New York, New York
Outdancing Her Husband
Lorisa Taylor actually believed the ruse worked. During visits to her mother, Mrs. Taylor would make a great show of looking through expensive new clothes seemingly bought by her sister. Speaking loudly so her husband could overhear, Mrs. Taylor would say to her sister: "You don't want this? Oh thaaaannnnk you!"
Despite her bottomless appetite for shopping, it was tough to stay angry at Mrs. Taylor, who had her purchases delivered to her mother's. She had a charming sunniness, a capacity to be delighted and to delight. That last weekend, the couple celebrated their seventh anniversary in a Brooklyn night club, with Mrs. Taylor, 31, outdancing her husband till they left at 4 a.m., she carrying her shoes, her bare feet tired but twinkling.
Her life outside of work -- she was an insurance broker at Marsh & McLennan -- revolved around her family in Brooklyn, which included their three girls and relatives. "She was my best friend," said her mother, Geneva Dunbar. "We would talk about things that mommy and daughters shouldn't even talk about."
On Sept. 11, Mrs. Taylor and her mother took the subway together to their jobs. Mrs. Taylor chatted about her anniversary and her girls, laughing loudly. The doors opened. Her mother stepped out. "I love you!" "I love you!" they called. As the doors closed, "she was still laughing," her mother said.
Found out about dear Lorisa on Reddit, of all places, lol. Her story resonated with me, for many reasons. It seems as if Lorisa was an shining star. May her children, mother and husband find favour, all the days of their lives. They have lost enough. RIP Miss Lorisa. ♡
Kim Brown
August 12, 2025 | Acquaintance
I am part of a 9/11 memorial page which honors the victims birthdays every year. I do not know you, I was about your daughter’s age at the time of the attacks, 5. However, your story resonated with me. I too like fashion, shopping, and dancing. I recently had a daughter & I am very very close with my mother. She too lives within 5 minutes of me.
Happy Belated Birthday & May your soul rest in peace.
Kristen Rodriguez
December 18, 2024 | NYC, NY | Neighbor
The twentieth anniversary of 9/11 will be this Saturday 9/11/21. I didn't know Mrs. Taylor. I saw her name on the WTC memorial today while watching the news. I don't know why but I wanted to see the face that went with the name. She was beautiful. May she continue to rest peacefully. May her family and friends hold close to happy memories of her.
B Butterfield
September 09, 2021 | NJ
Our continued thoughts of sincere condolence we send to your family. Words can't remove the pain of losing someone dearly loved. Each new day may God give the comfort and help to cope with this sad loss. Lorisa is still so sadly missed by others and is not forgotten.
The Kindred Family
December 06, 2019
Dear family and friends of Loris Ceylon Taylor, may you find comfort in the God of all comfort and in knowing that your loved one is at peace resting. Waiting for the day when she will be reunited with her loved ones in a peaceful new world. Ps. 37:10 & 11.
Diane
April 29, 2019
While visiting the memorial today, I saw the white rose left to honor your memory. I had to know more about you. I'm so sorry for what happened to you and so many others... such a senseless, evil crime.
You sound like a lovely person who is deeply missed by your family. May God keep your family forever safe and secure.
Joy Hunt
December 17, 2017 | KY
September 15, 2014
Taylor/Dunbar family you will alway's be in my prayer's and thought's.Stay strong you are not alone.God love's you and so does my son Eric and I.Lorisa will alway's be by your side.
Patricia Cunningham
May 03, 2014 | Manhattan N.Y.10029, NY
Today every student and teacher at my school in Florida has a tag on with the name of a person who died September 11, 2001. I happened to get, Lorisa Ceylon Taylor, my first name is Taylor. Just thought I would say a prayer for my person and her family, even though I did not know Lorisa. I'm so sorry and God bless.
Taylor Hannon
September 11, 2013 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
