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Kyrsten Rod
January 10, 2025
Happy belated birthday Kenneth! I do not know you but saw your name pop up on a 9/11 birthday memorial page. We share the same birthday.
Margaret McJannet
September 11, 2024
May your light illuminate the meaning of service and sacrifice
Kenneth
September 11, 2024
we are sorry for your losses
Maggie (Watson) Stern McJannet
September 8, 2024
Just to let you know that you `and´ your loved ones are still very much a part of my consciousness,,,and loving remembrance,,,I will try to remember your heroism when I am afraid to do something that I `know´ must be done,,,hope to give you a heavenly hug in person some day,,,until then,,,Meegwetch,,,thankyou,,,for your inspiring service
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Maggie Mysie Georgina (Watson) Stern McJannet
September 11, 2022
Maggie Mysie Georgina (Watson) Stern McJannet
September 11, 2022
Maggie Mysie Georgina (Watson) Stern McJannet
September 11, 2022
Here I am again Ken,,,I just finished posting your picture and story on my Facebook page,,,you must be so proud of your kids following in your footsteps
Janice Belica
August 31, 2022
I walked in the Tunnel to Towers 5k in Forest City, Iowa this year and was honored to walk in memory of Kenneth Watson. He is forever my hero for giving the ultimate sacrifice. Godspeed
Maggie Watson Stern -McJannet
September 10, 2021
It is getting harder not easier to post here as the years go by,,,I wonder why that is? You may be a 'distant' cousin but you are close to my heart,,,,,I never met you during your earthly life but I have this hope that we will share a hug when I join you in the 'Heavenly Home'
The Kindred Family
December 24, 2019
Sending our continued heartfelt condolences to your family. Always may God give the strength to cope. Ken touched the lives of many others both within his family and outside. Ken is still sadly missed. He is also fondly remembered and respected.
Tina Watson
September 10, 2016
I cant believe its 15 years.... not a day goes by that I don't think of your smile, remember that laugh... I miss you terribly still... I love you my brother <3
Brett Peacock
September 9, 2014
This year i was nominated out of 1000 applicants to go through recruit school for Dekalb County Fire Rescue out of Georgia. Dekalb has a 9/11 memorial in front of their headquarters and every year have a wonderful ceremony that i get to be a part of this year. I have family everywhere with the last name Watson. So for this year i decided to honor Firefighter Kenneth Watson from Engine 214. Rest easy brother, you will never be forgotten.
Mysie (Margaret) McJannet nee Watson
August 26, 2013
I still think about you and your family Ken even tho I live far away and never met you while you were living. However I feel your spirit and it is a beautiful strong essence.I send much love to your loved ones and I hope it is a comfort to them to read that I still remember you as do the others who have posted here. May the Creator's blessings continue to flow.
Thank you for being a symbol of bravery and caring for us all.
Nan Gaunt
October 3, 2011
I am related to Watsons from N.Y. and wondered if you could be a distant cousin. I was deeply moved by this event and would like to extend my deepest sympathies to your family and friends. I so appreciate those that run into danger. Thank you for your service.
September 17, 2011
Maggie Cosgrove
August 11, 2011
I live in Windsor, CT and the town is lighting luminaries for the 10th anniversary. There will be a luminary for each victim of 9/11. One of the four luminaries I will be decorating is Kenneth's. My heart goes out to him and his family. His family should know he and the others will never be forgotten...
sw hanover school student
March 17, 2008
You must have been a very good firemen and you must have been proud to give your life to save others. I feel so bad for your family and friends. I will always remember you
P Tabbernor
April 15, 2007
In memory....
Mary Randell-Kiem (Randell)
March 20, 2006
The air just got sucked out of my lungs when I saw Kenny's name on the search engine while trying to find another friend, Corinne from Smithtown West, 1980's class, and then saw Kenny's picture!
He hadn't changed a bit. Like it was stated previously EVERY GIRL thru out highschool (who had taste) had a crush on Kenny ;)
I was one of the crowd hangin out at the commons every chance I got, that was when you could smoke em before the teachers came out. I wasn't a cheerleader or jockette, but Ken was a great athlete and got along with EVERYONE. I've been in Arizona for about 20 years so haven't been in touch w/classmates but felt compelled, even though it's been several years since Ken's passed to express what a wonderful person I remember he was and is now that he is now serving our lord. Thanks Kenny for serving our country, and thank you, his wife, mother and father for making him a wonderful man.
Mary
Marjorie Ramsdell
September 12, 2003
I am an old highschool friend of Carmella and want to extend to her and her family my deepest sympathy. I think of her often and would love to contact her.
Bob Ramsdell
September 12, 2003
My deepest sympathies to my date for the prom a "few" years ago. Marjorie & I send our love.
Bob
myrtle GELLING - ANDRUZZI
September 12, 2003
I am a 1958 graduate of Freeport High School and although I did not know Kenny, we grew up with the family.
My brother,Howard, a 1961 graduate of Freeport High School also lost his son Howard Jr. on 9/11.
May peace we with them all and God be with us.
Myrtle Gelling Andruzzi
Cindy Sequino Daffin
September 11, 2003
My heart goes out to my beloved classmate Carmella and her family. There aren't many days when I don't think of her and the pain she must be enduring at the loss of her child. I will continue to always remember all the victims of 9-11 and their families...and especially
The Watsons.
Pam Reinholz
September 26, 2002
I am so saddened all over again today to confirm that this is the same Kenny Watson that I graduated with from Smithtown West in 1980. My maiden name was Pam Frank and I remember Kenny back to elementary school. I just remember that ALL the girls had a crush on him! Tara Moran, another classmate, had told me that she saw a Kenneth Watson on a victims list last year but we did not have any other information. My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to Sue and their children and Kenny's entire family. In all of my grief during the last year I could still say that I did not personally know anyone who was killed on that horrible day. That is until now. And although I had not seen Kenny in over 20 years, memories came flooding back of an adorable guy sitting on the wall inside the commons area at West, wearing blue jeans and cowboy boots, his football jersey and a little gold football earring dangling from his ear, which was pretty cool back in 1980. And he did have an incredible smile. I remember that he and Sue got married right out of high school, which seemed so "grown up" to me and something nobody else was doing. Not long after high school, I remember being with Tara at one of our favorite Smithtown hangouts, the Whistle Stop, and Kenny and Sue were there showing off pictures of their first child. I am not surprised that they ultimately settled in the town they grew up in. I'm sure there are many happy memories of Kenny for a lot of people in Smithtown. Sue, may God bless you and keep you and your children in the years to come. Kenny is a hero to us all and will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. With sincere sympathy, Pam (Frank) Reinholz
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me, your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Psalm 23:4
David Bevers
September 12, 2002
I received a white wooden cross with Kenneth's name on it at a candle light vigil for all the victims of the 9/11 tragedy. I looked for one with a firefighter's name on it as I, too, am a firefighter. I never had the chance to meet Kenneth, but I know he was a great guy. I will be thinking and praying for him. I am also carrying his name inside my fire helmet, so that from this day forward I will carry on the traditions of the fire service and the job we do in his honor.
God Bless Kenneth and all his family and friends
Valerie Landry
September 11, 2002
I was given a wristband with Kenneth's name on it to wear this week. All the students and faculty at the school I work for, St. Pius X, received one randomly. Although I never got the opportunity to meet Kenneth, he has been in my thoughts. From what I have read he seemed like a great friend, husband, and all around kinda guy. My prayers and thoughts go out to Kenneth's family and friends.
Phyllis Boyajian
September 11, 2002
I was given a wrist band at church on Sunday 9/8. It has the name of Kenneth Watson. I have been wearing it for his memory since I got the band. I will pray for his family and those he left behind.
God bless you!
Emma Antolos
September 10, 2002
Dear Ken,
I miss you a whole lot! Our block isn't the same without you. Your humor brought us happiness. We miss that great smile of yours. My family and I miss you. I can't tell you how much we loved your company. We give you our blessings, and we still love you very much.
Midge Antolos
September 10, 2002
Tomorrow it will be a year since that horrible, horrible day. I'll never forget Sue calling me to ask if my sister was alright (she worked downtown). She said Ken had been called to the scene. She was worried about my sister while her husband was at the WTC saving lives.
Ken was my friend and I miss him and my whole family does too! As soon as you met him you liked him--he was just a great guy. He was the type of person who would do anything for you....and he did!
He is in our thoughts and prayers always. Love, Midge, Tony and kids
Kenneth Watson
August 28, 2002
Though we have never met, I feel the need to include my thoughts here. We shared not only the first name, but also the last, for obvious reasons my attention was captured when I saw your name, for I was just a year older then you when this happened. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, may God cradle you in his arms. I can only imagine the loss that your family feels. Ken.
Jenna Muldowney
July 1, 2002
Dear Kenny,
Your my cousin but i have never met u.U know my uncle Richie like the back of my handi wish i met u but now i never will i just wanted too say i miss u all.Love your cousin Jenna
Carolynn Vattimo
June 23, 2002
Hey Bubba,
I miss you a lot. You were one of the best parts of our famiy. You could always be counted on to put things into perspective ( usually at one of your other cousins expenses, and with a smile). I guess that is what I will always remember about you....your beautiful smile. I still cannot believe that you are gone. It still doesn't seem real..
Please know that whatever Sue, the kids, Tina, Glen, Jim and Aunt Potts and Uncle Andy need...i will try to help..Just as I know that you would have been there for mine....I will always love you, and miss you... A huge chunk of our family has been ripped away.....One that cannot be replaced.....Your cousin---Carolynn
Tina Watson
June 23, 2002
On September 11, I learned a huge lesson. Always let your family and friends know how much you love them, keep in touch with them all time.NEVER LET TOO MUCH TIME GO BY WITHOUT JUST CALLING AND SAYING HELLO...You never know when something so terrible is going to happen and someone you love so very much and means the world to you is going to be ripped right out of you life. Kenny was the best brother anyone could ever imagine having. When speaking to my sister-in-laws sisters, they agree because Ken wasn't an "in-law" to them...he was just as much their brother as he was mine. It is just so hard to believe still that this has happened. He was a beautiful person. I know that he is shinning down on us every day from heaven. He will live on in our hearts forever.
Ken, My big brother,My dance partner,my hero, my friend, I miss you terribly. It's just not the same without you..I will never forget that beautiful smile and that laugh of yours...I promise to make sure your kids know all our childhood stories! I will never forget all you have done for me. I love you.
Angie Campbell
June 9, 2002
**********GOD BLESS YOU**********
Kenneth Watson
May 30, 2002
When I looked at the list of victims from that day, your name hit me hard for obvious reasons. As far as I know we are not related and yet I somehow feel I lost someone close to me. You and your family will always be in my prayers.
May 22, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL HERO...KENNETH WATSON AND 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 HIS ANGELS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Joan Puwalski
May 16, 2002
Ken,
I met you once at a E214/L111 dinner dance. I went with my boyfriend, Steven Bates. He use to work in your company. I met you wife, Susan, there and we talked. I was a teacher and her sister, Jill, had just graduated college and needed a job. Jill ended up coming to work at my school and we became good friends.
Sue, I want to express my sympathy to you, your children, Jill and your whole family. I'm so sorry for your loss and I know there is nothing I can do or say to make it better. I too am grieving since losing Steve that same terrible day. All the men lost that day were some of the best the department had. They were all brave men who put others lives before their own. Please know I think of you and your family often. May God help us all get through this terrible tragedy. Joan
Regina Longo
April 27, 2002
To Kenneth's family, Our family knew and admired ken and will always remember him. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with him and his family. Our sons played soccer together for quite a few years and Carmine will always remember Ken yelling on the side lines. It is also a great loss to my brother in law Richard Catalano as Kenneth was a friend and co worker in the nuthouse, Our deepest sympathy.
The Longo Family
Shellie (Watson) Langley
April 5, 2002
As I was looking through all the names of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11th, I came across Kenneth Watson's name. I didn't know Kenneth, nor his family, however I felt connect to him because my madien name was Watson. When I clicked on his bio. I wasn't even surprised to find out that he was one of the many firefighters who had lost their lives that day. You see, I know many Watsons who have served their fellow man in a live of service to others and who perform heroic deeds each and every day! I have no way of knowing if Kenneth's family and mine are related, but I know from reading the many nice things that people have written about him that he would have fit right in with our side of the Watson Clan! :-)
May God bless the Kenneth Watson family and may they feel the love and concern of all the many Americans who share in their pain and loss. Please be comforted by the knowledge that there is no greater honor than that of giving your life to save the life of another. Kenneth's blessings and rewards are great in Heaven.
Many Blessings!
Shellie (Watson) Langley
Teresa Raihala
March 20, 2002
Hi Kenneth,
I never met you. I never talked to you. I did not even know your name until one day, to show my support, I went to mercyband.org and ordered a band with a randomly selected name of a 9/11 victim. The name I received was Kenneth Watson--FDNY. I have since read a little bit about you and you sound beautiful. I work in emergency services across the country in Oregon and have been around firefighters for many years. I know that it is a hard job and that you all do it because you love it and have a passion for it, not just because it is a job. I want to say thank you for having those qualities. Qualities that help people and offer comfort when it is so desperately needed. Now, because of this band, I do know your name and a little bit about you. So each day, when I look down and see your name on my wrist, I pray for you.
To Kenneth's family: I am so sorry for your loss. I know his energy will always be with you and I pray everyday for all of you as well. I pray that with eachother, you find the comfort that is needed to help you through this.
Victoria Kyzer
March 11, 2002
My Oklahoma family and I wish to extend deepest sympathies to the Kenneth Watson family and his many friends. Our family does not know you or your family, but we do have something in common. My mother is a Watson. The Watson men in our family are known for their stength and courge (and for being handsome just like your Kenneth). I know your Kenneth was also courageous and strong. If you ever have time you may find some comfort at the Vietnam Memorial. You will find Ronald L Watson. Ronald died at age 22 on August 24, 1966. He was highly decorated both before and after his death. Ronald received the Bronze Star with a "V" device, Purple Heart, various other medals and honors from the South Vietnamese government. He fought an overwhelming force of North Vietnamese by himself in order to get wounded American soldiers off the battlefield. All wounded were removed just as Ronald was killed. In a way Kenneth and Robert died doing the same thing - trying to get wounded Americans out of harms way. I know that it is so hard for you and your family, but know this. Ronald died doing exactly what he wanted to do - that is how he was. I don't know your Kenneth, but I know he was a Watson, and he too was doing exactly what he wanted to be doing. God bless you. I am sorry for your loss. I hope you know how many Americans are behind you. Please feel our strength, our hopes for you, and our hearts. The Kyzer family
Stephen Mundinger
March 3, 2002
Slick Wats where can I start all the way back to high school you were a excellent athlete and then we both got on the job and continued with the FDNY Softball team the best team alot of wins in Detroit and two National Championships in Maryland over 100 teams and twice we were the best your all tournament team trophies."You know how to do it" that was our saying nobody had as many laughs as us.You were my roomate at all the tournaments we talked about everything all the times in each others fire houses and the stories.Ken I keep in touch with Sue to make sure all is going as best as it can.I and all the brothers miss you.Skip is back and we are all happy about it Ray,Wayne,DA Vince,Conk,Kittleberger,Johnny Mac,and all the brothers will never forget "slick Wats" who is better than slick in this situation and you always came through.Slick to my Brother Friend and Roomy I will always think of you and we will dedicate our remaining years of Softball to you I know you'll be watching over us and when I hit a Bomb I will look up and say You Know How To Do It.Love you slick
The Dinger L-116 FDNY
Marty Connolly
February 19, 2002
I was Kenny's first commanding officer after he was assigned to Engine Co. 288. Kenny was a great person and a very courageous firefighter and I will miss him everyday of my life. I'm sure his family is very proud of him as I am very proud to have know him as well. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. God bless him.
Retired Battalion Chief
Marty Connolly
Madonna
February 11, 2002
My most sincere sympathy goes to the family of Kenneth Watson. Even though I didn't personally know Kenneth I was a friend of Kenneth's Mother Carmella when she lived in Philippi, WV. I share in your grief. May God fill this void that has been left by this terrible act.
May God put His loving arms around all of you as you continue to feel this loss of your loved one!!
J Cherbonneau
December 23, 2001
Dear Kenneth,
I never met you but I want you and your loved ones to know you will not be forgotten.
I have read many passages and words of wisdom of late and here is a message I send for you...
We come to you today, Lord, to ask you to bless all those who go out of their way to help others. We ask your blessing on the firefighters who risked their lives on September 11, and every day. Smile down upon all those who sacrifcied their lives that tragic day when the sky was so blue.
I know you now live with God and have another mission. Angels are very busy and I have no doubt you are an Angel and very busy consoling the loved ones you left behind. God Bless you, Kenneth, and may you rest in Peace!
Teresa Jahn
December 3, 2001
We are tremendously sorry for such a great loss of Kenneth. We appreciate what he did every day when he had a call. Our hearts cry with you.
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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