Robert Sliwak

I am the son of a NYC firefighter that retired well before the fateful day of 9-11-01- and our sadness runs deep- My Dad is gone now but I wanted to tell you, I'm remembering Robert Sliwak today as I have a memorial bracelet with his name on it - just like the Viet Nam POW/MIA bracelets from the 70's, I have framed on my wall. I have Roberts on a 9-11 memorial sculpture I keep on a table near my Dads gear also on display. I cant express my deepest and sincereist condolences any more...

I went to school with Karen, Robert's sister. I remember Robert answering their front door, while I collected my money on my paper route delivering The Long Island Press.
He was very since and polite.
Rest in peace, Robert.

Rob "Bobby" Sliwak:

I can't help but thinking of you today my friend. It's been a long time since we all lived on the first floor of Vance Hall at CCSU. We had lots of fun and crazy times...the laughs, parties....cutting up on each other...heading down to "slaters" to eat...then waiting for your inevitable stomach discomfort which was always so predictable. You were always such a genuinely nice person and friend, funny, warm and outgoing; someone who people wanted to be around. There...

I worked with Rob at JFK...to know him was to love him. Rob was so sincere and kind. A truly exceptional guy....A very special friend..God Bless you Rob and God Bless your family.

i had the pleasure in working with this great man at ryder intl freight and customs services in jfk airport:) rest in peace for ever robert:) iam very saddened by this tragic news:(:( all my condolences and sympathy to the whole sliwak family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To Mrs. Sliwak,
You don't know me, but I saw you on t.v. yestserday and of course praying for the families of the victims. As I was listening to each family member my heart broke a little. I just wanted you to know that people probably don't believe you when you tell them about the "dimes", but when you said that my husband and I couldn't believe our ears ( I had to rewind live t.v. to hear it again). My family and I have been receiving "dimes" for years from my mom. I would love to...

To the Sliwak Family,
I am no one that you have ever met, but today at a 9/11 service in Broomfield, Colorado, I picked up a flag with Robert's name on it.
There are never enough words to say, nor sympathy offered that will change your loss. The feelings you have that no one else will understand, are yours alone. But today, know that on a beautiful Colorado morning, I sent prayers and love your way. Robert will never be forgotten.
Wendy Young

Dear Susan, Ryan, Nikki and Kyle,

You remain in my thoughts and prayers daily. I pray for your continued growth through your loss. Stay strong.

I met Rob my freshman year at CCSU, where we both played football and lived next to each other. He was a couple years older than me and for a short time took on the role of my older brother.
We occasionally wrestled, argued, watched a baseball game together, and then there was him singing to REO Speedwagon. Rob would give me advice, that only an acting older brother could give, especially, "Don't be a baby".
I can still remember a last send off when he left school and noticed it...