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Orasri Liangthanasarn loved flowers, especially sunflowers. "She's very joyful," her sister, Dr. Passara Liangthanasarn, said in a telephone interview from California. "She makes everyone around her happy."
On Aug. 1, 2001, Ms. Liangthanasarn started working as an administrative assistant at the Windows on the World restaurant. "It was the first job in her life and she was so happy," her sister said.
A recent graduate of New York University's master's program in food and nutrition management, Ms. Liangthanasarn, 26, embraced work with gusto. "She went there early and she went home late," her older sister said.
The sisters came to the United States from Thailand in 1998. After a year in central Illinois, they moved to Bayonne, N.J. Ms. Liangthanasarn met with N.Y.U. officials and persuaded them to admit her to the food and nutrition program.
In addition to her studies, Ms. Liangthanasarn took care of her older sister as she dealt with the rigors of medical training. She did the cooking and "helped me any way that she could," Dr. Liangthanasarn said, adding, "She always made people around her happy."
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Joe Wignorap
September 14, 2019
She liked flowers. She was joyful. She was nice. She worked hard. She was real.
Tom H
September 11, 2018
Today, 09/11/2018, we remember you Orasri. We will never forget. Wishing all the best to your family and friends. Much regards.
Lily SW.
May 15, 2018
HBD my lovely friend. Always miss you.
September 14, 2016
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Natta T.
September 14, 2016
I read about your story. I'm so sorry about your loss.I'm praying for you.
Jordan Strickland
September 11, 2015
I don't know you personally but I know you are deeply missed.
S J. Friscia III
May 13, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
Alejandro C
September 12, 2011
Orasri always greeted me with a smile. It was always a pleasure to see her and I'm glad we were able to have a few classes together at NYU. I wish I had made more time to talk with you and get to know you better.
September 6, 2011
Orasri was one of my students when I was the Assistant to the Coordinator of International Students at NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development. She was extremely nice and helpful. In particular, she would assist me setting up for the weekly teas that we gave for the International Students. In her last email, I remember her talking about her struggles with English and that an elderly couple told her that if she tried she would do well. Her last words were that she would do "her very best." She gave her best and set an example of kindness and service that I will always treasure. Thanks so much ... my prayers are with her family now.
Marie A. Fortini, PhD (NYU, 2003)
Andrea B
August 14, 2011
Orasri and I were grad students at NYU and enjoyed many good laughs and great dinners together. She told me about her life in Thailand and I shared my NY upbringing with her. Her ability to make it in NYC, when English was a second language, showed the courage she had. Everything she did was done with a smile. I'll always remember her smile. Thanks Orasri!
P Tabbernor
December 9, 2006
In memory....
Kristine
October 31, 2006
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.
Peggy Grodinsky
September 10, 2002
Orasri was my student at NYU, and she worked incredibly hard to keep up with a graduate-level writing class in a language that had almost nothing in common with her own. It was the last course she ever took, and I hope she liked it; I hope she heard the music of English. When I read in the New York Times tonight (less than 12 hours to the one-year anniversary of her senseless death) that she loved her new job at Windows on the World, it made me glad. It's painful but also nice to know that on that incredibly beautiful September morning--NYU degree in hand, first job under her belt, just 26 years old--Orasri didn't go to work dreading the drudgery, that she was excited about what lay ahead.
Angie Campbell
May 4, 2002
May you rest in peace forever more.
Kachamas (Him) Kosinthrakul
April 20, 2002
It's quite a long time that we know each other, you are really a good friend of mine, and will be forever.. One day we will meet again..
David Wilson
April 19, 2002
God rest the souls of these innocent victims of evil.
February 22, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS LONELY NAME ORASRI LIANGTHANASARN AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS...GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY GOD GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN FOR HE KNOWS WHO YOU ARE...AMEN
Teresa Jahn
December 25, 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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