Lake Ridge, Virginia
Perpetual Volunteer
He did not work at the World Trade Center, was not aboard a hijacked plane and was not a rescue worker called to the scene. But Jeff L. Simpson, a 38-year-old project manager for Oracle Systems, had spent hundreds of nights and weekends volunteering with the local ambulance squad near his home in Dumfries, Va. "He definitely was all heart," said his brother, Michael.
He pulled trapped adults out of wrecks and freed children stuck in railings. Once, on a Saturday morning when a neighbor's elderly friend broke her arm, Mr. Simpson heard the 911 call on his scanner and roared up on his motorcycle in time to help. "Even when he wasn't on duty, he was always on duty," said his wife, Diane, recalling countless trips in the car that were sidetracked because he spotted flames or another sign that someone might be in distress.
He happened to be in New York when he heard about the trade center attack. He left the state attorney general's office at 120 Broadway, where he had been setting up a new computer system, and was last seen headed for the north tower, his wife said.
Recently his son Max, 7, and one of triplets, was watching a television program that offered a $1 million prize. "I wouldn't take a million dollars," he told his mother, "if I could have my daddy back."
Last week I took my twins to the 911 memorial in New York. We look to find Jeff´s name. I told them funny stories about going to school with Jeff and riding the bus to Newport News intermediate. On this 21st. anniversary of the horrific attacks my thoughts and prayers go out to the Simpson family.
Michele (Shelly) Joyner Flowers
September 11, 2022 | Friend
I went to school with Jeff he was also on my little league baseball team at Warwick moose R.I.P.
David Vance
February 12, 2021 | Troy, NC | Friend
Every day I think about your loss. So sorry for the grief you have endured. Thoughts and prayers,
Sandi simpson
March 27, 2019 | Manchester, NH
Yes, I may add you are not forgotten each year on 9/11.... I pray for your family each morning this day. Ms. Ruby was a great prayer warrior that I learned much from her and those we prayed with. God bless each of you. It is hard to believe it has been 17 years as it seems as yesterday. I remember all that what went on this day, where I was, and the sadness shared with work family.
Janet Lockstampfor
September 12, 2018 | Ocala, FL | Friend
Love you Sally Simpson...thinking of you today❤❤Robin Bobrick
Robin Bobrick
September 10, 2018 | Newport News, VA
My husband and I married after a long engagement, due to the impact of 9/11.
We currently live in your family home and Mrs. H across the street shares stories of your youth. Our family feels the love in your home.
My father was an EMT/parametric in Pennsylvania years ago.
You are a true hero. Although I haven't had the opportunity to meet your family, you are often in our thoughts, as well as your family.
You shall not be forgotten.
R A
January 29, 2017 | Newport News, VA
Each year I sit and think about how proud Sally and Don are of they're amazing and strong son. I worked at the home Sally shared with Don for a few years and each year Sally would speak with such pride for Jeff. After Don passed away I knew they were looking down on Sally with a smile and so much love. The loss of a child is something you never fully understand and the loss of such an amazingly strong and wonderful man and son is a loss like no other.
Sally today again I told my...
Mary Schultz
September 11, 2016 | Jackson, NJ
Just to let you know I have prayed every year since... think of your Mother Ruby most Sundays in the prayer room at North Riverside.... just in case you are interested Sally and Don...
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Janet Lockstampfor
September 12, 2015 | Newport News, VA
To Michael, I should have done this long ago. We were in elementary school together at RT Yates and at Trinity Lutheran. I remember your poems about your bike in third grade and lima beans in 7th grade.
I found out about your brother Jeff from Peggy Booth in 2002 when I was working at Ukrops after being laid off. I don't even know how our conversation went to find out who each other was. But she told me about Jeff and my heart broke for you and his family.
Your brother...
Mary Dick
September 11, 2015 | Jacksonville, FL
