Vanavah Thompson
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It didn't matter whether he was alone in the shower, or riding a crowded subway; Vanavah Thompson would hum the reggae tunes that he so loved. A native of Guyana, he came to New York City with his mother and two sisters in 1989. He sported dreadlocks halfway down his back, and sometimes tucked them into a striped knit hat like his favorite musicians. Mr. Thompson, 26, was a maintenance worker at the World Trade Center. But at night, he would sing and dance his way through the clubs of Brooklyn and Queens. "I feel that wherever he is right now, he'll sing to himself to keep strong," said his sister, Tsahai Thompson. The one that he always sang, she said, began with the wistful line: "Remember the days when people on the East Side used to go on the West Side and live in peace."
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Penelope
September 11, 2025
You will always be remembered friend L.L.Vanavah
Patrick. a.k.a Blackboy Welcome
April 23, 2014
R.I.P my Lion . U gone but will never be forgotten.
kristine
November 11, 2008
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
March 31, 2007
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May 14, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS LONELY NAME..VANAVAH THOMPSON..MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS.GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK.MAY JESUS AND HIS SAINTS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Teresa Jahn
December 10, 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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