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Vaswald Hall Obituary
Vaswald Hall would leave home at 6 a.m. and put in a 12-hour day delivering packages, a job that often took him to the World Trade Center. Despite the long hours, he was the one who usually made dinner for the family, preparing oxtail, curried chicken or other dishes from his native Jamaica.
On weekends, when one of his neighbors in St. Albans, Queens, needed help hauling boxes, Mr. Hall, 50, would turn off the stove and run out the door. "My mom would say, 'Can't you ever say no'?" said his stepdaughter, Jacqulyn McNally. "We had a problem with it because it's not in our nature. He never had a problem with it."
A police officer in Jamaica, Mr. Hall came to this country 17 years ago. He had been making plans to switch jobs and had recently passed the Civil Service exam with high marks. Mr. Hall, who left behind four children in Jamaica, was particularly attached to Ryan, 6, the grandson of his wife, Beverly. "Ryan says that Grandpa was his special friend, his best buddy in the whole world," Ms. McNally said.
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Michael Bailey
September 11, 2024
I think of Vaswald regularly, including today. I didn't know him, but helped him over the phone with a payroll issue in the week leading up to 9/11. He is the only person I knew that died in the attacks and I did everything I could to help afterward.
Despite the time that has passed, his family continues to be in my prayers.
Jim & Kathy Benjamin
September 7, 2021
In 2011, for the tenth anniversary of 9/11, my wife and I selected the flag honoring Vaswald George Hall from field of 3000 flags at the West Michigan Healing Field Memorial in Rockford, Michigan. From his personal information provided to us, we learned what a wonderful family man he was. We wish that we had been able to meet him. Since that tenth anniversary, we have proudly flown his flag in front of our house on every 9/11 and each flag flying US holiday. Vaswald Hall's flag will be passed on to our children and our grandchildren for future years of his memory. All love and best wishes to the entire Hall Family.
Ilone
September 12, 2014
For all who add these comforting words to Vaswald guest book be bless every day. Mr Hall was a wonderful person and he is sadly missed
September 12, 2014
We honor Vaswald every day we put our our flag for patriotic occasions, but especially on September 11. His name and story are attached to the flag. May he, and all those lost forever be remembered and loved.
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Anne Bailey
September 11, 2014
Dearest Vaswald - although we never met you in person we know you were a loving, kind and gentle man with a beautiful bride, Beverly. You are missed every day and you will never be forgotten. Love from all the Baileys xxx
September 11, 2013
As I heard the reading of your name this day 9-11-2013 I remember the good old days coming to your house on July 4th to enjoy that jerk chicken. You will never be forgotten Hall.
James and Kathy
September 24, 2011
The West Michigan Healing Field Project on 9/11/11 planted over 3000 flags on ar area hill. Each flag represented one of the victims of 9/11. Residents were able to pick and purchase flags, and we chose Vaswald's flag and will proudly display it at our home, also making it Mr. Hall's home. We are learning more about who Vaswald was and about his friends and family. We will be able to tell guests about his flag and, more importantly, about who he was.
suzzette lewis
September 9, 2011
Brother Hall,You are gone but you will N.E.V.E.R be forgotten. You were truly a man after God's own heart. We love you and miss you.
Michelle Service-Brown
September 8, 2011
Brother Hall, as we knew him at church was a wonderful person. I thank God I had a chance to meet and know him. Remembering him and his family at this time. Not with sadness, but with gratitude that he had brought joy to our lives.
Janet Allen
September 8, 2011
Mr. H. you would have been 60 years old this year. Ten years later and you are still missed and talked about. You are the best, thank you for being apart of my church family and my life. It was a pleasure to know you. You are love and missed.
Ilone Nash
September 9, 2010
You will never be forgotten.
September 11, 2009
Keep smiling VG
Tamieka Smith
September 24, 2008
I know Mr Vaswall he was very nice to everyone...I was best friends with his step daughter Jacqulyn....I am sadden by his death .....He was really a nice person....May his soul rest in peace.
P Tabbernor
October 29, 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.
MARLENE HILL
September 12, 2006
MAY IS SOUL REST IN PEACE. AND GOD KNOWN BEST . KEEP YPU HEADS UP AND BE STRONG IN THE LORD.GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Alton/Ilone
September 11, 2006
There is never a day that we dont think about you, our heart still ache as we keep asking why, why, it had to happen to you. May you rest in peace
Inner City Sports Little League
September 11, 2006
To the Hall family, we offer our deepest sympathy.
"It's raining, but there ain't a cloud in the sky, Must have been a tear from your eye"
Bernadette Jones
June 2, 2005
To The Family of Vaswald,
May God be with you during times of sadness and remember the good times they will bring you joy.
God Bless You!
Keegan Duncan
November 17, 2002
ALTHOUGH I NEVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING YOU I HAVE HEARD ALOT ABOUT YOUR GOOD NATURE FROM YOUR
NIECE COYA HALL AND FROM WHAT I HAVE READ YOU HAVE TOUCHED ALOT OF LIVES AND WILL FOREVER BE IN THE MEMORY OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS. **REST IN PEACE**.
COYA HALL
November 17, 2002
TO ME UNCLE HERBERT WAS THE SWEETEST AND MOST CARING MAN ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH. HIS SUDDEN DEATH HAS SADDEN OUR FAMILY. AND WE WILL NEVER FORGET THE WONDERFUL THINGS HE DID. WE WILL ALWAYS KEEP HIS MEMORY ALIVE IN OUR HEARTS. I WILL MISS HIM, HIS SMILE, AND THE WAY HE ALWAYS TRIED TO HELP EVERY ONE. **REST IN PEACE UNCLE HERBERT** LOVE ALWAYS YOUR LOVING NIECE COYA HALL.
Shanome Mcfarlane
October 17, 2002
Mr.Hall
May your soul rest in peace.
Jeanette L
Jeanette L
September 22, 2002
To Mr. Hall's family and friends,
I was a singer for the Rolling Requiem and represented Vaswald George Hall. I want you to know that I sang with him in my heart. Never will I forget Mr. Hall even though I never met him. I am only 14 years old. When I read this passage about him, it made me cry because this man sounds like truly a wonderful person. I am very sorry about your loss.
Morgan Hall-Lerner
September 12, 2002
Dear Hall Family and Friends:
The 11th is one month that my spouse passed away and I now know some of what you must be going through. Please know that Vaswald is with you always, and you will be reunited someday. God bless.
Morgan Hall-Lerner
REV WILLIE RICHARDSON
June 26, 2002
I'VE JUST TURNED 50 YEARRS OLD,AND AFTER READING MR. HALLS AUTICLES AND HOW HE DIED, I WAS VERY TOUCHED
HE SEEMED TO HAVE BEEN A GOOD MAN THAT EVERYONE LIKED A LOT. PLEASE EXCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND KNOW THAT GODS PRESENCE WILL FOREVER DWELL AMONG THE FAMILY.
Leylah Hall
May 25, 2002
I just came to this page by accident, or was it already planned that way. Family here is one who cares so much about what has happened to you. HE is the greatest love in the whole universe, and comfort, no person can comfort you like HE can. I pray HIS wonderful peace and love just saturate your very hearts and soul.
Sending much love and prayers to each of you...IN JESUS NAME
Paulette Campbell
May 5, 2002
I was deeply saddened at the loss of Vaswald. I was acquainted with him through work. God Bless his family in New York and Jamaica and
may his soul Rest In Peace.
Angie Campbell
April 30, 2002
God Bless you and the family and friends that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in peace forever more.
Tarris Y. Price-Reynolds
April 11, 2002
Dearest Hall Family:
With all that I have in me I send my deepest condolescence to your family. After reading George's bio it touch my heart because I'm always asking my husband the same thing, "Can You Ever Say No!" Then, I think about Christ and how He died for us and it makes me grateful because He didn't say no.
May God bless you and continue to keep you in His care.
Ty Baker
March 13, 2002
Dear George,
I never had the pleasure of meeting you or your beautiful family. May you rest in peace my brother.
To the Hall Family, Trust in the Lord. Revelations 21:4 - "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying in pain, for the old order of things has passed away." God bless you all..
January 29, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL KIND MAN VASWALD GEORGE HALL AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS CHILDREN IN JAMAICA HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01...AMEN
lana brent
January 4, 2002
god bless you. our prayers are with you and your family.
michael kagel
December 31, 2001
You will be in my heart at the stroke of midnite 2002, with prayers for your family and friends.
Teresa Jahn
December 30, 2001
"His best buddy in the whole world," words I have often heard my own grandchild say to his grandpa, so your loss touches my deeply. We are very sorry for your loss of Vaswald. May his life and love continue living in those who love him. Our hearts cry with you in you loss of Vaswald.
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