John W. Farrell

Maryanne,

You probably don´t remember me. I went to Ridge HS and played baseball against John. My daughter Cheyenne played soccer with Kaitlin. I always enjoyed John´s calm nature and pleasant disposition.

I don´t know why I write this note today, but John came into my thoughts on this 22nd anniversary of his unfortunate passing due to the events of 9/11/2001. My warmest wishes go out to you and your family. I will never forget how he loved all of you.

We're a day away from 12 years later; so much has changed, so much remains the same.

12 years... it seems like just yesterday all of this happened. I hope we've done right by you and the rest. Rest in peace John.

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

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.

In memory....

These hearts were woven of human joys and cares, washed marvellously with sorrow, swift to mirth. The years had given them kindness. Dawn was theirs, and sunset, and the colours of the earth. These had seen movement, and heard music, known slumber and waking, loved, gone proudly friended, felt the quick stir of wonder, sat alone, touched flowers and furs and cheeks. All this is ended. The Dead - Rupert Brooke, 1914

Mr.John Farrell was a real good man. he cared alot about his family,he realy worked hard to keep his family together.he was a realy thoughtful man& very polite too.i cant believe he is gone.

To the Farrell Family



We are joined with you, not only by name in your loss and on this anniversary of 9/11. We pray that you find solace that the whole world is grieving with you. We will never forget...



Dwight & Bonnie Farrell

I had the opportunity to work with John briefly when he was in Baltimore. He was truly a kind and thoughtful man. A true gentleman. He is missed greatly in the investment industry and by his former colleagues.

All the best to the Farrell family.

I remember seeing John at WVWC on a couple of occasions. I didn't know him as well as others,

however belonging to the same fraternity I knew we shared the same values and beliefs. I was

fortunate enough to attend the memorial service held in his honor. One can tell how much one is

missed by the number of people at his service. True Theta Chi, loved his friends and most

importantly, no question, his family came first

I remember John, Maureen & Nancy as a boy growing up Gladstone. John and my brother Chris were good friends. I also remember riding the train home from Hoboken during the Summer of '84 with John's father & his collegues who played cards and laughed to pass the time sweating on those old Lackawanna trains. Their faces and those days seem like another lifetime now. We would just like to add that John's loss was both personal & profound. And we will never forget him nor the 3,000 other soul who were lost that day.

God Bless his family, now & always.

To the Sullivans, The Farrells, and all those touched by the loss of John, our thoughts and prayers are with you always. We cannot even begin to imagine what you are going through. But we pray that God will give you the strength to go on each day...



All our Love,

The Pascales

To all the Farrells and the Sullivans and all those closest to John, know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of the extended Michalowski family. Keep strong.

We are friends of Bob Bush's parents and know how much John's friendship meant to "Bushie" and just wanted to extend our sympathy to the Farrell family. In our own family we have encountered tragedies which gives us some empathy to those left behind. God bless you all.

DEAR LORD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON JOHN

W.FARRELL AND MAY HE REST IN PEACE

WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS

HIS WIFE..CHILDREN AND ALL HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01...AMEN

Our hearts and prayers go out to the Farrell's and all the families in our community who lost their loved ones.

In 1980, I attended WV Wesleyan with John's younger sister, Nancy. We were friends and I remember the way John looked after her . . . I am sad for her and the rest of the family - I cannot even imagine the loss. I lost touch with Nancy after I left WVWC, and only just found out about this after visiting Wesleyan's website . . . Nancy (Ninny), know that even after 20 years, my heart hurts for you.

Ronna Dittman

We are very sorry for your loss of John. May his values of the simple things, his life and love continue living in you. May you always feel his warmth and love surround you. Our hearts cry with you.

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

I really don't know what to say to start this. I knew John for my entire life, he was like my uncle. I remember when I was little I used to sit and play with his kids at parties and then he would pay me for keeping them busy. Then, as I grew older, I started to connect with John.



There were fun times like Bushie's wedding and Bushie's party this summer that I will always remember. Now theres an vacant spot where John used to be. Now I call Patrick once a week, and e-mail Kaitlin almost everyday. I try to get to their games on weekends, just to be there with them. These are things that I feel I am obligated to do, if not for Maryanne, then for John.



I express my deepest condolences to Maryanne, and the kids. I promise you that I'll be there for you guys. Just remember the happy times and try to be happy that your Dad is no pain at all.



I love you guys,



Rob

(Kumpfy, Jr.)

I want to extend my most sincere condolences to Maryann and their children. From the early grades at St. Elizabeth's to BHS, John stood out as the consummate great guy. Maryann, our thoughts and prayers are with you.