New York, New York
A Family's 'Source of Light'
Elena Ledesma was the heart and soul of her extended family. On camping trips, she was the first to pitch the tents. She was the one who administered insulin to her 66-year- old diabetic mother and took her to the doctor. She was raising two daughters and working full time.
Ms. Ledesma, who was 37, worked at the World Trade Center as a maintenance coordinator at Marsh & McLennan. She was responsible for maintenance on Floors 93 to 99. The divorced mother of a 12-year-old and a 17-year-old, she lived in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Her mother, aunts and cousins all lived in the same building.
"My sister was a giving person," said Nelson Hernandez, her older brother. "She was always the one we turned to for anything. I had a lot of dreams. We were going to buy a house together for our mother."
Belkis Mercedes, a friend, said she believed that many family members still expected Ms. Ledesma to reappear. "She was their source of light," Ms. Mercedes said.
Elena ledesma, que Dios la allá acogido en su santo ceno y que su alma este en paz, shanhellen jimenes, una noche tu madre puso unas palabras en mi cuales te las dije mientras hablamos, y algún día espero volvernos a ver
Luis
March 10, 2020 | Santiago,RD
Elena did not die in vain at the Twin Towers.
A.L.
October 11, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. Listening to the names of folks that have passed away that dreadful day 18 years ago, may we never forget all those including your loved one. May her heart continue to live in her kids and family. Hugs!
Christina Turner
September 11, 2019 | MO
I happened across your name today and wanted to see your photograph. Your girls are now adults having lived more than half their lives without you. I just cannot imagine their loss and my heart breaks for them, and your family and friends. My love to your daughters.
Ellie Bentley
September 25, 2017 | Santa Monica, CA
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
S J. Friscia III
May 03, 2014 | Staten Island, NY
RIP Mom I love you! you'll always be in my heart always and forever!
Shanhellen Jimenez
September 12, 2011
Rest In Peace Elena and for all who passed that day. You Will Always Be Remembered! for Shanhellen, may you find some peace and joy during this time with the memories of your mother and know she's up in heaven watching over you and your family as your guardian angel.
Suleika
September 11, 2011 | Williamsburg, NY
May God Shine His Light On This Beautiful Woman, Mother Of An Old Friend Of Mine.
..I remember This Day As If It Were Yesterday. ..
It Was Only Just A Few Days Into The New School Year At My JHS When All Of A Sudden We Were All Informed On What Was Happening. A Classmate, A Friend, Was Taken Out Of The Room, And As She Walked Out, Our Hearts Broke When We Learned Her Mother, Too, Worked At The WTC. ..
.. Unfortunately, Elena Never Made It Home To See Her Family That Day, But I...
Ashley Justine
September 10, 2011 | Williamsburg, NY
I REMEMBER ELENA TO THIS DAY AND I MISS HER AND MY COUSIN SO MUCH..BOTH NANA AND ELENA LOST THEIR LIVES.THEY WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEARTS AND EVERY1 ELSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES THAT DAY.. I MISS THEM SO MUCH..I WAS JUST REMINICING WHEN I USED TO SEE ELENA IN THE STAIRS AND SHE USED TO SQUEEZE MY CHEEKS..I MISS HER..
Elizabeth G.
September 11, 2008 | Brooklyn, NY