Ridgefield, Connecticut
Dream Job, With a Smile
On Tyler Ugolyn's Web site is a handwritten note from his grandmother: Yesterday is history. Tomorrow a mystery. Today is a gift from God!
The words resounded through the life of Mr. Ugolyn, a 23-year-old Columbia University graduate who started his dream job last summer as a research associate with Fred Alger Management Inc., in the World Trade Center. At 6-foot-4, he was an accomplished athlete who played basketball for Columbia before being injured. Not to be defined by a single thing, he was known for a constant smile and infectious, if offbeat, laugh. He helped start a youth basketball program in Harlem, but was also known for his love for his 1992 GMC Typhoon (also featured prominently on the Web site).
"He did many things diligently and with passion," said Zachary Schiller, a friend and teammate at Columbia. "The way he ran drills in basketball. The way he went to church every Sunday. He did it without complaining and would sort of remind everyone through his effort and example."
Your best friend Rob, my dad, still always thinks of you, Tyler. Whenever he sees a picture of you he tells me every memory he has of you. Don't worry I remember every story. I think you might be his hero. you are so very brave. Now so many people know your story!Missing you always ty, love you. You won't be forgotten
Marin Ungvary
September 11, 2025 | Friend
Happy birthday, Tyler!
Faye Gamel
August 04, 2025
Just read the story about Tyler on TikTok from Jeff Pearlman..I hope you know they I will keep your Family in my prayers .RIP
Tyler
Joane Bauer
July 27, 2025 | Pottstown, PA | Friend
Promised to never forget in 2001...keeping that promise always Love, Lynnsey
Lynnsey Shaughnessy
June 11, 2025 | Friend
I heard about Tyler today, 23 years later after this tragedy. A writer Mr. Pearlman shared having written on Tyler back then. A Tik Tok segment done by Mr. Pearlman was done so eloquently and I hope Tyler´s parents know how very sorry we are for their loss. I live in Calgary Canada.
Sherry Salyha
September 11, 2024 | Other
Always. ...Miss you, friend. I often think about how bright you made the world.
Lynnsey Shaughnessy (Eakin)
May 22, 2024 | Friend
As always, thinking of the Ugolyn family. Tyler is never forgotten!
Taegen Reed
September 12, 2020 | Friend
Always thinking of you Tyler especially today . My thoughts and prayers are with you and your parents and brother . Rest easy Tyler . Never Forgotten
Eileen Barroso
September 11, 2020 | Acquaintance
Always thinking of you Tyler especially today . My thoughts and prayers are with you and your parents and brother . Rest easy Tyler . Never Forgotten
Eileen Barroso
September 11, 2020 | Acquaintance
