played football and was big enough for the game, but I always thought of him as a very gentle and quiet guy who always made everyone around him comfortable.
Julie VanKampen
September 6, 2011
Hello Kathy, I recently found out that Dave was lost on 9/11. Also saw in the notice that you have a daughter. You may not remember me, I am Julie,from Holland. You and Dave spent alot of time at my home on 32nd.Street. Please know that my thoughts are with you.
Ted Hewitt
August 14, 2011
To Dave's Family, I remeber him well from our days in high school. He was always friendly & had a positive attitude. I was saddened to learn of his death at the Twin Towers. I will remember him fondly.
Charlene Howard
September 11, 2010
Remembering Dave and the other wonderful souls lost on 9/11/2001.
September 11, 2010
big dave that's how i remember you and that beautiful dirty blond hair. always a gentleman. thinking of you today and every anniversary. may you be at peace knowing we will never forget.
jacki gomes-galloway
(former A&A employee)
w. wareham, ma
JC
September 11, 2009
I knew David, you could not have met a nicer, kinder person for someone so imposing psychically. My thoughts are with you and your family on this day.
John Hornsby
September 8, 2009
I did not know David, but have learned much about him in the last month. I have been assigned to write a tribute to this great man on my blog:
www.readmycents.blogspot.com
I hope I have honored you, David Lee Pruim, as I take this responsibility very seriously.
I sincerely wish I could have known you. Judging by what I have learned about you, you are the man I strive to be.
Sincerely,
Big J
Harold Hilliard
September 12, 2007
I thought of your family yesterday as the nation paused to remember the tradgedy of 9/11. I went to Hope College with Dave and Kate and they were wonderful people. Your family is thought of often and I pray for you daily. May God continue to bless your family.
Brian Sanderson
September 11, 2007
Kate and Carrington,
Many summers ago, I was fortunate to be your guest on the Jersey shore. Amongst all the preparations of food and libations, the movements from activity to activity and the logistical nightmare of attending to so many personalities, your husband and father,David, was able to find humor and laughter and love.
In his large arms he held you both,
in his huge heart he loved you both.
In his eyes he adored you both,
And through you he lived out loud.
Please know you and he are thought of often and in my prayers.
kristine
April 23, 2007
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.
P Tabbernor
February 5, 2007
In memory....
Kimberley
September 26, 2006
Carrington, you are such a brave and wonderful girl. I am so proud of you and everything you and your family have achieved. I'm glad to have known you. You are in my thoughts x x
Mark Doyle
September 11, 2006
To David's Family,
I worked alongside the Gentle Giant in A&A in the late 80's and remember well his kindness and enthusiasm. I also recall him receiving an overseas assignment and it amazed me that he didn't have a pssport ! But he was obviously not too interested in putting any distance between himself and his family...
My thoughts are with you today.
jacki galloway
September 10, 2006
Big Dave, remembering that i could hear u coming down the hall to csu @ A&A. u will always remind me of a big teddy bear. enjoyed working with u.
Jason Pruim
May 27, 2006
Hi Carrington,
You may not remember me, but I'm one of Jack Pruim's Sons. My Mom, Brother, & I drove out there after we found out what happened. Sometimes it still hurts when I think about it. It wasn't fair, from what I've heard he was a good man. And if My Grandpa Jim raised him the way he raised my Dad... He was a great man! I wish there was more I could say... If you ever want to talk feel free to e-mail me.
Jason
carrington pruim
March 9, 2006
i know this had been a 5 years since my dad past.... i just found out about this guest book and i thank the people for writing in it! i loved my dad and i still do even though i forgot what he sounds like, and laughs like but every night i look at my pictures to look at him and i togeather. i miss him sooo much and i wish he was still here with us right now. even if you didnt know him he was a great mature man and i mostly cry everynight and wish that day never happend but for those who loved him.....dont worry, we will see him again......somday
Ed VanderMeulen
September 12, 2002
To the Pruim family,
It has been many, many years since I have seen Dave - back to grade school days. I have only good memories of a wonderful, decent, good Christian family and I am so very sorry for your loss. You all will be in my prayers. May God bless you all and comfort you.
Ed VanderMeulen
Charlene Howard
September 10, 2002
Dear Kate and Carrington,
I am thinking of both of you tonight, the eve of 9/11. I knew Dave in High School and remember his smile, his great sense of humor and his gentleness. I am so very sorry for your great loss.
Natures first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower,
but only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf,
So Eden sank to grief.
Then dawn goes dawn to day,
Nothing Gold can stay. (Robt. Frost)
My thougts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Robert, Nancy, Dustin and Laura Sutton
September 9, 2002
In memory of David Pruim
We did not know David, 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
Bob Taylor
August 30, 2002
I worked with Dave at A&A and Aon. The first time I met him was at Newark Airport as we had a trip to Detroit for a new account. It was actually the first time I ever flew, and coming back that evening he bought me a couple "cocktails" to help calm my nerves, as it was a turbulent flight. I always enjoyed working on accounts that Dave was involved on, because he was so friendly and easy to get along with. God Bless you and your family, Dave. You are not forgotten.
Debby Pruim
August 28, 2002
Attending David and Kate's wedding was my introduction to the Pruim men. I have never met four more handsome, tall, blonde guys in tails than on August 18, 1973. My life changed forever on that day and I never imagined that it could change as much again in Sept. of last year. The loss of David and all those loving men and women like him will be a heartache forever. God bless you David. I pray that you are at peace with your Mom and Dad. And may God bless all the Pruims and families like them that suffer in silence.
Angie Campbell
May 9, 2002
May God Bless you and watch over the family and friends that you left behind. Rest in peace forever more.
March 26, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL MAN..DAVID PRUIM AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS LOVING WIFE AND DAUGHTER..FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..STAY CLOSE..PRAY..AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA ..NEW YORK AND THE GOOD PEOPLE OF MICHIGAN..MAY GOD AND THE BIBLICAL DAVID GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Peter Tyrrell
March 13, 2002
Dear Mrs. Pruim & Carrington,
I only knew Daave for a short time. We worked on an account together and would frequently see each other on the train. He was very gentle. His love for the two of you was very obvious from his comments.
May he rest in Peace, and may you both find the strength and peace to continue.
God Bless you both.
Paula Svatos Prium
January 17, 2002
I don't know if there is any relation to my husband's family, but we grieve with you just the same. Our sympathy to you and your daughter.
Fred,Paula and Emily Prium
Peotone, IL
Judith/Robert Camwell
January 16, 2002
Dear Mrs. Pruim and Carrington,
We read about the loss of your Husband/Dad in a certain holiday letter from Texas. We especially wanted to reach out to you in prayer. Like you and David, we visited SanAntonio 11 special years ago and have shared a similar and wonderful experience that I know you and David shared. Our hearts are with you in this sad time. We both cried when we read about your wonderful family...you reminded us so much of our own family.
Love to you and Carrington. Know our prayers are with you.
Richard Vialard
December 19, 2001
Big Dave entered my life many years ago when one night at an affair in the city he gave me and my wife a ride home to Cedar Grove in his limo. From then on we spoke every day while awaiting our train into the city and more often then not sat together. Thousands of thoughts enter my mind, but the best one is that he never seemed down. Sadly I never let him know how much seeing him perked me up no matter how down I felt.
Jim Carlina
December 17, 2001
Dave- may you rest in Heaven. We go back to A&A. I remember you were always smiling, sometimes stressed from your addiction to doing your best. You are in heaven now and blessed by God.
Teresa Jahn
December 16, 2001
May David's life and love live on in Carrington. We are so sorry for your loss of David. 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
Jan Luben Hoffman
December 11, 2001
David was a year ahead of me at Hope College. It is good to read Kate's memory - he was a big teddy bear back in college, too, and sweated just thinking about putting his football uniform on! I hope Carrington knows what a good guy her dad was, even a long time ago!
eric carlstrom
December 6, 2001
I worked with Dave both at A&A and Aon. During that time we had the opportunity to work on a few accounts together as well as have some fun. The best times were AIG's tennis outing a t Forest Hills before the US Open. Dave would be sweating before we even got on the court ! He was the epitome of a "big teddy bear". I remember when his daughter was born how proud he was. Every time you would see Dave he had a picture of his little girl.It would be hard to find anyone who was more proud to be a father.
Dave will not be forgotten. God Bless his wife and daughter.
jacki galloway
December 4, 2001
we worked together when the company was alexander of alexander of ny. will always remember your gentleness. my heartfelt sympathy to those who cherished & knew you.
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