Brooklyn, New York
On Tuesday, the Clock Broke
Anthony Hawkins always made sure that his day started with a laugh. At 5 a.m., he would rouse his mother, brother and sisters to watch reruns of his favorite comedy, "Good Times." He never missed it.
At 30, Anthony had settled into a life of comfortable routines. He always listened to hip-hop music while taking the subway to his job as a maintenance worker. He always picked up newspapers on his way home to Brooklyn, sharing them with his family. He always walked his mother to the market to buy the fixings for the Sunday dinner.
"He was the clock for our family," said his cousin, Byron Haynes. "He set the tone for the day." The only time that Anthony broke his routine, his cousin said, was when he did not come home on Tuesday. Like clockwork, he always stepped through the front door at 6 p.m.
My name is Cheryl. I live in a small town Seneca Falls upstate NY. Our church St. Patrick´s made memorial stars with names of people affected on 9/11. I have 4 stars and Anthony´s is one of them. I have kept him and your family in my prayers . I still have his star. I keep it in the hutch in my kitchen. He will always be remembered. He did not die in vain. Sincere condolences and Love to you and your family.
Cheryl DeMillo
April 12, 2025 | Other
While visiting the 9/11 Memorial on Mon (6/3/19), a friend of mine noticed a leaf stuck on the Memorial wall & when she went to remove it, noticed that it was stuck inside a letter of someone that I shared a last name with. I did a little online research and Anthony sounded like a great guy! Gone but never forgotten!!
Mike Hawkins
June 04, 2019 | Chesapeake Beach, MD | Acquaintance
my name is lamar hawkins.i do not know if where related or anything,just our thoughts and prayers will always be with you and your family.lamar hawkins from blountsville,ALABAMA
LAMAR HAWKINS
November 28, 2011 | BLOUNTSVILLE, AL
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.
Kristine
November 06, 2006 | Tecumseh, MA
In memory....
P Tabbernor
November 01, 2006 | Victoria, BC
We sure have lost an angel of God. May we protect his heart and soul, just like he did for us. We will always love you Anthony. My heart and blessings go out to your family... always.
Adama Turay
September 11, 2003 | Newark, NJ
On September 11th I was saddened to learn that God had called you home. BA, we all miss you and will never forget you. Recently we enjoyed some video footage of you during happier times. We laughed and then became sad at the same time. I know you are keeping everyone smiling up in Heaven
Michelle George
September 10, 2003 | Brooklyn, NY
Hello, my name is Ceci Goforth. My school, St.Agnes Academy, had a memorial for September 11. We were each given a bracelet with a name on it. I recieved Anthony's name and I wanted to tell you that Anthony and your family will be in my prayers and i will remember your family always.
Ceci Goforth
September 12, 2002 | Houston, TX
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG MAN ANTHONY HAWKINS AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS..STAY CLOSE AND NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND THE GOOD PEOPLE OF BROOKLYN..MAY JESUS AND ST.ANTHONY GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Anonymous
February 01, 2002
