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Nolbert Salomon Obituary
When he was a little boy, Nolbert Salomon let his sister, Dania, play with his toys so he could play with her dolls. "He would cut her hair, make clothes for my doll, doll clothes." With a boy demonstrating interest in girls' toys at a young age, one might surmise that he would grow up to lack interest in traditionally male-oriented pastimes like sports.
But that would be incorrect for Mr. Salomon, 33, an immigrant from Haiti who was a security guard at Morgan Stanley on the 44th floor of 2 World Trade Center. "When he's in the house, you cannot watch TV; forget about it," his sister said. "It had to be on basketball, football or baseball."
Mr. Salomon lived with his family in Canarsie until he moved in with his girlfriend, Karen Choute, a preschool teacher.
In April 2001, Mr. Salomon rounded up about 30 relatives and friends and crammed them into his apartment in Canarsie while Dania Salomon took Ms. Choute out for the day. When they returned, everybody yelled "Surprise!" and a little later, Mr. Salomon proposed marriage.
Was it a perfect relationship? Nearly, said Ms. Choute, 31. "We had our ups and downs over the TV," she said. "He always wanted to watch his sports. Yankees, Yankees, Yankees."
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Jimmy Lafaille
September 12, 2019
This picture reflects your kind and joyful spirit and it almost like you are still here. It is still hard to fathom that our childhood friend is gone.
Rodney Fequiere
September 11, 2019
I can't help but remember you every time this date comes! I wish you were still here!
Peter Sommer
September 11, 2018
Many fond memories of us speaking everytime I took the escalator on the 44th floor to the MSWD cafeteria. Just a really great guy whom I still vividly remember. Definitely one of the heroes on September 11th.
Myriam Elianor
September 11, 2018
I'll always remember you. You are one of the most kindest man, I never met in my life. You've always missed
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CLYVENS Salomon
September 11, 2017
This is the day where I missed you the most brother I wish you were still here with us we will always love & misses you forever
Mandy
September 11, 2016
Remembering such a kind and amazing person. I met Nolbert through my then boyfriend Alain Bermingham. Nolbert and I became friends and he has always shown care and love for me.. He welcome me with open arms in their friendship circle and often reminded me that don't matter what happens in my then relationship he will always be there as a friend.
Nolbert looking at your picture here on line bring sadness to me yet a feeling of peace that you are in heaven looking down at us and saying don't worry I am in a good place. May God always bless your family.
I love you and will never forget what a great person you were.
Alan Bowles
April 5, 2015
Norbert. Thanks for being a delightful person to speak with, a kind person, a great employee and a hero. Always thinking of you and our friends. Alan.. Alan D. Bowles - Bowles Corporate Services, Inc.
Loodjhinssy Lafaille-paul
September 14, 2014
Dear, Nolbert,
My name is Loodjhinssy AKA (Sissy), even though I was too little, to remember the facts when you were in Haiti as my Sister's friend, but as I grew older, and I had the opportunity to meet you in New York, I can really say that you were noble, quiet , and ready to give help to whom ever wanted help. The world misses you deeply, and may God bless your family, may your soul stay at peace.
Patty from a fellow WTC employee) Whelanl
September 7, 2012
Prayers and rememberence. (
Sariah Salomon
September 11, 2011
Uncle Nolbert,
There is no words on earth that help me to tell you how much I miss you.Just because I don't remember your face does not mean I don't love you or miss you. There are just some day that I fell like crying but I have to stay strong. But in my heart so deeply I know that you are kind,and wonderful in so many was and there are no days that we don't think about you. To one of the best uncles in the world.God Bless you I love you so much you are all was in my heart.:)
Hailey Cullen
September 9, 2011
Hello Nolbert. My name is Hailey Cullen and I go to Greenwood Highschool. Today at school we got a card with 3 names on it. Your name was one of the names on my card. I would like to send this message to you reminding you that I am terribly sorry you had to lose your life on 9-11-01. I look up to you and I hope you're loving heaven. God Bless You. <3
Francesca Pierre
September 17, 2009
Uncle Nolbert,
Words cannot describe about how I feel about what happened on the day you left us. I wish I had a chance to say goodbye. Even though I really don't remember anything of you anymore, I still remember your smile, and kindness. I love you so much, and we all still miss you. You are in our hearts forever.
Francesca.
kristine
May 4, 2007
As I cross-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
March 1, 2007
In remembrance....
Juanley LaFaille
October 5, 2006
My name is Juanley LaFaille and I am a chilhood friend of one of Nolbert's brother (Edison). Married, father of two beautiful little girls, I currently reside in Ocala, FL. I have nothing but good things to say about Nolbert, unselfish, kind, polite and I always liked him for my older sister on whom he always had a crush but I guess my sister was too young to understand the love of a great man. I never forgot the time when he came over the house to tell my sister that he was moving to New York. As a child, I was about 10,11 years of age, his mother's house in Haiti was like my hang out spot, especially, he used to cut my hair for free. I was about 13 last time I saw Nolbert but I remember the family very well, Dania, Edison, Gerard, just to name a few brothers and sisters. May god bless you all and give you guys all the strenght and courage. Just recently I saw Felix, Nolbert's best friend, who has been living in Paris for many years now, I mentioned Nolbert's name to him and he just put his head down. People like Nolbert never dies, they affect so many people in so many good ways during the course of their lives that their memories live on forever.
gaetshyns andre(kikine lafaille) Chilhood' s friend
September 13, 2006
May God give your family strengh to keep your memory alive. I beleive that your death was not in vain. He helped many of us realized how precious life is and also how important it is to keep touch with friends. I want to do just that by sending special encouragement to your family.May you rest in peace.
JIMMY LAFAILLE CHARLES-PIERRE
September 11, 2006
I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR PASSING. MY SISTER ALWAYS MENTIONED HOW SWEET YOU WERE TO HER BUT SHE DID NOT HAVE TO BECAUSE HAVING THE PRIVILLEGE TO BE AROUND YOU WHEN WE WERE GROWING UP PROVED THAT YOU WERE A SWEET QUIET AND NICE PERSON. MY LAST MEMORY OF YOU DATES BACK TO THE 1990'S WHEN YOU TOOK THE TIME TO COME ALL THE WAY FROM MANHATTAN TO SPRING VALLEY TO BRING MY SISTER SOME FLOWERS, A NECKLACE AND A TEDDY BEAR. I THOUGHT THIS GESTURE WAS VERY ESPECIAL FOR IT HAD TAKEN HER SO LONG TO REALIZE HOW MUCH YOU CARED ABOUT HER. YOU WERE ALSO VERY STYLISH. NOW THE WORLD GETS TO SEE HOW ESPECIAL YOU WERE. I WISH MANY BLESSINGS AND PEACE UPON YOUR FAMILY.
Brenda Farley
August 14, 2002
I am so sorry to hear that we lost someone at Morgan Stanley. I had just resigned from my job in richmond of March 2001. I called my old branch to see if we lost anyone and they told me no, now I look and find two on the website. May God bless the family and I hope those who are left behind wil come to know Jesus so that they may live forever with the Lord.
Angie Campbell
May 14, 2002
**********MAY GOD BLESS YOU*******
April 20, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL MAN...NOLBERT SALOMON AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..STAY CLOSE..PRAY...AND NEVER LET ANYONE FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA..NEW YORK AND THE GOOD PEOPLE OF HAITI..AMEN
Valerie (Sciascia) Tomaszewski
January 23, 2002
To my dear friend Nolbert,
This intro in this Guest Book does not even mention who you are and the difference you have made in the world. Besides being a simple, honest, person, never forget the difference your friendship made in my life or the lives in many at Morgan Stanley. You were the neutral voice of reason when I was having a bad day, and you would always make me laugh.
I know you are watching from heaven, and still laughing. There is probably a TV up there with baseball on it.
God Bless you always my friend. And know that you are deeply missed.
Valerie
Teresa Jahn
December 13, 2001
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
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