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Michael Asher Obituary
On the evening of Sept. 10, Michael Asher called his son, Jeremy, into the den to show him a sleek computer image of an old Jaguar, whose engine he wanted Jeremy to help him replace and rebuild. Jeremy, 18, was eager to work on the project. But that day may never come. Mr. Asher, 53, who worked on the 101st floor of 1 World Trade Center at eSpeed, a spinoff of Cantor Fitzgerald, is missing.
"I was really into it even though I don't know that much about cars," Jeremy said of rebuilding the engine. "It was a chance to spend time with my father."
Mr. Asher was not only good with cars. He was a family man who enjoyed spending time with his son and daughter, Rachel, 16, at home in Monroe, N.Y., as well as rebuilding computers, creating software programs and listening to jazz.
He was also a man of habits, said his wife, Dana. One of them was "to kiss me goodbye before leaving for work at 6:30 a.m. while I was still asleep," she said.
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Melissa ASHER
September 13, 2024
Every year i remember you. I have never met you, ad we arent related. But we carry the same name.
Laura
September 11, 2024
May his memory be a blessing
Carmen G.
July 13, 2023
It's 7/13/23 and I'm sitting on a bench in a memorial gazebo near the Crane Park ponds in Monroe, NY. Michael's name is listed as one of the beautiful souls lost on that horrible Tuesday morning. I had to look up his name and read his story. My condolences to Jeremy, Rachel, Dana and the rest of Michael's family. We shall never forget.
Marlene Asher
September 1, 2021
It seems like yesterday. Thinking of all who suffered, and continue to suffer, from the terror attacks of 9/11/01. Never forget!
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Cindy Roe
August 31, 2021
Remembering Michael on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Jean Ascher
September 11, 2019
I know our universal Father and His divine Son, our Spiritual Brother Jesus received you on the other side with Light, Life and Love. You are unknown to me as a mortal, but spiritual related to our origin.
Melissa Asher
September 10, 2019
I would like to say that I think of you. I do not know you. In fact the only thing In common is our last name. I offer my prayers to your family. Light and Love.
Jean Ascher
September 11, 2016
In memory of a son and man - with Light, Life and Love.
Marlene Asher
September 11, 2015
Thinking of you today. And now your brother,my husband, is with you. Your family has been reunited. With Love -
Marlene
September 16, 2014
13 ....And look where we are. A sorry state.
Ron Berman
September 11, 2012
To the Asher family,
With deepest heartfelt love and emotion I am thinking of you on this solemn day.
Marlene Asher
August 28, 2012
Thank you Del.
God Bless You!
Regards,
Marlene
Del Newberry
August 27, 2012
We never know when we;ll receive the last daily kiss from someone here on earth. My heart goes out to the family and friends of Mr. Asher, and I pray daily for the victims of that horrible day. I will never forget you and I will honor your memory by trying to do good for every hour that I have left here. Much love from Texas.
Marlene Asher
April 4, 2012
Thank you Barbara and Kim for your dedication to Michael. We greatly appreciate it. You are keeping the memory alive. Never forget. God Bless you. God Bless our troops. God Bless America.
Barbara Boam
April 3, 2012
Barbara Boam & Kim Rogers walked a mile for you (mile #89) on 4/3/12 as a dedication to your life.
Marlene Asher
September 12, 2011
For All.
Marlene Asher
September 12, 2011
Thank you Kimberli, Everett and Jean! It is nice to see there is some humanity out there. Yesterday was a tough day for us - again.
Kymberli Colbourne
September 11, 2011
We hold you in our hearts.
Everett Asher
September 11, 2011
WE will NEVER forget
Jean Asher
September 11, 2011
With Light, Life and Love send to the Asher family in memory of Michael E. Asher
Marlene Asher
May 27, 2009
Thank you all for your beautiful tributes to Michael and for your expressions of sympathy.
While standing on 5th Ave at Rockefeller Plaza, my husband Stuart, Michael's brother and only sibling, watched WTC1 fall knowing Michael was there. It was a very traumatic experience and will forever be a horrible memory. Michael also left his elderly mother, Ethel, who was suffering from Alzheimer's. Ethel never knew she lost her son. It was quit a difficult time for Stu.
This is the first time I found this site. I have been trying to respond to all those who wrote on Michael's memorials. Sorry for the delay.
Sincerely, Marlene Asher, sister-in-law of Michael Asher
Doug Abraham
February 18, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Phil Greer
September 11, 2007
Dana: God Bless you and your family on this day of remembrance. Your student Phil Greer Speech Class 2001 OCCC
Kristine
October 13, 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 vane. We will always remember.
September 19, 2006
May your family remember the wonderfuly times you shared during your brief stay on Earth.
P Tabbernor
August 20, 2006
In memory....
Stella Krull
October 18, 2005
I just want you to know that whoever reads this that Michael is gone but not forgotten. Dana, you and the children are always in our prayers and thoughts. I work in Prince William County and we organized a memorial committee to raise funds for a lasting memorial to Michael and all 911 victims. Just wanted you to know that is our tribute to him.
Love,
Stella, Ray and Jeana
Mikel
September 14, 2003
you are always in our thought.
god bless you michael
Ingrid Gerdes
September 11, 2003
While I was looking at the Cnn.com tribute page today I came across Mr. Asher's picture and had to learn more. I could tell from his kind face that this was a man who will be greatly missed. I will be thinking about the Asher family.
Ingrid Gerdes
Age 22 Boston Mass
Paula Mandelbaum
September 11, 2002
Dana and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you today. I heard Mike's name said today and i couldn't believe he's actually gone.. I always remember what a nice person he was and how funny he could be when he dropped off the cars to get fixed at Hans's. And my heart goes out to you and your family..but i know he's still keeping an eye on you..that's just the type of person he was.
in memory of MR. MICHAEL EDWARD ASHER, 53, MONROE N.Y.
kuby saldivar
September 11, 2002
hi... today at school we received a name tag... but not with our name... it was with one of the victims of september 11th, 2001. i woudl like to say that i recieved mr. michael edward asher. at this moment i woudl like to say i attend divine savior holy angels, and we had a prayer service were we recieved this and other name tags. it was meant ot be wore today, by our heart, and i will keep ur family in mt prayers, i have so many thigns i woudl like to say, but it is all blurry right now, it seems like it hasnt been a year, but a day, that only yesterday it seemed like a cartoon that was only on tv, but i know it is not like that, and boy do i wish it was so that mr asher coudl be with his children, i am 17 years old, a senior in high school and let me say that i give u so much credit for keeping strong continue it! it wil help and never lose faith! NEVER! keep in touch if you can! with love and peace
~kuby
Judith Greene
September 9, 2002
Dear Family and Friends of Michael Asher,
I, like others, have worn a Mercy B.A.N.D. bearing the name of Michael Asher since shortly after the tragedy of September 11. As we approach the one year mark of that tragedy, I found myself wanting to put a face to the name I bear....wondering about the family and friends of this person. I hope that in some way my prayers and those of so many others have been felt and that it brings some measure of comfort to know that so many people care.
May God Bless You and Keep You In His Care,
Judith
Laurie Smith
May 10, 2002
Dear Asher Family,
I am so sorry for you loss, I know times are very hard right now but Micheal is with you every day. My prayers are with you
Angie Campbell
April 22, 2002
May God Bless you and all of the family and friends that you left behind. Rest in his loving peace.
Michele Moseley
March 12, 2002
Dear Asher Family,
I just received your husband's name on my MERCY BAND today. I will wear it share it with many people and encourage them to pray for your family and others who lost loved ones. I printed out your husband's picture so I can put it up on the refrigerator to remind me constantly of the victims of this tragedy. I pray the Lord's love will encompass your family to no end. It's a privilege and an honor to pray for your family.
Very Sincerely,
Michele Moseley & family
Teresa Jahn
January 9, 2002
We are very sorry for your loss of Michael. May his life and love live on in you. May your sorrow of today be lightened by warm memories of times together. 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
Jennifer Stich
December 21, 2001
To the Asher Family;
I recently received a Mercy BAND (like the old POW bands) with your father's name on it. This band comes with the promise to pray daily for your family and for the memory of your dad.
I promise you that I will pray daily for your dad in heaven and for your family here on earth. I am sure that God was there on Sept. 11th, and that those who died did not suffer unduly.
If you wish to contact me directly, please feel free to email me.
I know this holiday season will be very difficult for you, and I can only hope and pray that you will see the hand of God at work in your lives and that He will ease your sorrow.
May God Bless you.
Jennifer
Ron Asher
December 4, 2001
I've the same last name, though I doubt we're related. I also have a son and daughter, 20 and 18 respectively. In fact, I'm just about the same age as Michael. I wish only the best to this family who have lost so much.
IRENE STAPINSKI
December 4, 2001
GOD BLESS MICHAEL EDWARD ASHER AND
MAY HE REST IN PEACE..GOD BLESS HIS
FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
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