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Yuji Goya Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 28, 2001.

Yuji Goya, 42, of Rye, New York, a vice president with Mizuho Capital Markets Corp.

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Hisako Stobbe

September 12, 2023

A kind, open hearted, brilliant man who loves his family - I continue to remember Yuji. I know his legacy continues to live through his family and friends.

A stranger

September 12, 2022

Although I never met Yuji, he seems like a wonderful person and a fearless leader. I'm honored to have picked him to remember this year on 09/11. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family, and may he always live on through them.

God bless.

Dan

March 15, 2016

Rest in peace

Hisako Stobbe

September 16, 2015

I'm praying for Yuji and his family.
I remember you forever.

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Brian Norton

September 11, 2015

I recently visited the 9/11 memorial and took a picture with his name in the background. Very sad for the loss. Rip

Hisako Stobbe

September 11, 2012

Mr. Goya will never be forgotten. He was a positive, down to earth gentleman. My prayers are with Mr. Goya and his family, always. The memory of going sailing in the St.Martin with the family will always be my treasure.

September 13, 2011

We recently attended a 9/11 memorial service in our hometown in Ohio. All were invited to take a handmade rose that were all constructed together to form the American Flag. Each rose had the name of an individual that perised the day of the 9/11 attacks. Our rose had the name of Yugi Goya. Please know that our family is praying for your family and even though it has been 10 years...we will never forget.

Rebecca

January 7, 2010

I have been inspired by Yuji. My thoughts and prayers have been with his family. Thankyou for being heroes

Bob & Hisako Sendoh

September 11, 2009

I still think about Yuji and pray for his family. The time we had with his beautiful daughers and wife in the Carribean, will be one of the most beautiful memory I will have. Our thoughs and prayers are with them...

Doug Abraham

March 31, 2009

Happy Birthday!!!

Abbie Wiesehan

August 5, 2008

I received Yuji's name at a prayer vigil my freshman year of college. I graduated in 2006 and I'm in my 3rd year of teaching. It is important to me that Yuji's friends and family know that even though time passes, nobody has forgotten your lose. Yuji will forever be remembered and I will continue to keep all of you in my thoughts each day!

Doug Abraham

March 31, 2008

Happy Birthday!!!

Doug Abraham

March 31, 2007

Happy Birthday!!!

Kristine

November 6, 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 24, 2006

In memory....

Jacqueline Roman

September 12, 2005

Do not stand at my grave and weep;

I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the softly falling snow.

I am the gentle showers of rain.

I am the fields of ripening grain.

I am the morning hush.

I am the graceful rush

of beautiful birds in circling flight.

I am the star shine of the night.

I am the flowers that bloom.

I am in a quiet room.

I am the birds that sing.

I am in each lovely thing.

Do not stand at my grave and cry;

I am not there.I did not die."

...Mary Frye, Baltimore MD, Circa 1933

Goya-san,

May you continue to look over your family and friends and may god bless them with the strength to know you are in a good place now.

Jacqueline Roman

Mizuho Capital Markets Corp.

WTC 2 80th floor

student 6th grader

September 19, 2002

I am a 6th grader in St.Louis. I put your name on our chain of victoms of Sep.11th at school.

abbie Wiesehan

September 12, 2002

My name is Abbie and I am a freshman at Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Missouri. Yesterday we held a one year later memorial prayer service in our chapel at school. In preporation for this prayer service many of us wrote each victom of 9-11-01 on an index card with this prayer on the back "O God of All, walk with the wives and husbands, daughters and sons, mothers and fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers, and friends of those who died on September 11th. Amen" We taped these cards on all the walls of our chapel and everyone who wanted to took a card to pray for that person and their loved ones. All the cards that were not taken at yesterdays service will remain hanging until they have all been taken by someone willing to pray for them. I received Yuji and I would like anyone who knew him to know that you are in my prayers. I am personally praying like crazy for him and everyone whose life he came in contact with. God bless you all and please remember...we're in this together. GOD BLESS AMERICA

Jennifer Schneider

September 11, 2002

I'm a student at Elon University and all of the student body volunteered to wear memorial wristbands with the name of one victim on it and I recieved Yuji Goya. I will being praying that God is watching over the family and friends of Yugi, he is a true hero. God Bless.

Angie Campbell

April 26, 2002

May God Bless you and watch over the family and frineds that you had to leave beind on that horrible day last September. Rest in his loving peace...........

John Lentini

March 13, 2002

Goya-san,

You are truly an unsung hero of 9/11. Virtually all of Mizuho Capital's NY staff owe their lives to you and the three other managers whose presence of mind, heroic instincts, and selfless actions enabled the 80th Floor of 2 WTC to be evacuated in time to undoubtedly save lives. The company misses your guiding hand and the world will miss your humanity. May your soul rest in peace!

Miyuki

March 13, 2002

Goya san, konnichiwa. The last time I saw you was when I was quitting Fuji Bank but my husband Bruce always told me how great you were. Bruce always told me that you were one of the best leaders he has worked for and he really enjoyed working with you. Bruce always complimented your leadership at the bank and how nice person you were. We all miss you very much.

Tim Goodell

March 11, 2002

Yuji Goya was a business school classmate of mine. Although I had not seen him in many years, I was deeply saddened to hear of his untimely death. In business school he was a decent, pensive, and level-headed student and classmate. The world has lost a good man.

January 28, 2002

MAY GOD SHINE HIS LIGHT ON YUJI GOYA

AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS...BLESS THIS HERO AND HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN..FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA ...NEW YORK AND THE GOOD PEOPLE OF JAPAN...AMEN

Tom Lochtefeld

January 11, 2002

Yuji was my boss at Mizuho Capital Markets, 2 World Trade Center, 80th Floor. As we were looking at Tower 1 burn just after the first plane hit, he came in and urged us all to leave, saving our lives. He stayed behind to make sure everyone was out, and it cost him his life. I owe my life to him and the other 3 colleagues we lost.

Mr. Goya was a firm, but fair boss, he worked hard, and played hard. He liked ski or sail on his vacations, and came back refreshed and ready to work hard again. He leaves behind a wife and 2 daughters who have moved back to Japan. My heart goes out to them. My family and I will be eternally greatful for his clear thinking and actions on 9/11. God Bless You.

Teresa Jahn

December 30, 2001

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

Jana Fuentes

December 30, 2001

Looking through so many names of people who have been lost and we will never know, I found Yuji's name. There is so little about him; I wish there were more. My daughter, who lives in Boston, has a Mercy Band with his name engraved on it. To his family and friends, our love and prayers.

Katie Haynes

December 12, 2001

I was just scanning the sad long list of names and realized Yuji was from Rye. My brother, Ward was also killed and from Rye. I hope those who loved him and are still in Rye are finding support and love from others. Ward had a wife and children and I wish more information was provided on Yuji to know of any loved ones or little ones he has left behind. Please know I will pray for Yuji and his family and I am so sorry........ Please email me if you would like to.

With sympathy and empathy,

Katie Haynes

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