Oceanside, New York
Promotion to the 96th Floor
"Titanic" was just hitting theaters when Timothy A. Haviland earned a promotion from computer programmer to project manager at Marsh & McLennan, a jump that took him from an office on the Avenue of the Americas in Midtown to the 96th floor of 1 World Trade Center.
Just like Jack, the movie's hero, Mr. Haviland thought that he had it all. "After his first day, he was jumping around the house saying, `This is New York! I'm king of the world!' " said his wife, Amy L. Haviland. "This man, you couldn't get the smile off his face when his position moved to the World Trade Center."
Mr. Haviland, 41, met the future Mrs. Haviland online almost five years ago. They hit it off immediately but had one big problem: he was in St. Paul, Minn., and she was on Long Island. He decided to visit. She said their love affair began in the baggage claim area at La Guardia Airport and led to a wedding two years ago. It was a four-ring ceremony: one each for the bride and groom and a ring for each of Mrs. Haviland's children, Nicholas, 14, and Jesse, 12.
Mrs. Haviland's brother, Robert W. Spear Jr., a firefighter, also died in the attack.
18 yrs ago I purchased my 911 braclet when it came in with TIMOTHY AARON HAVILAND 'S name on it still wear it on 911 TO ALWAYS REMEMBER THIS HEARTBREAKING DAY TO ALL THAT LOST THEIR LIVES AND THE ONES THAT ARE STILL HERE
JEAN HOPKINS
September 11, 2019 | ATLANTIC BEACH, NC
As I watch the 9/11 ceremony this morning I think of Tim. I had the privilege of working with Tim at Lawson Software in Mpls many years ago. He was kind and funny and such a pleasure to be around. He always had a ready smile and was always in on all the jokes and goofy things we'd do.
I think of him often but especially this day.
Amy, Tim will never be forgotten by his friends here in Minnesota.
I wish you and your family peace.
Joan Lawson
September 11, 2018 | Princeton
On our property there is a tree that has been growing for the past 14 years in Timothy's honor. It's our 9/11 tree. God bless.
Verna
December 15, 2015 | Galloway, NJ
dominus fortisima turris
michael haviland
September 11, 2014 | Cacoosing, PA
Missing you.
September 12, 2013
We think of you and fly our flag at half-staff for the three of you each year, for you are all victims of 9/11.
Sandra Melville
September 11, 2013 | Milton, MA
To the family of Tim Haviland,
Each September I fly the flag of Honor that bears Tim's name. I remember him in College (Macalester) but did not know him. However, I was in NYC on 9/11 and remember walking down Broadway to retrieve my Mother who was living in the West Village. I just wanted you all to know that he has not been forgotten and out there in the world many more like me who hold your family in our prayers.
Peter Vanden Broeck
September 04, 2013 | Cleveland, OH
Tim,
You'd love all the new bike trails and St. Paul's light rail development. Thinking (often) of you and your family!
Ellen
September 10, 2012 | MN
I remember Tim as an acolyte, just a little younger then me, but as a priest's kid, having much more experience at the acolyte tasks. Tall, gracious, smart and capable -- blessings to all those who loved him!
Elaine Caldbeck
September 12, 2011 | Middletown, OH