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Security cameras caught Carol LaPlante going to early Mass on the morning of Sept. 11, before she made her way to the office of Marsh & McLennan at the World Trade Center.
It was a good start for her last day on earth, said her friend and fellow parishioner, Ann McCarthy. For Ms. LaPlante's real calling, "the star of her life," Ms. McCarthy said, was St. Francis and the art gallery in the lobby of the friary. Ms. LaPlante ran the gallery as part of the St. Francis Creativity Group for many years, and it was recently renamed for her. She would have been 60 today.
"She was a poet and an artist, and while her paintings tended to be very cheerful and flowery, the poetry we found after her death seemed to say she was ready to go," said Ms. McCarthy. "She wrote about going back to God, and of being a star in God's heaven." One of her poems, "Alice O'Connell's Candle," was written after the death last Christmas of another parishioner, a woman who wept as she lighted candles in the sanctuary. But Ms. McCarthy thinks it could be about Ms. LaPlante. Here is the final stanza:
So God has blown your candle out.
He has relit its light, no doubt,
Some place our eyes must wait to see:
A heaven's star he made of thee.
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M T Keresey
September 11, 2023
You are not forgotte, Carol . MT Keresey. Class of 1961. ST. JOSEPH'S H S
Jeanne Kavinski
September 12, 2018
H. W. Travis,
Thank you for your kind words. I know that you are correct in your assessment that Carol was helping others on that frightful day. I'm sure she was.
Sincerely,
Jeanne Kavinski, Carol's sister
H. W. Travis
September 11, 2018
Carol was Head Secretary in the creative department when I worked at Doyle Dane Bernbach (later DDB Needham). My guess is that she helped everyone around her on that frightful day. God bless you, Carol.
S J. Friscia III
April 28, 2014
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Jeanne La Plante Kavinski
September 11, 2013
Twelve years have passed and Marilyn, Irene and I spent today at the beautiful September 11th Memorial ceremony. A handsome Marine honored you and read your name.
We love you and miss you more than ever!
Allen Brenda
August 15, 2013
I met Carol through her sister, Jeanne, and could see the bright light of God's love in Carol's eyes; sense her loving spirit and hear the intelligence behind her words. Carol has surely flown to heaven and rests in God's loving peace. A soul too soon taken from us. May we never forget that God's love is the answer for this troubled world. Thank you Carol for shining your light so that others may see the way.
(Family friend)
Pat Parker
September 11, 2012
Lighting a Candle in Your Memory my Sweet St.Joseph's Friend Carol. Please watch over your dear sisters, Marilyn and Jeanne,your dear Family and Friends Today the Anniversary of Your leaving this Earth for your Heavenly Home to be with the Lord. I think of You often, and pray for your dear Family. Love, your St.Joe's friend, Pat(Rafferty) Parker.
Your sister Jeanne
August 20, 2012
Thinking of you, dear sweet Carol. Although you asked that we not grieve for you too long, it is so hard to be without you. Your light has shown. Pray for us dear saint.
Pat Parker
September 12, 2011
Carol--One Your Classmates of St.Joe's High School remembers You Always, my Dear Sweet Angel Friend--- Please pray for all of us here on Earth. Pat Parker
Neighbors 430West34
September 11, 2011
Carol-
Your neighbors at 430 W 34 St remember you.
Rest in peace
Geraldine Halderman
September 6, 2010
Carol Ann Laplante, this year at the September 11, 2010 ceremonies I will be honored to read your name. God bless you and your family. We share the same sorrow.
Pat Rafferty Parker
May 26, 2009
May 26,2009
Dear Marilyn,and Jeanie Marie, I am teary-eyed at hearing of the Loss of Your Dear Angel Sister Carol. Marilyn, I am Pat, your friend Eileen's sister from St.Joe's. Eileen passed on to Heaven 11 years ago from a Heart attack. I am so sorry for the Loss of your sister Carol. She was such a Saintly Person. I just typed in Carol's Name, and found out she is in Heaven. Love and Prayers, Pat Rafferty Parker. God Love and Bless You Both.My E-Mail Address is [email protected] to Contact me.
Doug Abraham
December 30, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!
Doug Abraham
December 30, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
P Tabbernor
December 2, 2006
In memory....
Kristine
November 7, 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.
Ana
October 18, 2006
I am so sorry of the loss of this special woman. Rest in Eternal Peace Sweet Carol
Jo-Ann Maginnis
October 7, 2003
Carol and I went to St. Joseph's together. I will never forget her kind, loving way. We always seemed to meet in the school's chapel...Now she rests in God's Chapel...Always in my heart, Carol...please watch over my son...
Michael Iezzi
March 28, 2003
Carol,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marian
September 11, 2002
Carol,
You always signed your cards,
"God Bless". May God Bless You
and may you rest in peace.
Love, Marian
Mary Kluepfel
September 2, 2002
Dear Carole's family, My maiden name was Laplant, I am the daughter of Douglas Laplant, son of Leon who was brother to Carole's grandfather, Frank. Carole is his son Geralds daughter. My side of the Laplant family wishes to extend our deepest sympathy for your horrible loss. Please contact us when you feel up to it. Love, Mary 860 536 1738
Jenn Zorn
August 7, 2002
All my thoughts and prayers to Carol's family as Sept. quickly approaches. Marilyn, you always know where I am if you need a shoulder or a smile!
Cynthia Siple
May 30, 2002
You are Secular Franciscan Order member whose martyrdom has brought an increase of faith, hope and charity in the World, pray for us that I may imitate your great love for Jesus in the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Reconcilation.
Angie Campbell
May 3, 2002
May God Bless you and all of the family and friends that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in his loving peace forever more.
BARBARA HERBERT (QUINN)
March 19, 2002
Although I had not seen Carol for many years, she was always remembered by me. We attended St.Joseph's High School in Brooklyn. She was a very bright caring person. May she rest in peace enjoying her heavenly reward.
February 16, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL WOMAN..CAROL ANN LAPLANTE AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..STAY CLOSE AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01.GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK...MAY JESUS...ST FRANCIS AND ST.ANN GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN..AMEN
Teresa Jahn
December 26, 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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