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Myrna Yaskulka Obituary
Myrna Yaskulka's family called her the bag lady -- she was rarely without bulging shopping bags from Strawberry and Century 21. To her granddaughters, the clothes they contained were more thrilling than a new Barbie outfit. There was, for instance, her metallic gold raincoat. And her FUBU pantsuit. And leopard-skin everything -- pants, earrings, photo frames.
"Not the sorts of things," said Jay Yaskulka, her son, "you would normally see on a woman her age." But Ms. Yaskulka, 59 and a size 8, was as chic as a downtown hipster. She was such an ardent shopper that store managers called her about new shipments. She was confident enough to wear outrageous things, like pink rhinestone-studded sunglasses, and carry it off.
She commuted from Staten Island to her secretarial job at Fred Alger Management in 1 World Trade Center. Often, Mr. Yaskulka passed beneath her windows when he took Brianna, 8, and Shannon, 4, to the city. "When we drove by the World Trade Center," he said, "they would look up at the 93rd floor and yell, `Hi, Grandma!' "
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BEVERLY
September 11, 2020
Such a beautiful lady..with star material.. a great dancer ..all her friends loved her at Crystal city PWP dance, and PWP veterans of war la BETTE post dance in Staten island..she was a stunner, we miss her..and look for her name to be called out on Memorial 9/11.. WATCHING From the 2001 till today 19 years ..2020 ...RIP Myrna. Your up in HEAVEN dressed to the 9s dancing on the clouds.
Peggy Childers
September 11, 2019
To the family and friends of Myrna Yaskulka:
Please know that Myrna will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not allow those we lost on 9/11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.
Kindred Family
September 19, 2018
Sending our continued deep sympathy to your family for your loss of Myrna. The passing of so many years doesn't always lessen the pain. May God continue to give the needed strength each day. She touched the lives of others and will be sadly missed.
Lorna Laye
September 16, 2018
Seventeen long years have passed since those terrorists took you from us. Yet, the pain left to us is so fresh, it might as well have been yesterday. This year we were blessed to have Brian and Jay with us celebrating Roshashana. We watched videos of Bonnie and Alans wedding. We shared memories of your laughter, singing, strength and love. So, you were actually here with us this year. As long as the Pearl legacy remains, we will never forget you. Love you forever. Lorna
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September 15, 2018
You will always be remembered. May God bless your family and all your friends for you are dearly missed ♡
Lorna Kaye
November 12, 2017
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEAUTIFUL MYRNA. IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL SATURDAY 2017. I WAS HAVING A FUN DAY WITH MADISON, WHO YOU NEVER MET. SHE IS INA'S GRANDDAUGHTER. ALL THE WHILE I WAS THINKING OF YOU. HOW YOU LOVED ALL OF OUR KIDS AND GRANDKIDS. OH, HOW SAD THEY NEVER KNEW YOU. BUT THEN IT IS AMAZING HOW EACH HAVE A PIECE OF YOU THAT ONLY WE, YOUR SIBLINGS RECOGNIZE.
OH GOD, WHAT IF.........MISS YOU TODAY AND ALWAYS.
LORNA
September 14, 2016
remembered
Lorna Kaye
September 10, 2016
This is the fifteenth year that life went on without you. I keep saying I can't believe it's been so many years when the hurt is still so fresh. I am going to a memorial service to remember all who perished on that September morning but I will be absorbed in my own pain and sorrow as I am every day. I am so glad we spent that last weekend together and we said we loved each other and "see ya in Florida". I see and feel you around me all the time . Miss you so much. Lorna
September 13, 2015
I am preparing for Roshashana and needed to check in to make sure you will be with us at Bonnie's. I know you were busy this year welcoming Ivan. He looked forward to being with you near the end when his body was too weak to be with us anymore. Time marches on, I can't believe fourteen years have come and gone. It doesn't dimish how much you are missed My love to you, Mommy, daddy, jeffrey and ivan. See you soon. Lorna
Michelle L
September 11, 2015
Today I gave blood in memory of Myrna. It's 14 years, but you are remembered.
Ron Nelson
September 11, 2015
Unforgettable
Lorna Kaye
September 11, 2014
So here we are again, another anniversary of your murder. This year is especially momentous. Bradley and Shayna will celebrate their bar and bat mitzvahs. Not a day goes by where you don't miss a special occasion. We feel you around us all the time, but especially for the big events. Today Ivan had a procedure to help him stay with us for a long time to come. I know you were him in the surgical room. We know you continue to watch over your 3 wonderful boys, Brian, Jay and Hal and all of us each and every day. I continue to miss you daily.
TH
September 11, 2014
Today, 09/11/2014, you are remembered, Myrna. To Myrna's family members: Take pride in being Myrna's messenger to distribute Myrna's positives, thru you, to everyone around you. We will never forget. Regards.
September 11, 2014
UNFORGETTABLE, GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY
RON NELSON 2014
September 11, 2013
UNFORGETTABLE, GOD BLESS YOU
RON NELSON
Lorna Kaye
September 12, 2012
I can't believe you are gone 11 years. You never got a chance to spoil James, Madison, Josh, Bradley, Shayna or Gracie. You barely got a chance to buy Cassidy those girly girl outfits you loved so much. The memories keep coming and you are not here. The true injustice. But there is not one day we don't tell all of the grandkids about their Aunt Myrna. We will never forget and they will never forget you. Until we meet, I love you lorna
September 11, 2012
UNFORGETTABLE, GOD BLESS YOU
RON NELSON
Ina Stanley
September 10, 2012
Dear Myrna......Tomorrow is 11 years that you were taken from us. It never gets any easier. You're missed so very much. Rest in peace my big sister. Luv ya, Ina
Len Kaye
November 11, 2011
Happy Birthday Myrna. Your beauty is everlasting.
Love and kisses.
Lorna Kaye
November 11, 2011
Happy 70th birthday. I wonder how you would look..probably just as beautiful as the day you left us. Wow, I remember your 50th party, we never got a chance to celebrate a 60th. I love you and will never stop hurting.
November 11, 2011
Happy Birthday Myrna. I know you're celebrating with Jack, Mommy, Daddy and Jeffrey but how I wish we all could be celebrating here. Luv and miss you, Ina
Ina Stanley
September 14, 2011
10 years but it doesn't get any easier. You're so sorely missed. Always in my thoughts. Love, Ina
September 12, 2011
Myrna, we just returned from New York where the world and us honored the memory of all who were murdered ten years ago as you worked on a bright sunny September day.
The pain I feel will never diminish. I think of you every day and wonder how different our lives would have been with you here with us.
Rest in peace my beautiful and ever young sister. I can now visit you at a beautiful sight dedicated to all of those who perished 9/11/01.
I love you, Lorna
September 9, 2011
UNFORGETABLE, GOD BLESS YOU
RON NELSON
Penny Diamond
September 7, 2011
Dear Myrna, In a few days it will be ten years since our nation has changed!! I didn't know anyone personally who passed that day, except for you. I have lost both of my parents in the last few years, however what Brian, Hal and Jay have had to endue is just unimagineable and so so unfair!!!I will always remember your beautiful smile laugh and ALBOLONE!!! your skin was always radiant!!! May god bless all of your family that is left to mourn for your tragic senseless death!! What a waste of such a wonderful woman!! xo xo May you be in a shopping mall in the sky !! Penny Diamond
LORNA KAYE
November 13, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR MYRNA
YOUR SISTER, LORNA
RON NELSON
September 11, 2010
UNFORGETABLE
RON NELSON
Lorna Kaye
September 11, 2010
Another anniversary I wish I wasnt personally a part of. But I am. The pain does not diminish. Time does NOT heal all wounds. My feelings of missing you just grow deeper each passing day and year. How unfair life was to you and your boys. I only pray that you are at peace. I know you are your boys angel and continue to take care of them. Love you, Lorna
Ina Stanley
September 10, 2010
Dear Myrna....and yet another year is upon us and the pain and sorrow of losing you is as painful as the day you were so tragically taken from us. You are missed more than words can say. You are always in my thoughts. With so much love, your sister, Ina....
June 21, 2010
My dear Myrna. I am so glad I have this avenue to connect to you. If I were in New Jersey I would go to your final resting place and personally invite you, mommy, daddy, jeffrey and Jack to Tyler's bar mitzvah. I can't believe all these years have passed without you. I know you will be dancing alongside of us at this great celebration. I love you forever and ever, I never let a day go by withoiut thinking about and reliving our lives together. I love you so. Lorna
Heidi Coliskey
November 16, 2009
Happy Birthday to my wonderful Aunt! Missing you and wish you here with your family...everyone loves you!!! xoxo
Rhoda Desfosses
November 15, 2009
Dearest Myrna,
I think of you each and every day. Your love of life will never be forgotten. Revel in the company you are getting to keep, now, and remember we will always love and keep you in our hearts. My love always, Rhoda
Lorna Kaye
November 11, 2009
Another year older, but still looking as beautiful and young as ever. Have a happy birthday. Forever in my heart. your sister, Lorna
Ina Stanley
November 11, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY......thinking of you today and every day with much love....your sister, Ina
PWP CHAPTER 301
September 11, 2009
GOD BLESS YOU MYRNA, MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN HIS HAND, IT'S STILL SO UNBELIEVABLE, YOU LIT UP THE ROOM WITH YOUR SMILING BEAUTY... AND THE PWP DANCE FLOOR WITH YOUR DANCING AND BEAUTIFUL CLOTHS, YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN..
Lorna Kaye
September 11, 2009
My dear sister. Another year has passed. Another year of not being able to speak with you, see you or share our lives. Oh how sad I am each and every day, but especially on this dreaded day. The world cries out on this, the anniversary of the terrorist attacks, but I cry silently each and every day since 9/11/01. As long as there is breath in my life and my childrens lives and their childrens lives, we will never forget you and cry for eternity. Keep smiling down on us and party with daddy, mommy, jeffrey and jack. I remain broken hearted. Your sister.
Ina Stanley
September 11, 2009
My Dear Sister Myrna......It doesn't get any easier with each anniversary of your tragic day. My heart aches missing you. It's been a horrible year for me as I lost the love of my life to cancer. I know you and Jack are together with Mommy, Daddy and Jeffery. Please give me the strength as my heart can't take too much more. I love and miss you and wish you were here to make it all better. Ina
Jennifer Liberti
September 11, 2009
I am sitting here listening to the 9/11 memorial as I type this in great sadness. I miss you and wish you were here with us. It has been 8 years but I got to tell you it could be 50 years from now it it will continue to feel like it was just yesterday. I hate today! And nothing will ever change my feeling about that. I love you!
RON NELSON
September 10, 2009
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
UNFORGETABLE
Steven Liberti
September 10, 2009
Working a block away from you at J&R I see Ground Zero every day and I think of you. I hear your laugh in my head and I feel better. Anyone who knows you knows what I'm talking about. When you laughed every one around you laughed too. I miss you but I will always have that laugh with me
Lorna Kaye
December 9, 2008
Your birthday came again Nov 11. I didn't want you to think I didn't remember. We were immeshed once again with great sadness. We lost Jack. I know you know that because I am sure he is with you now. Take care of him.
Happy Birthday. I love you, Lorna
Taylor Eubanks
October 27, 2008
Grandma Myrna. I only remember meeting you a few times but i really liked you. I have been thinking about you a lot lately. It tears me apart to know that you can't be a part of my life or my dads. He hides his emotions well. But i can see how deep this has affected the lives of so many people, you were my grandmother. I may not know you like every other grandson but i know that i love you. And at least i know I have a guardian Angel watching over me. I wrote an essay on you for english. It has been 7 years since youve been gone. But trust me I think about you a lot. I cant wait to meet you and get to know you like we were supposed to. Watch over me in heaven.
Rhoda Desfosses
September 11, 2008
Dear Myrna,
Like everyone else, i miss you so much.....we will never forget you, your love of life and laughter will neve leave us.
I hope you are having a great time up there, as you always helped all of us have, down here. Enjoy the good company.
Rest in peace, my good friend.
Love, Rhoda
Jennifer Liberti
September 11, 2008
I just watched the memorial and like every year I feel like the world just stops. Someone once said "ALL BLESSINGS, NEVER LOSSES" and when I heard it I thought to myself how true that is. While you were here you gave us joy and inspiration. I am grateful for that. I miss you and love you.
Barry Spiegel
September 11, 2008
You're always in our thoughts, and more so on this sad day. Know that your whole family has you in their hearts.
Louise Yaskulka
September 11, 2008
We miss you so much. Seven years have gone by and it's still not real to me that you are not here with us. So many things have changed, good and bad. I hope you are watching over us and taking pride in the accomplishments of Brianna and Shannon. Our grief is still very much alive from losing you for so many reasons. Jay is stronger but misses you so much.
I know you are with all the member of our family and that you are the life of the party. I take comfort in that. We love you.
RON NELSON
September 11, 2008
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
UNFORGETABLE
RON
Heidi Coliskey
September 10, 2008
It's still hard to believe that you're not here... another year. We all miss you so much...your dancing, your laughing... I hope you're at peace and that you can see your family growing and loving you!
Love, Heidi
Ina Stanley
September 10, 2008
Missing you, loving you, thinking of you.......with each passing year, with each passing minute, the pain never diminishes. Your sister, Ina
Lorna Kaye
September 9, 2008
It's almost that time 9/11/08. The pain is never ending. We will pray at a rememberance ceremony and I will sit there and feel alone. No one can feel my pain. I hope you have found jeff and mommy. I cling to the thought that you are all together. I miss you so much. Until we meet again, Love your sister. Lorna
Major Wells
August 7, 2008
I had the honor of meeting her son today. As a Marine, seldom do I come face to face with those who support us as we strive to support our fellow patriots.
Your sacrifice has touched yet another stranger.
Major Don Wells, USMC
Ina Stanley
November 18, 2007
Happy Birthday Myrna. You are always in my thoughts. I love you and miss you so much.
Your sister, Ina
Doug Abraham
November 11, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Lorna Kaye
November 10, 2007
Happy Birthday Myrna. Tomorrow you are 66. Still as beautiful as ever. I will silently sing in celebration of your birth and cry for your short time with us. I miss you so terribly. Happy birthday my dear sister..
Darby Zippilli
September 11, 2007
Dear Myrna,
I miss you & think of you often. We had a lot of good memories & lots of laughs. You were a great friend, I was lucky to have you in my life for a short time. My prayers are with your family on this sad day.
Jennifer Liberti
September 9, 2007
Dearest Aunt Myrna,
I miss you! Another year has passed. I really hate this week! September 11th is right around the corner and I feel the anxiety building. I find myself weaping wishing it was a dream. I try to make sense of what happened and I always come up blank. So much has happened over the years with the family. I have a picture of you and uncle Jeffery. I have it on a table with candles surrounding it. When I light all the candles it is overwhelming. The two of you glow so bright. It just brings me to tears. I miss you both so much! i really believe you are here with me. In fact, one day I was in the shower and forot to take my makeup off before I got in. When I got out and looked at myself I got scared becuase ALL off my mascara ran down my face. Black EVERYWHERE! I thought of the time when you scared me when I was a little girl and you had on one of your facial masks and your face was green! I swear I thought I HEARD you laugh outloud! I got a little freaked out and called mommy. I figured it was payback for when you did that too me! LOL! Aunt Myrna, I love you and miss you and would give anything for you to be here! Please give hugs to Grandma, Grandpa and Uncle Jeffery! I miss you all!
Ron Nelson
September 9, 2007
God Bless You and Your family.
Unforgetable
Ina Stanley
September 8, 2007
As we approach the anniversary of your passing it doesn't get any easier. You're so missed beyond words and in my thoughts every single day. Love, your sister Ina
Lorna Kaye
September 6, 2007
I just lit your yutzite candle in rememberance of your final day with us. The passing of time is no healer for me. You are in my dreams whether awake or asleep. I feel lost. How I wish I could speak with you there is so much to tell. I know you must hear me for I talk to you aloud all the time. If you see us and know how our lives have ever changed, pray for us.
I love you so much and miss you more than I know how to express. You remain forever beautiful and young. Love, me.
P Tabbernor
April 23, 2007
In memory....
RON NELSON
November 12, 2006
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MYRNA
"UNFORGETABLE"
Ina Stanley
November 11, 2006
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MYRNA. YOU'RE MISSED SO MUCH. LOTS OF LOVE, YOUR SISTER, INA
Lorna Kaye
November 6, 2006
Dear Myrna, Your birthday is coming upon us and I have been shopping for the perfect card. I just don't know where to send it. I look for you wherever I go, hoping some day to see you in a crowd. Did you really perish or are you looking for us somewhere?
The passing of time doesn't heal. The other day as I was getting ready for work, I looked in the mirror and for an instant I saw you behind me. Was it you?
I miss you terribly...have a happy birthday wherever you may be. My heart will always remain broken. love your sister, lorna
Louise Yaskulka
September 12, 2006
Dear Myrna,
We went to Ground Zero yesterday for the 5th Anniversary of that terrible day when you were taken from us. You would be so proud of Brianna and Shannon. They are both growing up to be beautiful and smart women. Jay and I are trying to help them get over the pain of losing you and my dad. I'm sure you are teasing the hell out of him and he's shaking his head and say, "Yeah, yeah, Myrna, whatever you say."
I remember that day like it was just a second ago. Looking for you and not knowing where you could possibly be. Why you decided you didn't need another pocketbook or pair of shoes that day, I'll always wonder. You should have been in Century 21 paying for something when your building was hit. Like clockwork, I got off the bus and out you came from Century 21. The day before I met you coming out and you had the black pocketbook with the leopard print straps on your arm. I had bought the same one in off-white the Friday before. I couldn't believe you and I had picked out the same bag. I've never used mine though, it still has its price tag on it.
We miss you terribly. Hopefully, all that we hope Heaven is, is true. You are happy and with the ones that you love.
With all my love,
Louise
Heidi Coliskey
September 11, 2006
Aunt Myrna, I can't believe it's been 5 years. We all miss you so much. We can only find comfort thinking your are with Grandma, Grandpa and Uncle Jeffrey. We hope you're all still singing and dancing together. You are missed and loved SOOO much! Love, Heidi and family
INA STANLEY
September 7, 2006
WE'RE APPROACHING THE 5TH YEAR OF YOUR TRAGIC LOSS. I THINK OF YOU EVERY SINGLE DAY AND MISS YOU MORE AND MORE WITH EACH PASSING DAY. THERE IS SO MUCH TO TELL YOU SO I DO IT IN MY OWN WAY. I LOVE YOU. YOUR SISTER, INA XXXXOOOO
RON NELSON
September 6, 2006
GOD BLESS YOU ON YOUR FIFTH ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVIN, YOU ARE STILL UNFORGETABLE. I THINK OF YOU OFTEN & THE LEGACY YOU LEFT BEHIND. YOU HAD THE PATIENCE OF A SAINT.
RON
RON
July 12, 2006
Rest In Peace Sweet Loving Myrna
Brian Yaskulka
September 12, 2005
Dear Mom,
I can't belive that it's been four years since you've been gone. There has not been a day that has passed that I don't think of you. I wish you can see how Taylher and Taylor have grown. I feel bad that they never will get the chance to know what a great person you were. What a shame : (
I've been trying to get on with life but I still feel empty. Time has not healed the sorrow. I somtimes see you in my dreams and wonder if you came to visit or is it just my mind playing tricks on me? All we have now are the memories of what a wonderful and kindhearted person you were. Tell Grandma, Grandpa and Uncle Jeffery I said Hi.
Love for Eternity,
Your Son Brian
RON NELSON
September 11, 2005
MYRNA
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY...REMEMBERING YOU
RON
Beverly Fish
August 3, 2005
Myrna,
Sunday is mom's unveiling. I miss her. I loved talking to her and hearing the stories of all of you growing up. Her amazing memory for all the names & dates was incredible.
Lee's Mel passed away today...It just made me miss you all so much more. Please watch over each other - and give my Jeffrey a special squeeze from me today. Tell him - he is always in my dreams and I miss him terribly.
I am thinking about you all.
Love,
Beverl
y
The Original Pearls...
Ron Nelson
February 16, 2005
Photo of Mr. & Mrs. H. pearl, wedding vows renewal 1989....Myrna's mom and dad, god bless them all together in heavin.
Lorna Kaye
November 20, 2004
It has been one month since mommy left us to join you and Jeffrey. I am putting away my black mourning sash to rest alongside of yours and Jeffrey's. I am hoping that you have already found each other and mommy can finally be at peace knowing what truly happened to you on 9/11 . Please take care of mommy for us.
I will never stop missing you, now more than ever I am feeling so alone.
Rest in Peace
Love you guys always, lorna
INA STANLEY
November 11, 2004
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MYRNA. BY NOW YOU ARE PROBABLY WITH MOMMY. WE LOST HER ON OCTOBER 20TH. SHE MISSED YOU TERRIBLY AS WE ALL DO. I'M SURE THAT SHE IS COMFORTED BEING WITH YOU, JEFFREY AND DADDY. I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY DAY AND STILL, MORE THAN 3 YEARS LATER, I EXPECT THE PHONE TO RING AND HAVE YOU ON THE OTHER END BEING YOUR CRAZY SELF. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU. YOUR SISTER, INA
INA STANLEY
November 11, 2004
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MYRNA. BY NOW YOU ARE PROBABLY WITH MOMMY. WE LOST HER ON OCTOBER 20TH. SHE MISSED YOU TERRIBLY AS WE ALL DO. I'M SURE THAT SHE IS COMFORTED BEING WITH YOU, JEFFERY AND DADDY. I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY DAY AND STILL, MORE THAN 3 YEARS LATER, I EXPECT THE PHONE TO RING AND HAVE YOU ON THE OTHER END BEING YOUR CRAZY SELF. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU. YOUR SISTER, INA
Ron Nelson
September 11, 2004
Dear Myrna 9/11/04
God bless you and your family today and always...Remembering.
Ron
Ina Stanley
September 10, 2004
Tomorrow is 9/11/04. It's been 3 years that you have been taken from us. It doesn't get easier. I know that you and Jeffrey are together watching over us. I miss you. Your sister, Ina
lorna kaye
May 1, 2004
March 31,2004 Joshua Morgan was born. My 4th grandchild. Here is here to carry on the memories of Myrna and Jeffrey. He is such a blessing.
But I wish you were here to bite his cheeks and buy him those beautiful clothes you would have picked up in Century for those bargain prices instead of him just knowing your memories.
I do know both you and Jeffrey's spirits are alive in him. He never sleeps, like you, Jeffrey and he is beautiful, like you, Myrna.
Keep your blessings shining down on all of us. I will miss you always. lorna
''THE PEARLS OF HEAVIN''
Ron Nelson
April 17, 2004
hi jef, hi Myrna
I have been thinking about the Pearls of Heavin. God bless both of you.
Ron Nelson
INA STANLEY
November 12, 2003
Dearest Myrna.... Thinking of you always but especially on your birthday (November 11th). I miss you so much. All my love, your sister, Ina
Ruth & Leo Wiesenfeld
September 11, 2003
Dear Myrna,
How beautiful and vivacious you were the last time we saw you at my mother, Gussie's unveiling.You are a "Pearl" in heaven. How sad it was to pay a Shiva call when your brother passed away too. No mother and family should have to endure such pain. May they find strength in their memories of both of you.
With all our love,
Your cousins,
Ruth & Leo
Ron Nelson
September 11, 2003
Well Myrna it has been two years since 9/11/03, the day you left this world. You remain unforgetable to me and i pray that you have peace and are in the company of your brother jef. God bless both your souls and give your family the strength do endure.
Heidi Coliskey
September 11, 2003
For my beautiful and loving Aunt Myrna-It is hard to believe that two years has passed since we've seen your beautiful face. You have touched each one of us in such a special way and we all wish that one day you'll find your way back home, or give us a call. After 2 years, it's still impossible to accept that you're gone. Our families' hearts were once again broken the day that Uncle Jeffrey died, but we hope and pray that you're both singing and dancing together again. We love you so much! Love, your neice Heidi, and Rob the children.
Ina Stanley
September 10, 2003
Dearest Myrna....Tomorrow will be 2 years that you were taken from us. Now Jeffrey has been taken from us but at least you are together watching over us. Our lives will never be the same. I miss you so much. The pain today is just as bad as it was 2 years ago and as it is everyday of my life. It just doesn't get any easier. I love you. Your sister, Ina
Jennifer Sheftick
September 10, 2003
Dear Myrna,
Thinking of you today and always.
Jenn
Louise Yaskulka
September 9, 2003
Dearest Myrna,
In two days it will be two years since I sat in my truck on Battery Place looking for you through the grey dust that was falling from the sky. I wonder everyday what would have been my fate if I had taken the bus that day. To this day, I cannot except the fact that you were not in Century 21 at 8:46 am. Every morning as I got off the X13, I met you as you came out the door leading from the accessory department. It was always 8:50 am. Why you went up to your office early has haunted me everyday. I prayed that when your Amex bill came that it had a charge for an item at Century that day. It would have meant that you were out there somewhere waiting for us to find you.
On Friday, August 30, 2003, Uncle Jeffrey left us to be with you. He tried so hard to stay here, but not being able to live his life as he wanted to was too much for him to bear. He took a chance at getting his life back. He was so courageous. I know that this is an extremely selfish thing to say, but when I saw Jay's face as he got the news about Uncle Jeffrey, my first thought was about you not being alone anymore. Your big brother would be with you. His memorial was beautiful. So many of us got up and spoke about his smile and love for life.
On the morning of September 11, Brianna will read several names of the victim's at Ground Zero. She will say your name also. At first she was scared, but she soon realized that it was important for her to get up there and let the world know that her Grandma Myrna was lost that day. You are not just a name on a list, but someone who loved life and will never be forgotten.
Shannon sent you a pink balloon Saturday night. We hope you got it by now. We love you and miss you every moment of every hour.
Love Your Daughter-in-Law,
Louise
Jeanne Kass
September 9, 2003
Dear Mryna's Family,
I wish I would have know this woman - your mom, mother-in law, sister, aunt, and friend - The depth of your loss is so evident by the things you've written. But, what drew me to read her Portrait of Grief was the closing article in the Times that described her as a pink rhinestone & leopard print wearing size 8 New Yorker. What energy and confidence and pizazz she obviously had! It sounds as if she LIVED her life & didn't waste a minute of it. She's my new hero and I will strive to have her zest and energy. I will pray for you all on the 11th. JK
Brian Yaskulka
August 30, 2003
Dear Mom,
I want to tell you that your brother Jeffery died today and I am shatterd. You knew how close we were. Having you gone and now him, the two people that I have been closest with has been the hardest thing to deal with in my life. I think about you every hour of my life. It's been 2 years since you've been gone and I still can't belive that I won't be able to talk to you for the rest of my life. I know that you will now have your big brother watching out for you. Please find a way to help me deal with this grief. I love you and hope that somehow you can hear, see and feel me. I will always miss you.
Love For Eternity,
Brian
Darby DeGrushe
August 25, 2003
It's going to be two years & I still miss you. You were such a beautiful person, both inside & out but the thing I loved most about you was your sense of humor. We had some really good laughs together. Watch over us, I know you will. God bless & keep you always in his heart.
Love your friend always,
Darby
Les & Sandy Bratt
June 10, 2003
It is how you lived that we will remember and not how you left us..May you rest in peace..
Louise Yaskulka
February 20, 2003
Dearest Myrna,
On your birthday we found our dream house. We closed on the house on February 14. I knew that we were meant to live in this house because you would have loved it. I know you sent us there on your birthday. The house is very spacious and it is perfect for Jay. There are so many elements of our family that revolve around you. I know that you are looking down on us and blessing us. The girls are going great. Brianna won a platinum and two gold medals at a national dance competition. Shannon one a silver medal for solo vocals. She sang God Bless America. That has become her tribute song to you. She told me the other day that she was looking down at her mercy band reading your name. She thought about laughing with you and she started to cry. She misses you so much. We all do. I wish you were here in the worst way.
Love Always,
Louise
Jaime Liberti (Davila)
January 17, 2003
Dear Aunt Myrna,
I still can't believe you are gone, I want you to know that you were my inspiration to change my life 3 years ago, I will never forget the conversations you had with me on being confident,loving yourself, and a broken heart. Seeing you move forward with your life made me really believe that I could do the same with mine, and I did. I'm getting married in 2 weeks to the best guy a girl can ask for. And you were right, I do deserve it. I've told him all about you, but I wish he could have met you for himself....Meeting you would have been a good explanation for my wild streak. I miss you everyday.
Love your niece,
Jaime
Ina Stanley
November 12, 2002
Happy 61st Birthday Myrna. You are in my thoughts and in my heart everyday. It's tough today......but you are at peace. I know God is with you celebrating your birthday. Oh how I wish you were here for us to celebrate with you. I miss you. Love your sister, Ina
Louise Yaskulka
November 12, 2002
Did you hear the girls singing "Happy Birthday" to you last night? They lit the candles on the cake with loving thoughts of you in their hearts. They want you with them always.
I felt your presence with us last night and I know that you are always surrounding us with your love. I know you are looking down on us and wishing that all of our hopes and dreams come true. I feel that you sent us a sign last night and that we are one step closer to having one of our dreams come true. I wish you could be here with us everyday.
I love you and miss you. Happy 61st Birthday in Heaven.
Love,
Louise
INA STANLEY
October 14, 2002
TIME PASSES BUT THE PAIN IS THE SAME.... IF NOT GREATER. WE MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH. WE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. OUR STRING OF PEARLS HAS BEEN BROKEN AND TRAGICALLY CAN NEVER BE FIXED.....ONLY WITH OUR BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES OF YOU. I LOVE YOU MYRNA. YOUR SISTER, INA.
Lorna Kaye
September 12, 2002
Yesterday was a bleek, dark, rainy day. The world was crying along with your family. Will the pain ever end? The memories we treasure of you are just not enough. There is too much life ahead that you should be a part of. There's so much I want to share with you. There are so many people needing you. Where is the justice?
Without you in our lives, we move aimlessly along. We must go on but the hole in our hearts grows bigger each day you are gone. Our lives will never be the same. I love you and miss you so, me
Jennifer Nelson-Sheftick
September 12, 2002
Myrna was my stepmother many years ago. I always thought I would have a chance to show her what I have become. I know she would be proud. Iam thankful for the way inwhich she brought me up. I always see things in people I dont like or understand and I think why am I not like that. The answer is because I was taught not to be by her. It truely is amazing that she took on a whole family when she had already had her own. I just found this site today the day after the first year. I wish I had known of it before. I know she is truely missed by all who knew her. I can only imagine the saddness her family is feeling. I wish the years ahead will be filled with some wonderful memories that will help lessen the sadness. Sincerely, Jennifer, Bryant, & Ava Noelle
Unforgetable
Ron Nelson
September 11, 2002
Myrna, Rest in peace and may god bless you and your family.
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