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Sandra Smith Obituary
When Sandra Fajardo Smith heard that her dear cousin, Wanda Fajardo, was feeling lonely and wanted to return to their native Brazil to celebrate her 43rd birthday, she would have none of it. Stay in New York, she told Wanda. Let me organize a birthday party. Trust me, you'll have a good time.
Ms. Smith was right. She was good at cheering people up. She was effervescent, always smiling. She loved her job as an accountant at Marsh & McLennan, loved working out at the gym, loved all of the city's cultural offerings.
But she especially loved her cousin. The two had grown up together, in a small inland town, and had come to New York more than a decade ago. And even though Ms. Smith was seven years younger, Ms. Fajardo relied increasingly on Ms. Smith for advice. "Sandra was so strong, so mature, and there was no one that I trusted more," said Ms. Fajardo, whose birthday party took place on Sept. 9. "She was like my therapist. I told her everything. Now, I don't know who I'm going to talk to."
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Elisete
February 3, 2022
It's been over 20 years. You are always in my thoughts. Losing you was hard; life goes on, the pain lessens as time goes by, but the gap never closes. The hole is there; no one else can fit it. Until we meet again, my dear Sandra.
Gene
September 12, 2020
Sandra will always be in our memories
Will never forget!!!
Honour
September 11, 2020
love you
Gene
September 11, 2017
We will never forget!!!
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September 12, 2016
remembered. Rest in peace
Gene
September 11, 2016
15 years passed, but we will never forget you. You will always remain in our memory.
Lenore (Lee) Arroyo
September 11, 2014
First met Sandra in 1987 in the Queens Blvd area ...she was already fluent in English even though I believe she had not been here too long ..very beautiful , sweet and friendly .. RIP dear Sandra..
September 11, 2013
You are remembered. We will never forget
September 11, 2013
today in school every student had to get the name of a person effected in 9-11. I got sandra. I pray for her family and friends on this tough day.
Arlene Fajardo
September 11, 2013
Rest in peace
Gene
September 11, 2013
Not forgotten
Always in our memory for years to come
Gene
September 11, 2012
Sandra will always remain in our memory
Christine
September 13, 2011
I am looking for contact information on Sandra Fajardo Smith's family. On 9/11/11, the city of Piqua, OH held a "Day of Honor" for the 10th year anniversary of 9-11. The final part of this tribute was a memorial prayer flag, which was made up of 6000 cloth roses to represent those lost in the 9-11 tragedy. The audience was charged with randomly choosing a pair of roses, which had a victim's name on them-and through research, return one of the roses to the family, with a message that our city hadn't forgotten and was praying for each of the victims' families. My research led me to this memorial. I am hoping someone will put me in touch with someone in Sandra's family so that I might send them the rose representing her life. I hope by reaching them, they might find some comfort in knowing that others still care. Thank you
Mario Alvarez
September 9, 2011
My son was held in your arms as a baby now as a boy I tell stories of you as you are always remember...may GOD rest soul...
Mario Alvarez
GENE
September 11, 2010
It is 9 years since we lossed Sandra,
but her smile and her voice will always remain in our hearts.
September 11, 2009
Dear Sandra, We miss you so much, you were always about living life at your fullest, can't forget how you were looking forward to your 40's and how proud you were about it.
Beijos
Elisete Sargent
September 16, 2007
She loved beautiful days, good food, good wine; most of all she loved people of all nationalites. We miss her at every holiday and every birthday. We know that she is in peace and she will always be in our hearts and in the hearts of everyone that knew her.
April Lyons
September 11, 2007
may God bless your soul and touch your loved ones. What a wicked world we live in but what a beautiful and peaceful Heaven you rejoice in.
kristine
August 19, 2007
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.
david bell
March 22, 2007
im sorry for what happened to your family member.i think she was a nice lady.
P Tabbernor
March 16, 2007
In memory....
Colleen Carr
November 10, 2004
I fly an American Flag that was flown at Antietam Battlefield to commemorate those who lost their lives on Sept.11. Sandra's name was on the flag I purchased. I think about her often, even though I did not know her. She and all those who lost their lives that day are always in my prayers.They will not be forgotten.
Nancy Warren
September 11, 2003
May all your family and friends be comforted by their fond memories of you, dear lady. REST IN PEACE.
Sandra Smith
November 12, 2002
My heart breaks when I look at your smiling face as it does for all who died that day and for the families and friends they left behind. I never knew you but because we shared the same name and profession, I feel connected to you. I'm so sorry. May God bless you and all who grieve your loss.
September 15, 2002
Hey
I miss you so much cuz. The day u left I was at school praying to lord that u werent there. It didnt work I guess. Remember how we use to laugh on the phone and I was going to come down and visit u. The only thing I can visit is a pic of u and everythin I remember about u one day I will be there with u.
love ya always
Judy Taylor
September 8, 2002
To all those who knew Sandra, I am wearing a wrist band with her name as a tribute to her and the many we lost on September 11, 2001
Angie Campbell
May 16, 2002
May God Bless you and watch over the family and friends that you left behind on 9/11/01. May you rest in peace forever more.
May 6, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS LOVELY WOMAN..SANDRA FAJARDO SMITH AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS.GOD BLESS HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA.NEW YORK AND THE GOOD PEOPLE OF BRAZIL..AMEN
Rolanda Hannah
January 17, 2002
God Bless you. You were one of a kind. Your independence and upbeat attitude about life was an inspiration to all who knew you. You were a woman of excellence. I truly miss you.
Teresa Jahn
December 11, 2001
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
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