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Charles John Obituary
Charles Gregory John and his sister, Charlene, became especially close in the early 1980's after their mother immigrated to the United States from Guyana with their four younger brothers. Waiting in Guyana for their turn to emigrate, Charles and Charlene looked after each other.
"Charles was the kind of person who was always there for you," Ms. John said. And that continued even after they arrived in New York — a month apart — in 1982. "We had a lot of love for each other," she said.
A father of three, Mr. John, 44, did not shy away from responsibility, whether it was serving as president of the Brooklyn Winthrop Lions Club, working as a security guard at Fuji Bank in the World Trade Center or handling the grill at one of his sister's barbecues.
Preparing for her Labor Day barbecue last year, Ms. John dashed out the door for a last-minute errand, only to be startled by her brother, who had just arrived at the door. "When I turned around, all I saw was this person just standing there grinning," she said. They broke into laughter as he chided her for not looking where she was going.
A fleeting moment, perhaps, one of a million instants that make up a day. But Ms. John keeps that image in her mind, because that was the last day she saw him.
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Guillermo Culaciati
December 23, 2014
I´m From Argentina. I took this pic of the memorial. Hope you like it.
Eileen McCrystle
September 11, 2011
Today I went to AT&T Park in San Francisco. I was part of the honor guard today and I was given a card with a name printed on it. It was Charles Gregory John. He will never be forgotten. I will pray for him and his family. Thank You
September 8, 2009
This is the 8th anniversay of 911. You were one of my lions brother and you served with me as a zone chair. I remember saying good by to you after our zone meeting of 9/10/01 not realizing it was the last time I would see you. Rest in peace brother lion.
P Tabbernor
November 17, 2006
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Kristine
November 7, 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.
Wayne Schletter
February 6, 2004
Charlie was not only a co-worker, he was a friend. We used to meet up on the E train in the morning frequently and talk about Charlie's family, the Lions, and his trips. We met so many of Charlie's friends, family and fellow Lions at his funeral and no one will forget his great personality and smile anytime soon.
Desiree Heath
September 23, 2003
GREGORY WAS A VERY GOOD STEPFATHER TO ME AND SHOWED ME HOW TO BE A WELL MANNERED YOUNGLADY.I AM HIS FIFTH STEPCHILD AND AFTER CAME HIS THREE KIDS (MY SISTER AND TWIN BROTHERS)WHO HE ALSO RAISED VERY WELL.HE WAS THE ONLY FATHER I EVER HAD AND RAISED ME FROM WHEN I WAS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD. HE WAS ALWAYS THERE WHEN I NEEDED HIM AND SOMETIMES IT HURTS TO EVEN THINK HE IS GONE OR TO EVEN THINK ABOUT THE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 11.SOME DON'T THINK I WAS AFFECTED WHEN HE PASSED BECAUSE I NEVER SHARE MY FEELINGS WITH OTHERS OFTEN BUT I WAS HURT JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE IN THE FAMILY. I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY AND SO WILL THE MANY OTHERS WHO KNEW HIM.
Stylez Ellis
September 16, 2003
Along with 3 children, he was also survived by 5 step-children. I am #3. He has been a father to me since 8 years old. I learned alot about being a responsible adult and father from him. He was the type of man that was never in the middle of controversy. He was a very proud & dignified man. He loved his family with all his heart and also showed me how to take life in strides. He will be missed, terribly.
Audrey Pulley
October 8, 2002
Gregory was my distant cousin and we lived in Guyana together, even though we were not partically close because my family left Guyana earlier and i went into the military soon after i still remember that i would ask about him and his family whenever i called home. I was saddened when i heard he was in the building and agonized for days with his family, he was a caring young man, father and husband...he will be greatly missed and was greatly loved
John Lentini
September 17, 2002
Charles,
We all still miss your smiling face and friendly laugh . . . You did your job and manned your post as a security guard as valiantly as any emergency worker w/o the proper praise. May your soul rest in eternal peace.
Angie Campbell
May 2, 2002
May God Bless you and watch over the ones that you left behind on 9/11/01. I did not know you or anyone else that lost their life that day but I will never forget what happened to so many wonderful people. Rest in peace...........
February 6, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL YOUNG MAN...MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY ST.CHARLES..ST.GREGORY AND ST.JOHN GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN..AMEN
Teresa Jahn
December 28, 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
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