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Montgomery McCullough Hord was full of jokes. He liked to carry a wallet full of $2 bills to watch cashiers get confused. "They would always fumble around for some place to put them," said a longtime friend, Tom Cabela. "He was always full of hijinks."
"Before we were married, he used to say of $2 bills, `Chicks dig them,' " said his wife, Lisa. "The other reason he liked them was that the bills were always new."
Mr. Hord, 46, of Pelham, N.Y., was a partner and vice president for institutional equities at Cantor Fitzgerald. He and his wife had three children: an 8-year-old daughter, Molly, and 7-year-old twins, Sophie and Jack.
Though he never enlisted, he was a huge fan of the military. He used to call his father-in-law, Fred Sharp, every Veterans Day and Memorial Day to thank him for serving in the Air Force during World War II. The weekend before Sept. 11, he bought a book about World War II aviators for him, Mrs. Hord said. Inside he wrote: "Fred, though it may not be your exact story, I'm betting it's close. Your contribution will not be lost on our family. Love, Monte."
Mr. Hord asked his wife to mail the book to her father on Sept. 10. But she forgot. She ended up giving it to her father in person on Sept. 13, when the family came together.
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Sheilah Johnson
June 30, 2025
2025... driving thru Nebraska, and thinking of you the whole way
John Hoxmeier
September 11, 2024
I knew Monte from several years of living together at the Sig Ep house in Lincoln. He was a roommate, brother, and friend. We had several memorable times together including a visit to Holdrege for a high school football game. After a shower, he came walking out in my mom's bathrobe and slippers. He instantly became a member of the family. I think of you often, Monte, especially this time of year.
Elizabeth Emanuel Gamble
October 21, 2023
I think of Monte a lot. We were friends in Chicago in the 80´s. Met at The Lodge. He was such a nice guy. I am sorry for you all. Betsy Gamble
Freddi Kleinelp
September 14, 2023
Think about you all the time, my friend so many years past God bless your family Freddy
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Jane Pince Acton
September 11, 2023
I was a friend of Monte´s in Chicago. I only learned of his death on 9/11/01 a couple of years ago. While it was a shock, it didn´t surprise me that he was helping others get out of the World Trade Center-Monte was a very kind person and had a keen awareness of others in need. That he jumped in to assist without consideration for his own safety is consistent with who he was.
I, too, remember his "thing" with $2 bills-the "Chicks dig `em" line-his respect for the Uniformed Services and his penchant for self-care and eating healthy foods. There were plenty of other signature Monte lines and life philosophies! And although I didn´t know his Lisa and their children, do I recall Monte telling me when he had met Lisa, he knew he had met "the one."
On this 22nd anniversary of that day that changed us all forever, I´m thinking of Monte and offering prayers for peace in his name. May God continue to bless him, Lisa, Molly, Sophie, and Jack. I´m so very sorry for the loss of your dear husband and father.
September 11, 2021
It’s been 20 years and I only knew Monty a little bit. We worked on the CBOE together. He was always so funny, so well dressed, so sweet. When I went to the Memorial in NYC I was standing in the room that had all the names on the walls and I turned around and looked and his name met my eyes. He was a great guy. So sorry for your loss.
Rest In Peace Monty and look down on your kids and wife and watch over our country as an angel.
Fred Kleinelp
September 11, 2021
Still collecting two dollar bills in your memory I miss you man God bless your family God bless you I’ll never forget
Freddi
September 11, 2020
Hey Lisa, Freddy here I’ll never forget our conversation that morning I’ll try to write to Monte every year, miss him. Hope you are well My children and your children used to color in the basement of the church Saturday mornings they grown now I know, Hope this finds you well as I am the best that I’ve ever been today God bless I know Monte is smiling down upon us all
Cantor CT
September 10, 2018
Monty..I think they are finally going to get HC. Thinking of you my friend.
Nancy McLean
September 12, 2016
My thoughts were with you yesterday Lisa.
Craig Kirchhoff
September 11, 2016
I met Monte in the fall of 1973. We were pledge brothers in Sigma Phi Epsilon,and I had the good fortune to be roommates with him part of my freshman year. He was a good friend, always having a positive attitude, People loved kidding him about his matching slippers and bathrobe, he was always sharply dressed.
Shocked and saddened when I learned of your passing, but uplifted by being able to call you friend. Good thoughts to your family today, 9-11-2016
Elizabeth Dew
September 11, 2015
I only learned recently about Monty and want to express my deepest though so belated condolences to his family. Although a Manhattan native, I met him in the early 1980s with fellow trader friends while living in Chicago. What stands out most in my memory is his humor, manners, and intelligence.
Kathy Joyce
September 11, 2015
Monte was a fraternity brother of my husband, Bob Joyce. I only met him once on Memorial Day Weekend 1983. And boy was it memorable! We had gathered a random group of people, none of whom knew each other, to meet at a bar where Ramsey Lewis was playing. Somehow, a bunch of the guys decided to hire Ramsey to come play a party in Lincoln. Business cards were exchanged. I know, because Bob still has the card that says Montgomery Hord, Since 1955. It is his favorite business card ever. At any rate, we ended up back at Monte's apartment and for some unknown reason, people were dropping drinks out the window. The next day, very hungover, we met Monte for lunch. He had been to work and acted like he had had a full night's sleep. He was just one of those charsmatic people that you never forget.
Nancy Booth
September 12, 2014
Thought of you yesterday Lisa.
Joyce Rodysill Little
September 11, 2014
Your memory lives on in those who knew you. I hope your family cherishes sweet memories.
William Vance
September 11, 2014
Your SigEp Brothers from Florida International University still remember you! HFF Brother Hord.
Carol Quillen
September 11, 2014
Blessings and kind wishes to Monte's family on this somber anniversary. He was a true gentleman and kind husband, father and friend. His friends at Crestwood Gardens will always remember him.
Dora Koop
September 11, 2014
I was a friend of Monte from the CBOE. Thinking of him this 9/11 and every 9/11. He was a wonderful man and he will not be forgotten. My thoughts are with you today.
September 10, 2014
Lisa, How I found this page I have no idea, after all these years I think of you often and send prayers for you and the kiddos. So many memories of great times in college. Peace to you and yours...LD
September 11, 2013
Blessings for the family and all on this day, PRAYERS
June Smith
May 28, 2013
Monte was a good kind soul. I knew him from Asbury in Tuckahoe. He was always kind and I cry every time this 9/11 comes into conversation. Damn, all he did was show up for work. Hope the family has worked all the "kink" out. Wow... God Bless you all.
September 12, 2012
God bless you all!! Another beautiful 9/11! Thank you Monte for smiling down on us. We miss you every day. Thanks for staying so connected. We love you.
Lisa, Molly, Sophie and Jack
September 11, 2012
Lisa
My name is Kenny Gross and I worked with Monte at Nomura. I have met and spoke with you. I really really liked Monte. I keep a 2 dollar bill in my living room as a remembrance to him since he always asked me for them.
Best wishes...Kenny Gross
Nancy Booth McLean
September 11, 2012
Dear Lisa--Blessings to you and your kids. I talked to Jean George in 2004 about you all. Your husband sounds like he was such a lovely person. I am so glad you and yours have found some healing. Nancy
September 11, 2012
This is Lisi from Germany, I only knew you for several weeks, but you will stay in my heart forever: as a man with an incredible sense of humor, a pure heart and an amazing smile. My thoughts are with Lisa and the kids, who I miss so much..
9/11 Memorial
Mike Cermak
July 14, 2012
I never met Monte, but my one year old found his name on the memorial when we visited two days ago. He seemed fascinated. Our thoughts are with his friends and family.
Hordville, Nebraska - founded by T.B. Hord
Kevin Hilder
June 15, 2012
I think of Monte often, I grew up with him and his family. He was my friend, my mentor, and my support many times. God gave the world someone special for a time, I am a better person for knowing him.
March 27, 2012
I got here tonight in such a random way. I saw in the 9/11 Families Association's Newsletter that there is a Memorial Dinner every year for Monte's boss, Michael Rothberg. Monte loved Michael and I received incredible strength from his family in the days and months after 9/11. I have lost touch, but not for long now!
I am so touched by everyone's comments. The children and I are doing well. The children are incredible and of course I have Monte with me every day in each of them. He is with us everyday and we find his love in our hearts over so many daily activities. How could we not? For those of you who knew him, right? He would never let anyone he loved, ever forget him!
We all miss you Mont--everyday. I know how proud you are of Molly, Sophie and Jack. They are THE BEST kids in the universe! Thank you for getting the Golden Rule through to them before you left us! They each practice it every day and I am pretty sure they do it for you, big guy. We love you and you stay in our hearts every day.
September 23, 2011
Scott, what a beautiful gesture and how kind of you to post on Monte's memorial. I knew Monte when he was in Chicago and he was so funny and bright. He was loved by all who knew him...and now beyond. It is really nice to know that he is immortalized in this way...thankyou for that! Sally Michaels Riverwoods, Il
Scott Oelzen
September 21, 2011
I'm from St. Louis, Missouri and on 9/11, there was a memorial honoring those whose lives were lost. There was one flag for each individual. Each flag had the name of the individual and where they were from. People were able to purchase the flags with the money going to the Injured Marines fund. The name on my flag was Montgomery McCullough Hord. I am very honored. Mr. Hord and his family are in our prayers.
Scott
September 12, 2011
At my University tonight we had a candlelight vigil in memory of those who lost their lives 10 years ago. Each candle holder had 3 names of the 9/11 acts of violence. One name was Montgomery McCullough Hord. Although I never met him, I will forever keep him as well as his friends and family in my prayers. God Bless.
Rachel Dugger
September 11, 2011
Thinking of Monte and his family again today. TEN years of missing a wonderful person...You are in my thoughts and prayers always...A tragedy we will never understand...
Gabrielle Glaser
September 11, 2011
Thinking of you and your family, as I always do -- on all days but especially this one. I have a groundhog problem and I think of your threat to spray paint the squirrels you used to release at Glen Island.
Sally Michaels
September 11, 2011
This awful anniversary (if you will) brings such sadness. Many memories of you here in Chicago at the CBOE as well. So tragic and senseless. I hope your wife, Lisa, and children are doing ok...I know you are watching over them always.
Freed K
September 10, 2011
Miss you Monty, prayers to you and your family
Fred Kleinelp
September 11, 2010
Monty we had a meeting today at crest wood gardens cept it was in the other room. I put a two dolla bill in da basket. I pray for your family and know you are close by them. Really sucks what happened. Miss you and your contributions
Fred
September 10, 2010
I think of Monte every time this dreadful anniversary rolls around. I knew you in Chicago, through my dear friend, Jackie. Also some fellow traders. I can still see you in you Shatkin jacket with your glasses (just for the look) and your fresh $2.00 bills...and silly jokes. You used to say that you would never grow old..."probably dead by 43" and we just shook that off as vanity and a morbid sense of humor. I am so sorry that you are not there for your family and friends. Deeply saddened by your demise, it must be ten-fold (thousand fold) for them. My prayers go out to them ...and to you, my friend, I think you must have saved many of your colleagues at Cantor Fitzgerald. Word was you were headed down the stairs....so I think you stopped to help others, before yourself. Sally "Sly" from the CBOE
Rachel Martin Dugger
September 13, 2009
Just recently found out that I knew someone who was in the World Trade Center on 9/11/01. I was saddened to think that my friend from elementary school in Central City Nebraska was gone. (I went to Nebraska Christian for High School) Monte was a wonderful friend of mine back then and my thoughts will always go to Monte's family whenever I hear that tragic day mentioned.
May God's grace help you all deal with such great loss.
With Love and Prayers,
September 11, 2009
Monty
Your spirit lives on in those you have touched.We are blessed!
fred kleinelp
September 11, 2009
ya know monty, i was just about to go on facebook to say hello to my/our friends. we miss you, i miss you, stopped of to say hey to you first
god bless
fred kleinelp
September 11, 2008
hey pal,
we always miss you your place in our space is always there, god bless. your family is always in our prayers, freddi
Avi
September 11, 2008
Monty,
May your family always know and feel the strength that lived inside you. You possessed a rare mix of fun, professionalism and introspection. I know that you will always live inside your children. Today I an thinking about you and still hear the church bells that your children rang in your memory. You will resonate in me forever. Your wife and children are in my prayers today.
August 30, 2008
Hi Mont, The kids and I celebrated your 53rd birthday in Fire Island. Thank you for the beautiful sunset. You are with us every day. Thank you.
Tom Palka
March 29, 2008
I think about Monte often. We worked together years ago at Dean Witter in Chicago. He had a great sense of humor and was very kind. Loved talking about his family in Nebraska. He loved pulling practical jokes. During a visit to his apartment, he was very proud to show me an award winning photograph of his boyhood home in Nebraska. An all around good guy, and I miss him.
Steve Garst
September 11, 2007
Monte, thanks for sharing your experience, strengh and hope with us - we miss you
FREDDI KLEINELP
September 7, 2007
HEY PAL MISS YOU A SEAT IS RESERVED ONCE AGAIN PRAYERS FOR YOUR FAMILY WE MISS YOU ALWAYS, THERE IS A MEETING AT KENSICO DAM TOMORROW AM DONT KNOW IF I WILL SEE YOU THERE IN SPIRIT ALL THE BEST MONTY, FREDDI
Doug Abraham
August 24, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
P Tabbernor
November 11, 2006
In remembrance....
Kristine
November 6, 2006
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.
Diane Kelley
September 20, 2006
I strong sense of you came over me today, so I thought I'd write another entry into your guest book. I wore your bracelet last Monday (9/11/06) which was my first day at my new job in a new city. I relocated back home to Boston, I always told you I would.
I hope you are at peace and that your wife and children are coping with the lost of a wonderful husband and a great father.
You're a good man, Mont.
Diane
Larry Campbell
September 11, 2006
Monte and family,
From small town CC, to the big city, our wonderful memories are with you who we have known and enjoyed so much in your short life, and to your family which most of us have never had the honor to meet.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, today and in the future.
fred kleinelp
September 11, 2006
its come again monty, now five years gone, hard to believe . we pray for your family and you. we will never forget. a seat will be saved for you tonight. your friend freddi
Gail Boelts-Cool
September 11, 2006
My marching partner at High School Graduation, Monte will be fondly remembered by us all.
fred kleinelp
September 9, 2005
I always write somewhere to you at this time of the year. crestwood gardens misses you and your 2 dollar bills. Some cannot even attend anymore all the best to one of the best your friend freddi
Chris
January 23, 2004
To Monty Hords family--Just a note to let you know that everyone still has all of the 9/11 heroes in their minds and hearts and we haven't forgotten. I grew up in Central City but did not know Monty personally. He was in my brothers class. He will be remembered for many years as one of good guys.
Anita & John Trainor
September 25, 2002
Having just marked the first anniversary of that terrible day and the tragic and senseless loss of Monte, we again extend our deepest sorrow and condolences to his wife, Lisa, their children, and the entire family. God Bless Monte and all of you and continue to give you the strength to endure your great loss. We shall never forget.
Dr. Ed Herbold
September 16, 2002
During a church service on September 8, 2002, I received a request to specifically keep Montgomery and his family in my prayers as we approached September 11th. On September 11th, in remembrance of Monte, I delivered a prayer card to the altar of University United Methodist Church, San Antonio, Texas, as the congregation prayed for all of our heroes who died one year ago. I was honored to carry the Hord family in my heart to the altar.
Karla Field
September 11, 2002
I received a wristband with the name of Montgomery Hord on it at our candle light vigil at church this morning. Monte, I have lit a candle for you and your family and friends. My wristband is a reminder that God has given me the honor to
hold you up in prayer.
Love,
Karla
Vincent Dechiario
August 20, 2002
Monty, I miss you and think of you often. Monty and I worked together at Nomura Securities. We took the train together and lived down the block from eachother in Tuckahoe. Monty lived in my home town of Pelham (right at the bottom of "Snake Hill". God bless you Monty. You were truly full of life and happiness.
Tom McCusker
August 15, 2002
Monte was a good friend that I could count on. I always enjoyed his company and will miss him. He always had a good attitude. He walked the walk.
Angie Campbell
May 1, 2002
May God bless you and watch over the family and friends that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in peace..........
Theresa Modafferi
February 20, 2002
God is taking care of you now, Monte.
You were such a vibrant person, who made everyone feel good about themselves. My deepest sympathy goes out to Monte's family. It was a pleasure working with him.
Theresa Modafferi
Diane Kelley
February 6, 2002
May God watch over you and the family you've left behind. I'm sorry I couldn't make it to your service. Every time I walk down certain streets of Chicago, I think of the places where we'd go and hang out. Many, many people here miss you. I hope you are at peace.
February 4, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS YOUNG MAN..MONTGOMERY MCCULLOUGH HORD AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01...AMEN
Larry Campbell
January 14, 2002
I will remember Monte with great memories of growing up in good old CC together. Our thoughts and prayers for Monte and his family.
Denise
December 30, 2001
My deep sympathies to the family and friends of Monte. I did not know him, but I believe my father knew Monte's uncle. My father passed away over a year ago. I know that my father would've been deeply saddened and would've offered his most heartfelt of condolences to you. Please know that my father would've shared with you this...We Care. Be Strong for one another. We Care...and you are in our every prayer. Sent with much warmth and love and sympathy from the DiPaolo
family in Nebraska.
Shane Zikmund
December 30, 2001
Monte will be deeply missed! ! !
Teresa Jahn
December 28, 2001
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
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