Jacquelyn -Sanchez-Obituary

Jacquelyn P. Sanchez

New York, New York

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When she called her mother as smoke rose around her on the 104th floor at 1 World Trade Center, Jacquelyn Sanchez said she was scared, that she could hardly breathe. Then she asked for her baby.

"She asked me 'Where's my baby?' " her mother, Kim Coleman, said. "I told her, 'I have your baby. Just get out of there.' "

At 23, Ms. Sanchez had a baby boy, Cedric Pitt Jr., a full-time job as compliance assistant with Cantor Fitzgerald and a strong desire to be a criminal defense lawyer. She attended John Jay College of Criminal Justice on weekends in pursuit of a bachelor's degree and planned to go to law school, her mother said. "That was my child," Ms. Coleman said. "She felt like she needed to save the world."

Ms. Sanchez lived with her son and boyfriend in Manhattan. She had planned a big first birthday celebration for her son, who turned 1 year old on Sept. 17. She had sent out 50 invitations, hired a clown, ordered a cake and had T-shirts made. When the day came, a smaller scale party took place in a hallway of her building with children from the neighborhood. There was no clown but they still got the T-shirts. They read: "I partied at C.J.'s first birthday."

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Twice a week I head into work at One World Trade Center. During meetings I sit in a small booth that faces a concrete wall that is covered in small momentos and signatures from the loved ones of 9/11victims. I've been seeing "Jacquelyn Sanchez" written on that wall for four years now, and in a spontaneous moment I decided to search her name up. Her story here and the beautiful words left by her friends and family are so moving - my condolences to you all. It's beautiful to see after all these...

Jackie I was thinking about you today. I just found this page and I just want to let you know that have been thinking of you through out the years. I was so proud of you when I found out you worked in the World Trade Center. I was supposed to go work there in the bank in the basement. I met you at NSU in 1995 and will never forget you. I enjoyed hanging out with you and Jeanette. You had such a beautiful smile and personality. God Bless you and I will always keep you and your family in my...

Jackie, it´s another year and the world has changed so much. This morning I woke and didn´t feel right until I realized the day. I know your smile still burns bright like the sun. I pray your family much comfort knowing you touched many. Forever a Norfolk State University Spartan Sister!!! Arkitia Pegram-Crawley

It was really good going to you grave today, It was such a beautiful day, your brother left you some beautiful roses. I can't believe that it's been 19 years and your son is about to be 20 years old. He is now in his 2nd year of college and is now driving. You would be so proud of him. Know that I Love you.
Love you Always,
Mom

As I awoke today Jackie you, your family and son were on my mind. We met on Norfolk State University’s campus in 1995 and we lived in the Twin Towers freshman dorm. Your smile and laugh was so infectious. I pray your family is well and you will never be forgotten.

You don't know me but I visited the memorial in 2016. Last year, I looked up the names I captured in the photos I took. Yours was one of them. I thought of you this year. May your memory be a blessing.

My deepest sympathy for your loss. I use to be CJ teacher when he was 2 . I remember CJ father wore a T shirt with his family picture. I would love to see CJ. Your daughter will get a resurrection through Christ death. My number is 718-8014854.

I have known you since you were in your mother's womb. I watched you grow to be a cute little toddler with chubby cheeks and a beautiful smile. Then you blossomed into a beautiful young woman both inside and out. I remember you walking through 152nd street coming home from work. When people spoke to you you replied and flashed that beautiful smile of yours. Your presence is truly missed.

Good Morning my beautiful Daughter, I Love and Miss you so much I woke up so early this morning with you on my mind. Well your baby boy is now a man and has started his first year in College, where has the time gone. I am so proud of him, he keeps a good eye out on your mother and you too would be so proud of him. I know that you are keeping your good eye on him. Everyone here is doing well and miss you so much. You would be so proud of your Sister and Brothers they have really stepped up...