Charles Francis Xavier Heeran

I grew up on Long Island (East Meadow) and went to Chaminade (rival of Xavier) and played rugby at Scranton. Graduated 1993/94...I do not remember Charlie specifically but I know him - as he is remembered every year a fellow Norseman is awarded in his honor. I know him as we charge forward with the same lust for life that I know he displayed. I know him as we celebrate milestones together, support each other during trying times, and remember those who impacted our lives. 20 years later -...

I woke up this morning and immediately thought of Charlie. I didn't grow up with him, go to school with him or work with him...but I knew him. Charlie and I shared an experience and the University of Scranton. We both played Rugby for the school but many years separated our time there. For those that came before him, Charlie stood out. Obviously a great young guy, out going and seemed to be always in the thick of it. At that time I really only knew who he was, a fellow Rugger with a...

Bernadette,

You, and your family, will continue to have my prayers and support. In Charlie's honor, I hope I can live life to the fullest and keep fighting through the hard times. I don't know how I didn't see your message prior to this morning, but quite honestly, I couldn't have planned for me to read your message at a better time. I can't say thank you enough for blessing me to honor Charlie in such a wonderful way. He, and your family, will always be in my heart.

I wish you...

Love to the Heerans' lets last together and forever physically, spiritually, and mentally in heart, mind and soul.
Love and prayers
Vincent Heeran

there isn't a day that I don't think of you. I wear a bracelet with your name everyday. I have had it replaced 3 times in the last 13 years.... God bless you and your family..

Dear Kristen,
I am Charles' youngest sister Bernadette. Charles was known as Charlie:) We can't thank you enough for all the prayers and support! We are so lucky to have such amazing support and appreciate so many wonderful people reaching out.
In Charlie's honor- please continue to live life to the fullest and never give up.... Even if things ever get tough. Charlie loved life and 100% lived each day like it was his last!
Thanks again:)

Hi,

My name is Kristen Barnhardt, and I'm all the way down in Charlotte, North Carolina. I recently put on a program to help remember the victims of the 9/11 tragedy, where we handed out names of victims with a flag to be planted in one of the courtyards on campus. I pulled Charles' name, who happened to be the same age I am now when he passed, and I wanted to reach out to his family. I've read so much about him, and since then his passing has weighed heavily on my heart. I wanted to...

On this day of solemn commemoration, I add my and my family's humble prayers for the Heeran Family, one and all. What can you say about Charles? Rockaway still mourns for him and his fellow WTC heroes these 11 years.