New York, New York
His First Job in America
On July 11, Lukasz Milewski landed in the United States for the first time. His parents, who immigrated from Poland to New York City just a year ago, had left him and his sister, Kamila Milewska, behind to finish college.
Mr. Milewski, 21, found a summer job serving food at the Cantor Fitzgerald canteen. "He was the only Polish guy, and soon everybody knew him," said Ms. Milewska, who had come to the United States with her brother. "He was the best brother in the world. Last year, we only had each other. When I broke up with my boyfriend of six years, only he could find a way to help me. He told me that life was too short to worry."
Proud to be working in the World Trade Center, Mr. Lukasz sent many photos of himself in front of the towers to his girlfriend in Poland. He told his sister that he would keep going to school and find a permanent job in the trade center.
The family is returning to Poland this month to plan for his funeral. "We will put in the coffin his favorite CDs and T-shirts, letters from me, his girlfriend and our parents, photos and teddy bears," Ms. Milewska said. "In a way, I don't want them to find his body. I want to remember him handsome and smiling."
Another year has passed and I want to let you know you are not forgotten. You and all the others are in my mind many times during the year. Continue watching over your family from above.
Dorothy Weremeychik
September 11, 2025 | Wantagh, NY
I brought my daughter to New York today for the first time and we visited the memorial. We saw your star and the memory stayed with us all day. May you rest in peace, love from England
Matt
April 27, 2025
You are always remembered on this day of the year as well as on other days. You are never forgotten!
Dorothy Weremeychik
September 11, 2024
Lukasz, I came across your name on the wall of the Eagle Rock September 11th Memorial. It is overlooking the New York City skyline. May you and other 9/11 angels guard peace over NYC, and NJ. God Bless You and Your Family.
Alicja Ruszala
August 17, 2024 | Other
Nigdy nie mialem przyjemno´sci pozna´c Lukasza, aczkolwiek modle sie o jego dusze i rodzine.
Bartek Murawski
September 19, 2023 | Other
Poland is doing great with Robert Lewandowski. But, they are now struggling during the EURO’s. I hope all is well up there. I am always praying to you and your family.
Nick Schneigert
September 12, 2023 | Irving, TX
Another year has passed but you are not forgotten. Thinking of you today and through the year. I know you are your family's guardian angel.
Dorothy Weremeychik
September 11, 2023
my first visit to this memorial, and the most impactful thing about it was you. May you and your loved ones be at peace knowing your memory is not forgotten.
Luis
April 30, 2023 | Other
Lukasz, Thinking and praying for you and your family. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Rest in Paradise.
Michael Iezzi
September 11, 2022 | Other
