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Geoffrey Fletcher
August 22, 2024
Thinking of you today, Juan. We met just once, but you were so obviously a kind and gifted young man. I´m grateful that Malinda introduced us. All these years later I remember you so clearly.
September 26, 2023
You were on my mind today. Continue to rest in peace brother.
The Lucas Family
November 22, 2019
Sending our sincere condolences to your family. Always may God give the strength needed to cope with this sad loss. John (Juan) is still missed so much and will not be forgotten.
Malinda Ragoonath
September 9, 2019
I love you & miss you so much. Wish you could meet Darrel. You would get along so well. Every day I think of you, still. You're a part of my core, John. I'm so thankful for our childhood together. Until we meet again, I will keep your memory alive.
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September 11, 2018
Remembering you always. ❤
September 11, 2017
RIP JOHN JOHN-We had fun times playing ball and hanging out at the student center. You had a lethal jump shot. I still can't believe that you perish on that day bro.
Jamal
September 10, 2017
We met and became cool in Spellman HS. But when we reconnected at Baruch we became family. I still recall the days in your crib with you and Hiri laughing all day. Or how you would find my classes and try to convince me to cut and play ball in free play in the gym on 23rd. I will always remember the fun times I had with you and the Elder crew. May you forever Rest In Peace my dude. ❤
Malinda Busher
April 13, 2015
Our lives were richer with you in it. Still thanking God for such sweet memories and your awesome ability to make so many people smile. We love and miss you, John. Your cousin, Mali
Tina
September 11, 2012
Paying respect to you not only today but everyday. You are thought of and you are missed.
CHARLES PEREZ
September 4, 2012
JOHN JOHN..MY BARUCH BROTHER..HOW U ARE MISSED BRO...THE COLLEGE DAYS BUGGING OUT ON THE 14TH FLOOR STUDENT CENTER JUST ENJOYING LIFE...YR BARUCH FAM NEVER FORGETS YOU..WE WERE AT THE BAR FOR JOE'S BDAY AND HAD TO BRING U UP ABOUT DA GOOD OL DAYS...JUST LIVING LIFE, STUDYING WHEN WE HAD TO...& THE INFAMOUS FRENCH DOMINOES GAMES!!!! DAMN..
Marcolina Masso
September 19, 2011
10 years and never forgotten. I know you are in heaven smiling down at all your family and friends. You are missed and loved.
Malinda Busher
September 16, 2011
You were my 1st friend, my cousin, more like my twin brother. We were born three months apart and grew up in the same house. We were baptized together. We had our first day of school together. We had our first communion together. You were my other half and while you are gone you are still a part of me, never to be forgotten. Words cannot tell how much I was blessed to know you. You were a gift to us. I thank God I got to spend my childhood and life with you. So, when I walk down the aisle where you would've walked me, when I have the son who will be named after you, or when you simply cross my mind I will carry you in my heart. I love and miss you...even ten years later.
yolland bynum
September 15, 2011
hi this is yoli it has been 10 year to the date and i never stop thinking of you and your loving family your alway in my parys and love to the family yoli
William Alexander Rivera
September 11, 2011
Hey John John, it's been 10 years since that horrible day, my name is William Alexander Rivera, I'm the grandson of your father's brother Guillermo ”Willo” Rivera Maysonet, when we got the news about your passing we were devastated, my grandfather started thinking about your mom and dad, that now you are all together in heaven. I met your father in 1989, months before he passed away, he was a really funny and interesting person, the last time a saw him was in a news report where they interviewed him, still in his last days he was joking and smiling. It is so good to see all these messages that your friends leave for you here, the world lost a beautiful soul and I we lost a very important and loving family member, on behalf of your family in Carolina, Puerto Rico, God bless your soul always!
Julissa (Julie) Brenes
September 11, 2009
John John you are in my heart forever.
Love
T. Rosado
September 10, 2009
Thinking of you as always...
Your infectious laugh, those braids and the way you laughed at me when I pleaded for you to get a hair cut....thinking of it all and smiling in my heart.
Malinda Busher
May 30, 2009
I miss you.
Ashraff Hassan
December 22, 2008
John, we didn't know each other very well or very long, but there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you and your family. I remember how Malinda used to smile when she would tell me about the two of you growing up together: more brother and sister than cousins. You have a very loving family. Thank you for allowing me to hang out with you guys when I came to New York. My life has changed forever, for the better, from knowing you and your family. Thank you for being cool. Thank you for being friendly and welcoming. Energy cannot be destroyed. Your light will always shine on.
Malinda Busher
September 11, 2008
My dear, sweet, funny, John,
You are a part of me, my history, my core. There are memories only you and I shared that no one else will ever relate to. I'm thankful to have known you and shared our childhood together. Lil and I miss you. We will see you again.
Much love,
Mali
T.
September 11, 2007
In my thoughts and prayers not just today, but always.
John Bayreaux
September 11, 2007
As a customer of General Telecom, I worked with and met John. Very easy person to work with and an excellent technician.
kristine
April 17, 2007
As I 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
February 18, 2007
In memory....
Julie (172nd and Elder)
September 11, 2006
John John,
I had the pleasure and honor of being one of your childhood friends and thank you so much for being a strong contributing factor to the best memories of my younger days. My family and I will always have you in our hearts.
Love always,
Brother John Maganzini,O.F.M
September 11, 2006
On this 5th Anniversary, Juan, you are especially remembered. Your name hangs on one of two large banners that flank the front of each side of our doors at Saint Anthony Shrine in Boston! I had the privilege of being your teacher when you entered first grade and I worked with Ms. Perez...then again in 6th grade and then in 8th....
Today, you and your dear family, are very much in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Rest in peace,
Brother John, O.F.M.
formerly of Holy Cross School, Bronx, New York
Now, Saint Anthony Shrine, Boston, MA
Maria Gonzalez
September 11, 2006
It's been five years and I still remember the last time I saw all your faces as if it was yesterday. I will never forget my Gentel family and will keep you guys always in my heart. It still hurts to know you are gone but your memory is what keeps me going.
xoxoxo
Ty'nesha Utendahl
August 17, 2006
Dear John John
I just want you to know that I miss you alot. I remember when I was little you use to hang out with my father Garry and god father Darnell. All the laughter. Thinking about it makes me miss you even more. Now I'm older and there's not a day that goes by when I think about you. I really love and miss you. But now I understand that you're a true angel.I'll never forget you,and all the things you've done.I don't think anybody will.Till we met again.R.I.P
LOVE ALWAYS TY'NESHA
I LOVE YOU!
Victor Rivera
August 3, 2004
John John I don't know much about your younger days, however reading so much about you and the way you carried your self I feel as if I know you when you were in your younger days. I'm your cousin Papo, from Chicago. I'm your Dads newphew I was raised in New York untill I joined the Military and deceided to make a career of it. I was stationed in Chicago when 911. Sorry I didn't get a chance to meet you, however one day we will be together. I know that God is watching over you.
God bless:
Victor R. Rivera (Papo)Age 52
August 3, 2004
Aurora Felix
December 26, 2003
Merry Christmas to you in Heaven...
Rejane V
August 28, 2003
Dear John John,
As the two years mark is approaching us fast. I think about you all the time. You were a good friend and spades partner. I miss your smiles and your laugh. I will always remember you and the late night talks we had. You are with me every day and night.
I pray for your family especially your sister every day. I know you are looking out for her with your basketball in hand.
Love Ray
T.
October 10, 2002
I know you had the only birthday party up there w/your family!! You are in my prayers always, and in my heart forever.
Jenn
September 15, 2002
May God Bless you John John, you will never be forgotten.
Jasmin Rivera
September 11, 2002
May your loving memory live forever in our hearts. God bless.
Juan William Rivera (Rest In Peace)
September 11, 2002
Dear John,
Although I bumped into you a few times throughout my life, I really did not know you well.
Although I never had the chance to really get to know you, you often always find a way into my prayers.
Although I know that your family and friends sorely miss you, I know you are in a better place then here.
Although many people may wonder if you really are in heaven, I know you are due to all my prayers.
For I have prayed for you enough to send you there two times over my friend.
Rest in Peace John....
-DO
Lorel Castillo
August 22, 2002
Dearest John,
I will never forget the day I received the news. I prayed for you and your family. I prayed that wherever you were that you would not be suffering.
Then one evening while I was home and thinking of you, I felt this peace settle in my heart. Right then & there, I realized that you are safe because you are held in God's warm embrace. I believe you are among the clouds sprinkling God's love to all of us that were left behind. I will always remember you.
Nancy Molina
August 21, 2002
Dear John,
People say that things happen for a reason but I'm still looking for answers to this. There is not a time that goes by that I don't think of you and miss you tremendously. I will always, always remember our talks and times together. You were a very special person to me and I thank God for that sunny afternoon when I first saw you in our Photography class and then met you. I have so many happy memories....
Thank you for being such a wonderful, sweet and caring friend. I will always love you.
Jenniffer Gonzalez
August 19, 2002
Dear John John:
I can remember the times we hung out and I must say that you are definitely one of a kind. I was told once that you said "Live like its your last day" and you definitely followed that rule.
I don't understand why this had to happen in our life time and why God decided to take you, but I now follow your rule by living life to the fullest.
May God bless your friends & family and I know that you are watching over all of us. I am grateful for having the opportunity to know such a wonderful person such as yourself.
Take care my friend. Peace and love.
Angie Campbell
May 13, 2002
May God bless you and watch over the ones that you left behind that horrible day last September. May you rest in his loving peace forever more.
Lynette McBride
April 18, 2002
May God continue to Bless your Family and Friends. I'm Blessed to have known you at Spellman. I am also glad I had the chance to bump into you at that club (I forgot the name:-).
God Bless,
Lynette
April 9, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL YOUNG MAN...JUAN WILLIAM RIVERA AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..STAY CLOSE..PRAY...AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK FOREVER..MAY JESUS AND ST.JOHN GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Aurora Felix
January 28, 2002
IN OUR HEARTS
We thought of you with love today.
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories.
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
With which we'll never part.
God has you in his keeping.
We have you in our heart.
LETTY
December 23, 2001
MERRY CHRISTMAS JOHN!
LOVE YA,
LETTY
Kimberly Perez
December 17, 2001
I can't believe that the person they were talking about in the spellman emails was you. When Dave told me it was you,my eyes filled with tears,then I saw the girls and Julio. and I think that was you telling me not to cry. I just recently went down to the sight and I couldn't stay there too long,it was too much. I can't believe it.
What I do believe is that you are an angel now, taking care of all of us. John, you brought the gang back together. Letty said that our reunion would have come and gone. But we think that it's you that's keeping us together.
I took it for granted that I would see you around the way in the summers and this time I regret not seeing you one last time. We bugged out John, you are tooo funny and we were all silly. You will always be in my heart and your memory is alive in all of your friends.
Give me a sign every once and a while that you are watching over us, ok.
Kimba-
Melanie Cuevas
December 17, 2001
This past weekend I attended a very traditional Sweet 16. The "caballeros" and the "damas" looked so beautiful and they performed several eloquent dance routines. All I could do is cry because I was reminded of the wonderful time I had in Mari's Sweet 16 in 1990. John was my partner (caballero) and he was the perfect gentleman.
As much as I tease Mari for making us wear that shiny peach dress and for making us have countless rehearsals, I find myself thanking her and my friends for creating such beautiful memories that will always be treasured.
You are truly missed John and we will always honor you for being a good friend. You have reunited us and I know that you are here with us in spirit.
Until we are all reunited, rest in peace.
Love,
Melanie
Letty
December 16, 2001
John,
We had some great times! What wonderful memories. We miss you so much and God do I wish you were here to share the good times.You brought us back together and made us realize how precious our friendships are. I know you will always be with us in spirit. You will always be in my thoughts John.
I miss you.
Love ya,
Letty
Teresa Jahn
December 14, 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
Mari McDonald
December 14, 2001
We had some great times in high school, especially our senior year. I could still hear how you tease me endlessly about having so many "McDonald" stuff at my house. We miss you so very much and I will always keep you close to my heart. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Love You!!!
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