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Richard Treuden
January 18, 2025
Happy Birthday, Michell!
Love, Richard
Tom Gonzalez
September 13, 2024
Michell, I just came across this link and I want to let you know I am still pray for you and your family. I recall your daughter coming over to my cubicle to write on my white board before I went on my next IT job. Even now I breakdown uncontrollably when I have to rethink/relive the event. I was on my way up after they told us to return to the office. My son is now 23 years old and he would not have known me...we call it my second birthday. Your family reunion will happen because evil NEVER gets the last laugh - God does!
Jean Reedy
September 11, 2024
Michell, even though it has been 23 years since your death, you will never be forgotten. You were so special and when I found about your death through your dad and Chet I was devastated. I remember our days at Lakeside and at the beach. You were like a daughter and I cherish the memories and the times we spent together. Remembering forever
Richard Treuden
September 11, 2024
Hi, Michell. It's me again. Still remembering you on a daily basis, and especially today. I miss you so much! Love, Richard
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Rich Treuden
September 11, 2023
Hi, Michell! It has now been 22 years since we lost you. I still miss you and think about you every single day. Your best friend, Richard.
Richard Treuden
January 18, 2021
Happy Birthday, Michell !!!!! I still miss you and think of you daily. Love, Richard
September 11, 2020
Sure doesn’t seem like it’s been 19 years ago but at the same time it feels like a lifetime ago. I’m sad for the fact that you would’ve been a lifelong friend to me. We had an instant connection in Princeton friendship. I love how happy you were, the bright smile, how much you loved your daughter. How much fun and how silly we were around each other. Not being able to share moments together and continue our friendship for the last 19 years is just still very sad to me. Still so sad for your brothers your daughter that I’ve had to live the last 19 years without you. Still miss and love you Michell
Gordon Haberman
August 17, 2020
My condolences to all of Michell's family & good friends as yet another anniversary approaches.
My name is Gordon Haberman and we lost our beautiful daughter Andrea on 9/11. I am also President of Kewaskum Remembers 9/11 and we are building the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial in Kewaskum.
I am reaching out to connect with Wisconsin families impacted by 9/11 and would welcome hearing from you. Trust that Michelle will be recognized; with other WI victims, at our memorial.
Richard Treuden
September 11, 2019
I can't believe it has been 18 years since that tragic day. I still think of you often and I will always miss you. Love, Richard
Rich Treuden
January 18, 2019
Happy 50TH Birthday, Michell!!! I still miss you and think of you every day. Love always...Richard
Richard Treuden
September 11, 2016
Michell, I still think of you every day. I still miss you. Love, Richard
Veronica
September 11, 2015
Thinking of you on this day - rest peacefully.
Richard Treuden
September 11, 2015
Michell, I can't believe it has been 14 years, already. What I wouldn't do to hear your voice again. I think of you often.
Love, Richard
January 2, 2015
Thinking of you as always. Glad I'm in touch with your beautiful daughter on FRIDAY. ..my God...she looks just like you! Love you to the moon n back ???
Lesa Treuden
September 11, 2014
13 years ago we lost a wonderful friend but heaven gained a beautiful angel. Miss you.
Richard Treuden
September 11, 2014
Still thinking of you. Still miss you every day.
Love, Richard
Carrie Owens
September 11, 2013
I love you and miss you every day Michell!!! Love, Carrie
Heather
September 11, 2013
Thinking of you today, Michell. I'm so very greatful our lives crossed paths. Knowing you has blessed me with so many positive things that continue up to this day.
Richard Treuden
September 11, 2013
Hi, Michell. It's been twelve years and I continue to miss you. Love always, Richard
Richard Treuden
January 18, 2013
Happy Birthday, Michell! Love, Richard
Edwinito
September 12, 2012
11 years since I lost you...still remember you and miss you very much..still love you...
Lesa Treuden
September 11, 2012
Hi Michell, missing you still....
Christine Cafero
September 11, 2012
Never forget - I will always cherish the memories of my friend. I met you at the bar and you ended up working with me in a law firm - you eventually moved to north to bigger and better things - who knew you would be suddenly ripped from our lives - it doesn't get easier - I miss you my friend. As alwasy - love Christie
Richard Treuden
September 11, 2012
Hi Michell, it's Richard. I can't believe it has been eleven years. They say time heals all wounds but so far it hasn't gotten any easier. I miss you and think about you every day. Please say hi to your mom for me. Love, Richard
shirley delgado
September 10, 2012
Michell thinking of your laugh which was contagious. Blessed to have known you. Xoxo
Ronnie Eldridge
October 19, 2011
Dear Michell, just wanted to let you know how sad, and shocked all of us were over the terrible and tragic event that took you away from your family. Secondly, I wanted you to know how heart broken I was to hear that your mother passed away last night. She was a lot of fun, and a very kind hearted woman. I feel for Rodney & Travis. I know what it is like to lose your Mother. Please give her a hug for me.
I don't know if you remember me. I'm your cuz. You guys stopped at my house in Antigo after a family reunion back in the 80s. We all stayed up until about 2am. You kids all played together, while us adults laughed and talked stupid. But I guess that is what family is all about. I see that your daughter, Alex, is a beautiful girl, just like her mom and her Nana. I'm quite certain that you are very proud of both of them. Take care & God Bless.
October 19, 2011
Dear Michell, just wanted to let you know how sad I am to hear that your mother passed away last night. Please give her a hug for me. You probably don't remember me, but you guys stopped at my house in Antigo, Wisconsin after a family reunion back in the 80s.
Keith Balistreri
September 12, 2011
I miss you cousin
Love - Keith
Paul Kornkasem
September 11, 2011
Hello Michell, I just wanted to stop by let you know that I still think about you and the others. It's been ten years, but in some ways, it's like it was just yesterday.
You are greatly missed.
Richard Treuden
September 11, 2011
Michell, I can't believe it has been ten years. I sometimes can't believe it happened at all. I miss you very, very much. You will always be in my heart and on my mind. God bless you and everyone else that has been affected by 9/11.
Valerie Chin
September 9, 2011
Michell,
I am thinking of you as we get closer to 9/11 and this country honors all those that have fallen. I remember our conversations in Houston of each others' lives and your daughter. She has posted some pictures of herself here and has grown to be a beautiful young lady and looks like you. Miss you and one day I know I will see you again.
Ryan and Alexandra 1999
August 31, 2011
My son Ryan has a school assignment to write a biography about one of the victims of 9/11. He has, of course, chosen Michell. So far, I am his only resource. Please email me if you will contribute to this memoir.
Thanks!
[email protected]
July 9, 2011
Here are the other posts from that site...
You came to my mind this July 4th, 2010.... I miss you terribly and wish the best for your family. I read the other posts and saw that you wanted to go to Vegas! Well, I'm living here, so I'll do something special in your honor. I'll always cherish the good times we had in Texas! You are dearly missed and loved by this one....
*** Posted by Keith TerBeek on 2010-07-08 ***
Aunt Michell,
You were great to have as an Aunt, and I'm glad y'all lived down the street from us when I was a kid. I've seen pictures of Alex, and she looks just like you. She is turning into a beautiful young lady. Miss you.
Lauren
*** Posted by Lauren on 2009-09-17 ***
I'll always remember you, Michell, and I'll never forget about you, and we miss you a lot. I love you.
*** Posted by Felicia Jolly on 2007-09-16 ***
Michelle,
I remember talking in my living room about what we wanted to do after high school. You wanted to go to Vegas, remember? My brother, Rich, misses you terribly. You were always such a good friend of his. I remember borrowing your black poncho (must admit, it looked MUCH better on you-lol). You were so full of life; I just can't believe you're gone. It's been over 5 years now and the wound is still so fresh. I know that you are with God because I know you were spiritual. I miss you.
See you in Heaven,
Lesa Treuden
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
*** Posted by Lesa Treuden on 2006-12-30 ***
Michell,
I miss you so much, it hurts so much just to see you as one of the victims. On 9/11, I prayed that you would found, and would be ok, but that was not to be. I know you are in heaven and grandma is with you now.
I carry the picture that was laminated from the funeral in my purse, and I will never ever stop loving you. I am so glad that you stayed at my house in June of 2001. You were the first one to sleep in that new twin bed.
I will keep the bed forever because it means so much to me knowing that you slept in it. You were a very special niece! I will remember you always with a lot of love. Your daughter looks just like you and she is as beautiful as you were. God bless you my dear. Love, Aunt Mary
*** Posted by Aunt Mary on 2006-01-21 ***
Keith Balistreri
July 9, 2011
again I sit here missing you and again I decide to put my heart through hurt and google you, I guess it's a way to see your face in so many different pictures. Unfortunately, this process makes me and everyone else re-live that horrible horrible day. I didn't know this site existed as I posted on another site about 10 months ago. I found that site and will copy my post as well as the rest so they can all be in one location...
September 12 2010
As I sit here watching the History channel ... watching the 9/11 archives, crying like it's nine years ago, I will never, ever forget the tragedy we witnessed that day.... I miss you so much, Michelle. I am one of the lucky few that were with you on September 9th, 2001.
Do you remember how upset I was that I'd wasted all of my vacation/sick days due to my appendectomy? You had my visitor's pass all ready to go ... but there must have been a reason why I was able to catch the last stand-by seat out on the last flight out of Newark that Sunday — the next empty seat was Wednesday, so I was almost with you, anyway. Deep within my heart I wish I were with you — and hopefully afraid enough to not let you go back up those stairs. It was planned for weeks for us to be together that week, but for some reason my fate was different from yours. We used to page each other daily, and even if you were in a meeting, you would tell me so. You always responded to me, but on that Tuesday, when I called out to you over and over with no reply, I cried uncontrollably in my cube — and the towers were still standing then. When the towers fell and broke ... my heart broke, and I wished so badly that you got out. Fast forward nine years, and it still doesn't seem real to me. Sometimes I look at my phone hoping you would just text me....
You have touched so many lives — your family and friends miss you so much. Ever since you saved my life from choking when I was nine, I've always felt indebted to you. If you weren't there to babysit me that day, I would not be here today. The correlation of us planning to be together that week is mind-numbing to me — maybe that was my chance to pay you back? I'm sorry that I wasn't there to pay you back.
I will never forget you, and you will always be in my mind and heart. In fact, you might be surprised about how much I actually think about you.... When I was in Jersey and we were getting ready to go to Rodney's house, I had to iron my clothes first. You thought I was doing it wrong, so you taught me a better way to iron my clothes. I iron my clothes every day before work, and I think about you almost every single time.
I love you cousin, and I miss you so much!
Keith Balistreri
*** Posted by Keith Balistreri on 2010-09-12 ***
Tracey P
May 21, 2011
As a Mother myself the most heartbreaking thing through all of this is reading the messages left by children who lost a parent. Alexandra I am sure your Mother is very proud of you and I wish you the happiest of lives. Your Mom sounds like a wonderful person who loved and still loves you very much.
Alexandra Rae Robotham
February 15, 2011
So I'm sitting here in english class supposed to be doing a research paper on Rosa Parks and why she deserves her own holiday... But then my best friend (Kyndra) decided to look me up on Google, and your name popped up. I just smiled and said "Yeah, that's my mom." So we looked through websites and such, then I remembered that I had an email from this website because Richard Trueden wrote on here. So I clicked on the old email and we've been looking through these for about fifteen minutes! I thought I should write again because I really miss you, and maybe somehow you'll know that I'm writing. I'm not sure how but I'm really hoping you'll figure it out. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
Love you, Lex
Richard Treuden
January 19, 2011
Hi Michell, yesterday was so hectic that I forgot to wish you a Happy Birthday, so here I am a day late. I miss you and think about you every day. I am blessed to have been a part of your life.
Alexandra Robotham
November 18, 2010
Oh Mom... I didnt know this site was here otherwise I would've written in here sooner. But yeah. I miss you so much, and I know I didn't really know you but I love you anyways. On 9/11 this year I decided I would watch some old videos with my friend Jordan, since Dad and Linda let her spend the night on the 10th and we just woke up. The first thing she said when she saw you was, "Wow, Alex, you look just like your mom." I smiled at that, because I take that as a compliment.
Everytime I go to visit Nana up in Appleton, nobody ever knows my name. They know me as Michell's daughter. But I don't correct them, I just say, "Yeah. That's me." And I smile.
But anyway, I miss you a lot. Everyday all the time. My friend Eli knows everything, I mean, yeah I've actually called him crying a few times. He's just all, "Alex, don't worry about it. She's probably laying next to you right now watching. She wouldn't want you to cry, because dang...I sure don't. And I'm not your mom!" Of course, that made me laugh. He said I look like you too. And I feel so amazing when people say that, because, Mom, you were so beautiful. And I'm not just saying that because I'm your daughter. You were legitimately(I have NO idea how to spell that!! :D) gorgeous!
And Jen, oh dang, JENNIFERRRRRRR!! I miss you so much! I haven't seen you in, like, 4/5 years! If you wanna call me, my number is (775)291-9686 (: I always have my phone with me. Even during school (Which is AMAZING! I
I love you, Mom
--Alexandra Rae (:
Lesa Treuden
September 13, 2010
Michell, took me a few days to write this, as 9/11 will always be a sad day for me. I know that heaven is brighter with you in it. Your smile lit up the whole world. Still seems like it was only yesterday we were hanging out in my living room talking about our plans after high school. Miss you dearly...
September 12, 2010
I watch the documentaries hoping to get one more glimpse of Michell. She was such a special and wonderful friend. She taught me so much. I know I will miss her my entire life.
Alexandra...baby girl, I love you. If you ever want to visit again my phone number is (832) 606-0778, address 3326 Rushwood Lane, Sugar Land, TX 77479, e-mail [email protected].
I would love to hear from you.
Jennifer
John Siejkowski
September 11, 2010
It was a long time before I knew this really happened to you. I miss those teenage years.
I posted a video for you here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P4aR4mSZbk
Paul Kornkasem
September 11, 2010
Hello Michell,
Sorry it took so long for me to get here. I went numb after that terrible day. I did try to forget you, and carry on as if nothing had happened. A few days later, I was talking with your replacement in the Broadway building, and it was business as usual. But it wasn’t. You weren’t there, and Justin wasn’t there.
At the time, I was working the Glenview, Illinois helpdesk, which also covered the Aon Center in Chicago. My boss, (your counterpart) Brad Bonato told me, “If you want to get anything done in New York, you’d better become good friends with Michell. Don’t worry; she’s a great person to work with.” He was right. Although we never met in person, your personality came through the phone, loud and clear. You made me laugh when things got tense, and you encouraged me to keep giving my all, even when I was frustrated and tired of dealing with people. Your devotion helped make the “helpless desk” into the ISTS Support Center, which I was proud to be a part of.
After the Towers came down, we sprang into action to set up a temporary computer work area, for the salespeople and travelers, who were bailing out of Chicago, because they thought that the Aon Center could be a potential target. You would’ve been proud to see that we had set it up in record time. I don’t know how much good it would have done, since all of the East Coast servers were in Tower 2 and all of our T1 lines and trunks when through its hub.
I’m still haunted by the last phone conversation, we had that morning, but I still have no heart to speak of it. It’s been nine years, and no, I did not take up Aon, for their counseling sessions that they offered, at the time. Maybe I should have, and I would have shown up here, a lot sooner. I’m no longer with Aon. Despite our great efforts, they outsourced the helpdesk, at the end of 2004.
I still think about you from time to time. I hope and pray that you will be reunited with the rest of your family, in the fullness of time, in the loving care of God. All my best wishes go to you and your family.
Your friend and former co-worker,
Shirely Delgado
September 9, 2010
Another year almost, our kids are now teenagers. You are always in my heart and mind. xoxo
Edwin Mantilla
September 11, 2009
another year has passed by..another day without you...still your smile is fresh in my memories...I love you Michelita..you will always be in my heart....
Richard Treuden
September 11, 2009
Still thinking of you! Love, Richard
Christine Cafero
September 11, 2009
Eight years ago and the pain is still fresh - I hurt for you, your family, and every individual that was taken from this place that awful day - you were a special person Michell. But, you are now with members of your family that I know are watching over you as I know you are watching over us - I still see you in stranger's faces - I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.
Gillian Bandey
March 15, 2009
An old friend has passed
yet life goes on.
The dearest friend there could ever be,
the best you'll ever see,
yet life goes on.
The sorrow in your hearts builds in every beat.
Yet life goes on.
How you long for what was so unique when the future seems so bleak
yet life goes on.
Others shall live their lives not knowing of you tragedies and you shall live your life the very same as theres,
yet live goes on.
However, loved ones have never truly passed,
memories are still there to be hold and always last.
Life goes on.
Just remember to stay true to yourself because though life is short it is best to live it well,
gratitude is given to those who leave get impact on us all,
and no matter what,
life goes on.
Doug Abraham
January 18, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
Michelita and Yasimito at the office
September 12, 2008
Thomas Gonzalez
September 12, 2008
Michell,
I took a walk over to the WTC area yesterday to say a quick prayer for you, your family, & all our lost friends. It's never easy for me, but today was harder then usual!!! All I could think about was your daughter Alexandra. She was about my son - TJ's age when she ran around our cubicles & was drawing on my dry marker chalkboard. My son was just a few months old at the time and the proud feeling of being a parent was truly fresh. I remember looking at you and seeing that look of love that only a parent can give & I understood it clearly! I still have problems accepting the unfairness of it all, but like always I pray to understand. You are missed!
Alexandra,
My guess is that you have no clue who I am. Like some others who have posted here, I used to work with your mom in the Aon IT dept.; so I worked closely with her. I think about the both of you often; especially during this time. As we say here in NY, you're mom was "off the hook." A true friend! Her character was awesome - noble to say the least. She was the type of person who would face life's challenges head on. She was tough & sweet at the same time. To be honest, it threw me off sometimes; being a native New Yorker I was not use to the pure honesty she radiated. Not sure if that makes any sense, but she had a gift to lighten things up when everything seemed rough. I hope that everything is turning out alright for you and please know that there is someone thinking & praying for you. I wish you only the best!
Sincerely,
Tom Gonzalez
Jim Lyons
September 11, 2008
I will always remember you, and hope that this world will turn towards peace.
Jennifer Welch
September 11, 2008
I am still so deeply saddened that Michell is not here with us, sharing our lives. I feel blessed that we had the time together that we did. I think of her every day.
I love you Alexandra!
Jen
Edwin Mantilla
September 11, 2008
Alexandra,
I don't know if you still remember me. I used to work with your Mon at AON and used to come to your house in Kearny. You were 5 or 6 at that time. I still remember that last time I saw you a few days before 9/11. I lost track of you after you moved with your Dad.
She was the most wonderful and sweetest woman ever, very generous(sometimes way too much generous that made me mad). She always had that big smile and those beatiful eyes. She was more that a friend to me. We were very close.
I just wanted you to know that I miss Michele very much. Michele is in my heart and in my thoughs everyday. I know that she is looking up for you from Heaven...
Michelita,
You have no idea how much I miss you.
Sometimes I feel guilty 'cause I was late that day, I know that if I would've been on time that day you would be with us now, or maybe I would be with you.
Your Edwinito
Michelita giving me the biggest hug..
September 11, 2008
Shirley Delgado
September 11, 2008
Michelle,
Miss you tremendously today. I have you in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim Lyons
August 29, 2008
That day is getting closer. I always dread it. I will probably take it off in your memory.
The video I made last year was for you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VPvkqAFjnA
I will always remember you.
Alex Robotham
April 19, 2008
You have heard from me before, but I haven't looked up my Mom's name in awhile, so I felt like typing a message to her.
Love, Alexandra Rae Robotham
Doug Abraham
January 18, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!
Amy Becker
September 12, 2007
Michell - I miss you very much and love you. I recently ran across a picture when Alex & Marissa were babies sitting on Uncle Jr's. lap at my Mom's house and it made me so sad. As the 9/11 anniversary comes around each year, I think of you constantly. I know you are in good hands with my Dad - you're Uncle Rodney. I love you Michell.
Amy Becker (Ratliff)
Richard
September 11, 2007
Six years later and I still remeber you. Love always...Richard
Christine Cafero
September 11, 2007
I'm looking at your smiling face - I see it every day. Still so much anger in my heart. I carry the penny you gave me years ago and it is with me everywhere I go. Always remember, never forget - your friend.
Shirley Delgado
September 11, 2007
Michelle,
You are in my thoughts & prayers today my friend.
Lesa Treuden
September 11, 2007
Michell, thinking of you today. It's hard to believe that 6 years have gone by already; it still seems like yesterday.
Bill Robotham
June 19, 2007
I would give anything for Alexandra to be hugged by you once more.
I can't think of the pain anymore for our little girl's sake. I've re-enacted this whole scenario too often and still read some of the last few emails we exchanged, and it's still you.
We miss you.
-Bill
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 19, 2007
In remembrance....
Kelly Stopczynski
February 14, 2007
It is now 6 years since you were taken from us but yet it only seems like yesterday you here. You are missed dearly by those who knew you as well as smiles that cross the lips of those who speak of you. I found this site today and was so happy to see it. It is difficult to say anything as I know you know what is being felt. Alex is always in my prayers as I am sure she has grown much to resemble her beautiful mother.You made a precious copy . I have not seen her since she was a baby. All of my children are grown now as your last viewing of them was when they were all babies. Bless you and as I will always say, see you later cause your only temporarily away.
Lesa Treuden
December 29, 2006
Michelle, we talked so many hours in my living room as teenagers and what we wanted to do with our lives. You were a very best friend to my brother, Rich and he still misses you dearly to this day. I just heard that they hung Sadaam this evening but I don't know how I feel. I just want justice to be served. I do not want your death to be in vain. You were so full of life and it's so unfair. The only thing that gives me comfort is that I KNOW IN MY HEART that you are with the Lord and you are watching over all of us. Since your death, I have supported our military, became involved in sending them letters and carepackages in your name. I tell them about you. About your legacy, about your daughter. That way, it gives me a sense that your name and your legacy will live on forever... God, I miss you....
Lesa Treuden
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Lacey Ratliff
October 13, 2006
Dear Michell,
Though I did not know you very well and vagely remember you from when I was little i still miss you dearly and I think about you alot. I have heard so many great and funny stories about you and how cool of a person you were. I wish we could have gotten to know eachother better. You will always be in my heart and in my prayers, as well as your beautiful
daughter. For awile i got
to know your daughter pretty good when she came to my house to visit with your mom. We all miss you and think about you alot.
shelly prather
September 11, 2006
michell
we didn't know eachother for years. however our friendship was instant. i am still sad from the loss. however, i am very greatful for the time i had with you. we had such a good time together! i miss you, alex and your mom.i miss our time when we were neighbors in houston. you will be someone i will never forget!
love shelly
Christine Cafero
September 11, 2006
Michell, Michell - how I still hurt for you and the others who had their lives stolen from us that terrible terrible day. The anger is maddening. I want to stand up and scream as loud as I can. I miss you today, I hurt for you today. I cry for you today.
Shirley
September 11, 2006
Hi Michell,
Five years later and I my heart still hurts today as it did that same day. The picture of you and Alex is still at my desk and I pray for you both. I remember the conversations we would have about our children. I miss hearing your happy voice on the phone. Hugs and kisses to you always.
Betsy Reimers
September 11, 2006
Michell,
I had just gotten to know you when you visited Houston and your best friend Jenny. We hung out, drank wine and bbqed July 5th (Jen's birthday). I am so happy I got a chance to know you. You are so missed! God Bless You and God Bless your beautiful daugther Alexandria.
Richard Treuden
September 11, 2006
Dear Michell, I can not believe it has been 5 years. I remember you today like I remembered you then, thank you so much for being a friend. God bless you and your family.
Elaine
September 10, 2006
One realizes they will never forget, but hope that it will get easier.
Michell,
We remember you on other days and will always miss you.
Alexandra Robotham
June 8, 2006
I can't tell you how much I miss you and love you. You are my mother and always will be. The pain I feel, no one can feel but me. I didn't get a chance to even think or dream about telling you this but I saw the World Trade Center in smoke at school in Kindergarten. I didn't know what building it was until Dad came to Keary and told me 2 weeks after.
Here is a poem I made up for you,
Oh, the pain I can't explain. For this is not a happliy ever after. My pain grows faster. My weeping, like rain. A helpless baby to a healthy well mannered young woman. Soon in time I will show you a sign. To tell you I love you...
I miss you and love you MOMMY!
Deserie Holden McKeating
January 18, 2006
Michell was my cousin and heart sister. I still miss her very much. She was supportive and truthful (and sometimes threatened me- but that's what sisters do). She kicked my butt 'til I got things right. We shared a lot together, in fact she influenced me greatly. When I was in High School she gave me a book of poetry. I used to love to read her own poems, she had such talent! So, because I love you and miss you, Shelly, here's one for you.
Ode to Michell
You knew where you were going
You knew who you were
And all I kept thinking was “I wish I was her”
You were more than manners
And soft spoken words
More than how you held yourself
Sure and composed
You were more than your kindness
And the way that you loved
You were more than mere beauty
You were the one I could trust
You were more than a hero
In a war you never fought
You were my cousin
And a woman who will not be forgot
Happy Birthday Michell!
(save me some spaghetti and big ol' meatballs)
Elaine
October 28, 2004
Working as a temp in the Uniondale office, I had to call Michell for a computer problem. Talking to her the first time was like talking to a friend I went to school with. I knew her WHOLE life story and she knew mine in the time I spoke to her.
When this whole thing happened, all I could think of was did everybody get out as most of us thought. We'd get phone calls from different people and I kept thinking, "GOD, did Michell make it out of there?!" That baby can not grow up without her mum!
I found out shortly after the tragedy that my friend's husband, who was a six-month probie in the fire department, was also in there, Anthony Rodriguez! He never met his baby girl who was born 4 days after the tragedy. Every year, I hear these 2 names together and STILL can NOT believe this is real! I can NOT believe that those buildings I walked through are not standing any longer.
Carrie Owens
July 18, 2004
I never new this site existed until today. I am Michell's cousin and miss her terribly! I wanted to say thank you to all of you who have written about her. She was such a special person, words can't even describe it. I was especially touched to read the one from the 15 year old girl who wore Michell's name on the one-year anniversary. It is very comforting to know so many people care! We love you Michell and will hold you in our hearts until we see you again! Love, Carrie
pamela close
September 18, 2003
Michell - We knew each other because of computer problems, we became friends because you were so incredibly awesome. I miss talking to you each morning, your bright outlook, your funny and sunny side that you constantly shared with me and everyone else.
Your death affected me harder than anyone because for days I was convinced you of all people had definitely made it. I thought you had a class that morning, I wish you had. For a week I went around knowing that at least you hadn't been there. Then I called you at home a week later asking your poor mom to speak to you because I wanted you and Alex to come over to my new house, right around the corner from yours so we could mourn together and play with my new puppy. I figured Alex would probably be wondering why mommy was so sad and it would be a good cure for her. I had no idea.
I have daydreams that had I been there I would have dragged your butt out immediately. I miss you so much. I can cry as hard now for your loss two years later as I did when I first heard you were missing. I wish you were still here with all of us. I will always be here for your family and especially for Alex. Alex, if you are reading this please contact me if you ever need anything or want someone to tell you how wonderful your mom was. I’m sure Michell is making heaven an even better place to be and that she is watching us all and hopefully smiling.
Christine Cafero
September 11, 2003
Well, it's the second year and it still feels like it was yesterday. I still hurt so badly for you and the others who had to leave us that awful, horrible day. But, I have my memories of you that I cherish and still laugh at today. Your picture sits on my desk and I talk to you pretty much every day - as a matter of fact, I'm looking at you right now - always the smiling face!
I got to spend a few years with Michell in Houston - I met her when she was a bartender and shortly thereafter she came to work with me at a law firm - I was with Michell through her pregnancy and got to enjoy her daughter until they both left for New York. Michell was truly a wonderful person and we shared a lot of laughs and heartaches together -- for that I am blessed.
I miss you.
Keith TerBeek
December 10, 2002
Dear Michell, I just found out about your being in this tragedy, and I probably shouldn't be writing this right now, because I'm pissed off all over again, and it's hard to type while your crying...I'm so sure that God let us meet at the airport that one last time, so I could meet your daughter. I miss you Shell, and you'll always be in my thoughts and prayers for the rest of my life! From all of us down in Spring, We love and miss you too much to say! Your infective smile will keep alot of people going forever!!!
With love and adoration,
Keith TerBeek
Robin Stroud
October 8, 2002
Michelle,
I did not have the opportunity to know you personally but have heard great things about you from the technicians you worked with Jayme and Justin from CompuCom Systems. May god be with you..God Bless!
Barbara
October 8, 2002
I never met Michelle personally, but AON is a client of ours. I got to know Michelle over the phone.
Michelle's loss is great. My heart goes out to your family and my prayers are with them.
God Bless you and may the Lord watch over your family.
Penny Crowder
October 6, 2002
I keep coming back to find a woman of wonder and love, though I only know this by others and what I see in the photo. While there were many lost that horrid day, all were of god's need, they were special. I will, to my end not understand, not forgive but can only hope in the next world to meet those so special, that they were taken to soon.
God Bless to you and those that hold you in heart, memory, daughter, sister, and Mom, God Bless. There must be a reson, one that makes no sense now, except to trust in God. May God Bless. This and each other is life.:)
Melanie Zapata
September 22, 2002
What a wonderul, sweet, loving, woman you are... I didn't really know you, I only saw you from time to time when you used to pick up Alex from After Care at Saint Cecilia... You were such a good mother, loving and dedicated, and I always saw those same characteristics in Alexandra.. You're the type of mother I can only hope to be.. My heart goes out to all those you left behind... God bless your whole family...
Krista Carroll
September 14, 2002
My name is Krista Carroll and i am 15 years old from Tampa Florida. I didn't know Michell at all, i had no idea that she was even affected by this tragic event, but now I know. At school, for the one year anniversary, We all received ribbons with the names of people who lost their lives on September 11th. We wore them to remember those who were lost and we wore them with Pride. I wore Michell's name and I was very proud to wear it. I can see that she was a great woman and that she is greatly missed. I'll always have her in my heart and she'll always be in my prayers. Michell, God bless you and take care...
Love Always...
*~Krista~*
Robert Quigley
September 12, 2002
Thanks for being you. You are remembered and missed.
Your friend
Bob Q
Christine Cafero
September 11, 2002
Wow, I can't believe it has been a year - I still have this ache in my heart and I find it really hard to look at your picture without crying, but I always see you smiling back at me. I talk to you all of the time - do you hear me? I wish we could go back a year and a day and I could call you on the phone to tell you I miss you and I love you. Why did this happen to you Michell? You will always be in my thoughts and I will always pray for you and your precious daughter. What a sad day - God Bless You, and everyone that was with you that awful day. See ya, Okey Dokey Smokey - Love you - Chris.
Penny Crowder
September 11, 2002
In memory of the all the people lost a year ago today we held a service in honor of them.
In honor of our lost Aon colleagues we are each wearing a remembrance pin and attached is a tag with a name of one of our lost friends.
As there were more lost than we have people some of us have two names over our heart.
I have Michell Robotham and Colin McArthur. I did not know them before yesterday.
After reading the notes posted here, I now know, Michell was incredibly nice single mom and Colin was funny and a great friend
We all have the posted information about our people hanging on our walls and have spent heartbreaking time getting to know what we can about these people. Though we can’t make a difference in what has happened, we shall never forget.
God Bless all here and with you.
Hazem
September 10, 2002
As 9/11 comes closer, the harder it becomes to deal with paine of loosing Chelley again, she has never left my mind one single bit . she ment the world to me .
She was my compas when i needed directions . She was my bible when i needed guidens . And she was my soulmate when i neede comfort .
I miss you chelley, more than words can say . You have been and always will be my insperations, my love to you is so immence, and i will love and remember you for as long as i shall live, and until our souls meet again, i want to send to you the messege that Emma and Lanie had to say to you.
May GOD bless your beautiful soul. And may he sheltters you with his love. I love you . And may you rest in peace .
For Michelle-
Hi shelly, I'm doing real good, guess what I passed my A-levels with flying
colours. I'm off in a few days to university where I'm going to be studying
dance. Do you know the most difficult thing? Its writing to you when I know
I cat see you, I feel so stupid. Tomorrow will be painful for me, having to
cope with the loss Its so hard. If I think about it though I haven't lost
I've gained from knowing you. I think its harder for dad, he loves you so
much, there is probably things that he wished he had done that might have
prevented what happened, but it wasn't in his hands. We miss you........
See you soon
Love and miss you
Love Emma xxxxxxxxxx
Hay hay chelly
How you bin. Well I made it through to my last year of school. I'm not sure
if I am going to do what Em did but that is the kind of direction I am going
for. Maybe performing arts school, I remember that you always told me to go
for thing that I knew I wanted, and don't let anyone stand in my way. Well I
promise you that I will do that, for no one else but ME. Some of the things
we used to get up to when dad was out, they were so funny!!!! do you
remember when........ Nope can't say cause dad will read thins I can tell.
He's so nosey, but they will I promise stay a secret and never be spoken of
again until our next chat. We all miss you but I bet you know that, you are
thinking right now that we have got to get a life. But truthfully we will
never forget the way you smile at even bad times, and some day I will see that
smile again.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS YOU lets face it you'll be hard to forget.!!!!!!
:o)
Luis Cam
June 3, 2002
Dear Michell,
I want to tell you “Thank you” for being my friend and for all your wonderful help. I want to tell you that I never met someone so sweet and so courteous than you. I always count on you everytime I have a problem with my computer even though I relocated to Chicago. And I still have the last email you send.
I will always miss you and I will always remember you.
Luis Cam
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Michell L. Robotham 06/29/2001 10:38 AM
To: Luis Antonio Cam@AONNA
cc:
Subject: Re: McCracken Password
Luis,
Now how could I ever forget you. I hope things are going well for you. I changed AS/400 password to, newyork (as a reminder of us).
Regards,
Michell
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To: Michell L. Robotham/NY/ARS/US/AON@AONNA
cc:
Subject: Re: McCracken Password
Hi Michell,
How's everything in New York? Hope you remember me! (joking) I need a favor from the AIT in New York. The AIT in Glenview set up the McCracken system in New York for me, but my password expired. Can you please provide me with a new password. I will appreciate it.
If you have any question please feel free to contact me at (847)953-6980.
THANK YOU
Luis Cam
Richard Treuden
May 19, 2002
Dear Michell, I just wanted to tell you that I miss you very much. I think about you every day and I just wish I could talk to you one more time to say thank you for loving me and considering me your best friend. I thank God for letting our paths cross almost twenty years ago. I miss you so much. Please save a place in Heaven for me because I want to spend the rest of my next life with the most beautiful angels this world has ever known. Your best friend, Richard.
Michell at work at Aon - the best smile on the 103rd floor!
James Lyons
April 25, 2002
You were always the most pleasant and positive person that I knew at Aon. I will always remember the 2000 Aon Christmas party, where Alex and Desi played together.
I think of you every day, and know that you are missed by all who knew you.
April 9, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG WOMAN..MICHELL ROBOTHAM AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER 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.MICHAEL GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Doris Leslie
January 28, 2002
Dear Michell: I will miss your pleasant personality and extensive knowledge when I call for help at the Help Desk. It is very sad to know you are among the missing, such beautiful people like you, snuffed out. As I kneel in front of your casket with tears in my eyes on Friday, Jan. 25, I pray to God to let you rest in peace. May your daughter grow up to be like you, with your beautiful spirit. God bless your family and friends, I know their loss is great.
Sleep well my dear.
Hazie
January 14, 2002
You truly were an angel
sent from God in heaven above.
Your shocking death just broke the hearts of everyone you loved.
You were so alive - and then
just like that, you were gone.
A flame blown out in seconds,
A light that shines no more on earth
for which we shed many tears.
But still you are my beacon
And I need you right now.
You hear all the prayers I say
Because they are answered somehow.
I wish that you could be here,
But in a way you are.
Your symbol of a rose goes everywhere with me,
so I know you can't be far.
It still is quite a shock to me
that you had to die;
But no one will forget you
And I love you,..... goodbye.
Rodney Callum
January 5, 2002
My sister:
I cannot explain in mortal words the pain and anguish I feel in my heart. You were always there my entire life and protected me from the world. I’m so sorry that I was not there to protect you, as you have done so many times for me. I will never forget you, nor will I stop thinking of you.
Until our souls meet again,Michell, please be safe in God's arms and know I will miss you dearly for the rest of my natural born life.
Your brother always,
Rodney
Rodney Callum
January 5, 2002
My sister:
I cannot explain in mortal words the pain and anguish I feel in my heart. You were always there my entire life and protected me from the world. I’m so sorry that I was not there to protect you, as you have done so many times for me. I will never forget you, nor will I stop thinking of you.
Until our souls meet again, Michell, please be safe in God's arms and know I will miss you dearly for the rest of my natural born life.
Your brother always,
Rodney
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