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On Sept. 9, Gregory Wachtler took his father and a cousin from Belgium up to his office on the 93rd floor of 1 World Trade Center. It was Sunday and the building was closed, but Mr. Wachtler flashed his company I.D. to the guard. A research associate at Fred Alger Management, he had his run of the place.
They stared out at Manhattan from the conference room. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows. The Empire State Building across the way. A bird's eye view of the street in SoHo where Mr. Wachtler had begun renting a studio only eight months earlier.
This was the outlook on life that Mr. Wachtler had at age 25. "He became really responsible, very conscious of what he was doing," his father, Paul Wachtler, said. "It was a nice life for him."
Gregory Wachtler had finally made the big leap across the Hudson River, from the suburbs of New Jersey to the electric dance of Manhattan. He went club-hopping. He went in-line skating along the Hudson. He played tennis at Chelsea Piers. Just a year ago, he and his father went to see a Pink Floyd concert. The city seemed to be full of music.
His father recently began clearing out his son's apartment. Mr. Wachtler was just settling in, and a bed he had ordered was still en route. His tennis rackets were nowhere to be found. But his body has been recovered, along with the I.D. that always got him into the World Trade Center.
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Linda Wachtler
August 22, 2022
We will never forget
Barbara Hunter
September 11, 2016
I am Steve Earley's mom. I was lucky enough to meet Greg when he stopped in VA on his way south. I know Steve was devastated by Greg's death. I think of him often, and found his name when I visitded the 9/11 Memorial in NYC a couple of years ago. I also was lucky enough to hear his mom's story that had been recorded. It brought me to tars. I can't imagine how this has affected his parents. Over the years I have kept them in my prayers. May you be at peace.
Jorgene Catalini
September 12, 2015
Hi Sima. Watched on TV and always wait til the end to hear Greg's name called. Thinking of you today and always. Hope you are both well. Love Jorgene and children, formerly from Ramsey
Michelle Holland
September 11, 2015
I'm married to Steve Earley, Greg's Rutger's roommate and close friend. Steve tells me stories ...mostly funny and just about little things they used to do together. Steve doesn't talk about September 11th often...I am so deeply sorry to Greg's parents for their loss. Please know that he will never be forgotten by the rest of us. I wish I had the privilege to meet him. Based on your words and Steve's I know he was a very kind person and I see from the way you have honored and celebrated his life and your generous and thoughtful contributions, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
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Sara Gardner
September 11, 2015
thinking of your family today...
Bernadette Meier
June 29, 2015
Although I only met him once when his dad brought him to work at NYSE&G, Greg will always be remembered.
Jorgene Catalini
September 12, 2014
Love you Greg…. say hi to Jason. We will never ever forget! RIP. Hello and love to your Mom and Dad. Jorgene, Angelica and Nicholas Catalini
Jungbin Song
September 11, 2014
13 years - feels like yesterday.
Sara Brzostowicz Gardner
September 11, 2014
Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality. ~Emily Dickinson
Jen
September 11, 2013
Greg's Dad worked with my husband at NYSEG back in 1997. Greg attended our wedding reception in Syracuse and I do believe on our wedding video, there is a few seconds of footage where he is dancing with my bridesmaids(?) Anyway, though we didn't "know" Greg, and really only knew his Dad, we do think about him anytime there is a mention of 9/11. Hoping you are resting in peace and dancing with the angels Greg.....
Dragan T
September 9, 2013
I had met Greg in 1999 through a mutual friend of ours that went to Montclair State University. Greg was part of the MSU crew even though he graduated from Rutgers. Greg and I became good friends. He was funny, intelligent, and knew how to charm the women. 12 years later and he is still missed!! He was a good guy!
Jung
September 11, 2012
Hey Greg, just wanted to make sure you knew you weren't forgotten. Pierre and Jay still think they could've beaten us in a game of 2-on-2. Maybe when we're up there, we can shut them up for good. See you later.
Cali
September 11, 2012
Prayers sent out for this family and all others. Although signing this may only be an assignment for class, my heart goes out to all of the family's and people involved.
Jen Murphy
September 11, 2012
At our wedding reception in 1997, a co-worker of my husband's, who was invited to our wedding with his wife, showed up with their college aged son. The co-worker explained to my husband that his son was not able to get home from college much to visit, so he and his wife didn't want to miss any opportunity to see him when they could. I remember my husband and I going up and introducing ourselves to their son at some point during the reception, since we had never met him before. He greeted us with a smile and seemed very nice. Our reception went off without a hitch, and the red-headed college kid ended up getting out on the dance floor, even dancing with my bridesmaids & I at different times! Soon after 9/11, my husband received word that a guy he used to work with, lost his son in the Twin Towers. We were very sad to realize just "who" it was. On our wedding video, you can see intermittant clips of him dancing. I'd like to think he still dances from time to time up in Heaven...
manzoni christine
September 13, 2011
Nous avons beaucoup pensé à vous pour ce mémorial auquel vous avez certainement assisté . C'est toujours aussi horrible de revoir ce drame à la télévision ,on a l'impression que cela c'est passé hier et tous ces pompiers qui continuent de souffrir ,ces cancers qui les rongent ! En fin de compte , ce ne sont pas vraiment des rescapés car la maladie et la mort les suit ... N'a-t-elle pas pris assez de victimes ? nous pensons tres fort à eux ainsi qu'à votre fils qui de la ou il est, doit etre en paix en voyant tous ces gens de tous pays qui sont choqués et attristés pour ce grand malheur !nous vous embrassons bien fort en espérant vous revoir un jour sur l'ile d'oléron .A bientot . famille manzoni à toulouse
Gerni Nabila
September 11, 2011
Une grande pensée pour vous Sima et Paul et que Gregory repose en paix et que son sourire nous donne le courage de continuer ,
Nabila et lyes de Montréal qui vous aiment trés fort.
Bo Katic, RC 98
September 11, 2011
Hi Family, Friends of Gregory Wachtler:
Jungbin, I lived next door to you and Greg our first year at Rutgers, in Tinsley Hall. I remember hearing that Pink Floyd song over and over, through the walls, "wish you were here.” Many a time did I throw my flip-flop against the wall to get it to stop, and to no avail. It’s funny how you remember prophetic things like that, 10 years later.
Interestingly enough, I also woke up in a dorm on 9/11/01. It was my first week of graduate school at Columbia University. We huddled on the roof of our building, watching the smoke plume from downtown. I called whomever I could when I was able to get through—none of my immediately family was there, my cousin was on his way to the office, but had not arrived….my friends, everyone accounted for. That’s what I thought.
I found myself watching the whole 9/11 memorial service this year on television, all the way to the W’s. I saw Greg’s name and picture and my freshman year of college came back in a flood. I am shocked, grieving. I can’t believe it. I can’t believe what his family and friends are feeling and have felt for all these years. Greg was a special person-kind, gentle, funny, so smart, such a good person, such a good guy.
It’s so funny that you both said you were neat on your college dorm application—ha ha. Really, I think Greg would appreciate the humor in this. Your room was pretty gross and I remember you both always coming into our room looking for things to eat at all hours. Aside from all the public joking, Greg always made time to say hello, offer a few words of encouragement or advice when I was on my way to an exam or the library or class. He never took the people around him for granted. He treated everyone with kindness and concern. I am sure that if those cowardly people who committed this act had ever known him- either at school or at work, they would have become his friends- just like everyone else. He never excluded anyone, he treated the misfits and the leaders alike. That’s the kind of person he was. He was well-raised, well-bred, respectful, just good, period.
I lost touch with Greg after freshman year, but I will never forget him. I can’t imagine what his family and friends are feeling today. The Pink Floyd CD you guys forever had on repeat will now always play in my mind when I think of Greg. How I wish, how I wish you were here.
Rest in peace, Greg.
John Cali III
May 2, 2011
Greg was a fellow classmate of mine at Rutgers and the recent events made me remember a few conversations we had and a golf match we never quite got around to. I did not know Greg well, but he made a memorable impact on me. May he rest in peace.
imre wachtler
September 12, 2010
Lest we forget what happened and are doomed to see it repreated again and again!
johara faqeeh
May 5, 2010
Hi there,iam johara i met u guys in the adan mall in yemen me & my friends if u can remember i didn't really know what to do to write a comment on your amazing pictures i'm sooo glade to meet you both ,you are such a wonderfull people i wish if i could contact u by email or face book or something i wish you the best habe anice time...
jojo.
Christine manzoni
August 11, 2008
de tendres pensees aux parents de Gregory que nous avons connu sur une plage de l'ile d'oleron.nous n'avons pu nous revoir et en sommes desoles.nous avons parcouru le livre d'or,Gregory etait aime et heureux.Une nouvelle etoile s'est allumee au-dessus de nous et le restera toujours.Mon mari et moi ainsi que Nicolas vous embrassent et vous disent à une prochaine fois.
Jorgene Catalini
July 19, 2008
Dear Sima,
Tried to call you and telephone number changed. Remember me? Jorgene & Angelica (Ramsey, met you at Kohl's). Thinking of you, hope you are all well. Miss you, have not seen you in Shop Rite. God Bless you, your husband and Greg (so handsome).
LOVE Jorgene
[email protected]
sharon castelonia
September 15, 2007
I am very sorry for your loss i remember gregory from tisdale school he was one of my best friends I have always thought about him..GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY
Sharon Castelonia
Anne-Marie Campbell
September 11, 2007
Dear Paul and Sima,
Today you and Greg are in my heart and on my mind. Thank you for welcoming me into your home and sharing so much about Greg. His spirit and life will forever be remembered and honored at Rutgers. Although I am no longer at the university, the opportunity to know you and learn more about Greg was extremely meaningful to me. I think of Greg and your family often and hope you are well.
Rachael Fisher
September 11, 2007
This is the 6th anniversary of September 11th and I still miss Greg as much as the day he left us. I still remember his beautiful red curly hair, his lovely bright smile and how young and full of ambition he was. He used to tell me that he looked like the actor Michael Rappaport and I would laugh! I remember this was our conversation when we went out to dinner at Joulahan's one evening in New Jersey a year before he went to live in NYC to pursue his dream of working in the city. Still love you Greg....
September 11, 2007
My little brother was friends with Gregory back in elementary school. I will always remember Greg as an energetic little boy with that curly red hair.
Please know that even as time passes, Greg will never be forgotten.
P Tabbernor
April 12, 2007
In remembrance....
Patrick Mullan
September 21, 2005
It was my great honor to read Gregory's name this year at Ground Zero.
My brother FF Michael Mullan sacrificed his life trying to reach others that day and I know very well (and share) the pain and anguish that Gregory's family has endured over these last 4 years.
I know that Gregory is a bright light shining down on all of us from heaven.
I am very thankful that I had the chance to read his name and to learn about him from this website.
Joanne Keogh-Ali
July 21, 2005
Greg was and is still so important to me and my family. My husband Graaf was best friends with Greg and I consider Paul and Sima grandparents to our daughter. We will never get over the loss of such a great person. To this day I know that he is watching over us and our family. We miss him so much.
Joanne and Graaf
Kacie Dawe
April 11, 2004
My memory of Gregory dates back to before he was ever born. My parents were close friends with his and I have pictures of me as a yound girl standing next to his mother while still pregnant. Gregory was such a blessing to his parents and many others. Thoughts of he and I playing together still almost daily enter my mind. He will be forever in my thoughts, with his curly red hair running around his parents' house in WI. That is how I remember him, as a lively beautiful soul. All of our love to his family.
Patricia Waite
September 11, 2003
I have never met Gregory...but I feel in my heart that I have..I recieved a bracelet from the Billy Graham ministeries...with his name on it.. I pray every day for the memory of him...also pray for his family...I am a mother of 3 and a grandma of 4 grandchildren...I pray every day for our country...that this will never happen again ..no one should ever have to go through such sorrow...to the Wachtler family...my prayers and thought's are with you...May your son rest in peace...
Patricia Waite
Buffalo N.Y.
Colleen Dauer
December 18, 2002
I knew Gregory from high school. We both graduated from Ramsey High School in 1994. Though we were not close friends anytime he saw me he would always greet me with a smile and say hello. Gregory was a very sweet person and I really like him. I was so shocked to hear of his passing. I found out about it after I came home that day from work because of the 9/11 Attacks. I work in the WFC and his building was in back of ours. I am so sorry for his families loss. I pray for Gregory and his parents everyday. That they know that he is now with the Angels in Heaven, and is watching over them. My prayers are with you and I hope you find peace. Gregory was a wonderful person, and I only wish I could have had the chance to meet up with him again. I feel very blessed to have know him. Gregory you will never be forgotten and my prayers are with you and your family everyday.
Alex Hersonski
December 2, 2002
I knew Greg from my freshman year at Rutgers College. We were both biology majors at the time and shared many of the same classes. He lived in the dorm right across the quad from mine. I remember seeing Greg's freshman room and saying: "Wow, you guys have a lot more space than we do." And there was a lot more room to have cool things like a stereo system.
Greg was a very gentle soul and always had nice words to say about everyone. People often say things like this about friends they have lost but for Greg this was absolutely true. Although he was very tall (who wouldn't notice a 6 foot 3 red-head?) he had a kind and unassuming presence. Greg had a brilliant mind, and expressed himself well when talking about anything. He was just as comfortable talking about sports as he was talking about academics. I remember even asking him to try out for the Rutgers Crew team, which I had participated in our freshman year, 1994-1995.
I had lost touch with Greg when I transferred to Cornell after my sophomore year at Rutgers. I had not heard from him for some time when my brother mentioned he knew of a really cool guy named 'Greg' from Rutgers (my brother had transferred into Rutgers the same year I had transferred from it). Through some amazing coincidence, my brother shared economics classes with Greg at Rutgers! Both my brother and I came to know and regard Greg as a friend even though neither of us knew at the time that we shared this mutual friendship. In some ways I believe that Greg's presence in our lives, albeit so short, was inspired by a miraculous intervention.
I was very saddened to hear of Greg's passing and would like to offer my condolences, alongside my brother, to the Wachtler family. Greg was a wonderful person and without a doubt he made this world a better place for those who knew the sunshine that he was.
Kitty Allen
September 13, 2002
Dear Family and Friends of Greg,
On September 11, 2002 I was part of a massed choir of 140 voices participating in the "Rolling Requiem" at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore. As a group we were dedicating our performance of the Faure REQUIEM to those who lost their lives just one year before as well as to those whose lives were touched by such incomprehensible loss. Each of us was offered the opportunity to dedicate our personal performance to one individual -- Greg Wachtler was the inspiration for my singing that evening. May the love and caring of so many around the country and around the world help bring comfort to his family and lead to peace on earth. Tell Greg I too love tennis and music! What a great guy he must have been - I wish I could have known him.
Mary Dizon
September 12, 2002
Today,in Honolulu, I was part of a choir of over 100 voices that sang in memory of all the friends and family we lost on 9-11-01. Each of us wore a button with a lei of Aloha and a special name. Gregory was my special one and I have sent the button to his family. We were part of the "rolling requiem", Mozart's Requiem, heard around the world at 8:46 am local time in each place. Hawaii and then American Samoa were the last to sing and honor Gregory and all the others. Much love and Aloha from Hawaii to Gregory's family and friends.
Me Ke Aloha, Mary Dizon
imre wachtler
September 11, 2002
My heartfelt condolences to the Wachtler family. If your son is anything like my kids I know he will be sorely missed. Our prayers are with you at this time of remembrance. Life is so unpredictable at the best of times. Who knew this would happen. Especially with such a magnitude as this. Please be assured that your sons death has touched many lives and will help people to focus on the important things of life such as family, friends, and God. If we are able to live in peace with these three we will be living in a better world.
Karen and Alexandra Wiley
September 11, 2002
Gregory was such a wonderful person. Always smiling and could bring a smile to everyone he met. Sima and Paul did a terrific job raising such a wonderful son. Alexandra loved playing and wreslting with him. We miss you and think of you everyday. Our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family.
Karen Proksch
September 9, 2002
May Greg always have the light of god with him, God Bless Him! We will never forget 9/11 & those who have left us on that day.
Theresa Mc Peek
September 6, 2002
I was in church when I found out that Greg was one of the missing at the World Trade Centers. I could not beleive this! I meet Greg when he was about 9 years old. AT the time I had a young child who Gregs Mom was taking care of. Greg was such a great kid and thought highley of his parents. He was very talented & very smart. He could play the piano extremly well. Sometimes he did not like to practice, but loved Garfield books, as Greg & his Dad used to read together. So I made him a deal, as long as he would continue to practice & would supply him with his Garfield reading material. So he did continue...His Mom had told him NEVER to take a ride in any-ones car so one day on my way home from work it was raining out and I saw Greg walking home from school in the rain he respected his Mom's wishes so much that I had to follow him down the street for about a mile beofre he would get in the car so I could drive him home so he would not be soaking wet. He made me promise not to tell his Mom as he did not want to upset her, he even stood in the rain for a moment in the drive way so she would think he was soaking wet from walking home from school. He really loved his parents & fully respected them. He was a great kid and a wonderful young man! May he rest in Peace and may his parents know there is not a day that goes by that he (they) are thought of a prayed for. I still find it Very Hard to beleive he is gone. He is greatly missed!
Pete Pappas
September 5, 2002
I met Greg at the beginning of my sophomore year at Rutgers. He lived in the first level and I was up on the third. I worked at a pizza shop at the time and would take the leftovers home when the shop would close at night. Greg would hear the door open and would be on my and my pizza box like white on rice! MAN that guy could EAT! We hit it off right away and the kid was just so funny. That's definitely one thing I see everyone has noted is just how funny this guy was. We hung out alot through college and even after he graduated. I'll miss the times when I can just look at him, laugh and say "You're such an idiot!" And if I know Greg, that's the best compliment I can give him!
Jungbin Song
August 28, 2002
I was Greg Wachtler's roommate during our freshman year at Rutgers. We were probably two of the messiest people in our dorm. But the funniest thing about our pairing was that we both indicated on our Residence Applications that we were neat, hoping to get a roommate who could influence us in the habit of cleaning. After the first week, with all of the clothes in the middle of our room, we couldn't even see the floor anymore.
"How I wish you were here. We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year. Running over the same old ground, what have we found, the same old fears. Wish you were here."
Carrie Rapp (nee Simpson)
June 26, 2002
I will never forget, reading the Sunday Bergen Record on my bed, not long after the 9/11 attack. Being pregnant with my 2nd child, I tried to distance myself from the terror, and heartache in our country, and had stopped watching the news. But I read the Record every Sunday, and that day I was reading the stories of local people who had been lost on 9/11. I suddenly saw Greg's picture, and began to cry. I grew up in Ramsey, a year younger than Greg. In fact, I lived and still live right around the "corner," and pass his house more than once daily. I used to see him driving his red mustang around town with the top down, and I always see his mom walking with the little kids that she takes care of during the day. In fact, last summer, I saw Greg and his dad on Main Street with the top down in the mustang, and saw it was for sale. I thought to myself, "they can't sell it, I will miss seeing him driving it!" Greg and I never spoke, but he was one of the people in my life that I always seemed to cross paths with. I always saw him in the halls at school, and like I said, later on driving his car. You know how in life there are just some people that you repeatedly run into? Greg was that person. And with his gorgeous red hair, and beautiful smile, you couldn't miss him. On Thanksgiving I saw the channel 2 story about them finding Greg at Ground Zero. And later that week on the day of his funeral, I drove past their house as they were getting ready to leave. I was running errands, and about 45 minutes later I got on the NY State Thruway, and actually ran into their funeral procession once again. It really was strange, how I kept running into Greg, even now. I believe in a reason for everything, and I know there was some reason that Greg and I always crossed paths, as crazy as it seems.Everytime I drive by his house, my heart breaks. And when I see his parents, I'm just astonished at their strength, as I know I could never be as strong as they have been. Greg, you will always be in my heart, even though we never spoke. May your parents be blessed with happy memories of your life. And may your friends cherish every moment of having been your friend.
Michael Iezzi
June 13, 2002
Father we entrust our brother Gregory to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
Angie Campbell
May 31, 2002
May God Bless you and the ones that you left behind that horrible day last September. Rest in peace forever more..........
May 21, 2002
MAY THE YOUNG SOUL OF FGREGORY WACHTLER AND THE SOULS OF ALL THE FAITHFULLY DEPARTED THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE...AMEN
May 21, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG MAN..TOO YOUNG TO DIE..MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY JESUS AND ST.GREGORY GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Ruth E. Young
March 11, 2002
I just received Gregory's name on a sterling silver Mercy Band from the Billy Graham Association. I have pledged to wear it every day and to pray for his family as they heal from the tragic loss of their son. From his profile, which I have printed out to keep, he looks like a wonderful son and friend. May God bless you with precious memories of all the years that you had with him.
Ruth E. Young
Laura Reardon
February 15, 2002
I had the wonderful opportunity of meeting Gregory towards the end of this past summer. There was something about him that made me go up and just introduce myself to him. Maybe it was his height! And I am so glad I did go up to him. Gregory was a wonderful, intelligent, respectful, and genuine young man who is missed dearly each and every day. He spoke so fondly of his mom and her preschool. Since I am a speech pathologist he wold tell me about the children in her school who he thought needed my help! He was sweet like that. I am blessed to have met him and spend time with him. I pray for his sweet mother and father every night. And Gregory will always be in my prayers. He is now an angel and he looks down smiling each day at all of us. May the Wachtler family and their friends live on and cherish their memories of Gregory.
Linda Sada
February 14, 2002
I met Greg in a local Village hang out. It was his smile across a crowded bar that captured my attention. Being a native Villager I took him to all the neighborhood places, he fit right in where ever we went. He was wonderful to spend time with, he spoke very highly of his family, friends and of Ramsey. Greg had a wonderful sense of humor, there was no end to us quoting and refering to Seinfeld and the Simpsons, sometimes my face hurt from smiling and laughing so much with him.
I miss him dearly and I will never forget all of our good times together. He was a very special man.
Linda
Rick
February 14, 2002
I met Greg in 1995 in college. I was introduced to him because a mutual friend of ours was trying to get a group of 5 guys to rent out an apartment for the upcoming school year. As soon as Greg and I met, we got a long great. So great, that we agreed to be roommates. There was this one day I remember when Greg, our mutual friend, and I were walking the streets of New Brunswick knocking on doors looking for an apartment. It started to rain & none of us had umbrellas. The rain kept getting worse and worse. We were all soaking wet running down the streets yelling at the top of our lungs how we couldn't believe how much rain there was, and we were hoping to see an "Apartment for rent" sign just to get some shelter!!! Pretty funny story looking back on it. Unfortunately, we never ended up renting an apartment. I know I would have enjoyed being his roommate.
I found out about Greg's passing on thanksgiving weekend. I was watching the news and there was a story about how rescue workers found the body of another victim. Then Greg's picture appeared on my t.v. My heart sank. He was a great person and had so much to offer this world. I hope his family knows that there are people out there thinking of him.
Rachael Fisher
February 7, 2002
Greg was a friend of mine from college. Even though we didn't go to the same school, we had mutual friends. We were introduced at a party one day in 1997 and he looked so nice that I went over and chatted with him for hours. Since he was so nice, some friends and I decided to set him up with another girlfriend of ours. Although that did not work out, I was left with Greg as a good friend. He had looks, intelligence, charm and a winning personality to say the least. We always had fun together and I mourn for his loss every day. I think about his parents and family and loved ones who are going through this terrible time and just hope that my fond memories of Greg's laughter and smile can help them through this tough time. I love you Greg, I love you Paul and Sima...you are an inspiration....I'm glad that I know his parents now! May the angels keep watch over you Greg....
January 12, 2002
GOD BLESS THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG BOY
AND MAY HE 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..AMEN
Maryann Fuentes
January 10, 2002
I never knew Greg's personally only from work. I will never forget the first day he started with our company. He was very friendly, always with a smile on his face. We would sometimes meet by coincidence in the kitchen looking for any left over food from any meetings. I joked "that we have to stop meeting like this". Even though I did not work with his group, he always took the time to say hello to me and chit-chat. May he rest in peace & may god give his family & friends the strength to heal. My prayers to all.
Teresa Jahn
December 5, 2001
Extremely sorry for your loss.
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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