New York, New York
'He Cannot Be Taken Down'
As a child in Woodbury, N.Y., Taimour Khan doggedly practiced his BMX bike tricks until he could balance on his front tire, on his back tire, and even essay long bunny hops. One day he raced his brother Shaan so fiercely down Fairbanks Boulevard that their pedals tangled, they crashed, and went flying "for 20 yards," Shaan said. Later, although Taimour weighed but 150 pounds and stood 5 feet 11 inches tall, his determination propelled him to the captaincy of the Syosset High School football team and a celebrated 90-yard touchdown run. It was this drive that made Mr. Khan, 29, a commodity futures trader at Carr Futures, heading his own desk on the 90th floor of 1 World Trade Center. "He has the determination to be a really major player," his brother said, "and he cannot be taken down. I know that he's going to make it."
I never knew Taimour but have thought of him and prayed for his family for 20 years. I wear a silver bracelet with his name engraved on it to remind me of his and others tragic loss on that day. Thinking of you all, especially today.
Judy Trotta
September 11, 2021 | Narragansett, RI
Never forgotten and always in my heart.
Jarrod Newman
September 11, 2019 | Friend
thinking of you and missing you.
David Adler
August 10, 2012 | Rockville Centre, NY
We often walk through Maple Grove Cemetery and have occasion to pass Taimour's gravesite. We always pause in silent meditation. As the 10th anniversary approaches, we remember the families of those who died and we wish them peace.
anonymous
September 10, 2011 | Briarwood, NY
My Prayers are with The Khan Family! I am so sorry for your loss and wish there was something I can do to make your pain go away.
With Love,
An Old Friend,
Rose Catter-Nicolaides
Rossanna Catter
September 12, 2007
Time marches on, but your memory never fades. I will never forget your wonderful smile and beautiful sense of humor. We shared our passion for sports and humor and for that, I am forever grateful. May god bless your family and friends! Forever in my thoughts and heart.
Denise Samide
September 10, 2007 | Huntington, NY
In memory....
P Tabbernor
November 24, 2006 | Victoria, BC
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
November 07, 2006 | Tecumseh, MI
You will always be the face I think about on this day. You will forever be a childhood friend of mine who made me laugh, who I got into mischief with and who always made me feel special whenever I saw you. I look forward to telling my daughter one day about the amazing guy with the amazing smile who I knew and lost on this horrible day. My thoughts go out to your family today and always.
Marnie Alexenburg Prisand
September 12, 2006 | Beverly Hills, CA
