New York, New York
The Love of Her Life
Ana Chimbo is having trouble starting a new life without the love of her life for 20 years. Her husband, Luis, worked as a receiving attendant at Windows on the World. "I have to let him go," Mrs. Chimbo said, sobbing. "It doesn't matter that I don't want to. But I have to."
Their 12-year-old son, Luis Eduardo, is having trouble, too. He refuses to acknowledge his father's death. He will not speak about it. He just goes to school, comes home, and plays a brutal computer wrestling game for hours. "When I tell him to stop, he tells me I don't love him."
Mr. Chimbo, 39, of East Elmhurst, Queens, was the center of the world for his wife and son. He played, bicycled and played basketball with his son. While she was pregnant with their son, he left Ecuador to set up a new life for the family in New York. After the boy was born, he brought his family to New York. "We were so happy," Mrs. Chimbo said.
"He makes me dream," Mrs. Chimbo said. "I told him please don't go. He said, 'Don't cry anymore and let me go.' I tell him that I can't. I tell him if he goes to that place he will never come back."
I posted on the 10 year anniversary of 9/11 tragedy for your family and all of those touched by it. I cannot believe it has been another 10 years. I would like to remember him once again with you at this time 20 years later. The victims HAVE NOT been forgotten. I'm sorry for your family's loss and pain. My father's name was Alfonso. Prayers to you and your family. Beth Lang
Beth Lang
September 05, 2021 | Bridgeton, NJ
Remembering Luis on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Cindy Roe
September 04, 2021
I am praying that Ana and her son have been able to move on with their lives after suffering such a great loss. We will never forget you. Much love from Texas.
Del Newberry
November 04, 2020 | Heartland, TX
Because it is the 10 year anniversay of the 911 tragety,my town in South Jersey placed flags this week in remembrance of ALL the victims of 911. When we signed up we were given a Certificate of Commemoration with a name of a specific person who's life was sacrificed. I was honored to have received your husbands name. I would like to remember him with you at this time 10 years later. The victims HAVE NOT been forgotten. I'm sorry for your family's loss and pain.
Beth Lang
September 08, 2011 | Bridgeton, NJ
Mrs. Chimbo, I had the honor of reading your husband's name this year, please know that I feel your pain. I hope that you and your son have found a little peace in the last eight years...I am still trying, but it isn't easy. My prayers are with you and your son.
mother of
Maria Isabel Ramirez
WTC
09/30/75-09/11/01
We will never forget!
Nunca Olividaramos!
Elsie Cintron-Rosado
September 18, 2009 | Ocoee, FL
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Doug Abraham
January 16, 2009 | Livonia, MI
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Kristine
October 19, 2006 | Tecumseh, MI
So sorry for the loss of this special man, who is missed so much by his loving family.
Ana
September 13, 2006 | Madrid, Spain
In remembrance....
P Tabbernor
September 09, 2006 | Victoria, BC
