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Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 29, 2001.

John A. Schardt, 34, of New York City, a firefighter with the New York Fire Department.

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147 Entries

Abby

January 2, 2024

Happy Birthday!

Kindred Family

September 11, 2023

Our continued heartfelt condolences we send to you and your family for your loss. Your husband John is very sadly missed. May Almighty God continue to give the support needed with each new day and may his promise of peace become a reality.

Karol DUNCAN

September 13, 2019

Dear John, Each and every time I think of the towers, 911, I think of you and your family. Your bravery. I GOT YOUR NAME AND PHOTO AT CHURCH 18 YEARS AGO, AS ALL RECIEVE AN INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY TO PRAY FOR. May you rest in peace and this year justice finally for those who designed and carried out this hate. May God be with your wife and sons in their grief. May you see them with a glad heart one day!

Michael Forte

September 11, 2019

18 years have passed and your sacrifice hasn't been forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with the family on this emotional day, your Husband/Dad/Brother/Son is a hero and will forever be remembered as one.

"Hero's never die, they burn forever in the hearts of those they have saved"

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The Kindred Family

September 26, 2018

We send our continued heartfelt sympathy to you and your family for your great loss. No words sent will ever take away the deep pain of losing your loved one. Daily may God continue to give you the help and strength needed to cope. John touched the lives of many and will be missed and always fondly remembered.

Garry Hardy

September 10, 2018

Dear John,
I received your card this weekend while completing our local Memorial stair climb here in Panama City Beach, Florida. I, like others, have never met you but have grown to know you through the posts of your loving family and caring friends. You are the true definition of a HERO and we are forever indebted to you and everyone else that gave their lives in order to protect others.

Thank you,
Garry Hardy PCB,FL

Jeanette Schardt

September 10, 2018

Dear John,

Another year goes by. So many events come and go that you should be a part of. But you are always there in our hearts and thoughts. It amazes me that it has been 17 years without you. In some ways it does not seem possible, yet sometimes it feels like an eternity.

You would be so proud of our boys. They have become such fine young men. I have taught them the things you and I held so dear.....the importance of loving each other and family. How nothing is more important! I know you would be happy! Always know we are missing you so much!!! But no matter how much time passes, you will always be an important part of our lives!

Loving you always & forever,
Jeanette

Michael Forte

September 6, 2018

As September 11th approaches I want to let Johns friends and family know that I have not forgotten the selfless and heroic actions John had made on that day. Although I never had the honor of meeting John in person I had the honor of running and stair climbing in his memory; first two years at random and ever since then by request. Growing up on Long Island I was present for all the suffering and heartache that was brought by this event, but 4 years ago getting Johns card has brought a whole new meaning to September 11th for me.

"Hero's never die, they burn forever in the hearts of those they have saved"

Michael Forte
Mooresville Ladder 5

Will Herrerias

September 12, 2017

On September 11, 2017 I along with many others participated in a stair climb in Wildwood New Jersey. Prior to the climb we had the very sad honor and privilege to choose a picture of a hero that made the ultimate sacrifice on this day 16 years ago. Out of all of the fallen I was drawn to the picture of John and pinned him to my vest as I made my way up the 110 flights of steps. I have never had the opportunity to meet John but I took the liberty of looking him up online. I wish his wife and family many blessings and I want you to know he will always be remembered by me even though I have never met him. I am an Atlantic City Police Officer and the badge that I wore with his picture now hangs proudly in my car. John may you please continue to look down on all of us and help provide us with safe passage through our most difficult times. It was an honor to wear your picture my friend. God bless you and the men and women that have fought and continue to fight to make this country the amazing place that it is.

karol Duncan

September 11, 2017

God bless your wife and kids, as you continue doing good things where you are!
You are an American Hero John!

Jeanette Schardt

September 11, 2017

Dear john,

It's been 16 very long years. The pain in my heart never goes away! I miss you so much! It's beyond words!!!! Nothing is the same without you by my side.

I love you!!!

Always in my heart,
Jeanette

Michael Forte

September 10, 2017

Was in New York City a few weeks ago and stopped in at the 9/11 memorial to pay my respects to John and the other men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice. With everything going on in the country right now I would like the family to know I have not forgotten and carry John's name with me every day I get on the truck.

Rob Schardt

May 2, 2017

Hi, Dad as yours and moms anniversary was yesterday i began to think how my life would be. I then begin to remember, the only thing that would be different would be that you're physically there because you've been at my side ever since that tragic today. As I've became older i learned many life lessons that your amazing wife, my amazing mother has taught myself and my brothers. As i read the previous messages on this site about how difficult it was for mom to raise us without you at her side. With Prayer and your guidance i can proudly say that your amazing wife and my beautiful mother has done more than anything i could have imagined. through the challenges in her life she has taught me to keep a smile on my face and with that i do because life is too short to worry about the small things. Through tough times you were there to answer my prayers and guide me down the correct path. As i grow old everyone tells me how much i resemble you down to my facial features which makes me more than happy to hear. You were there when i was moving in to college when i found out my roommates dad worked with you in Brooklyn. i also recall having a dream 2 weeks into school where i walked into my dorm lobby and you were sitting on the couch waiting for me and didn't say a word, but gave me a smile. I will never forget that dream as long as i live and it brought a huge smile to my face. As the 16 year anniversary approaches i just want to say i miss and love you terribly, thank you for being Mom, Chris, Johnny and my guardian angel

Michael Forte

September 11, 2016

I would like to let the family and loved ones know that I am thinking of John and his loved ones and little extra today. I have recieved his card multiple times at random throughout the years during 9/11 events. I am honored to let you know that I keep his card with me at all times while on duty. Johns spirit is kept alive in North Carolina and his heroic actions will never be forgotten.

Carole Cavanagh

September 11, 2016

I received John's name at random at the Columbus, Ohio stair climb today. I am honored to have been able to walk the stairs for him. Learning about his life and family has impacted my life and he will not be forgotten. I will carry his badge and memory. Wishing the very best for his loving and devoted family. God bless.

Joseph Ruggiero

September 11, 2016

Still remember you showed me a Fisherman's Knot when we were kids. Remember the baseball matches, Mets vs Yankees...
Rest in peace... No Greater Love Has Anyone Than This: That They Lay One's Life Down For His Friends... ( Jesus Christ)

Michael Ettel

September 11, 2016

For the last 5 years as of today I have continued to wear and represent John A. Schardt on my wrist. I was honored enough to choose his name and to this day, I still wear it. Not a day goes by that when putting it on, I don't thanks Mr. Schardt and all the other brave individuals who gave their lives to save so many others. They all were and continue to be the basis of hope and determination for continuing to move forward. I am now 20, almost 21, and at almost 6 when it happened, I still remember it. Thank you Mr. Schardt, and thank you to the other 300+.

Susan Bischoff

September 11, 2016

On this sad day, I am thinking of John Schardt and his wonderful wife, Jeanette and his sons. I am saddened by his loss and pray that he rest in peace.

Jeanette Schardt

September 10, 2016

To my John,

Fifteen years and still feel an unimaginable heartache. You are always in my daily thoughts and with me each and every day. This year was an eventful one with the boys and you missed so much. But know they keep you in their hearts and know you would have been proud of all they have accomplished. I remind them that you are watching from Heaven, our angel.

We love you very much. We celebrated you and the other brave 342 today at St. Patrick's. You could not have made the boys and I any prouder. Always our hero.

Always missing you......
Love you forever,
Jeanette

Gary Nelson

May 6, 2016

Good day I am with the Kingsville Fire Department in Kingsville Ontario Canada. I have climbed twice now in honor of a brother that I never knew but can relate to in a lot of ways. I picked John due to the similarities that I seen in him, I see in myself. I also purchased a memorial bracelet that I wear 24/7 even on the fire ground. Johns memorial card lies in my helmet which continues to remind me of the sacrifices that so many make for people we do not even know. A brother, sister hood that is so amazing one could only wish to experience. I never know what to say but John it is an honor to climb these stairs with you
Honor before all (HONOR ANTE OMNIA)Honor before all God Bless

Jeanette Schardt

March 7, 2016

John,
My heart remains so terribly broken. It's been over 15 years and I still cry myself to sleep missing my soul mate. It's so hard when part of me died with you. Life is so empty without you.....
I love you.......always.
Jeanette

Michael Forte

September 12, 2015

I have received John in many stair climbs at random as I've posted before. Yesterday and Today I have taken his card out of my locker where I keep it hung up and put him on my helmet. John is currently riding engine 5 in Mooresville North Carolina. He is not forgotten, and I am proud to be able to keep his spirit alive. To his family you are in my thoughts and prayers

September 11, 2015

Hello Mr. Schardt. You may not know me but I am a Trooper with the Virginia State Police. I met your family on I-95 in Virginia. You have a beautiful family sir. I was given a memorial patch by your wife. I keep it in my patrol car to this day as the very definition and reminder of the devotion, sacrifice and bravery a first responder must have.

Thank You Sir
Trooper Michael A. Parham
Virginia State Police

Jeanette Schardt

September 9, 2015

John
It seems unreal that it has been 14 years since you went to heaven. I still love you as much as I did the day I knew you were the one. Though life has changed in so many ways over the years that is the one constant that I cherish and will never change. I know you are watching over us. The boys woulld make you so proud. They are accomplishing so much as they grow into incredible young men. I wish you could see them.
I miss you each and every day .
Loving you always
Your heartbroken wife
Jeanette

Michael Ettel

September 14, 2014

Its been over 3 years since I was honored to by a remembrance bracelet with Mr. Schardt's name on it. I still have this bracelet and have worn it everyday for the last 3 years and couple months. People always ask what it is and why I wear it. I wear it to remember Mr. Schardt, all his brothers in firefighting, and all my dads brother in police work. Thank you

Susan Bischoff

September 14, 2014

I so admire the never ending love and devotion expressed by Jeanette, who is a truly remarkable woman raising wonderful sons. John was truly blessed with a special love from a very special wife and mom. and mom. I am sure your sons will be caring strong young men. May you rest in peace, John!

Michael Forte

September 13, 2014

Hi my name is Michael Forte, I am a firefighter for Mooresville Fire Department. Last year our Fire Department hosted a 9/11 memorial 5k and I was given John's card at random. This year once again at random I was given John again and I thought what was the chances of getting the same person twice out of 343 brothers. I believe that this happened for a reason and had to do research on him. I wanted to let the family know that I now carry your loved one with me inside my helmet at work and I think about his brave acts every day. I consider him an angel watching over my shoulder. Thank you it's an honor.
-Michael Forte

Jeanette Schardt

September 11, 2014

To my love,
It's incredible to think that 13 years have passed. The boys and I think of you every day and miss you more than words can express. Your absence is a constant void on our lives. The boys wish you were here to share all their major accomplishments and events they are experiencing as well as all of the little every day things. They hate that they are growing up without a dad. It's so unfair to them. The pain I see in their faces breaks my heart. We will always love you.
Forever yours,
Jeanette

Jeanette Schardt

September 10, 2013

To my wonderful husband,

After all this time, still never a moment goes by that you are not in my heart and my every thought. You always have and will always be the LOVE OF MY LIFE!! MISS YOU!!!!

Loving you forever!
Jeanette

January 2, 2013

Happy Birthday my love!! You are always in my heart. The boys and I love you and miss you so very much!!!!
Jeanette

Fred DeVito

January 1, 2013

Happy Birthday John. Never does a day pass where you dont cross my mind...especially not today. I miss and love you brother.

mathew sclafani

September 16, 2012

John sat in front of me in homeroom in high school for a few years because of our last names. He was a great guy and I think of him often. Sorry for your pain.

karol duncan

September 15, 2012

God Bless Jeanette and your boys! John is well into the journey beyond, but he will be with you again!

September 14, 2012

John,

Another anniversary......same heartache!! We keep you in our lives each and every day. You are always missed!!!

We love you!!!!!!
Jeanette & the boys

Karen Longo

September 13, 2012

John, I remember you fondly from when you worked at Merck. The day you left, you came up to sign some papers in HR, and were so proud that you were leaving to pursue a career in FDNY! How saddened I was to hear that you were one of the heroes that lost their lives on that horrible day. My thoughts go out to you and your family every year on the anniversary.

God Bless You John A. Schardt

Vicky Thornsburry

September 11, 2012

I visited the 9/11 Memorial Pools and snapped a photo of a red rose laying next to the names so I took a chance and looked on facebook for John's name. I have two sons 31 and 32 and I can't imagine what it would be like to loose them. My heart was so broken as I stood on the grounds where such a horrible thing had taken place, but at the same time thinking of the great acts of the people that day trying to save each others life. I know the family must be so proud of John, I know I am.

Lisa (Shamah)

January 26, 2012

Jeanette, I thought of you today as I do from time to time and hope you and your family well. I searched your name and found this page, my thoughts and prayers always go out to you and your family and wanted you to know. My cousin Scott is in Ladder 114 and says you both have met. I reached out to you sister and brother on Facebook - you can find me there. Wishing you and your family the best of love, health and happiness always.

January 26, 2012

Lisa (Shamah)

January 26, 2012

Stella

December 12, 2011

Dear Jeanette,

I wrote to you back in August and your response to me were the most beautiful words I have ever read in my life. I want you to know, that I keep what you wrote near me and whenever I have no strength to get up, I read what you wrote to me. I just finished treatment for breast cancer and I am trying to make Christmas nice for my 2 kids since I seperated from their dad. Oh sure, I have days when I want to do the "woe to me", but I know I have to get up everyday, go to work and take care of what needs to be done so my children can have the best life I can provide. You are right in saying that all we can do is be the best mom we can be. I don't know if I will ever find love anywhere near what you & John had, but the love of my children is all I need for now. You are what makes me try and shake off all the silly stuff and tackle the serious stuff head on. I hope we kicked cancer in the butt and we are moving on. Your love for John and your children are truly an inspiration,you are an amazing lady, you truly are my guardian angel.

Ramona Torres

September 15, 2011

I'm glad that I have found this page. On Sunday September 11, 2011, I attended the Blue Mass at St. Louis of France Catholic Church in La Puente California. We had a reverse collection, where baskets were passed around and everyone was invited to remove a name from them. The names on the papers were those victims of 9/11/01. I pulled John A Schardt. I cried when I read the name, as I know that he must have been a Son, Brother, Husband and Father. What a senseless loss. I have my name taped to my mirror and John will be a part of my everyday morning and evening prayers. Rest in Peace John and God bless your family

Ramona Torres

September 13, 2011

To the Schardt Family. This past Sunday September 11, 2011 at my Parish Church, St. Louis of France Catholic Church in La Puente California, we had a "Blue Mass", where we honored all those fallen in the 9/11 tragedy. Our students hand crafted a beautiful American Flag that had all the fallen Angels names on it. We hung it on the front of the Altar. It was a beautiful Mass with lots of prayers going out to everyone. At the end of the Mass we had a Reverse collection, students passed around baskets and our Parishioners were asked to take out slips of papers, each paper containing the names of our 9/11 Angels. One of the names I pulled out was that of John A Schardt. We were asked to pray for our Angel along will their family members. I have posted my slip of paper on my mirror at home and will pray for the Schardt family everday. I was happy to find this page, so I could see him. God bless all of you and heal you from your pain. God is watching over you as well as your special Angel, John.

September 11, 2011

Jeanette
I wanted to let you know is was a honor to run for John in the 911 run in charlotte nc. I also have three kids and a loving wife myself. I couldnt image not been here for them. I really respect people like John for what he did. You and your family will always been in my thoughts. His picture will remain in my turnout threw out my career. I wish your family the best in life.

John
Belmont Fire Dept

Susan Bischoff

September 11, 2011

Jeanette: You are such a wonderful person filled with love who inspires all of us to go on every day. Your love for John was so special that it will never die! John was so lucky to have you and vice versa. I am sure that your sons are growing up in a home full of love and honor. Keep up the good work Jeanette! John is above looking down on you every day of your life until you meet again. God Bless You and your handsome young men!

September 11, 2011

John,
I can't believe it's been 10yrs since we've seen you. You are missed so much! Family get togethers are just not the same without you. You must be so proud of Jeanette! She is so strong and she is such a fantastic mom. Your beautiful boys are smart, talented and are getting so big. You are my hero John!!
We all miss you more than you could ever imagine.

Love,
Christina

Michael Ettel

September 11, 2011

My name is Michael Ettel. I was 5 years old when 9/11 happened. Unlike other kids in my grade, I understood what happened, my dad being a police officer. I had always wanted to go to NY and see the site. While there, I enter the firestation by the site, and bought a braclet. Mrs. Schardt, the braclet I bought has your husbands name on it. I will always wear it and I want you to know that someone else will wake up in the morning and think about your husband, but not at the capacity that you do.

September 10, 2011

To the love of my life,
The ten year anniversary is upon us. It amazes me that an entire decade has come and gone since you were taken from us. Yet, you are still the first face I see in the morning and the last one at night because you are part of me and consume my every thought. The kids and I do our best keeping you in our lives, though you are not physically here with us. You are still mentioned no less than once a day in some way. We all love you so much and wish you were here. But I know you know that because you can hear our prayers.
I cannot even begin to explain what it is like raising the kids without you. Just know that a never a moment goes by that I don't stop and think how we should be raising our kids together, sharing holidays, baseball games, family vacations, every day life, dinner, bike rides, laughs, jokes, tears, homework, accomplishments, disappointments, etc. etc. We are missing it all! You should be here with us!!! I know I have to accept that God had special plans for you because of the incredible person you are. I know you watch over and protect us. Thank you for that!
I love you with every inch of my heart and soul. It has been that way for half my life now, and I promise you that will never change. You and I were blessed in many ways for the time we had together and the amazing amount of love we shared, something so rare these days. For that, I am eternally grateful.
May your tenth anniversary in heaven be filled with the peace and love I know you deserve and know that your wife and children will forever miss you with all their hearts.
Faithfully yours,
Jeanette

September 9, 2011

To the wonderful lady who wrote to me anonyomously, I wanted to thank you for your incredible entry into this guest book. I cannot begin to tell you how much your words meant to me when I read them. You are so right when you asked the question about how a love so true could be taken. I have asked myself that question every day for ten years now. It is heartbreaking tragedy that this happened to us. It is a wound that can never heal because our love was/is so strong. You are given a gift when you are able meet and love another human being more than anything in this world, including yourself. Their happiness becomes your happiness. When my precious husband was taken from us, my entire world was shattered. When I lost him, I lost multiple persons: my best friend, my life's partner, my husband, my children's dad, the source of my every happiness. No preparation, it was all in the blink of a moment. I will never get over losing my soul's greatest mate, but I will always live my life in a way that he would be proud of. That is, being the best mom to our children. Thank you so much for your very courageous heartfelt words. I have thought about them for days and want you to know that it truly meant so much to me. I wish you luck in your next chapter in life as I am sure you are going through your own pain. May God bless you and your family and may your life be filled with the happiness you truly deserve.
Jeanette

September 9, 2011

Thank you to Carol for your ongoing prayers for my sons and I. It means a lot to me that you are doing the Unity 9-11 run in honor of my husband. You are a great example that are are truly wonderful people in the world. God bless you and your family.
Jeanette

Jessica (Picavet) O'Brien

September 7, 2011

I have been thinking about you and your family a lot lately as the 10 year mark gets closer and closer. I never met you but I have heard a lot of great stories from your family and I'll bet your boys are growing up to be really great young men. I miss you all so much; you are all in my heart and my prayers.

karol duncan

September 3, 2011

Dear Jeanette-
I have often prayed for you and your boys. I will be running the Unity 9.11K in Las Vegas next Saturday in honor of your husband John. I have two boys as well, and I want your boys to know that people across the nation still honor their dad and the other heroes of 9ll that went in to rescue others. I am so glad that the memorial is taking form at ground zero, it looks to be a distinguishing and appropriate memorial that your family can visit.
All my love across the nation to your family, Karol Duncan

August 24, 2011

Dear Jeanette,
Every week I go on John's guestbook and I read your entries. I cannot believe that this love was lost so tragically almost 10 years ago. I have just seperated from my husband after 19 years and I often wonder, why things happen the way they do. Why did you have to lose John when it was clear how true your love was? I try and remember if there was a time when I felt the way you do about John, about my husband. I hope everyone before they leave this earth can feel at least half of what you felt. You are an amazing woman and I pray for you that you may someday find that love again, either here or in heaven.

July 29, 2011

To my love,
I love you! Missing you EACH AND EVERY DAY!!!
Love you forever and ever!
Jeanette

May 1, 2011

To my love,

On our anniversary today, we got justice!! Osama Bin Laden is dead!! Happy anniversary to us!! Cannot believe the irony to have this happen on a very painful day!

18 years ago today was the happiest day of my life. Amazing that my anniversary present this year is justice for the murder of my beloved husband!! Send my thanks to the good Lord for me!

Happy anniversary in heaven my love!! I miss you!!

Loving you always,
Jeanette

March 15, 2011

John,

The pain in my heart is still so unbearable. No words can express the emptiness I feel by not being to able to share my life with you. Your always on my mind. I love you.

Missing you so much,
Jeanette

November 3, 2010

John,

Thoughts of you consume my heart and every breath. I miss you more than words can ever say!

loving you always,
Jeanette

matthew sclafani

October 14, 2010

John, I graduated with you from Moore in 1985. I want to let you know that you were very much missed at the reunion and were spoken about many times with very kind words. You are not forgotten. Many of us spoke of you and are very proud of your life and sacrafice. RIP John

Susan Bischoff

September 12, 2010

My husband worked with John's father Bob and I am a friend of his mom Margaret. Bob and Margaret are wondferul people and their son John was a fantastic person. His wife Jeanette is an inspiration to us all. Her love for John will burn bright forever until they meet again. May God bless th entire Schardt family!

Donna Pallante

September 11, 2010

John, as the 9th anniversary of this terrible day is once again upon us, I find myself crying thinking of the devastating loss your family has suffered. All my memories are of you, smiling. I remember meeting you for the first time, your smiling face over the fence in the backyard on Foster Rd. I knew instantly I liked you. I was in good company...everyone did! When you introduced me to Jeanette I was so happy for you because she is a gem, too.
I pray for you every day & being the nag I am, I never miss (ha ha). I know you are watching over your beautiful sons from above and you dont have to worry because they have an awesome mom and your wonderful parents to guide them and love them very much.
We miss you and love you and will never forget. You are a hero to us.
Donna Pallante & Family

Louie DeVito

September 11, 2010

I cannot believe that it has been 9 years since that terrible day. I think about you all the time & the great times we had together. I just visited your parents not to long ago and we shared so many laughs & tears talking about our friendship. You will always be in my thoughts until the day I die. You were a great person and I always looked up to you like a older brother. For some reason, God always takes the good people and I believe he thought that of you. I hope you are looking down upon us and see life was and will never be the same without you. You were a great son, father, friend and person and we all miss you...

September 11, 2010

John,
It's been 9yrs since we lost one of the greatest men I know. You are missed soo much. My heart breaks everytime I see your 3 sons. They are getting sooo big. So many things that they do remind me of you. It breaks my heart that they don't have there father here with them and that your not here to see them grow. You would be very proud of Jeanette. She is doing a great job raising your sons. She is a great mom. We all miss you so much. Your always in my thoughts. You are my hero.

Love,
Christina

September 8, 2010

John,
A couple of more days marks the 9th anniversary of your death. It seems so long in some ways and just yesterday in other ways. As the anniversary of the worst day of our lives approaches, the agony multiplies. My heart breaks more with every day and year that passes. The kids are getting so big and you are missing so much with them, as they are missing so much growing up without their father. It is so unfair!!!! I wish so badly we could be raising the kids together and sharing all the joys and responsibilities like everyone else. It is so overwhelming and it is getting harder as they get older. It hurts me beyond words for you and for the kids, that you never got to see them play a sport, go to school, see a milestone, or just live a normal life with a regular daily routine that the rest of the world just takes for granted. We never even had a chance to experience any of that. It is sickening and the whole thing is just devasting to me because that is all we ever wanted. We never wanted much. Just a happy normal family life. They have no memories of you growing up with them. NOTHING!! They are so brave and strong though. You would be so proud of them!!! They really are great kids! They never complain about our situation, which they have every right to. They are missing the experiences of childhood that the both of us had. They will never know what it is like to grow up with a mom and a dad and do "family things" with both their parents. I am doing my best, but they do need their dad. All five of us were truly robbed when you were taken. I just want you to know this because I don't want you to ever think that life has "gone on" wirhout you and we manage so it doesn't matter, because IT DOES!!!!!
Just want you to know we are thinking of you like always and miss you like crazy.
I love you!!!
Forever your wife,
Jeanette

June 19, 2010

To Karol Duncan:

Dearest Karol,
Thank you so much for your kind thoughts and words! Your entry meant a lot to me and is deeply appreciated.
I wish you and your family all the best.

With warm regards,
Jeanette

June 19, 2010

My dearest John,
Happy Father's Day in heaven. As always, the kids and I are thinking of you!! We miss you sooo much!!!

I love you with all my heart!!!!
Jeanette

Karol Duncan

October 8, 2009

To the family of John Schardt. For several years after the tragedy, my family had John's picture on our refrigerator to remind us to pray for him and for his family. I went to the internet after receiving his name on a slip of red paper at a special service after 911. My kids were young, they prayed. I continue to pray for you Jeanette and for your family, and for John. May you truly know that God is also with you now. Much love,

Louie DeVito

September 11, 2009

I can't believe it's been 8 years already. You were a great friend, great father, great husband and great son. There is not a day that goes by without thinking about you...

Louie DeVito

September 11, 2009

I can't believe it's been 8 years already... You were a great person and there is never a day that goes by that I don't think about you and the fun times we had together...

Fred Devito

September 10, 2009

Yet another year has passed since we last enjoyed all those things we shared...but the memories remain clear in my mind and in my heart. Miss you tons brother.

Jeanette Schardt

September 10, 2009

John,

Just thinking about the last hours of our life together......

I will always love you!

Jeanette Schardt

September 3, 2009

John,
It is amazing how these last eight years have felt!! In one way, it seems like I have been living an eternity of heartbreak. Yet, I still cannot believe it has been eight years since the last time we were together. I miss you so much. Never a day or even a moment goes by that you are not in my thoughts and in my heart. I will never get over losing you no matter how much time passes. You were my one true love. You are and will always be my love and my best friend....

Forever,
Jeanette

Robert Brady

August 21, 2009

I didn't know John, but I know the DeVito's very well, and for him to be married to one of them must have shown he was a great man, and one I would have liked to have met.

Jeanette Schardt

January 2, 2009

John,

Happy Birthday to you!!!! The boys and I made a cake tonight in your honor and sang to you. We love and miss you soooo very much!!!!

Love,
Jeanette

Christina DeVito

January 2, 2009

Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday. Miss you sooo much.

Love,
Christina

Doug Abraham

January 2, 2009

Happy Birthday!!!

Fred Devito

January 1, 2009

Missing you tons brother. Thinking of you always...especially today.

Jeanette Schardt

November 3, 2008

Hi hon,
Another day & night that I cannot stop thinking about you. I miss our life together and cannot stop imagining about what our life would have been like if we didn't lose you. It has been seven very long and painful years, and I still feel so lost without you. Never forget how much I love you.....that is one thing death cannot change. You are the love of my life!!! You will forever live in my heart. I love you!!!

xoxoxoxo

Jeanette Schardt

September 3, 2008

Hey love,

Its me again. The worst time of the year is here again. You can not imagine how much I miss you. It doesn't matter how much time has passed. The pain of losing does not lessen. I wish every day that I could have you back again with us. My heart is so broken. You are still in my every thought, my every breath and my every heartbeat. John, I love you!!!!

your wife,
Jeanette

Fred DeVito

February 8, 2008

Hi Brother

Just thinking about you and wanted to say hello. Miss ya

Doug Abraham

January 2, 2008

Happy Birthday!!!

Christina Devito

September 11, 2007

John,

Today is the 6th anniversary of that horrible day that you were taken from us. Your beautiful boys are getting so big that Robbie said something at the memorial. It really broke my heart to hear him say what he said. You would be so proud of all three of them.
You are missed so much by all of us. You brought so much joy into our lifes. You will never ever be forgotten. John you were one of the best people I have ever known and I'm so glad that I had you in my life.

Love,
Christina

kristine

May 21, 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 3, 2007

In remembrance....

Christina DeVito

October 19, 2006

John,

I can't believe that it's been 5 years that you haven't been here with us. I have to say that the pain remains the same. I really miss you so much. Fred and I went to Point Pleasant with your nieces and the first thing I thought of is that if John were still here he would be here with us with Jeanette, Robbie, Chris and Johnny. It really isn't fair. I just want to let you know that there is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you.

Love you,
Christina

Fred DeVito

September 11, 2006

Thinking of you today John, no differently than any other day...miss you brother.

Jeanette Schardt

September 6, 2006

In Memoriam To

Firefighter John A. Schardt

January 2, 1967 – September 11th, 2001

My darling John, its 5 years your gone

I bear the burden to carry on

Our sons will know you were their dad

They will be proud although even if they are sad.

A hero you will always be

Especially to Rob, Chris, John Jr. and me.

A broken heart that can never heal

You can’t imagine the pain I still feel.

I miss the life we should have had

Being without you is worse than bad.

So many years still left to live

There is really nothing I wouldn’t give.

To have you back again in my arms

When life was great and free of harm.

Yet another day will come and go

And still a storm of tears will flow.

You will always live within my heart

No matter how much time we are apart.

Heaven holds my greatest love

He is more beautiful than the whitest dove.

Please always know

That no matter where I go

Nothing will ever change the way I feel

I will always love you .

Missing you on your fifth year in heaven.

Your wife,

Jeanette

jeanette schardt

August 4, 2006

TO MY ANGEL

I LOVE YOU.....ALWAYS HAVE, ALWAYS WILL. I WILL MISS YOU TILL I SEE YOU AGAIN. YOU LIVE WITHIN MY HEART AND THERE, NOTHING CAN EVER TEAR US APART!!!

LOVE,

your broken hearted wife,

j--

Jeanette Schardt

August 3, 2006

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Jeanette Schardt

March 9, 2006

Hi honey,

I heard the perfect line in a movie tonight that says exactly how I feel about you. It said "love is like the wind, you can't see it, but you can feel it all the time." It is such a true statement about how I feel about you. I can't see you, but I feel our love ALL the time. Some days the wind blows harder, and those days the pain feels greater. I really do miss you so, so much!!!!

love you!

Jeanette

Jeanette Schardt

March 6, 2006

It has been a really long time that I have wrote to you here. For a while, entries into this guestbook was discontinued. But I came back to pay a visit, because as always you are in my thoughts and heart. I was so happy that I saw that we are now able to write here again. It means so much to me to be able to leave you little notes. I missed being able to "talk to you" through this book and I am so happy I can do so once again.

I am still hurting so much and missing you more than ever. I love you just as much as the day we met. The calendar keeps turning and I am amazed how so much time seems to pass, yet how little my heartbreak subsides. My broken heart feels like a fatal disease. It eats away at me a little more each day. Some days it feels like I have nothing left. The boys are getting so big. You would be so proud of them. We think of you so often and miss you an incredible amount.

Now that I know I can continue to write to you, I will be back again and again.

I love you!!!!!!!!!

Jeanette

Christina DeVito

August 12, 2005

Hi John,

I just wanted to write to you because I've been thinking of you alot and wanted to let you know that I really miss having you here with us. Life is really not the same. I really wish that I could bring you back so you can be with Jeanette and your children. They really didn't deserve to lose you. It's really not fair. It really makes me mad that there is nothing that we could do either. It's really fustrating. Fred misses you so much also. He won't talk about it though. I think it hurts him way to much to talk about. I know that I miss our little summer vacations together with the kids. We always had a great time. I really miss that. We miss you and love you so very much. Rest in Peace

Love,

Christina

Jeanette Schardt

December 30, 2004

Hi honeylove,

The holidays have been so hard. Got a bunch more of days to get through. The holidays felt so empty again without you here. You should have seen the boys. They were so happy with their gifts. These last couple of weeks have felt like the hole in my heart grew larger. Thank God for our kids. They are the only thing I have to live for. Without them, I would have nothing. I can't wait to hold your hand and gaze into your eyes again. It makes the thought of my own death sweeter knowing that we will be a couple again. Depression outweighs happiness still and I hope one day, I will be able to feel whole again. I feel severed from you, my heart, and the world. Thank God for the kids. Please pay me a visit in my dreams so at least I can catch a glimpse of what our life was like before. I miss you now and always. You are and will always be the only one for me. Nothing can ever measure up to what we shared. So lucky were we to have the greatest love of all. Thank you again for giving me the best years of my life and our beautiful children as well as your family. I love you and them all so much.

Talk to you soon,

Love you,

Jeanette

Jeanette Schardt

December 20, 2004

To my dearie,

The Holidays are here again, but unfortunately my heart is heavy. Another Christmas morning I will come down stairs and try to simulate what we used to do together for our sons. It is the most heart wrenching feeling to be remembering us setting everything up for Christmas morning and picturing the past and viewing the present at the same time. You are always the missing link in our family. I envy all those who get to wake up together on christmas morning and watch the happiness on their kids faces and create memories that we will never have. We are supposed to share the pride, joy and happiness of our children together. It is such a mess of confusing emotions on that morning when I try to video tape, take pictures and observe the kids expressions of joy. It is so hard to be the only parent responsible for everything that goes into being a family. I want to give the boys their daddy for christmas. That would have been the best gift and it frustrates me that I am helpless in doing that. I want us to look at each other like we used to as we observed our kids excitement. I want to exchange gifts with you and kiss you by the tree like we used to. There are about a thousand things I want to share with you just on christmas morning let alone for the rest of my life. I am around others yet I feel so alone. You and the boys are all I want for Christmas. The whole complete package. I'm a sick of making ornaments each year for "our angel daddy" instead of a normal family ornament. I have to go now, I'm sorry. I am getting too upset to keep going.

Merry Christmas my love. Always know that I love you and God blessed me four times....you and our sons!!!!!!!!!!

I love you more than life itself!!!

Merry Christmas!!!!!

Jeanette

Christina DeVito

December 12, 2004

Dear John,

I was just watching my wedding video and I had to write to you. Seeing you and hearing your voice is warming and heartbreaking at the sametime. Hearing you call me your sister just made me burst into tears because I truly love you like you were my brother.

The holiday's are here and there just not the same without you and without so many others of our loved ones. I really don't like the holiday's anymore because of that reason. How I wish I could turn back time and see you again and just laugh with you (which you always made me do). I miss you so much. Robbie, Chris and Lil man are getting so big and more handsome everyday. Watch over them and Jeanette. They all miss you terribly. Well I just wanted you to know that I'm always thinking about you and miss you. Have a Merry Christmas in heaven my hero John.

Love your sister,

Christina

Scott Lomenzo

November 14, 2004

John,

I only met you once. It was at a block party on your block in 2001. I had a great time hanging out and meeting you that day.I heard alot about you through family and friends. I found a poem online today and just wanted to post it on here and let you know how I feel about the things you did for so many people on that day.

For your family and friends. Stay by there side and keep them strong. They miss you very much. God bless you and God bless your wife, children and all your loved ones.

There are heroes who walk among us

never looking for glory or praise

They don't seek recognition

for their thoughtful, caring ways.

Living lives of deep commitment

providing for those they hold dear

Steadfast with a quiet strength

through times of laughter and tears.

You are a person like that to me

The most selfless man by far

So John, I'd like to thank you

For being the HERO that you are

I have a Memorial at home that has been there since that tragic day A prayer card for you sits with some others who we lost on that day. It sits by my bed where I can see it when I wake and go to sleep. I ask for your guidance from time to time. I hope you can hear me.

Jeanette Schardt

October 15, 2004

Hi honey,

Been missing you like crazy...what else is new! The pain in my heart grows deeper for you every day. The boys are growing up so fast. I wish we could share these special moments together the way we planned. Our love lives in my heart every day and I will continue to cherish every blessed moment I shared with you. The feeling of loss has left me lost in a way that is difficult to explain. Please watch over our boys and tell mom and dad I said hello. Tears are coming...gotta go! Love you!!!!!!!

jeanette

Fred DeVito

September 10, 2004

Thinking of you and your family on yet another anniversary of that horrible morning. Time passes, but not a day goes by without thinking about you. Miss you John.

Jeanette Schardt

June 30, 2004

I can't stop thinking about you. Your always on my mind and in my heart.

I Love YOU!!!!!

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