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Caroline Logan
September 12, 2024
Yesterday was September 11, 2024. I am now 70 years old. On September 11, 2001, I was the 46 year old wife of a U.S. diplomat in an Islamic country, watching 9-11 events unfolding on afternoon (there) television. The names of the missing were posted, and as a midwesterner, I realized I knew nobody at the World Trade Center and would not remember all the names of the victims. So I selected just a single name to remember and honor well into the future. It was my duty as an unofficial representative of my country, I felt, to recognize the sacrifice and heroism of a fallen, fellow American. And the name I chose, due to his daughter's heartfelt pleas, was David F. Ferrugio. And every year since then, I have honored his name during the roll call of WTC victims. Each year I say a prayer on his behalf, and silently wish his family well. And this I will continue to do during all my years of retirement. May God bless his family and may he rest in peace. -L.C.L.
Kim Brinkopf
September 11, 2022
I, again, am remembering your family. Your dad´s name has stuck in my heart for 21yrs. I remember a little girl begging the reporters to help find her dad, David Ferrugio. You all are in my prayers!
Cindy Roe
September 11, 2021
Remembering David on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Maria Mercedes
September 12, 2017
My name is Maria Mercedes and I'm from Argentina, that day I was with my two daughters together because we celebrate in 8/11 the national day of the teacher and as usual I turned on the tv on CNN with my coffee in my hand like a normal day when suddenly began all, I began to cry and my eldest daughter woke up when she hear me , we sat holding our hands and she asked me as the same way as one day I did the same question to my mother when Robert Kennedy died ..why mom? We began to pray for all the mothers fathers children , today I like to tell you that my prayers are still with you.
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Paul Rest
September 9, 2016
RIP
Becky B
December 28, 2015
Hi all.
Sending love from the UK. I think about that tragic day and the devastation it left behind all the time. My thoughts go out to the brave victims, the first responders and the family and friends. You really showed the world what it meant to pull together. They will be watching over you and will be so so proud.
Rest in eternal peace.
Derek Evans
September 11, 2015
14 years later. It doesn't get any easier. Watching "The Days After" and seeing his daughter please for his safe return breaks my heart. I never knew you or any other victims from that tragic day but rest in peace David. You will be missed. #NeverForget
Marianne Tellone
September 11, 2014
My daughter and I just today saw David's daughter on ""The Days After". She broke both of our hearts. When we did not find his name and bio in the book "New York Times, Portrait of Grief", we had a sliver of hope that he had been found. But, sadly, we googled his name and that is how we came across this. We pray that his family has had healing over the years and we will now always continue to pray for David and his loved one left behind. He sounded like a sweetheart of a guy. God Bless
Mary Caruso
October 27, 2013
David you will always be rememberd because you were an honest,true loving man who loved life and his family.You are truly missed my friend.
September 11, 2013
I saw David's daughter on the news on September 11th, and David's name has stuck with me over these past twelve years. My dad's name is David, and I am the same age as his daughter. I have thought of her and prayed for the family every day since seeing her on the news. God bless your family.
September 11, 2013
Thinking of you today David. Always and forever will I remember your smile and the love that poured out of you. RIP.
Lenny Marinello
October 17, 2012
Dear Davey,
I just wanted to let your family know what a great guy you were. To the Ferrugio family, I grew up with Davey on West 1st Street. I can still picture all the "guys" playing stick ball in the BIG STREET near Davey's house. Guy's like Vito, Gerry, Alan, never missed a game or Johnny on the Pony. I always remembered Davey's laugh. e was such a funny guy. Always had a smile on his face. I always remembered Davey's mom and my more chatting on the stoop. Although we lost touch as we grew older, I never forgot Davey. He was always a true friend. I'll miss you. See you in the Big Street once again my friend.
Tim Sutorus
September 10, 2012
I just saw a video clip of your daughter on 9/11:The Days After. I realize that it has been a long time, if I reopen wounds I'm so sorry.
Seeing that video was so moving. His loss is recognized, appreciated, and honored, 10 years, 11 months, and 364 days later. I hope I can leave a legacy so strong. Sorry for your loss.
Andres
September 12, 2011
Thinking of you.
Louis Ysusi
September 11, 2011
I remember seeing David's daughter on a CBS report and was very moved by her concern and love for her dad. I raised two daughters and felt her concern. Sending prayers that this family is at peace and that they continue to hold on to the special time and moments they shared with their family
Tina S.
February 23, 2011
I worked with Dave many years ago at Bradford Trust. Over the years I ran into him in our travels to work and he always had such a big smile. It was always nice to see him. I knew he worked in the WTC and when I saw his daughter on the news on Sept.11, I cried. He was one of the nicest people I have ever known. So cheerful and full of life. Although I don't know his family, my thoughts and prayers have been with you over the years. I am so sorry for your loss.
Lauren M.
August 8, 2010
I am among the many who also saw his daughter on television that day. Her pain broke my heart and made that horrific day even more tragic. For days, weeks after the attacks, I googled his name and watched the found and still lost lists for his name-hoping she could find her dad. You have been in my prayers for years and I wish you peace.
Summer Hibard
September 14, 2009
David's daughter is the person who stood out most to me of all the people on tv that day. I will never forget her. I traveled to ground zero a few years back and laid flowers in David's honor and said a prayer for his family. My family has not forgotten what happened on 9/11 and we have not forgotten the Ferrugios. The love and prayers of many people just like me are with you to this day.
Tanya Ruff
September 11, 2009
I also remember seeing his daughter on TV that day. I have not forgotten his name. I have tried for many years to find a guestbook to leave his family something. I have not stopped praying for his family since seeing her face on television. It has forever changed my life.
September 11, 2009
I have carried his name in my wallet since I saw his daughter on tv looking for him and describing a cross he wore around his neck. Much love to the family.
Mary Caruso
January 9, 2009
David was a great guy and he is missed dearly.
Debbie Alaniz (Mattaliano)
November 2, 2006
My prayers and heart go out to the Ferrugio family. I know antonette's heart is broken. I remember David when I was a little girl and he would visit his aunt margie and connie. I lived next door to them. I miss them too. My sincere condolences to all of you. Debbie Alaniz (Mattaliano)
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.
P Tabbernor
October 5, 2006
In remembrance....
Kristen F
September 11, 2006
I do not know your family, but you will always be in my heart and in my prayers. I will never forget the day, 5 years ago, when I saw Jaqueline on tv, showing a picture of her father and pleading for his return. It broke my heart, and it's an image I will carry with me for the rest of my life. God Bless your entire family.
vincenza villani
September 11, 2006
Dear Rosanna, Jacqueline, Gina & David
You are in our hearts today,,,and always
The Ronca & Villani Families
Ferrugio Family
September 13, 2003
We would like to express our gratitude for all of your thoughts and prayers and kind words for our Dave and for our family. God continues to be our Strength. May God Bless each one of you. Thank you
Kelli Penhollow
September 11, 2003
Even though two years have gone by i still can hear when David's daughter Gina as she stood on the porch and asked god to bring her dad home. I still her her saying he wore a Big "D" around his neck. I sat and cryed for her. I have been praying with my family that she and her family will be able to have peace some day. God Bless the Ferrugio Family I will never forget you.
Linda Baratuci
September 11, 2003
Please know that your family continues to be in my prayers. Even though two years have passed, you are not forgotten. I pray that you have been able to find some peace.
Andrea Sorrentino
September 11, 2003
Davey and my Dad grew up together in Brooklyn. For as far back as I can remember, we used to go over to Davey and Rosanna's to visit. Davey was there for us in more ways then words could ever express, and for that I am eternally grateful. Rosanna, Jaqueline, Gina, and David, we will never forget him. We love you.
-Andrew, JoAnne, Ralph, and Andrea Sorrentino
Ray Colovic
September 19, 2002
Dear Mrs.Ferrugio and family,
The last time I saw you all, you had dinner at Ecco Restaurant on Feb. 11th 2002. It was a special moment for all of us. Dave was a dear friend and always had a great smile on his face.He always spoke very highly of his family and co-workers.I must say I miss the "Hey Kid", drinking Amarone wine, and smoking cigars. Please accept our sincerest condolences.RIP Dave.
Sincerely,
Ray Colovic
Ecco Restaurant,N.Y.C
Greg Watterson
September 12, 2002
To the Ferrugio family, I pray for you each and every day. Jennifer, I pray God's grace for you and for your siblings and your mother. You will never forget your father, nor will anyone who's lives he touched. I will always pray and think of you. Always.
Greg Watterson, Tallahassee, Florida
Pam J.
September 11, 2002
I watched last year as David's daughter prayed for her father's return. I frequently checked websites praying that he had made it. Through CNN websites, I would check daily to see if he was still missing. I thought of his daughter so often after I found out that he had passed away and my prayers and my thoughts are with his entire family now.
anthony cianci
September 11, 2002
To my cousin dave.....you were the older brother that i never had...you taught me how to live life more than you'll ever know
Scott Salner
September 11, 2002
I can honestly say that David Ferrugio was the warmest and kindest person I have met in my life. He was one of those people that you wouldn't recognize without a smile on his face, even at 5:00 am on the SI ferry on the way to the gym before work. I can still hear him greet you with a "Hey kid", and can clearly remember him brighten the day of everyone around him. I miss you more than you can know and think of you and your dear family everyday. God bless you....you will be remembered forever!
Judith Monaco
September 10, 2002
I only knew Dave when my husband and Dave worked at Bradford Trust Company back in the mid 80's. He bought an old Ford Maverick from my husband (then just a boyfriend) then I bought the car back from Dave 2 years later. I remember Dave then and at Bradford Trust company as a wonderful funny and good natured person. Bless your family always.
BONNIE SALNER
September 10, 2002
THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT PASSES BY THAT WE ARE NOT THINKING OF YOU DAVID, ROSANNA, WE ARE HERE FOR YOU AT ANY TIME.
BONNIEANDSCOTT
BONNIE SALNER
September 10, 2002
THERE IS NOT A MOMENT OR DAY THAT PASSES THAT YOU ARE NOT IN OUR THOUGHTS... WE ARE HERE FOR YOU AT ANY TIME....
BONNIE AND SCOTT SALNER
Linda Baratuci
September 10, 2002
I will never forget the heart wrenching plea of David Ferrugio's daughter on September 11. It still burns in my mind, and I think it always will. She reminds me of my own daughter. Please know that many people are praying for you. I pray for your family often. I pray God will wrap his arms around your whole family and bring you some measure of comfort and peace.
Jessica
September 7, 2002
My most vivid memory of the news coverage on September 11th and the days that followed, is of a young girl praying to God to please bring her father home. I will never forget her face or her voice. I searched the tribute site to find her fathers name, I knew his name was David and I knew he lived in NJ. I remember her describing a necklace that he wore and what his co-workers called him. I do not know this family, but I want to let his daughter know how much I have thought about her and her family since that day.
laurie pappas
August 31, 2002
it is almost a year now, and the image of David's daughter pleading for her daddy's safe return still breaks my heart... it is still as shocking and surreal..and David's family, along with all those senselessly lost, remain in my prayers and in my heart..
Kelli Smith
August 20, 2002
One image that still stands out in my mind after almost a year is that of David's daughter on TV pleading with God to bring her father home. All of these months I kept looking for his name in these many lists of names and prayed that I would never see his...
May God Bless David and his family...we will never forget you~
Mary Caruso
June 9, 2002
I remember when we were growing up in Brooklyn,that beautiful red hair.Then we somehow managed to mve on the same block in Staten Island. I will never forfet your joyful personality. My prayers and thoughts are with Rosanna and the children and especially your mother Aunt Ann.Bless you all!
Tina Chase
April 18, 2002
David was my youngest cousin and I can still see him as a boy filled with joy and laughter; and as he grew into the man, who too who was filled with joy, laughter and finally the love of his own family. He did have a "heart of gold" that touched every one he loved. He cherished family far and wide and expressed the depth of his devotion every day of his life. I miss his not being here with us and hope and pray his continued guidance and caring embrace Rosanna and Jacquelin, Gina and David to help them in their healing.
Christina Villano
April 18, 2002
As a relative of David, the loss is greater than I ever knew or expected from this tragedy. There is not a day that passes where I don't think of David's smiling face and his ability to make everyone feel loved. May his memory be a reminder to us all that we should embrace life and care for each other.
Christina Spink
April 16, 2002
I just want to the family of David Ferrugio know that I wen to Mercy B.A.N.D's and I got his name on thier braclet. I will have a part of him with me for the rest of my life. I hope that I will do justice to him and his family. I hope the best of his family.
God bless.
Christina
Pam and Vito DiMola
March 23, 2002
No words can express the pain in our hearts at the loss of our dear, dear friend Davey. A day doesn't go by that we don't think of him, his infectuous laugh that always lit up a room, his caring ways, his wonderful way of being a friend - we can go on and on... Davey, we'll miss you and will never forget you. Rosanna, Jacqueline, Gina and David - we love you and are always here for you.
Donald Sudia
March 11, 2002
David's name and his daughter Jennifer's name will be eternally etched into my heart . There was nothing more heartbreaking in my 36 years , than seeing the poor sweet and innocent daughter of David Ferrugio pleading for God to bring her father home safely . My heart broke instantly , and I immediately began praying for him to make it home to his loving family & Jennifer . I know now from reading this guestbook that I wasn't the only one who's heart has the name of this sweet child and her father etched into it forever . My prayers will continue to be with Jennifer , her mother the other 2 children , and all who knew David and loved him . May God bless and comfort you always .
Sincerely
Don Sudia
Katie Penhollow
March 10, 2002
The tragedy of September 11th, has no more of a poignant moment than that of David Ferrugio's daughter asking for her father to come back home. Both my sister and myself saw her while watching the news coverage on CBS, there were countless families lined up on a back porch talking about their loved ones and Gina spoke of her father. I'm 19 and my sister is 18 and we both sobbed as this girl, who looked not much younger than us, wept for her father. I think about her often and I wondered if he ever came home, sadly now, 6 months later I know that he didn't, but I hope that your family finds peace and that you know that all of America grieves with you. Time may pass, but the grief will always be there, not only for your family, but for all of America. God bless the Ferrugio family.
Jo Ann Barbaro
January 18, 2002
I shall always remember Davey. How can anyone who knew him ever forget his wonderful smile and cheery personality. It's just impossible. He will be in my prayers always. May God bless his beautiful wife and family.
January 17, 2002
GOD BLESS DAVID FRANCIS FERRUGIO.
MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
January 17, 2002
DEAR LORD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS
BEAUTIFUL MAN AND MAY HE REST IN
PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS.GOD'
BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..AMEN
Jim Valyo
January 7, 2002
I am an American contractor working in Great Britain at a military base, and live in Scotland with my Scottish wife and kids. We watched the tragedies on CNN and Sky News. There were countless heartbreaking scenes, but none more so than the little girl holding up the sign with her dad's name on it. They showed it many times, and I finally caught the name of David Ferrugio at the top. The girl looked skyward and asked God to please help find her daddy. This picture will stay with me forever, and just became sort of symbolic of the whole tragedy for me. The work I do will from now on be in honor of Dave Ferrugio and his family. I hope this lovely child and her family are somehow coping with their loss, and I wish God's blessing on all of them. I wish we could send them all something from Scotland that would bring smiles to their faces, and I would be honored for them to get in touch with me if they so desire. Ferrugio family, please take care, find strength in your faith, and may God bless you all. Jim Valyo
Teresa Jahn
January 2, 2002
We are deeply sorry for your loss of David. May his life and love live on in those who love him. 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
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