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Patty Johnson
September 13, 2019
Hey Tommy!! Eighteen years have passed and you left a huge void in our family...I will always remember your vivacious personality and how you always lit up the room with your smile..I still have you in my wedding video dancing with Anne ..you guys were the couple that I greatly admire..my mom passed away in March and I hope you were there to greet her in heaven !! You will never be forgotten and miss you ❤
Terrence & Tara Tuffy
September 13, 2019
Always the youngest brother of Bernie, George and Missy. Borrowed hockey skates our running internal joke...great for a laugh and a 'buy-back' whenever mentioned. Famous for your extraordinary effort in all you did. We miss this Good Guy.
September 12, 2019
So today is September 12th...we endured another painful anniversary of your murder....I have become more angry about what happened to you and how our beautiful little family was torn apart. Sean will never recover and I know God will understand if I never forgive....I miss us....You would love this...Courtney Mike and our three grandchildren have all temporarily moved into JD and my home....he appropriately escaped to Florida, but you would love it! After all, he is wonderful to Your family. We are all blessed that he is our family now. I love you forever...I miss you always. Me
Always your Annie
July 14, 2019
. It is a beautiful July day and I sit visiting you....My Tommy.....I always feel that pain in my heart....Please pray for Sean and our beautiful family. We will always love and miss you. Our protector. How proud we always were and are of your courage and take charge personally. You were our hero long before we lost you
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Sherry
July 5, 2019
Pain fills our hearts when we think of that September day. So many loved ones lost in a senseless act of violence. We look forward to being reunited with our loved ones in a world where love and peace will reign.
September 12, 2016
Fifteen years and the pain of your loss will never go away. You are always loved and missed. You would be so proud of Courtney and her beautiful family. She is strong like you, sweet and always finds the good in people. Sean is struggling so please look over him. He struggles everyday without you. Rest in Peace My Love
Jack Lopez
September 11, 2016
Red rocks Park, outside of Denver, has a memorial climb every year to honor those firefighters that we lost. "We climb, because they climbed" is the theme and participants climb the steps equal to the stairs of the WTC. Money raised goes to the Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Many civilians walk along side firefighters from around the state and from out of state. About 2,500 marched/climbed this year. Each person carries a name and photo of one of the 343 fallen. I climbed for Thomas and was honored to do so.
Anne
September 11, 2015
This morning still manages to hit like a knife through my heart. Time nor life will ever take away the loss of you. "Through the Years" wonderful memories flood me everyday of my life.
Dennis Maffei
September 20, 2014
Hello McCann Family,
I think of Tommy everyday. His picture is in my classroom as a tribute and memory of a dear friend lost on 9/11. He was our leader and captain of Ernie's in Woodside. I teach 5th grade in Deer Park. On 9/11, I tell the children of the sacrifice so many made that day, and my friend. Anne, you have a beautiful family. I know in my heart, Tommy loved you and his family so much. We will always keep his memory alive.
Love to all,
Dennis Maffei
Anne
September 19, 2014
Still loving you and missing our life together. Thirteen years have past and not a day goes by that I don't think of you.
S J. Friscia III
September 7, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
June 6, 2011
Thinking about you as always. Sean is home to visit and the house no longer feels so empty. Courtney and Michael are planning their engagement party. How much I miss you and wish you could be here with us.
So nice to read the entries by so many old friends.....
donny henry
October 10, 2010
grew up in woodside until i moved away @ 12 great memories of tommy, ray, joey kelly, kevin o`boyle didnt know he was a firefighter family must be so proud!! beautiful children hope they have his personality
Surae Wolf
June 20, 2010
Something drew me to this page. I was googling MY odd name and there it was..
To Anne, Shawn and Courtney, it has been such a long time since I have seen you I am hoping that EVERYONE is doing better than when I left. I know your lives have never been the same since Sept. 11th but know that I along with so many others think about you and your dad always with love and kindness.
Susan McGrane
February 19, 2010
Happy Birthday Tommy! You were the best brother in law ever. I still miss you. Nothing has been the same without you.
September 14, 2009
Eight years have passed and I still feel you with me. I hope this feeling never dies. <3 ME
Doug Abraham
February 19, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
Dennis Maffei
October 29, 2008
Tommy, There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you and the impact you had on those you led. You were the Captain and team leader of Ernie's, my team. Your picture hangs in my classroom and every year I tell my students about you and all the hero's from 9/11. Always, my close friend, Dennis Maffei
Peter Cryan
September 11, 2008
Hi Anne,
Both Jackie and I send our Love to you on this special day for you and to just let you know that we are thinking of you.
Keep strong!!! Hope all is well with Sean and Courtney.
All our Love
Peter & Jackie
Brisbane, Australia
Ellen Sims
September 11, 2008
Hi Anne.
Another anniversary. Of course you know that you are in our thoughts.
My anniversary’s of Ed, the times I remember him, are not connected to the day he died. I wonder if you are like that.
I remember a day he kissed me, or the day he thanked me for always being there, or the day we laughed so hard I thought I’d pee my pants.
I almost refuse to remember the day he died.
I remember Tommy just always laughing. I don’t really connect him with 911. I connect him with how to live your life to the fullest. I picture him with you, with the kids, with friends, with Ed.
We loved him so much, too. What an amazing guy he was.
I love you.
Me
September 10, 2008
Here again.....missing you always
May 15, 2001
August 2, 2008
Ashes from WTC spread by Anne Courtney & Sean Wailea, HI
August 1, 2008
9/11 Quilt
August 1, 2008
Tommy Courtney and Sean watch golf on vacation
August 1, 2008
Paul McCartney with Sean and Courtney at Concert for New York City
August 1, 2008
Engine 65
August 1, 2008
Doug Abraham
February 19, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!
Me
March 17, 2007
My Tommy...how many times have I said that in my life? Ed died yesterday and I hope you are having a nice bottle of Napa wine and Lobster Kierastan after a winning round of golf...I miss you and need you...and will always love you. Nothing is right without you...
P Tabbernor
December 26, 2006
In remembrance....
Kristine
November 17, 2006
As I 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.
September 13, 2004
You were remembered on Saturday at the Mass in St. Patrick's. May God continue to hold you in the palm of His hand!
William & Diane Lydon
September 17, 2003
We did not know you, Tommy, but have known your sister, Natalie, for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are still with you and your family. Rest in peace.
Sharon Pilkington
September 11, 2003
I was able to purchase a bracelet with Thomas's name on it. i am glad that i could put a face to the name i have been wearing.
Susan Cawley
May 20, 2003
With loving rememberance of Tommy McCann. I had the pleasure of attending St. Teresa's with Tommy and, although I had not seen him in years, will never forget the great guy that he was. God bless his family! I will never forget him!
Susan Cawley
Elizabeth Demm
February 21, 2003
Dear Tommy, May God rest your soul and my sympathy goes out to your family.
Robert & Lorraine Perillo
September 11, 2002
Dear Tommy: We have never met. But on 9/16/01 someone handed my husband a photo of you (sitting at a table eating b'fast)and asked him to search for you..my husband was a volunteer..all we had was your photo and last name. Now, I have a name to go with that photo which we kept. I've been praying since that day that you were safe and home with your family. I know your in God's hands now and I pray your wife and children find the strength to go on. Thank you and God bless.
Kenny Fitz and Family
September 10, 2002
Dear Tommy,
My Prayers are with You, Your Family and Friends at this time of Remembrance. God Bless us All.
Angela Gazzara
May 3, 2002
I have never met you Thomas McCann, but I received a MercyBand bracelet with your name on it. After reading the heartfelt messages from your lifetime of family and friends, it is truly an honor to bear your name. Although I am now in Colorado, I am originally from New Hyde Park and passed through Woodside many times. Maybe we met, maybe we didn't, but now I have a little piece of you that I will show to the world with the honor you deserve.
Rest in Peace.
Kenny Fitzgerald
April 1, 2002
Tommy,
Not a day go's by that I don't think about the fun, friendship and laughs we all had. I'll always remember and never forget you.
Your Friend Always,
The Big Guy
Jere & Ellen Sullivan
March 24, 2002
"Never have so few...Given so much..for so many...!!!" The author of this statement escapes us at the present, but we are sure that he would not object to our use of this quotation.
YES!!! One of the few for us is Thomas J.McCann...whether it was a family celebration, a quiet dinner, working on a home project or the call to duty...Tommy gave his all...always making everyone feel at ease with his easy charm and natural ability to make those around him ...truly feel a sense of welcome and friendship!!!
Although we have known Tommy for a little over a quarter of a century, we will always cherish the seemingly short period of time we spent with him and his family.
Our prayers and love continue , each day, with Anne, Courtney and Sean.
Each evening, as we gaze upon the waters of Long Beach & the Rockaways, we wait for the twinkling light of the moon...and YES...!!! it says "WELCOME..FRIEND.." That is how we will always remember THOMAS J. McCann!!!
Love You Tommy!!!
(BCNU)
Jere & Ellen
March 4, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL HERO..THMAS MCCANN AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS...GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK ..STAY CLOSE AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY JESUS AND ST.THOMAS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Mary Ann Petrozzo
February 27, 2002
Dear Tommy,
We miss you dearly. I am so proud to have known you. You always had a smile and always made me smile. Our family loved you and will always keep you in our hearts forever. Thank you for giving me and my family the honor of being your friend and being part of your family. We will never forget you! Your smile will live on forever. Our love always to Anne, Courtney and Sean.
We love you always,
Mary Ann & Mike Petrozzo
Nicole and Cara Marie Petrozzo
Laure Koehler
February 25, 2002
Anne, Courtney and Sean,
I never had the priviledge to meet Tom, but my husband worked with him at Local 829 and he told me what a wonderful person he was. I went to a benefit for him and I saw a video that outlined the happy events in his life. I wear a tee-shirt in his honor. My dad was a lieutenant in the NYFD and I was 13 when he died. I know how much Tom must of loved his wife and his children and I know that the love will be with you forever. His courage and selflessness is what makes him an angel of God. My prayers and thoughts will be with you everyday of my life. God Bless You.
CHRIS LaROCCA
February 18, 2002
Feb.19 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMMY, I WILL CELEBRATE FOR YOU.
Mary Keller
February 7, 2002
Ah, Tommy, you are sadly missed.
I loved you from the first time we met when you wre courting Anne.
Over the years, I haven't seen much
of you or your family, but being
family, I always heard how you were
doing....what a wonderful husband
and father you were. I hope you'll
say a prayer for me once in a while,
as I continue to dor you and yours.
Rest in peace. God love you.
Aunt Mary
Surae Wolf
February 7, 2002
How long did it take for you to bring the kids into my office.. YEARS!!! I am so happy that I had the chance to finally meet you in person. YOU, Anne, Courtney and Sean are in my thoughts all the time.
Ruth Hargrove
February 7, 2002
To know Tommy is to love Tommy!!
It was a prvilege and pleasure to have Tommy as part of our family for 19+ years. He was agreat guy and is now entertaining all the family in heaven.
He is missed so much by all the McGrane family but has left us a great legacy, his wife Anne and his chilren, Courtney and Sean.
Rest in peace, dear Tommy.
Love,
Aunt Ruth
Marlene & Jerry Cernero
February 1, 2002
To Tom McCann:
We never met you, but, by knowing your family, we feel as though we did. You really must have been an extraordinary husband, friend, and most importantly father - Courtney & Sean & Anne are evidence of that! You have a very special family and you and they will ALWAYS be in our thoughts and prayers. Good Bless You.
Love, The Cernero Family
Doris Duignan
January 31, 2002
Tommy,
It was an honor & a privilidge to know you. You were an asset to our family.You will always be missed & loved.You will always be remembered for your smile & big heart.
Gail Graham
January 31, 2002
Tommy,
I did not know you very well or for very long but the times I was with you, you were a kind, caring and funny person. I have come to know you better through your family and you truly were a wonderful man!
Peggy Gernon
January 30, 2002
Tommy, you will be in our hearts and prayers forever.We will never forget that smile and how you made everyone feel good. How lucky we all are that we knew you. WE will never forget! May you rest in peace.
Lisa Martini
January 30, 2002
You will never be forgotten. We love all of you who gave their lives for us, God Bless.
We miss you Lt. Paul Martini
Robyn McCann-Fulk
January 25, 2002
Tom McCann-I never met you, but you could've been family since we share the same last name. May God be with you and your family.
Jay McNamee
January 18, 2002
Tom McCann - let me say his name once again - Tom McCann.
The name automatically brings a smile to your face. Tom McCann was my best friend. He loved his family and he loved the life that he had. He was one of the hardest working men I ever knew. Everything he did he did with his daughter Courtney,his son Sean and his wife Anne on his mind and in his heart. He touched the lives of many people,and was loved by all. There is not a minute that goes by when I don't think of him. He will be missed by everyone he came in contact with. We will all think of him and smile.
Brenda Gaffney
January 9, 2002
I was a very good friend of Tommy McCann about thirty years ago when we were both teenagers growing up in Queens. When we graduated from high school, we went our separate ways but I never forgot him and never considered him no longer my friend. I remember that Tommy was going to be a gym teacher. I don't know when he decided to become a firefighter but I can certainly understand why.
Tommy was the kind of guy who just loved being with his friends. He was a real decent guy, very loyal, fun to be with, and nice to everyone. Tommy was always in the middle of the action. And everyone loved him.
Tommy was so active that his mom had to buy him a new pair of Converse sneakers every two weeks. When he wasn't playing basketball in Fitz's backyard, he was playing touch football in the streets, hockey under the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, or pool down in the "basement."
Tommy had very nice friends - Ray, Eddie, Kevin and Scott to name a few. We never did anything really bad but we were all a little bit mischievous back then. I remember a "gathering" (boys only) where Charlie's couch somehow caught on fire. I also remember running away from Jim (the Celtic Houses' security guard) on a very regular basis, although I cannot remember why.
Since September 11, I now remember that we never paid any attention to the Twin Towers that were being built downtown. The rooftops of the Celtic Houses had a beautiful view of the Manhattan skyline but we never paid it any mind. We were teenagers after all. We had no reason to care about anything.
Well, we've all grown up a lot since then - and in a big way on September 11. I grieve for Tommy as well as other friends that my husband and I have lost. I can only imagine the pain that their families must be going through. Our friends that were lost were all very responsible, hard-working family men.
My heart goes out to all who lost a spouse, parent, child, or sibling on September 11. I hope they take some comfort in the sympathy and caring demonstrated by the rest of us ordinary Americans. I hope they know that their loved ones are in a very special peaceful place. I hope they know that their loved ones will never be forgotten.
Personally, I will never ever forget Tommy and the big person that he was. I will keep him in my heart forever.
Ed and Ellen Sims
January 7, 2002
Tom and Anne McCann took us into their home and adopted us when we were two young midwesterners transferred to the east coast. They made us a part of their family, and included us in all of their holidays. We began raising our children together. Tommy just gathered us up and took us in. He made us laugh. Oh, god, how we laughed. He made us comfortable. He showed us his world. He had the best stories...was the best host. He was the best friend. We loved him so.
Maryellen Teaman
January 2, 2002
I grew up with Tommy McCann in Woodside,NY. He was a great guy. He was loved by his family and so many, many friends. Everyone wanted to be his best friend, to be on the teams he was on, to be near him. The tragedy of September 11 took him away from us, but his spirit lives on because of the kind of guy he was. He will remain in our hearts forever. May he rest in peace.
J C
December 30, 2001
Dear Thomas,
I never had the pleasure to meet you, but I wanted to express my heartfelt sympathy to you and your loved ones who you left behind on September 11.
God made plenty of room in Heaven on that fateful day. You are now living in Heaven with God, because that is where Angels live!
Rest In Peace, Thomas. God Bless you, your loved ones, and your fellow firefighters who perished and those who survived.
Teresa Jahn
December 22, 2001
We thank Thomas for dedicating his life as a firefighter. To protect, save and care for others comes with a warm and caring heart full of love for his fellow man. May his life and love continue living on in his loved ones and all whose lives have been touched by him. We are extremely sorry for your loss of Thomas. 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
paul marotta
December 5, 2001
Our deepest sympathies, and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul and Perry Marotta
Ronald Rocco Rotunno, P.E.
December 4, 2001
Our prayers and thoughts are with the McCann Family.
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