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Rosa Julia Gonzalez

Jersey City, New Jersey

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'Take Care of My Daughter'

After the attack, when Rosa Julia Gonzalez telephoned her sister Migdalia from the offices of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on the 66th floor of 2 World Trade Center, these were her last words: ''I love you,'' she said. And then: ''Promise to me that you are going to take care of my daughter.'' That is because to Rosa, 32, a single mother who worked as a secretary, her 12-year- old Jennifer was everything. Certainly, Migdalia tried to reassure Rosa. But she was never sure her words had registered. The call was cut off. Only a little while later -- 10, maybe 15 minutes -- the building collapsed. ''Of course, Migdalia will take care of Jennifer,'' said Rosa's older sister Maria. ''We will all take care of Jennifer.'' The ''we'' refers to the six Gonzalez sisters who are not missing. Every day they and the rest of the family have been gathering in Jersey City, where Rosa lived. ''The situation is,'' Maria said, ''we have to be strong for Jennifer.'

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I will never forget you Rosa

Thinking of Rosa today and praying for her family.

Hey mom miss you as always its 23 yrs now since you were taken from us and we never stop missing you we keep you alive in our hearts. I turned 35 this yr and me and your sisters went to Puerto Rico together it was a great family trip, we brought your ashes back to the island to lay you to rest. It was emotional but I was finally ready to part ways with your ashes God worked in my heart to get me to this place where I could to that and be ok. I love you mom never forgotten
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I am thinking of Rosa and her family as we near the anniversary. God bless.

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Rest in peace I will never forget you.

Hey mom still missing you everyday 22yrs later and we never forget. Things are going well with me I'm still working in the hospital keeping busy. Iv finally accepted God in my life and its wonderful, I know what ever comes my way I'm never alone and he has helped me with my sadness he is my lord and savior. Iv made some great friends at the church I attend and its been great. Titi Mag and your sisters are doing good as well, and grandma sure keeps Titi Mag busy we just try to enjoy the days...

I spend the last weekend with Rosa before the horrible Tuesday. It was a Saturday, we went dancing. She loved to go out dancing. I remember like it was yesterday. We had a blast and was happy. We went to Sand Bar in Jersey City, Funny after dancing all night we took a break and went outside and we were looking at the WTC. We talk about her boyfriend, girl stuff and her daughter. Every time she talk about en her face would light up and smile. She Love her daughter with every inch in...

Cant believe its been 20 yrs already time sure fly's feels like it was yesterday when you kissed me goodbye before heading to work. I miss you every day, the family is doing well even with the world being crazy this past yr. Titi mag is great as always you would be so proud of how great of a mother she has been to me god has blessed me with two of best and most beautiful mothers a person can have. Grandma moved in with titi mag keeping her on her toes trying to enjoy the good moments with...