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Karen Hagerty Obituary
Karen Elizabeth Hagerty threw a birthday party recently for her horse, Ricardo. A caterer brought a carrot cake in the shape of a horseshoe. There were 40 nonequine guests, and goody bags for every horse in the barn. "My sister loved her animals more than life," Deborah Anne Hagerty said yesterday. "She called them her kids."
Karen, 34, was a senior vice president for Aon Risk Services in the World Trade Center. She was loud and funny and inclined to take charge. When two of Deborah's friends called Karen to begin planning a bridal shower they were giving for Deborah, they found that Karen had already done it all.
Years ago, Deborah told Karen about a homeless shelter in the Bronx; Deborah was looking for people to buy presents for children who had written to Santa. "Give me the whole shelter," Karen said. Her office would overflow with donated toys.
"She just hounded everyone in her office," Deborah said. "She had to hire a moving truck last year because she had so much stuff. She told everybody, `I want you to buy something and it has to be good.' She was really tough: `Don't give me a scarf. Kids don't like scarves.' "
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Patrick Rice
February 16, 2025
I taught Karen riding on Ricardo. Had lunch with her at Piping Rock country club on Monday Sept 10th. Thinking about her today. Sorely missed !
Shayla Lynn
September 28, 2023
Hi Karen, I do not know you but I came across your amazing life story on social media. I have been doing a lot of research on 9/11 and felt a connection to you. I am amazed at what a strong and beautiful person you were. Your story has touched my heart. Beautiful angel and light you brought to the world! I'm so sorry something so horrible happened to you. 9/11 should have never happened. I pray that you are now in eternal peace. Shine on beautiful angel!
Joey
September 11, 2022
Karen it´s me Joey you friend from wayne ct You are my first crush when we were little kids God bless you and may your soul rest in peace
Lawrence Pugh
September 13, 2021
Karen, i wanted to add this message on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Frank and i talk about you all of the time and remember those days fondly. You made a big impact on us here in New Orleans and you are well remembered. Thanks for being so full of life and sharing that with us. Your old boss, Larry.
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Eric Mourlot
September 11, 2021
Karen, I can’t believe that twenty years have gone by !
We think of you very often, and not just on this day in fact, you will never be defined by a date! Your spirit lives on in all of your friends’ hearts and minds.
I miss your sharp advice and your direct honesty, usually given over a meal at Le Charlot!, because I know that it came from deep love and thoughtfulness.
From time to time, we look at pictures of you at our wedding, just almost a year before you left us a smile always comes to me before the tears when I see your beautiful face!
We will always love you and we’ll catch up when it’s our time!
I’m sure that by now, you’re running things up there and got things organized in Heaven!
Bisous!!
Eric & Charlotte
Robert Conner
September 12, 2019
I will never forget you Karen. My wife, Gail, and I watched you growing up when you were our neighbor on Dorothy La. in Kings Park, NY. You were the prettiest little doll and with a heart of gold. I think of you every 9/11. May you have eternal happiness in the arms of the Lord. Gail is gone now too! May, Lena, your mom, Aunt Debbie , Dad, Bill and family find solace.
Robin Jones
September 11, 2019
I think about outrageous Karen every year on 9/11. We worked together in New Orleans, LA as paralegals in a law firm. I wanted to get a divorce, and Karen let me move into her apartment until I could find a place of my own. I remember she had a cute BMW with a throw pillow on the backseat. She was so proud of her older sister, who was doing some modeling. Karen had come to NOLA b/c she was dating a guy from Houma, but they broke up and she eventually went back to the Northeast. We all loved Karen at the law firm.
Theodora Aggeles
December 18, 2017
I, like so many people, remember September 11, 2001. Visiting the 9/11 Memorial and Museum brought back the emotions of that tragic day. I was with my mom that morning. She's also now in heaven.
I stood before your name at the Memorial and wondered about your life. Reading about you showed what a wonderful person you were during your short time on earth. There is no doubt you made this world a better place. My heart goes out to your family. You have not been forgotten.
Abigail Hicks
February 9, 2017
Tribute to Karen . I met your mom flying out to NY to honor you at the 9/11 memorial for being such the angle of her life and eyes. I just found your picture your mom gave me and it brought a smile to my face :). I use to keep this in my work book for years. Really.. Karen still bring Smiles :) .... RIP DGD Heart - Thanks for sharing the Love
September 21, 2016
I never met you Karen, I have heard about you, through Meghan. I work with Meghan in a school. I am a lot older than her but Meghan has this Beatiful way about her. We shared a lot of good times. I am retired teacher and still has a bond with her. My husband and I will see a Broadway show with her. On 9/11/16, I went on your site. I always tell Meghan on 9/11 my thoughts are with her and her family. This 9/11, I went on your site, Karen's site and learned something that I will cherish all my life. Karen, you were amazing. Your strength is regarded so highly with me. Oh by the way Karen, your baby sister has that trait too. I know you would be proud of Meghan, all of Meghan's accomplishments and there are more to come.
Love, Donald.
September 11, 2016
Dean Hagerty Family, As a long time Aon employee I remember Karen well. She was a lovely person and I spoke with you all often during those horrible days as a volunteer of the Aon emergency call center. I think of Karen often and pray for your family.
John Knowles
September 11, 2016
Abitus sed non oblitus.
September 11, 2016
Gone but not forgotten. Rest on...
John Knowles
October 6, 2015
Pax tibi
September 12, 2014
Abiit ad maiores...
JMK
M Z
September 11, 2014
I was your neighbor on the eight floor, you had recently fallen off your horse, we took the elevator toghether..on monday 09/10.
R.I.P. Karen, I considerate an HONOR to have known you.
Judy
September 10, 2014
Remembering you as tomorrow comes. We will never forget. May you rest in peace, Karen Elizabeth Hagerty.
Dion Fleming
August 24, 2014
A beautiful strong soul , loving animals , and people alike. One of a kind who left way too soon. You will never be forgotten. I hope to meet up with you in heaven,,,,,I truly admire you.
John Knowles
September 12, 2013
Deficit omne quod nasciture. Rest well.
Tara Roberts
September 11, 2013
You are missed and will always be in our hearts
Niko Mosko
September 11, 2013
Miss you my Friend. May your memory be eternal.
Paul Jadotte
September 11, 2013
Always thinking about you and your wonderful family. Remember seeing you at the garage picking up your gray benz for the last time that monday. May GOD bless your soul !!! #71st
Paul Jadotte
September 11, 2013
Peace to your soul,Karen !!!
Paul Jadotte
September 11, 2013
Always thinking about you and your wonderful family. Remember seeing you at the garage picking up your gray benz for the last time that monday. May GOD bless your soul !!!
Jonathan Leyva
September 12, 2012
im doing a report on you and its amazing how you reacted to this you must had been a great person..r.i.p and you amazed me how you were calm.
Diana Cuevas Roberts
September 11, 2012
Missing you so much! Thinking of you always!
John Knowles
September 11, 2012
May we never forget those who we shared our youth with. I will always remember Karen as forever young. A part of St. Andrews School is still yours. Rest on...
Jill Friese-Smith
September 11, 2012
Thinking of you and your family today Karen, and will always remember the fun times we had together as teens at St. Andrews School in the Bahamas !! Just wanted you and your family to know that your friends in the Bahamas won't forget you. Sleep on dear friend!
Madeleine Rosario
June 9, 2012
Happy Birthday :) may you rest in peace <3
Sally Christensen Crandall
September 11, 2011
I met Karen's mother, Lena, when she and Hanne, her twin sister, came from Denmark to the U.S. . Their father and my grandfather were, I think, cousins. Anyway, the girls were only a few years older than I, and they impressed me with their sunny personalities, tons of energy, and love of life. I never had a chance to meet Karen, as she was born when I was away at college, but I do recall her sister, Debbie. Debbie was only 3 or 4 when I left New York to come to California, but a family picture that I have of the Danish side of the family shows a summer get together in Bridgehampton, with Debbie front and center. After reading all of the wonderful tributes here honoring Debbie's sister, Karen, makes me realize that I missed out on knowing a fabulous person. Our family is, and has been, scattered all over the globe for so so long, and I'm sad that connections have been broken over the years. When I found, through a rather twisted grapevine, that a Karen Hagerty had been lost on 9/11, I thought, "No.It couldn't be not a member of our family." My heart hurts, I want to let Lena and Hanne and Debbie know that I think of them so often, and that Karen's memory is very much a part of someone whom she had never met. Love to all of you.
Bob
September 11, 2011
Was hard standing here today. I could feel you with every breath. I see your smile when i look at the clouds. I'll never forget the day you told me "Distance is an obstacle in the road of life. The hard part is chiseling away at that obstacle, but the easy part is using love as your tool." . Thank you Karen for reminding me daily that that tool should be passed on from generation to generation. Having you here for such a short period of time still hurts, but the pain somehow eases when i see your tool of love still working for so many people. Miss you always and forever!
Kari Harris
September 11, 2011
My heart goes out...I found your name because we share intials. May we meet someday in Heaven.
Gregory Kelly
September 11, 2011
Karen,
I often find myself thinking of you when I reflect on the events of 9/11. I have vivid memories of you during our mid-teen years in the Bahamas, Garrison and Lawrenceville.
Your old friends in the Bahamas will never forget you.
May you rest in peace.
JJ aka Tink
September 11, 2011
I miss you more than ever today.But i see you everywhere and feel you in my heart...
Judy
September 10, 2011
Karen, I honor your memory each year. We never met, but would have been friends. Rest in peace. We will never forget.
Judy
Scott Chamberland
September 5, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Lauren
August 28, 2011
I didn't know Karen, i hadn't even met her before but i still remember her. In 2002 i was a freshman in high school and as a memorial they gave us wrist bands with the name of a victim of the 9/11 attacks. I got Karen. I still have the wristband and every year i remember her. From what i can research she sounds like an awesome woman. I wish i could have met her
laurie
September 11, 2009
Such a sweet person that I was glad I had the chance to know, even if it was only for a short time. Thinking of you.
September 11, 2009
Karen,
I am remembering you today. I didn't know you, but I am sure our love of animals, charity, fun and hard work would have made us friends.
Judy
kathryn cunningham
September 11, 2009
I miss you auntie karen. I think of you every single day.I wish that you were here with us,I love you!
September 11, 2009
Today and Always, I am thinking of Karen and her Family !!
xoxo
Lena Garcia Chandler
Lisa Simoneau
March 3, 2009
As our twenty year RMWC reunion approaches in May, I find myself thinking of Karen often. She helped me so much senior year in understanding Dr. Duff in Politics Seminar and making me laugh my way through it. She made a difference in so many lives. We'll be thinking about you at reunion.
Margo Schwadron
February 19, 2009
I went to Bellerose Elementary school with Karen and we were great friends. She was always sweet and funny. I always wondered what happened to her, and am so saddened to only hear about this sad news today. Karen, you were beautiful and sweet. I miss you. We'll never forget you.
Ta'Zhanik Banks
February 10, 2009
My Name Is Ta'zhanik B. Im Writing A Report On You And I Just Wanted To Show You That I Cared & I Was Going To Take This Report To Heart But I Thought You Was A Real Stronge Women & I Will Love To Do My Report On You!!!
tom clark
February 9, 2009
Karen,
What a class act and wonderful person you were.
Stephanie Bobbitt
September 12, 2008
Your story was moving to me. The words I say may sound trite, but I wish I could have known you. May God bring your family peace. (I hope your animals found great homes because it sounds like you were a great mother to them!)
September 11, 2008
Karen,
I think of you often and especially today. God bless you and your family.
Judy
Lena Garcia-Chandler
September 11, 2008
Thinking of you Karen, and your Family.
Marilyn Gurry
September 11, 2007
Dearest Karen:
Today is the 6th anniversary of your death. I just wanted to let you know that we have not forgotten. I see pictures of you all over Nancy and Ward's house and each time, I pause and say a little prayer still in disbelief. You are special and still in the hearts of those who loved you and knew you. I hope that peace is with you Karen.
Robin Jones
September 11, 2007
I knew Karen in New Orleans, where we were both paralegals at a law firm. She was fun-living and generous. She LOVED her little blue BMW and I will always remember that she had a little throw pillow in the backseat. She was also SO proud of her sister, who was a model. She loved showing off her pictures. I think of her often, especially on this day. God bless her family.
September 11, 2007
Karen,
I think about you a lot, though I never knew you. Thinking about you today. May you rest in peace and your family be blessed and comforted by God's love.
Judy
P Tabbernor
October 28, 2006
In memory....
Kristine
October 27, 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.
lisa donohue
September 10, 2006
Karen,
You have always been an inspiration. I am not surprised by your heroics because you have always been my hero. May you and your family know that I think and pray for you every day. I hope to be the person you were....
Lovingly
ROBERT ARENSEN
February 17, 2005
karen I knew your mom and dad. and uncle bob.i knew you when you were little i know your in heaven ,my heart goes out too your family,
James Lyons
September 2, 2004
I met Karen while working in the IT department at Aon Risk Services. She was asking for Christmas toy donations to the Jackson Family Residence in the Bronx - a residence for homeless kids and families. She was an extremely busy executive at Aon, but took the time to get all these presents delivered to the residence for a big holiday party.
I remember stopping in her office for the first time to drop off a toy, exepcting to find the usual non-nonsense business office, and finding Karen's office overflowing with gifts so that Karen's desk was almost hidden behind the toys!
I remember asking her how was she getting all of these toys to the Bronx and Karen replying - "We'll get them there, no problem!"
It made me think that no matter how busy we are, we can make time to help others in out lives.
May God Bless You....
Marilyn Gurry
October 24, 2003
I only met Karen once, but my daughter was very fond of her. Karen was a lifelong friend of her husband's, as was the family. My granddaughter, Karen Ann Cunningham, born in June 2002, was named after Karen, and I can only hope that as she grows she will have the kindness and generosity that Karen had, as well as the wonderful sense of humor and love of animals.
Karen, you are always in my prayers.
Marilyn Gurry
Karen Zaruba
February 3, 2003
To Karen's Family:
I wanted you to know that I still think of Karen often, as I know many of her other Randolph-Macon classmates do. She'll always be remembered.
Simon Jacobsen
September 18, 2002
I never met Karen, but my wife Toni Glickman went to The Garrison Forest School with her years ago. When Toni found out that Karen was killed, all she could talk to me about was how great Karen was; how intelligent and beautiful and successful she was. We looked together for her tragic listing on this website and I found myself with the profound desire to write to her and you and to express how you don't have to know a person for them to affect your life after they have gone. I guess she was just that kind of a person. From our family to yours, we are so sorry for your loss. God bless all of you. The Jacobsen Family-Washington, D.C.
Mary Begin
September 16, 2002
Dear Hagerty Family,
Last week on the anniversary of 9/11, our church held a beautiful memorial service. Our small parish in Westport, MA had personnally been touched by the loss of three special lives. At the end of the Mass each family recieved a small white spruce seedling with a name of one of the victims of 9/11. We received a seedling with Karen's name. This weekend we planted the seedling in our yard. I have marked the area with a small angel to watch over the tree as it grows. I wanted to add a small coincidence after reading Karen's legacy information; we live down the road from several horse farms! We are also big animal lovers and have two cats. My daughter is hoping to become a veterinarian. I will think of Karen whenever I pass the horse farms on my daily walks. May God bless her and all those she left behind.
Ron Begin
September 14, 2002
Dear Deborah and family:
Today my family and I planted a white spruce in our backyard in honor of Karen. It should grow to be 60 feet tall or so, and provide my family with a shady place to rest and relax. Whenever it provides us a bit of respite from the summer heat, we will think of your sister and offer a prayer. While this will not bring your sister back or ease your pain, we hope that in some way it will help to carry on the memory of your sister and all those innocent people who died for no reason. We will not forget.
Patty Lawson (Haggerty)
September 12, 2002
Dear; Hagerty Family
Our hearts are with you at this anniversary of loosing Karen. I did not know Karen but from everything I have read about her she was a great person. I read the message from the Haggerty family in Las Vegas and feel the same as they, that we that have the same last name different spelling though are all family. May your faith get you through your hard times.
Patty Lawson (Haggerty)
Julia Buchholz
September 12, 2002
My daughter-in-law was a college friend of Karen's and attended a memorial get-together of friends in Bermuda this spring. What a tragic loss of such a fine young woman! My thoughts are with you. May your many happy memories of her sustain you.
Melissa Starr Markham
September 12, 2002
My heart and thoughts are with your friends and family, Karen. Please know that through your R-MWC classmates, equestrians of the future will know your legacy. I shall remember our days in political seminar senior year, giving Drs. Duff and Goldman a run for their money. Thanks for being YOU during those Randy-Mac days. Your Odd sisters will miss you.
lauren
September 11, 2002
hello, i go to st. agnes academy in Tx. we are very upset about 9/11 so my school took up names of the ppl who died in the tragedy. And i got karen's name for my person. i just want to say im so sorry that she is gone and will pray for you and her.
God bless
Stephanie Guittard Scigliano
September 10, 2002
Karen was my closest friend during my 3 years at Washington & Lee (thank God for exchange programs), and I feel pain whenever I think of her losing her life. Then I have to smile when I remember sitting in her dormroom laughing and laughing. She had energy to spare. Love to you, Jon, Kimmy, and Beth.
Brian Jeglum
September 10, 2002
Dear Hagerty Family,
First off, I would like to say I am sorry about your loss. I did not know Karen. Today my work distributed each employee with a business card with a name of a person who passed in the September 11th tragedy. Each card came pin, to be worn tomorrow, to honor their person. I received Karens. From what I have read, she was a great person and will be missed. On this year anniversary, we should all take time to realize how precious life really is. God Bless your family and our country.
J.R. Haggerty
September 10, 2002
Dear Hagerty Family,
First, I would like to express how sorry we are for the loss of a family member. As a father and police officer, I have tried to show my son and daughter the importance of what has happen to all of America on 9/11. Then I was able to find the name Karen Hagerty in the list of lost souls, and it was very touching to see how the children became more personaly involved in the events of this day. They asked if we were related, had they ever meet their aunt Karen and how was it that a Hagerty was in the Trade Center. Your loss has allowed my family, the Haggerty's of Las Vegas to feel that we, although not directly involved in the loss, also suffered from the events that rocked our country, and that Karen, a family member had been lost. We have been allowed to share in the story of of Karen's love of animals and life, she does seem to fit the Haggerty mold. Again we are so very sorry for all of the loss that you have suffered, please keep strong, and God Bless.
Robert, Nancy, Dustin and Laura Sutton
September 9, 2002
In memory of Daren Hagerty
We did not know Karen, 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 company. It still hurts deeply. Our deepest deepest sympathy to the family.
Nancy Sutton
Lena Garcia - Chandler
September 9, 2002
I knew Karen and her family almost 20 years ago when they lived in Nassau, Bahamas - we lived in the house across the street. Karen and I used to ride horses together - she had such a love for horses. This world was blessed to have known her. My prayers and thoughts are with her family.
Dorthe Larsen
August 26, 2002
I didnt know Karen, but what I read also here in Denmark about Karen. She touched every persons heart and she made a big impression were ever she went. May God take good care of Karen, and may she look down un us all and smile, and make us smile through memories of Karen.
God Bless not only the Hagerty, the USA... not the entire world and watch out for all service men and women that fight for our freedom.
GOD BLESS YOU KAREN.. REST IN PEACE!
Ps... Gud gav os Karen, gennem hende fik vi dejlige minder. Gud velsigne dig, Karen og din familie.
Amen!!!
Michael Iezzi
June 5, 2002
Father we entrust our sister Karen to your mercy. You loved her greatly in this life: now that she is freed from all its cares, give her happiness and peace forever. Welcome her now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
John McGovern
May 27, 2002
Lunch at our desks became ritual, but I never stopped trying to get you outside. I mis your sense of humor and think of you always!
Very few gave as much as you did, never have I been so touched. i miss you! John
Huy Ho
May 9, 2002
Dear karen's family
I'm so sorry that karen is gone I hope you are okay and always remember her all your life and love her forever even if she not there she is still in your hearts
sincerly Huy Ho
Angie Campbell
April 30, 2002
May God Bless you and watch over the ones that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in his loving peace forever more.
Pi Ahnberg
April 15, 2002
Dear Hagerty family
I met Karen through Cecilia in Stockholm. I really feel for you and your loss.
I know there are horses in heaven!
Pi Ahnberg
Stockholm, Sweden
Barbara Pond
April 14, 2002
Karen had purchased a Burmese kitten from me so her 3 year old Burmese would have a Buddy. The evening she took him home she called to say how her older kitty had taken to little Buddy, watched over him, even allowed him to eat her food. Buddy, by the time she called, had climbed every shelf in the apartment and was so happy in his new home with Karen and her sister. Karen had prepared her older cat in advance that she would be bringing a buddy home for her and I use her example today to advise others to do the same with their older cats. Karen had a wonderful understanding of animals. I shall never forget her. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family for their tragic loss.
Hugh Pritchard
February 6, 2002
Karen lived with our family for a short while when she and her family moved to Nassau twenty plus years ago. My daughter Michelle and Karen were the same age, went to the same school and both shared the same love...horses.
Karen will always be remembered and may God bless her and her family.
January 29, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG WOMAN KAREN HAGERTY AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER FAMILY ...FRIENDS...AND ANIMALS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01.AMEN
larry curran
January 22, 2002
I was privileged to know Karen as a friend and remember her always smiling and being full of good will for others. May God bless you always Karen.
Mary Martin Bowen
January 19, 2002
As an alumna of R-MWC I extend to you my deepest sympathy. We have been thinking about you since the attack. There are no words.
Rosemarie
January 17, 2002
I worked with Karen. She had a heart of gold and all good intentions. She will be remembered. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Davi Appel- Hulsebosch Appel- Hulsebosch
January 10, 2002
As we start a new year, Karen and all the victems will remain in our hearts.My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I did not know Karen personnaly, however I do know her sister Debbie. I recently saw a beautiful photo of Karen with her horse. I will hold that image....
Please know she will always live in your hearts.
Teresa Jahn
December 30, 2001
What a wonderful story of Karen's love for the children. Such a story shows the true inner strength and love of Karen's heart. May her ability to contribute to others, her life and love live on in those who love her. We are deeply sorry for your loss. 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
Tracy Anderson
December 16, 2001
I bought a mercy band last night and will be praying for the family, friends, etc...you are all in my heart!
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