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Every weekday, Joseph Walkden Flounders arose at 3:30 a.m. at his home in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. He drove to Harrison, N.J., then took a train so he could be at his desk by 8:30 a.m. on the 84th floor of 2 World Trade Center, where he was a money-market broker at Euro Brokers.
"The house was his sanctuary," said his wife of 21 years, Patricia. They had slaved away, renovating it ever since they moved there three years ago from Brooklyn Heights, after her health problems spurred him "to find a better quality of life for both of us," she said. "We'd been working on the house three years, and three days before he died, we finished it."
The memorial service for Mr. Flounders, 46, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Church in Manhattan, where he had worshiped, his wife said. "The reception will follow at Fraunces Tavern, because they, too, were once bombed, and we thought it would be appropriate to have it there, since they suffered, as well."
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Cindy Roe
September 13, 2021
Remembering Joseph on the anniversary of 9/11...
David Flounders
September 11, 2021
Thoughts on this day from the U.K.
Flounders to Flounders
Juan Castellano
September 4, 2021
It has been more than twenty years since Joe and I spoke and I still recall his tone. He was a good and kind man who valued his customer relationships. He is deserving to be forever in our memories.
October 31, 2019
Rest in lovely bliss...
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Nicholas Spanakis
September 10, 2019
May your memory and that of your parents and grandparents be eternal
Doug Abraham
July 27, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Val
September 11, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kristine
November 2, 2006
As I 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.
P Tabbernor
October 7, 2006
In memory....
Mary Flounders Green
September 11, 2006
Dear Joe "Joey" -- While I think of you every time I see an image of the towers, a sparkling blue sky, or hear a low flying plane, I am lucky to have other memories of your life. Archery in the backyard in Hycliff, picking wild raspberries, your mice, your "cool" collections and beautiful home. Visiting with Grandpa and Gippy (the original dog lover!). Sunday dinners on the fieldstone terrace. Blasting "Rhapsody in Blue". Dartmouth. Patricia. Sitting on the deck at my mom & dad's house with Fu and Suzy. You were always there for our family, and we fondly remember you and Pat. The anniversary of 9/11 always finds me a little sadder than I expect to be. I know I speak for Mom, Betsy and Anne when I say we love you and miss you. We are PROUD of your heroism 5 years ago today. Our thoughts, hearts and prayers are with you today, and every day. Your loving cousin. Mary
Erin Flounders
February 26, 2005
I just wanted u all to know that I never knew him but he seemed like a really good guy.He is my distant cousin and I never knew that in til we found out that there was a flounders killed in the traits so i thought I would look into it and I did. I am also glad I did because know I know that he is a good guy.
Barbara Rooney
September 12, 2004
I remember now the cousin that I never knew and all those who lost their lives on that September day. How I wish it had not happened and all were here today, close to all their loved ones. The loss is so traumatic by the way they had to leave, and we will remember each of them forever and pray no more will grieve.
Lawanda Goehring
February 18, 2004
God rest the souls of Mr. and Mrs. Flounders. May the peace of God house the souls of those left behind. I lost my sister, Beverly Curry in the WTC attack.
Amber Flounders
August 24, 2003
I also did not find out about Joe and Pat until the year anniversary. After some investigation I learned we were distant cousins. On behalf of the entire Flounders Family I want to thank everyone for their kind words.
Elizabeth Shannon Weiss
December 27, 2002
It's been over a year since 9/11, yet I have just learned of Joe's death--I am so saddened.
Joe and I dated when he was a Freshman at Dartmouth. He was one of the most gentle, caring human beings I have ever met. We spent many hours together talking, laughing. He wrote me many beautiful letters, and visited me and my family in Marblehead. We lost touch after I got married, although we did talk on the phone once when he was working downtown and I was at graduate school at Fordham. I have only fond memories of Joe, and I mourn his passing and send my deepest sympathy to his remaining family.
With greatest respect, Elizabeth Shannon Weiss
Maureen McGrath
August 10, 2002
A LAMENT AT GROUND ZERO
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
Underneath the shrouding stone,
Where you lie in Death alone,
Can you hear me calling, calling,
In a wild hot gush of woe?
Tis for you my tears are falling –
For you, my comrades all.
Hope of Mine and Hope of Me
Take our honor to your keeping
Bare your swift blade to the Dawn
Freedom’s voice hath roused from
Sleeping
For you, my comrades all.
So I dreamt the Day had come
All the winds are blowing gusty
with a storm of tears
Feel you not the battle-anger
shake the Nations of the world?
While amid the stress and clangor
Still my Flag is there unfurled
Were you here, my comrades fallen
This oblivion had not been
Thus I mourn you pining, pining,
For the gallant heart that lies within
Whose life was as a true star shining
To you, my comrades all
Pat, Joe, Mike and I think of you daily. You are dearly missed.
Angie Campbell
April 25, 2002
May God Bless you and the ones that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in peace.
EBI Memorial Website
March 19, 2002
For a more in-depth memorial tribute for Joe and his EBI colleagues lost on 9/11, please also visit:
http://wtc.technologyshoppe.com/
Thank you.
Jack Gibson
January 27, 2002
To the Flounders Family, I'm so sorry for your loss, and all of our country shares your pain of that day. I know God and Joe are watching over you.
January 18, 2002
DEAR LORD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON JOSEPH
WALKDEN FLOUNDERS AND MAY HIS SOUL
REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS WIFE. FAMILY
AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND
NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET
9/11/01..AMEN
Teresa Jahn
January 1, 2002
We are deeply sorry for your loss of Joseph. 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
Rebecca
December 30, 2001
to the Flounders family and friends,
What a loss. You are all remembered in the prayers of your neighbors in PA. God Bless!
Nicole Mendez
December 13, 2001
I am saddened to hear that Mr. Flounders' wife, Pat, has left this world. However, I hope that Mr. and Mrs. Flounders are once again together in the afterlife. Bless them both, bless all of the victims and their families, and bless this nation as we continue to heal.
Musser Hall @ Ursinus College
December 5, 2001
We as the international students are terribly sorry for what happened on that day. We wish you and your family endurance, everything will be ok. This war against terror is about to be won. your soul be rest in peace.
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