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Cara
August 26, 2024
Kevin sounds like he was a great, caring, and lively young man from what I´ve read and I´m so sorry to his family and friends for the senseless loss of him. Happy heavenly birthday Kevin, you are never forgotten. <3
Avery Colbert
June 19, 2024
Hey Kevin!! I'm 19 years old on June 30th. I've been so fortunate to have heard all of the amazing stories about you. As I go into this new phase of life, I think what it would be like if you were here to support me. I know the rest of the family is very proud of me!! Thanks for protecting me and watching me all these years.
Jeny Colbert
August 22, 2023
Kevin was and is an amazing, larger than life soul that will live on forever in our memories. He would be so proud of his younger brothers and the men they have become. As our children grow we continue to keep your memory alive with stories. They all wish to have met you and will someday in heaven.
Susan Colbert Hutchins
October 1, 2021
As I lay down to sleep. I pray you’ll come get me.
Life’s so painful without you.
How you can show support
Cindy Roe
September 4, 2021
Remembering Kevin on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Del Newberry
January 30, 2021
We will never forget. Much love to his family and friends.
Alma Torres
September 11, 2020
Dear Kevin,
It's been a rough 19 years since that horrible day that took you away from us. My eyes are filled with tears right now and at the same time I smile as I remember your infamous words "Savyyyyyy" and "What goes on?". You were just like a big teddy bear, big but with a big kind heart. I was touched with your family stories, always caring for your mom and brothers. I'm sure you're looking above all your loved ones from high above. I always pray for you, Nestor and everyone that has passed on 9/11. I always remember August 26th because that's when we celebrated your birthday! Missing you buddy may you rest in peace. Love, Alma
The Kindred Family
January 10, 2020
Still very sadly missed is Kevin and he will never be forgotten. Daily may God give the help needed each day. Our deepest sympathy to your family. May the time come when these violent acts that cause so much sorrow end.
Kaeden Colbert
May 14, 2019
I dont know much about my uncle Kevin. But I know I miss him, not very many days go by that he doesnt cross my mind. He was very loved and lots of people miss him. I hope I can be half the man my grandma tells me he was. Love you uncle Kevin. ❤
TD
September 25, 2018
To the Family of Kevin Colbert,
May the God of all comfort continue to be by your side as you endure this trial.
Susan Ainbinder Colbert Carroll
July 31, 2016
It never ceases to amaze me the kindness of not only people we know but complete strangers that are drawn to you even now that you're gone. It's that smile of yours.
Sadly another one of your friends passed this past week my heart hurts so bad for their family. Their pain reminds me of my pain our families pain. It never goes away
p s
July 29, 2016
Hearing Delerium right and i remember hearing this with you a week before you were killed. You were at my house and you shouldn't have been. But we always had a great time together and i could never stay mad at you. not with that silly cat that ate the canary grin. I always have you in my thoughts but especially when that song comes on. miss you
season miles
September 11, 2015
To my old friend. I meet you when I was 16 years old. You always had a beatiful face and smile, that went with your heart and soul. It has been many years since this tragety, and years since you left Fl, but I have never, ever forgot you or your sweet and loving family, who took me in as one, with u guys. We had some really good times together. Susan my heart goes out to you, and the boys. Kevin is an Angel, and God needs him to do work for him in heaven. He is all around, at all times, he will always show you sighns. I always have kep in in a pocket in my heart...and thats were he will stay. Love you Kevin. Love you Susan, Andrew and boys. Season.
Rebecca Morrison
October 14, 2014
A letter... for an angel.
I don't know how you could be anything less than that after the miracles I have witnessed in your Mom's life. Kevin, I met your Mom... "In spirit" back in the spring when we connected in friendship through my 9/11 page that also honours responders. Though not having met yet in person, something tied us together in friendship. When I learned about you through her photos and postings.. the first thing I learned was that we were born on the same year... just me being 6 months older. That's the first thing that made me realize you are an angel & the tragedy gave me a different perspective. What I have I accomplished in the years I have had.. that you have not had with your family. I have excelled in my job, gone back to school, became a firefighter... became a wife AND a mother. Those are just a small handful of things and oh the things you could have done. It just broke my heart. I have wanted to participate in the Tunnel To Towers run for 3 years now and well, this past September I got my chance with my daughter. She is 14 years old. It was also the first time I would be seeing... my friend... your Mama Dukes. Then something very moving, very emotional but extremely touching happened. On the day I was to see your Mom and go to the Memorial... this past September 27th... I was in the Visitor Center. Already struck by grief harder than I could have imagined when I thought of my friends who lost loved ones... here I turn a corner and I'm looking straight at your photo Kevin... the one where you are wearing glasses and you are smiling. When I read some of your messages here from loved ones I realize that I experienced a great miracle that day... and you are working miracles in the lives of those who you love and, love you. I no sooner walked away from your photo and I wondered if your Mama Dukes was making it OK... just out of the blue she called me and told me she'd be there soon. As soon as I saw her I just ran to her and hugged her. We spent alot of the afternoon together and reflected on your memory. Forever etched in my heart, your memory... Angel Kevin <3 I will also never forget as the weekend went on and I went back to the reflecting pools... just finding the names of my friends loved ones lost... or perhaps they are angels and found me.. for I was not even really looking. And.. as I flew from the airport home.. and looking out my plane window.. two butterflies in the sunshine flying are my last memories of NYC.
Stephanie
September 11, 2014
I never knew Kevin. I dont know anyone in his family. I dont know any of his friends. But over the years, I have read stories and legacy pages of 9-11-01 victims as my own way of remembering, making sure I never forgot and showing respect. I always come back to Kevin's and read what his family and friends have posted on his page. He has a familiar face. A friendly face. I feel like I know him. On the anniversary of 9/11 or when i think of 9/11, he is the one I think of. I think about how someone who isnt much older than me, had his life tragically cut short in the cruelest form possible. Im not sure why. I just want his family and friends to know Kevin Colbert will never be forgotten. Though I did not know him, I will never forget him, nor forget his family and friends who still mourn his loss. And what an incredible loss. He looks like he was a fun guy. After all this time of reading articles on him and reading his legacy page, i just wanted to reach out to the family. Thinking of Kevin and you all, especially on this the 13th anniversay. God Bless.
Cindy (Tomich) SanLorenzo
September 11, 2014
Thinking of the Colbert Family today. 10 years later.
Karen Dias
September 11, 2014
Kevin,
Another year. Crazy. This is the first year that I have been at work on Sept.11 since 2001, and I must say that it hasn't been too hard. I still miss you terribly, and will never, ever forget you... but there is hope that things get better with time.
I hope your family takes solace in the fact that you are fondly remembered, and that heaven is lucky to have you. I'm not sure if this will be my last entry to your guestbook, but if it is, know that I am thinking of you and can't wait to see your smile - I am counting on you to have the party started by the time I arrive!
Karen
Susan Carroll Hutchins
August 15, 2014
I miss you so much
Love Mom
August 5, 2014
Hello Family of Kevin. My name is Linda and I did not know him. But last week were wee down at the trade center memorial and took picture of my friend Bradley Vadas on the voids. Right after 9/11 I had to take the ferry to NYC. so many people posted pictures of their missing loved ones. Standing there at the ferry terminal I felt that I owed it to them to read everyone... what if I found a missing person?? When I took the picture of Brad's name I thought I should take some time to learn about the people surrounding him. I do not know if they were grouped by workplace or location, but I imagine they knew each other. Kevin looks like a friendly, fun soul. May he rest in peace. And hopefully you have found peace
Susan Carroll
October 29, 2013
Wow another Halloween has come and I am missing you more than I can tell you. I am trying to live for the both of us but lately I am not doing a good job of it. I am going to try better. Fred married the love of his life oh Kevin you would love her. Boy has he met his match. I was so happy to be included and felt your presence everywhere during the actual ceremony. I don't think it was coincidence that it looked like a scene straight out of Braveheart. Give love and hugs to Lovee and Corona for me. Knowing you are there together helps me deal with you not being here.
I wonder what you would have been this year? I love you always Mom aka Ma Dukes
Karen Dias
September 11, 2013
Hi Kevin,
Another year - time goes so quickly... but I still think of you often and miss your smile and your spirit. This year, 9/11 kind of snuck up on me... I am usually quite pensive at this time of year, but life has gotten so busy that I haven't had time to really breathe. I guess that could be a good thing, that time does heal wounds. But, my memories of you will never fade, and I want you to know that you are thought of fondly, and with a smile in my heart. Until we meet again, my friend!
Karen
Melissa
September 11, 2013
Why does it always feel like yesterday. I wish you were here. So much has changed in the world. Good and bad but I'd rather you be living it then gone away forever. I will never forget your smile or how you made me laugh. you remain in my heart, forever. I will never forget. Thanks for all the smiles and laughter. Our memories will never be forgotten...
melissa
September 10, 2013
miss you all the time.
SUSAN CARROLL
August 26, 2013
ANOTHER YEAR HAS COME AND GONE. YOU ARE TERRIBLY MISSED. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR FUNNY BUT FIERCE ANGEL. YOU'RE ALWAYS BY OUR SIDES AND YOU ALWAYS HAVE THE BACKS OF THOSE YOU LOVE EVEN NOW. WE LOVE AND MISS YOU!!! MOM, ANDREW, MATT AND ALEX
Karen Dias
September 11, 2012
Kevin, Another year. For some reason the other day, I remembered an incident that happened when a bunch of us from GCG went to lunch one day. There were a bunch of cars going to the restaurant, but since your leg was in a cast you rode with me because I had a lot of leg room in the front seat. At the end of that lunch, when leaving the restaurant I found a note on my windshield that had obviously been written by some racists who had seen us entering the restaurant together. While we were still in the parking lot, you knew something had happened, and you kept asking me for the note, but I was afraid to show it to you fearful of the potential situation that could have erupted. I waited until we got back to work to give you the note, and when I did (after the anger) we laughed about the beat down you would have liked to have issued... cast on your leg and all! I could just imagine you hopping one one foot and swinging your crutch. In that memory, I was transported back to that time all of those years ago. That memory made me smile, and all I could do was think about the good times we all shared during those days. That memory, and dozens like it are precious to me. They remind me of how much you lived, laughed and loved life, and of what kind of friend you were. I thank God I can find joy in those memories because I know that a piece of you is still with me, and I suspect will always be. Quincy is nearly 21 now, probably about the same age you were at the time of that memory. He still remembers you fondly.
Much love to your family and friends, who continue to light your candle. I'll catch up with you, friend. Take care. Comb your hair.
Karen
Karl Vordermeier
August 7, 2012
Kevin, saw an old picture of you on FB today. Brought back old memories of you. You where a big man with a gentle heart. I know your in a better place now watching over your friends and family. RIP
Susan Hutchins
February 15, 2012
On my birthday, I am missing you so much! Your little brother and his girlfriend gave me a gift that reminded me so much of you that I cried. I cried sweet tears because the gift meant the world to me and I cried bitter tears because I miss you so much! I love you Kevin not a day goes by I don't think of you, speak of you and want you here with me. Love always Ma Dukes
Nicole Dasher
December 30, 2011
You will always be a Hero and a special Angel to look over your wonderful family .Miss you R.I.P
Jessica Johnstone/Freyne
September 12, 2011
Kevin, You were one of a kind. Your smile lit up a room and I don't think anyone who knew you has been able to forget it! You were so much fun and a great guy. I remember when we were all hanging out together feeling so safe around you cause anyone that even thought about looking the wrong way at us would be airborne! You have a great family that keeps your memory alive. I can't help but to wonder where you would be at in life today. Married? With children? It's so sad that the future was taken from you. But I know that you are partying on the other side, just waiting for everyone to join you! Take care, comb your hair!
Kevin Colbert
September 11, 2011
Kathy Marra
September 11, 2011
Kevin,
Your mom raised a wonderful son and I know you are always watching over her and guiding her to continue on without you. You will always be her special guardian angel.May you always be at peace with God.
Karen Dias
September 11, 2011
Kevin,
10 years. Seems like yesterday. I still miss your silliness, laughter and smiles! I think of you often, and always will. Until we meet again!
Susan - you and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that you find peace.
Debbie
September 10, 2011
RIP Kevin - you are remembered by all those who love you. Susan - I hope you can find comfort in knowing the positive impact Kevin had on so many lives.
Susan Hutchins
September 10, 2011
Well big guy here I come and I am bringing Sissy with me or maybe she is bringing me. I have been up all night, I was supposed to sleep but it wasn't in the cards for me. Maybe I will sleep on the plane then again maybe not. Maybe Sissy has a sledge hammer that will work.
As you can see I am trying to make light of this and you know what Kev it is anything but light. This is the heaviest thing I have carried around with me for the longest time. I am so hoping for some closure this year. I need it so desperately. That is why I started my journey and I think coming to GZ and moving back to where I belong will bring me full circle. Does that make any sense?
I love you and think of you so much. Don't let your head get any bigger than it already is. I love your brothers just as much but I get to see them whenever I want to and well you know I just have to wait around for you to show up.
Love you always
Ma Dukes
Benjamin E. Basora
September 9, 2011
Kevin, brother you are missed so dearly man it seems like yesterday when we played football together watching you play was like wow did he just run that dude over! Man when I turned the tv on all I could think was I hope evrey one gets out to find out a few years later that you were one them trapped in the building bro we all miss you love you and prey your at rest thank you for the confidence you gave when I sat next you on bus rides on away games I will miss you my friend but I will never forget you!
CORI BEILINSON
September 8, 2011
SUSAN, WE DONT ALWAYS SEE EYE TO EYE BUT I REMEMBER YOU YOUR HUSBAND AT THE TIME AND YOUR BABY SON YOU WERE ALL SO HAPPY WHEN HE WAS BORN AND I REMEMBER VISITING HIM HE WAS THE FIRST BABY OF A FRIEND OF MINE
I STILL HAVE HIS MEMORIAL CARD IN MY DRAW AND WHEN I GO IN THERE I REMEMBER THAT DAY AND YOUR FAMILY'S SORROW WHEN I CAME TO YOUR HOUSE WITH MY FATHER TO PAY OUR RESPECTS
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU YOUR FAMILY AND FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS
CANT BELIEVE IT IS 10 YEARS --- YOU WERE ONE OF THE FIRST PEOPLE I MET WHEN I MOVED TO W.HEMP AND I REMEMBER YOU, AND YOUR FAMILY AND QUITE FONDLY
CORI
September 8, 2011
i really do hate this time of year. the tv is covered with stories of that day. emotions are brought back, and yet 10 years later i dont feel any different. i still feel like its a horrible nightmare and i have yet to wake up.
kevin, i still miss you more than words can say. i'm wearing the key today and will keep it on all weekend.
you are forever in my heart!
Marya
September 7, 2011
Thinking of you Kevin
Linda Jordan
September 7, 2011
I didn't know you Kevin, but you and you family are in my prayers everyday. You are with our loving God now. and I pray that you are at peace. I worked with your mother many years ago and I know that you and all of her sons were the light of her life. Your loss and all those who perished with you on that fateful day, Sept. 11, 2001, will weigh on our hearts and minds forever. Please know how very much we care and will grieve your loss for all time.
Roseanne Butler
September 5, 2011
Kev, you were one of a kind! No matter you always had your friends and family's back. You are deeply missed. I remember when I was younger about 18, Ed, Kev, Andrew, Jeff and I went to Great Adventure. We just had finished eating a big lunch, and not 30 seconds later, Ed, Kev, and Andrew wanted to go on these flying elephants. All I could think was, If I go on whoever is in front of me was gonna wear whatever it was I had just eaten. Jeff and I stayed off and watched the 3 of them, troopers as they were, go on this ride with not a fear in the world. It was a great day.
Susan, he will forever be with you, and your family. Thats what Kev was all about, Family and friends. He never let you down, and was always there for you!
John Diaz
September 5, 2011
I remember Kevin coaching me in football when I was about 9-10 years old. He was extremely kind, helpful, and loved by everyone on that team. He was the man. I grew up with Brendan and matt as well, and I can only imagine the pain his family went through on that dreadful
September day. I think of Kevin often, and 9/11 was one of the reasons I became a police officer in NYC. God bless you kev, you'll always be remembered brother
Thora Robertson
September 4, 2011
You're still with all the people who loved and cared about you!
Stacey Kadosh
September 4, 2011
Susan, I am thinking about you and your family at this unbelievable 10 year anniversary! Some say time heals everything but we know that's not really true. I love you..
Susan Hutchins
September 4, 2011
Well Kev it's Saturday night. Your brother Alex is out on patrol. Yep I said it out on patrol. Can you believe it, that short little funny kid grew up to be as big as you and now he is a police officer. He loves what he is doing Kev and I know he chose this path because of everything he learned from both you and Andrew. Speaking of Andrew he is in Kissimee tonight his son yes I said his son..Kaeden a real sportsman just like you and Drew is playing in a traveling baseball team. So here I sit with their dog and ours not being able to sleep. I am counting down the days now and just can't wrap my brain around the thought of not seeing you in 10 whole years now. I miss you terribly and as I watch the rest of the world go about their business I seem to be stuck on that September morning. For me it was all just like it happened yesterday. Alex and Matt are all grown up, Drew married with kids of course he married Jeny. We all would have made a fortune had we bet on that one. LOL Anyway all this time has passed yet I am stuck. I drive my car and I can feel you sitting beside me, I can hear you poking fun at my driving skills or lack of according to you and Drew and now Matt and Alex too! Girl can't catch a break with the four of you.
Wow I close my eyes and I can smell you just as if you were standing right here. I honestly believe one day I will see you again until then I will just keep on talking to you just as if you were right here....
ZalasiMichele Z
March 11, 2011
Susan And family,
Kevin' s tribute is beautiful. It cannot get any easier, but know he is watching over you. My prayers are with you.
.
Susan Carroll
March 11, 2011
This does not get any easier 10 years later, I am positive it never will. I spoke of you today with Babs and as always that lump that rises in your throat when you are trying not to cry, when things are just unbearably painful for sure it came and for sure I cried.
There is no coming back from this. It was the worst of any and all that I have lost in my life.
ma dukes
Karen Dias
September 11, 2010
Another year - it goes too fast. May you all find strength on this difficult day.
Kevin
Susan Carroll
August 26, 2010
Arline VanBever
August 26, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEVIN! All my fellow military and Veteran friends and I will fight our hardest to make sure your home ground ALWAYS stays sacred. You deserve at least that for your birthday and ALWAYS!! I know you are surely missed and always will be just felt the need to let you know we all care just as much as the day you became such a wonderful angel.
Susan Carroll
August 25, 2010
Always in my heart,always on my mind. The first person I think of when I wake in the morning and the last one of think of when I say goodnight. Happy Birthday Kevin. I miss you so much!
love always and forever mom
aka ma dukes
Kevs Puppers " CORONA "
Susan Carroll
July 7, 2010
Susan Carroll
December 23, 2009
All I have to do is hear a certain song and I
smile, I think of you and a
tear always escapes my eye. You were our world, our
inspiration and our
hearts. When you left us your family your friends,
we all thought our world would fall apart. You were a best friend to many a big
brother to three but that is not all you were.
You... were my son.
I didn't want to live without you but I know you want me to and if there is
anyone I want to make happy that anyone is surely you.
I would have given anything to have you back here
with us, but I know now that was never meant to be. I know you are watching us
all from
somewhere.
I know you are watching me.
I hope I make you proud Kevin. This Christmas I am
going to fulfill your wish. You're going to see
me smile. That's a mom's promise to you my son and I have sealed it with a kiss.
I love you and miss you more than words can say
this feeling of missing you is never ever going to go away.
Karen Dias
September 11, 2009
Susan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this difficult day. I hope you can find solace in the fact that Kevin is remembered well and missed greatly by so many. Although at times I am still brought to tears by the loss of such a brightly burning star, I also find myself smiling at the goofy, loveable things I remember about Kevin. Those were GREAT times that I will never forget!
May God give you strength today and every day hereafter. Kevin smiles down upon us.
Peace and Love,
Karen
Leanne Kenner
September 11, 2009
I will not forget Kevin! Living next door to you guys was a blast! Lot's of great memories! Playing football, watching movies, Palm Bay Greens - LOL! Your family is in my thoughts & prayers!
Susan Carroll
September 10, 2009
The pain of your death Kevin is not closed to me by your funeral.
It has not healed with the months and years that have gone slowly by since 9/11/01.
Every morning I wake I miss you just as much if not more at that moment when I stood on the lawn in West Hempstead in Sept. of 2001 and realized you were never coming home to Andrew, Matt, Alex and me.
Every day I get up I have to remember that I can’t ask you for advice, an opinion ,smell your cologne, laugh with you, feel your bear hug crush me, see you come from the train and come barreling through the side door on Mulberry Lane yelling what's up Ma Dukes... What's for dinner? or even argue with you over something that is as simple as it is stupid which we have done in the past so many times.
And every day I wake up, I find I blame myself more and more for your horrific death because of how much I depended on you.
I honestly believe it was the confirmation of your death from the NYC medical examiners office in November of 2001 that broke my loving heart and started my health on this
path to the destruction of not only my body but my mind too.
And all I can do is think how much I can’t wait for this all to be over, the pain, the hurt and the cold wind of death that blows through a gaping hole in my chest where once a warm and loving heart beat for all 4 of my sons.
I love and miss you more than words can express. As always tonight you will be the last person I think of before I go to sleep and tomorrow you will be the first person I think of when I awake.
Susan Caroll
August 25, 2009
Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Then there are those such as yourself Kevin that stay a while and when you are gone the rest of us are never ever the same.
Happy Birthday Kev...I miss you more than words can express....
Aimee Hawkins
July 22, 2009
I met Kevin in the 9th grade. He lived in Palm Bay and we met at Palm Bay Skateway. I can not count all the great times we had together.I remember when I got the call from my friend Sasha the morning after 911 ....when she told me you were there, my heart just dropped to the floor.Every memory, every moment we had spent together just kept going through my mind. I couldnt believe someone as amazing as you had been taken.Its still hard to believe even now! I think about you, yuor bro Andrew, your mom, and your younger brothers to. I hope that your family is doing good. I also hope that you are shining down on all of us from heaven. I know you are the most beautiful Angel! You will always be in my thoughts Kevin.I miss you! Love, Aimee
Susan Carroll
June 7, 2009
I can't get a grip lately missing you more than usual. Tears come so easy. It can be a song, a thought, just the sunrise or sunset.
Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, be happy and know that my love will always be with you. Forever. I could not imagine what my life would have been like without the you in it. Thank you so much for 25 years I look back with no regrets. I wouldn't have changed a thing about you. It was a great ride while it lasted !!!
I love & miss you always
Mom
aka your ma dukes
Susan Hutchins
April 29, 2009
You brother Matt is having surgery Friday, I won't lie I am worried. I love him so much and he has been through so much to many surgeries in such a short life. It is hard to believe he is only 3 years younger than you were when you were taken from us.
Please watch over him Friday. I know you are one hell of an angel to have on our side.
I love and miss you always
love mom
aka ma dukes
Brian Hamilton
April 28, 2009
I was a Junior in high school on 9/11 and remember it vividly as if it were yesterday. The following year, my senior year, on the 1 year anniversary, each student was given a bracelet with a name, my bracelet had Kevin's name on it. I have recently graduated college and gotten married and a few months back while unpacking my stuff in our new house, I found that bracelet and decided to look up his name online to see if there were any memorial tributes to him. As I started reading on here, as well as on KevinColbert.us, I was touched to the deepest core of my soul. Kevin sounded like a very loving, caring person. How I wish I could have met him and had a few beers with him. Since finding these webpages dedicated to his memory, I find myself thinking about Kevin and the life he had and how much he loved life and those around him. My heart goes out to his family and friends and I know that you will all see him again one day and that I will be able to finally meet the man that I hope mto one day be like.
Susan Carroll Hutchins
February 15, 2009
Linda sent you a message.
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Subject: Hello
Susan,
Thank you for what you wrote on my wall. That was so nice of you.
I'm so happy that you liked what I wrote for you and Kevin. It means a lot to me
that it meant so much to you. I know that many many people feel the way I do,
it's just so hard to find words through all the turmoil in your heart and mind.
I am humbled to be your friend. You have shown so much strength through so much
pain. And yet, can still be the rock for your family. I'm sure Kevin is looking
down on you with so much love and pride. He is not gone, Susan he is with you,
I'm sure of that. Keep a smile on your face and always look up.
Linda
Jennifer Crane
November 30, 2008
just want to say hello ... to all of you who knew and love Kevin.. I got a memorial flag at the Antietam Battlefield on July 4th, our annual family ritual, where my family from the States and Canada reunite. I want you to know that though I did not know Kevin , I have a flag in his remembrance and because of it I am learning about him and value all those who love and remember and celebrate him. I'll be back and checking all the news. Life is precious and so was his and now, his memory . We were robbed of the promise of him and yet such is the way. Best wishes for a safe holiday season full of love and memory. Memory, where you continue to shine and guide us. Thank you Kevin for being. Jen Crane
Susan Carroll' Hutchins
November 27, 2008
Good morning my sweet boy. Another Thanksgiving without you. I hate this month. It was 7 years ago this week that they found what was left of you to give me to put to rest.
I have tried so many ways to make peace with all of this and there just isn't any. I know deep in my heart you wouldn't want me to be this way but Kevin I can't help it. There just isn't any changing it. What's done has been done and it has wounded me in such a way that there is no fixing. I go from day to day and sometimes I just don't know how I got through that day.
Even now as I am writing this, my heart hurts, there is a lump in my throat that feels like it will explode at any moment.
I want you back and when I am feeling more sensible I will know that is not possible but for now I just don't know.
This year will be quite different for me. Being in Florida not having Matt here doesn't help. God I love and miss him. He is so much like you, so independent, loves the city, wants to stay in New York. He is so you! I think back to years ago when you stayed with Bob & Dee because you didn't want to live in Florida well that is your little brother. Only difference he is older and lives on his own. I worry myself sick about him everyday but know there is nothing I can do to change the way he feels. He needs New York like I need Florida. I just am very thankful for his daily phone calls. He must sense that way I feel. I wish I could split myself apart and be in two places. I always want the impossible. Like I wanted to wake up today and it be years ago and you would be here with me watching the Macy's parade waiting to see Santa. You see I am still me, just your mom.
I love you always and forever my son.
Love always your MA Dukes
A VanBever
September 12, 2008
Kevin,
You are 1 of my heroes. Everytime I feel my war injuries, it makes me know that much more why I went back to serve our country. I will always be grateful for you sticking up for Mary-Jo when someone disrespected my loving daughter. I know TJ and you are there together and looking out for your mom, Andrew, Chris and all our loved ones from above. Not a day goes by that I don't feel the reminders of why you are a hero. A hero gives the ultimate and, on that fateful morning, you gave yours, while others were saved. May God always bless your family with the love that surrounds them with your gracious memories.
Arline.
SUSAN Hutchins
September 11, 2008
It is the 7th anniversary of the worst day in both our lives.
My heart is breaking all over again.
I don't know how to make the pain stop.
I can't control the tears that stream down my face, my runny nose, the tightness in my chest or this unbelievably huge lump in my throat that makes it even more difficult to breathe.
I miss you so so much !!!!!!
I promised myself I wouldn't let my heart break all over again this year but I can't control it.
IT'S Broken, again, again, again, again,again, again and again. My educated guess it will keep on breaking every year for as long as I live.
I love you so so much Kevin...
We all miss you.......
Love Mom
aka ma dukes
Susan Ainbinder/Hutchins
September 8, 2008
As I celebrated your brother's 30th birthday yesterday, I realized I have to prepare myself mentally for the days that now will follow. If anyone asked me nearly 7 years ago where I would be today I would never have had an answer.
I still hurt from the loss of you Kevin & I still have a lot of healing to do, but I also been so fortunate to have John, Matthew, Alex, Andrew, Jeny, Logan, Kaeden & Avery in my life. I was lucky thanks to you & Meesh to have married a wonderful, loving & understanding man after you left us.
My life since the move has gone in to a whole different direction. Having Karen, Adam, Nicole, Juliana, your niece & both your nephews in my life on a daily basis has allowed me to feel good about life again in general & moving forward.
I want you to know I did not forget your birthday this year, it just took me a bit more time than usual to figure out what I wanted to say. You know how important words are to me.
Your loss has taught me no one can ever count on the future or know what they someday might do.
I told Andrew this on his birthday & it holds true for ALL my sons:
If I could have chosen the sons that I wanted I would have picked all 4 of you. I love all your great sense of humor, your spirits & styles.
I would have hoped for all your love & the joy of your smiles.
Life holds gifts & surprises & one of the best there could be is having the 4 sons that have already been given to me.
I hope & pray everyday that where ever you are you too have found comfort amidst this sadness we as mother and son will always share.
Safely Home
Michael Iezzi
August 26, 2008
Kevin,
Happy Birthday.
SUSAN CARROLL
February 4, 2008
WELL LOOK AT THAT. KEVIN YOUR TEAM WON. I KNEW THEY WOULD. THERE WAS NO WAY THEY WOULD COME THIS FAR AND YOU WOULD WATCH THEM LOSE FROM WHERE EVER YOU ARE FLOATING AROUND.
I LOVE YA KID & I AM HAPPY FOR YOUR WIN.
LOVE MA DUKES
SUSAN CARROLL
February 2, 2008
WELL YOU MUST BE STOKED !!!! YOUR TEAM IS IN THE GAME. KNOWING YOU I KNOW YOU MUST HAVE HAD A HAND IN IT.
ALEX IS IN FLORIDA TO WATCH WITH ANDREW, I WISH MATT WAS THERE TOO.
WHAT I WOULDN'T GIVE TO SEE ALL OF YOU HERE TOGETHER SCREAMING YOUR HEADS OFF, LAUGHING, STUFFING YOUR FACES & ENJOYING THE GAME.. I MISS YOU KIDDO AND I LOVE YOU SO SO MUCH.
REMEMBER TO THE MOON AND BACK !!!
LOVE ALWAYS
MOM AKA MA DUKES
February 1, 2008
Hey man, the Giants are in the Super Bowl again. I know you'll be watching....
Jeanne Lore(Mainland)
September 14, 2007
Hey Kev...
I couldn't bring myself to writing in this on the 6th anniversary of 9/11. I can't believe it has been so long..I can still hear your snapping fingers and loud voice clearly in my head. My daughter, Kierstin, and I watched as they read you name. The pain at that moment felt like I was back in Ed's living room on Forest place 6 years ago.
I miss you so much! I think of you constantly!
Love ya....Jeanne
Gina Pateras
September 11, 2007
God Bles you Kevin! Eveyone misses you so much. May you rest in peace!
Gina
SUSAN CARROLL
September 11, 2007
I GOT YOUR MESSAGE TODAY KIDDO AND WHAT A WAY YOU SENT IT TO ME. YOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME. I LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH. KEEP COMING AROUND I LOVE THE VISITS.
Angelo Santiago
September 11, 2007
Hey Colbert it has been six years already but it always feels as if it just happened. It's a different world today. You are in a much better place!
Brooke Luppino
September 11, 2007
Kevin-
I miss your smile and funny stories. I always think about you!
I love you and your family.
September 10, 2007
SUSAN CARROLL
September 10, 2007
MY DEAREST KEVIN:
YEARS HAVE COME & GONE SINCE THOSE 2 TOWERS CAME DOWN. YET NOTHING IN MY LIFE IS SETTLED & NO PEACE FOR ME IS TO BE FOUND.
SEEMS LIKE EVERY EFFORT I HAVE MADE TO DATE CANNOT RESOLVE MY GRIEF OR YOUR FATE. I STILL HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS & NO ANSWERS TO BE FOUND.
THERE IS STILL NOT EVEN ONE BLADE OF GRASS YET WHERE ALL THAT RUBBLE & DEAD SOULS LAY ON THE GROUND.
MY GRIEF I FEEL IS SO FRESH, SO STRONG DESPITE ALL THE SO CALLED ANSWERS OF WHAT REALLY WENT WRONG.
IT SEEMS MY MISSING YOU, MY PAIN, MY BROKEN HEART GROWS GREATER DAY BY DAY & NO MATTER HOW MUCH TIME GOES BY I DO NOT HEAL & NONE OF IT GOES AWAY.
9/11 WAS A WAKE UP CALL. GRIEF IS NOT EASY, FORGIVENESS WILL NEVER COME. EACH DAY NOW PASSES FOR ME WITH NO END IN SIGHT.
I STILL REMAIN YOUR MOTHER, YOUR BEST FRIEND, YOUR ROOM MATE BROKEN HEARTED AND MISSING YOU MY LIFE HAS BEEN SEALED WITH THIS PLIGHT.
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH KEV.
PLEASE GIVE ME THE STRENGTH TO DEAL WITH THIS. I FEEL SO LOST WITHOUT YOU.
LOVE ALWAYS & FOREVER
MA DUKES
September 3, 2007
THAT DAY IS COMING.....I DREAD IT SO MUCH
Ma dukes
September 2, 2007
Kevin,
I don't know what is wrong with me today, but I am missing you more than usual. I don't know if it because I am unhappy, or because Renee lost her Jesse. Please watch out for him Kevin. He was a good kid. Andrew's life is so coming together maybe that is it. I could just see you two doing this together. Please take care of Bob too use what ever influence you got going on up there to make sure he is ok. I am so worried about him and if anything happened to him I think I would totally lose it. I can't take much more....I am hanging by a thread
Doug Abraham
August 26, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Happy Birthday Uncle Kevin
susan carroll
August 26, 2007
My Dear Son & Friend,
Happy Birthday...I carry you with me all the time, in many lifelong memories past. There could never be a better or more cherished son then you were. I have had such happy moments with you as my son and I treasure those times from the past.
I love to remember those days and the years that flew by so fast.
What a wonderful gift life gave me to have given me a son as caring and thoughtful as you.
I am glad for all the fun, love and laughter we found growing up together and the best part is it is something we never outgrew.
You became a good man, a good friend and an outstanding son.
Your birthday is the perfect time to remind you how much you are loved and missed, every day and every year that I have to remember without you.
I love you always,
love mom
aka ma dukes
hey take care and comb your hair
Michael iezzi
August 26, 2007
Kevin,
Happy Birthday in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
March 4, 2007
I miss you,fool! It's been too long since our last beer. You and your family are always in my prayers.
Susan Carroll
November 24, 2006
Hey Kiddo,
Well I did a first. I flew all the way to Florida to cook for 2 days for Thanksgiving. I couldn't help but stare at your picture on the wall and the urn of ashes from ground zero that Andrew has next to it in his house. How odd they would be right opposite where I was sitting. Jeny wanted everyone to say what they were thankful for.
Quite honestly I am not thankful for a god damn thing since you've been ripped from my life. She also asked me to say a prayer before everyone ate. There were 20 of us. I told her I am so sorry but the days of me believing in any higher being was crushed when those towers came down. Don't get me wrong I have my beliefs but I am not the person I used to be.
I missed you at T Day son and I love as always.
Love always
mom
Aka Ma Dukes
Susan Carroll
November 14, 2006
Kevin,
I have so many smiles to give you, hugs and kisses too. I keep saving them all up every day until I'm there with you.
I used to be able to count on you when you were here, especially when I was down. You made me laugh, you made me smile, when you were alive I rarely frowned.
You were so important to me and you still are. I hope you know no matter the distance between us I take you with me where ever I go...
Love always mom
aka ma dukes
Kristine
October 23, 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.
Fausto Arias
September 12, 2006
To Kevin's family, I'm so sorry for your senseless loss. I just wanted to say how deeply sorry I am that this happened.
I knew Kevin when we worked together at The Garden City Group. I knew him well enough to call him a friend. We had a few laughs together and some drinks at the GCG functions. I remember him as a funny guy that kept the office in a light atmosphere. He said that he could beat me at basketball and I always said he could try. Sadly I never got that chance to play with or against him. When I heard he working at the WTC I was very happy for him and wished him luck. I never talked to him again and the next time I heard of him was that he fell victim to the attacks. I could not believe it. He was such a big man and I thought nothing could break him. But I realized that his spirit will always be unbreakable. I know it's not enough. I will always remember him as a tough gentle giant who had a good outlook on life. I was never able to go to any of his memorials. It did not feel right to attend because I did only know him at work. I didn't realize he had a site for his memory. I just want to say a little something and pay my respects. I always look for his name on this list and pray. Again I'm sorry for your loss and my GOD bless you and the rest of Kevin's Family.
Gina Pateras
September 11, 2006
Happy Anniversary in Heaven Kevin! You are missed EVERYDAY!!! God Bless you and Rest in Peace!
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above. Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on. I need you here badly; you're part of my plan. There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight. God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er. I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; but together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too... that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain." And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile, knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind; I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free, remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006
P Tabbernor
September 11, 2006
In memory....
Alex Koutrakos
September 11, 2006
Kevin,
Just wanted to write and tell you that I miss you and my thoughts are with you and your family all the time. I know you are in a better place looking over your family and friends. I grew up with Kevin and while I moved to SC, andwe had many years apart, I am so thankful that we were able to spend some time together in the summer of '01. Kevin, you are a hero to all of us and there is always a place in my heart for a wonderful friend like you.
Arline Van Bever
September 11, 2006
Kevin-hard to believe it has been 5 yrs,since you became a hero for our country. My serving in Iraq after 911 does not make me the hero you are. You went to your job that day as an American doing their duties every day at work,and you gave the ultimate sacrifice. I know in my heart you did all you could do for those around you and it makes me so proud of you. This day will never be forgotten and neither will you. -Arline Van Bever(Mary-Jo and Steves mom).
Jeanne Lore(Mainland)
August 27, 2006
Hey Kevin..
Happy 30th Birthday a day late.. I can't believe its been almost five year since we last saw each other. It has been a while since I have signed this but I just wanted to make sure I got to wish you a happy birthday because for the first time in five years I wasn't able to visit you on your bday! I know you had a celebration in heaven--I am sure thats what all the rain is about--the angels are crying and asking you to slow down because they can't keep up with you! Well, not much has changed in my life. Ed is going to be a dad in about 6 weeks--so thats exciting..Wish you were here to meet the new Mainland, but I know you will help Ed with the baby because you are his guardian angel..Thanks for always carrying him in your wings!
Again, happy 30th....I miss you so much...
love your little sis...Jeanne
Gina Pateras
August 27, 2006
Happy 30th Birthday Kevin!
Susan Carroll
August 26, 2006
Hey Kev,
Happy 30th birthday my angel. Andrew, Jeny and I took the kids to see you today. We left you a cake made of flowers and blue balloons. The kids colored you pictures and Logan that sweet boy took change out of his wallet to leave for you on your birthday. Kaeden and Logan made you a bracelet and a necklace to leave for you there. Kaeden wanted to know if you have a swingset where you are. It is amazing these kids blow me away. Just like you and Andrew did when you were that age. Such a long time ago but yet to me it seems like yesterday. I love you my son, my angel. Happy Birthday !!!
love always mom
aka ma dukes
Michael Iezzi
August 26, 2006
Kevin,
Happy 30th Birthday in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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