Maria Theresa Santillan

Rest in heavenly peace, Maria Theresa. You are always loved and missed.

Always loved, missed and remembered.

Thinking of you today. An angel in heaven, always loved and missed. Forever young.

In remembrance of Maria on the 20th anniversary. Loved and missed by many. God bless

My name is Chris Cyza. I live in Omaha, NE. My wife Gina and I were at the 9/11 Memorial mid March of 2015. 6 mos. prior my wife was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer. She had always wanted to see NYC in person and against all odds we made it. She passed on 5/22/15. I hold onto the memories of that trip closely.
We had a wonderful time for four days without thinking about cancer.

I took a photo of her standing by the footprint of one of the towers on that trip. 3 years later our oldest daughter stood at that same spot and had her picture taken. This year on 9/11/20, I decided to figure out if I could put together any of the names inscribed on the memorial. Judy's name was the first one that revealed itself.

Yesterday, watching the footage of 9/11 brought back a lot of emotion. And, seeing the area around the memorial where Gina and I spent some of our last days together brought back a lot for me too.

I just want you to know that even so far away from NYC, it is never forgotten how much pain and hurt for so many people happened on that day. From the little I have read about Judy, she was a wonderful person. I am so sorry for your loss.

~I Will Always Remember You Maritess...You Always Were A Ray Of Sunshine In High School...Always In Many Hearts Forever...R.I.H. Angel~

Taylor from Boston you are truly a lovely person as Maria.
My prayers are always there for Maria and her family.
Bonnie Considine

Hello. My name is Taylor and I am from Boston, MA. Today I visited the memorial and the new 9/11 museum. Before I walked into the museum, we went over to the waterfall to see it for the first time and the first name I saw when I walked over to it was Maria's. I didn't look much at any other names. After that, we walked into the museum and they had a projecter displaying the "missing persons" posters that were hung as soon as you walked in and amazingly, Maria's missing persons poster was the first one I saw! I couldn't believe it. I told my mom "I just saw her name outside, it was the first one I seen and now here is her poster, the first one I seen also" .. If that's not amazing enough, they had a huge blanket displaying every face and name on it and again, I spotted Maria right away! I was like "Wow.. And again. There she is." My mom kept telling me it was "fate" and I was meant to experience that for a reason and I was meant to "meet her here." I just talked to Maria in my head and thanked her and told her I was grateful for what had happened there today and how I am glad it was her.. I know I do not know her but I am just amazed. God bless Maria's friends and family and Maria, I hope you are resting peacefully beautiful. Thank you.

god bless u maria

dear santillan family,
i'm so deeply sorry for the loss of maria theresa 10 years ago in the twin towers tragedy,my name is michele and i just recently got married,but i also know loss,we lost our mum almost 3 years ago to a sudden aneurysim,and i really felt her absense while organising my wedding and on my wedding day, my happiness was all she ever wanted.
i know its not the same as what happened to your maria,but i just wanted to reach out and show your family that we still remember and care about the families left behind.
GOD BLESS ALL THE SOULS OF THE PEOPLE GONE SENSELESSLY 10 YEARS AGO ON SEPT 11 2001,WE ALWAYS REMEMBER THEM
AND GOD BLESS THEIR FAMILIES AND LOVED ONES LEFT BEHIND XXXXXX SYDNEY AUSTRALIA

Prayers and Peace on this day and everyday.

My sincere thoughts and prayers with you and your family today and always. Peace.

I was Maria's seventh grade social studies teacher at Brooklawn. I remember a sweet, happy, quiet person. I grieve your loss of this very special person. She is in my thoughts .

Happy Birthay!!!

Seven years later and still in my thoughts and prayers. Lost track of cousin Tricia but will always remember her broken heart and those days after. Peace to the whole family. I will never forget.

"Cherish the memories of those you have loved and lost, They will never be forgotten by those who loved them most."

May God bless you and those you love and have loved each and every day.

May GOD bless her always! and may peace find it's way into all her families hearts as well as all those families who have suffered.

-Ray Concepcion's good friend-

I have never met you but I will never forget you. I know you are in a safer, beautiful and peaceful place.

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....

Maria,



I didn't really know you while at Rutgers, but regardless, even without have knowing you, I hope in my heart you're at peace and in a place of love and compassion.

I so feel for this young girl and her family, specially, since I met an old friend of hers, and tears ran down her face when I told her my name....You are in my prayers

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



God Bless,

Students Form Long Reach High

My thoughts have been with you and your family since day one.

Friend of your cousin Tricia.......

God speed - you will never be forgotten. You and your family will always be in our prayers

Hi, I didnt know Maria either but today on September 11th they gave out stickers with victims names on them and i got Maria's its nice for me to associate a face with a name it makes the name mean more to me.

I did not know Maria Santillan, but today (September 11th) a local radio station was giving out American flags. On each flag was the name of a victim of September 11th, I recieved a flag with Maria's name. To her family and friends I would like to express my condolences. My thoughts and prayers will be with you today and always.

Maritess,

Although I never met you, you mean so much to me. If you could only know how many hearts you have touched.

Although I did not know Maria, I know Ray. Ray to me is like my brother. This goes out to the Santillan's and to everyone who knew and loved her.



ANGEL



With an angel over you,

Who watches all that you do,

She whispers in your ear,

Words you can not hear,

She holds you close in the night,

Although you can not feel her hold

you tight,

Blowing kisses as she flies away,

Knowing in your heart is where she

will always stay.

I knew Maria since junior high. We sat at the same lunch table and next to each other during a few classes. She was one of the sweetest, warmest, and most sincere people I knew. Although we lost touch after graduation, I often thought about her and wondered how she was doing. I was fortunate enough to run into her at a pet store a few years ago; we were both buying fish. We chatted for a few minutes and then said goodbye. I never imagined it would be the last time I would ever see her. But I'm so grateful I had the chance to see her again after all of those years because it reminded me just how AWESOME of a person she was. I still think about her every single day. Maria will forever be in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to her family and everyone else who loved her.

DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS LOVELY WOMAN..MARIA THERESA SANTILLAN AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER INTENDED HUSBAND..FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK...MAY JESUS ST.MARIA AND ST.THERESA GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN..AMEN

While I didn't know Maria, my husband did. My husband Brendon graduated high school with her. He mentioned she was a sweet and fun loving person. I pray for her and all of those lost on that day. Maria, may you rest in peace.

Sincerely,

Jennifer

If ever God created peace, kindness and understanding.....Maria exemplified it. You will never be forgotten.

SHE WAS VERY PLEASANT TO WORK WITH .SHE ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH whenever she called my office. She will be missed very much.My prayers go out to all the families.

YOU MEANT SO MUCH



YOU MEANT SO MUCH TO ALL OF US

YOU WERE SPECIAL AND THATS NO LIE

YOU BRIGHTENED UP THE DARKEST DAY

AND THE CLOUDIEST SKY



YOUR SMILE ALONE WARMED OUR HEARTS

YOUR LAUGH WAS LIKE MUSIC TO HEAR

I WOULD GIVE ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING

TO HAVE YOU WELL AND STANDING NEAR



NOT A SECOND PASSES

WHEN YOU`RE NOT ON OUR MINDS

YOUR LOVE WE WILL NEVER FORGET

THE HURT WILL EASE IN TIME



MANY TEARS I HAVE SEEN ANDCRIED

THEY HAVE ALL POURED OUT LIKE RAIN

I KNOW THAT YOU ARE HAPPY NOW

AND NO LONGER IN PAIN



Dedicated to the Marites and all the Victims of September, 11. The day we all will remember.

Maria Theresa, known to us as "Maritess," was a truly wonderful person and a great friend. She was always there with us on all of our joyous occasions. Maritess was the light of any party.



The last time we saw and spoke to Maritess was on September 8, 2001. She was at our baby shower. After the shower, as usual, we all headed down to Atlantic City, one of our favorite hang outs. It would be the last time we saw Maritess.



There is not a day that goes by that we do not think of her or tell our son a story about his "Tita Tess". We have so many good memories to share with Erik Douglas... we just wish she was still here to tell him herself.



We miss you dearly... Ruane, Erik and Erik D. Narvaez.

Such a beautiful smile the world sees in the picture of Maria. Thank you for sharing her story with the world. Whenever I see a dove I will remember her. We are deeply sorry for your loss of Maria. 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