New York, New York
Minding the Details
By the end of the year, Luis Jimenez Jr. was planning to be a married man on his way to graduate school. Everything seemed to be adding up for Mr. Jimenez, a 25- year-old Marsh & McLennan accountant who lived in Corona, Queens. As a boy, he was so bent on a future in finance that he would go to the grocery store with his parents and figure up the bill on his little wrist calculator before the shopping was done.
The details were everything. He couldn't propose on just any day, so he set his girlfriend's birthday in November as the moment to pop the question. Two weeks before the attack on the World Trade Center, he asked her parents' permission and started laying plans to buy the perfect ring.
"When he was a boy, 10, he told me, 'Daddy, I want to be an independent man, to take care of myself,' " said Mr. Jimenez's father, Luis Sr. "He reached his dream. He made his family so happy. In every room, there is a picture of him. He was a son to be proud of."
Luis, I couldn't believe it when they told me. I remember the first day we met and you took me to Mike's and I bought my first chain. From planning Microsoft classes, to just talking about life, it was an amazing experience. Last thing I told you was merry Christmas and wish I could've said more. Rest In Paradise brother.
Mooreese Henderson
April 07, 2024 | DETROIT, MI | Brother
I was privileged to read your name aloud on 9/11/21. I hope that you Rest In Peace and that God blesses your family.
Jacqueline DeRosa
September 12, 2021 | NY, NY
To the family of Luis Jimenez, Jr. - I live in Baltimore MD. Every September, we have a community fair where local vendors line the street with tables, the streets are closed off, and the police and firemen participate. It is a great family day. This year it was held on September 10. For many blocks around the street closing, all the sidewalks were lined with small American flags stuck in the ground. Each flag had a small cardboard star attached to the flag stick with a twisty tie. I...
Beverly Sheldon
September 12, 2016 | Baltimore, MD
Milagros Goitia
September 12, 2016 | New York, NY
Say Jimenez Family, man, I feel that lump in my throat as I begin to gather my thoughts, drying my rolling tears off my eyes. Let us share Our Laughter, Our Lives, & Our Love for each other as we move forward on this Day Of Remembrance. We Love Y'all More -Victor & Deborah Jimenez
Victor Jimenez
September 11, 2016 | Lubbock, TX
Say Jimenez Family, today as we take a moment of silence in Remembrance of a Great Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Let's Celebrate his Memories and LOVE one another to Celebrate his Presence In Our Hearts! We Love Yall More -Keep The Son Shining.
Victor Jimenez
September 11, 2015 | Lubbock, TX
In loving memory to an amazing person. You are now one of our angels watching over us.
Sabrina hall
September 11, 2014 | Howard, NY
In memory of a wonderful young man...may you rest in peace in the glory of our Lord.
Gardenia Marte
September 10, 2014 | Richmond Hill, NY
Luis, you are truly missed....
Milagros Goitia
September 13, 2012 | New York, NY