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Thank You Notes - September 11, 2001 Tragedy
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The following are thank you messages that we have received for
comfort afghans that were sent to families of the September 11, 2001
victims. We were just overwhelmed with the fact that people are so Great! ********************************************** Many thanks to you and Heartmade Blessings for thinking of our families and sending us the beautiful afghan we really appreciate it. ********************************************** Today is Friday, November 2, 2001…and I got the comfort afghan today. My parents were done today and they could not believe as I did…the time, the effort and the love that was showing from this wonderful beautiful afghan. Again as I do when I hear anything on the World Trade Center I cry but this cry was different. Thank you and all your friends and family. This has comforted me and knowing you and others care means more to me right now than anyone can imagine. Cheryl…right now I am not up to it but after the new year…if you need any squares for your afghans please get in contact with me. Just let me know and the size. I can’t believe how much this affects me and the showing of your comfort for others. My parents were amazed, glad and honored that you sent the comfort afghan to me. I would love to thank all the girls who took the time and effort but many didn’t put their email address on it. I thank you and I know my cousin Joey thanks you also. God Bless you and your family and all who put their time and effort into this for us. God Bless you and with your permission and your friends and of course your families too, I would love to add them to my prayer list for doing this for me. God Bless you and yours. ********************************************** I delivered the WTC comfort afghan to James Bonner last night. We had just come back from taking my daughter and James’ daughter to see Beauty and the Beast on Broadway, and so I took the afghan along when we took his daughter home. James was on duty, but his wife had tears in her eyes when she took the afghan from me. She wanted me to tell everyone that we are the dearest people she has ever known and that the afghan will mean so much to James. One of his best friends, whom he graduated from the Academy with, was one of the victims on September 11th. His wife said she is going to figure out a way to hang the afghan on their wall so that every day they will be able to look at it and remember that there are so many caring people in the world. There are tears coming to my eyes as I type this. It was such a great feeling to be able to deliver this to my friend and know that all of us can make such a difference, even if in just a few lives! **********************************************
********************************************** Hello!! My name is Lorne Lyles, husband of United Flight attendant CeeCee Lyles who died aboard Flight #93. I would like to personally take the time to thank each and everyone of you ladies who took the time out of your day to make the comfort afghan. It truly means a lot to my family and I. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Please continue to keep us in your prayers, because they are heart felt. ********************************************** Emerson and I thank you for the lovely afghan. We will treasure it as a reminder of the kindness of fellow citizens. ********************************************** Your kindness couldn’t be appreciated more-thank you so much. It was so wonderful to meet your family in person and receive such a beautiful treasure. Please thank everyone involved. ********************************************** The family of Ann Campana Judge acknowledges with grateful appreciation your very kind and thoughtful expression of sympathy. ********************************************** I want to say thank you for the beautiful quilts. May the Lord shine on you and all the people who took the time to care for perfect strangers. You are the people who are sent down from heaven, you are special. I think the word I’m looking for is guardian angels. God Bless You and Happy Holiday. ********************************************** Our final farewell is an act of respect as we entrust Nancy to the tender merciful embrace of God. We wish to thank you for your support during this time with your prayers, your presence, your kindness, your caring concern, your generosity, and your love. ********************************************** Thanks so much for the lovely afghan comforter you sent me. On September 11th my brother Joseph was an employee of Cantor Fitzgerald. As a result of the tragedy that ensued, that company had all of its workers killed that day. As of this date I have not gotten any remains of my brother and therefore have nothing to bury or seek closure from. I had a memorial service for him on December 1st at our local parish church. As difficult as it was, I tried my best to eulogize him. It seems so strange not to have a body to bury. I can only hope that something turns up to end this nightmare but somehow I think not, he worked on the 101st floor of Tower Number One and the prospects look gloomy. This coming Spring, I plan to have his name inscribed on the headstone of the family grave in the Bronx, that is the least I can do. At least the world will know that he existed. He was only 54 years old. I am his older brother and I guess it’s up to me to carry on since both our parents are gone and there are no other siblings. He was the last of our family and will be missed greatly. Please thank the ladies who did the squares and thank you for your lovely letter I will treasure this the rest of my life. You can imagine my surprise when the mailman delivered your gift. It lifted my spirits and I know Joe would have loved it too. ********************************************** Thank you all for the beautiful blanket in honor of my mother Nancy Bueche. I will treasure it always. ********************************************** I am passing on this thank you I received tonight from Nicholas
Barbaro. I sent Nick a donated afghan on 1-2-02 and he wrote me to see
who to write to thank for it. I told him I would pass his message on to
the assemblers. He was a relative of Paul Barbaro/Cantor Fitzgerald. ********************************************** How does one thank a complete stranger who made a beautiful afghan for a family she doesn’t even know? We are truly touched by the beautiful blanket and the love that went into it. May God bless all your wonderful women for all the love and comfort we feel when we wrap ourselves up in the afghan. It has been a terrible tragedy for all of us – the beauty of the tragedy is the love that people give to those in need. Americans are truly good people who will always rise to the occasion. We are so grateful to you’re and your wonderful organization. ********************************************** Thank you so much for the wonderful afghans. Your kindness has touched my heart and brought tears to my eyes. You are all wonderful and what you’re doing brings comfort during such a painful time. We will use your afghans to keep us warm during this especially cold winter in our lives. Thank you again. ********************************************** Let me introduce myself. My name is Mrs. Nassaney and I am Shawn’s mother. I would like to thank you for the beautiful comfortghan, it was so thoughtful of you. Everyone has been so kind and loving during this horrific event. Enclosed is a picture of Shawn and his girlfriend. They were going on vacation to Hawaii when they were killed. They were both twenty-five years old and in love. Thanks again for being a part of our lives during these most difficult times. ********************************************** Thank you for the beautiful blanket. Your support and encouragement mean more to me than you can know. I cannot imagine how this could have happened – so many wonderful friends, so many fantastic faces. Sometimes I try to get my arms around September 11th, but it’s just too big, too surreal. Cantor Fitzgerald and eSpeed will succeed because my lost partners and friends were estraordinary. I miss my brother and my friends. I will always remember them, but in spite of what happened, we have to carry on. We have to believe that our lives have meaning and purpose, whether they are inexplicably spared, or tragically cut short. The memories of those remaining need to be celebrated. We must not be defined by this act of violence, but rather through our commitment to our loved ones and to each other. Only together can we build a future that will honor their memory. ********************************************** This is Stacy. You sent out some comfortghans to the Beyer family for me and in appreciation, I would like to send you some stamps. Thank you so much!! I do appreciate everything you do." This thank you goes out to the following wonderful square makers: Coletta D., Vicky L., Carol P., Cindy D., Rita U. ********************************************** I just received a very lovely comfort afghan today and I was breath taken that such wonderful people would take the time to care for me in my time of need. I want to thank everyone who put time into the afghan and I will cherish it always and when I need a hug or just warmth I will cuddle up in it and feel all the love that went into it. Again thanks from the bottom of my heart. ********************************************** Thank you all for the beautiful comfortghan. It’s nice to know our loved one is remembered in such a beautiful way. Please extend our thanks to everyone. ********************************************** My husband, Patrick Hoey, was killed in the World Trade Center on September 11. On behalf of my family, I want to express our sincere appreciation for the beautiful afghan we received last week. As the afghan keeps us physically warm when we wrap up in it, it also will warm our hearts as we see it on display in our home. Please continue to keep us in your prayers. May God bless you. ********************************************** Thank you Wanda, Kay, and all who shared for your loving support in such a difficult time. The prayers of the nation have eased the burden of our hearts. The afghan is beautiful. The message continued with the following: Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a funeral spray, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much whatever the part. ********************************************** There are all kinds of thank yous—All very sincere—For help or for gifts, or for just being near. There are all kinds of thank yous for all kinds of things…But none could mean more than the Thank you this brings. Thank You Very Much. I just want to say thank you again for the comfortghans you sent to the Beyer family. Please take these stamps. I know you don’t accept money. It is a wonderful thing what you ladies do and I appreciate all you do. THANKS AGAIN. ********************************************** Thank you all for the beautiful afghan. I will cherish it forever as a tribute to the good people of our country. God bless each and everyone one of you for a labor of love. ********************************************** Thank you Diana & Heartmade Blessings for the beautiful afghan you sent. And thank you to everyone who contributed each square so lovingly crocheted. Vicki talks about your group and all that you do and I really appreciate it. I will treasure this afghan always! ********************************************** I just wanted to write to you and let you know that the beautiful comfortghan was received just now. It was simply beautiful and I am speechless. Thank you so much for thinking of me. Thank you again for your fine, beautiful work. ********************************************** My name is Glenna Rosenberg and my husband Lloyd was killed on September 11th at the World Trade Center… My 3 girls recently received comfort afghans…I cannot begin to tell you how special this is to me. My girls are 5, 3, and 1 year old and they cannot appreciate what this actually is but they all love them, and they are sleeping with them. Thank you again for thinking of us. I will never forget the kindness of strangers. ********************************************** "Thank you so much for the beautiful afghan. Thank you for keeping my husband Angelo Amaranto spirits alive. I will treasure the afghan for the rest of my live. It will keep me warm, and dry my tears. I will keep it close to my heart and soul. ********************************************** First I apologize for not sending this thank you letter sooner. I've
been kept busy since 9/11 which is good therapy for me and yet very sad
at the same time and ( I) cry a lot. You mailed the comfort afghans to
my son-in-law (one for him and one for his two children). There was also
another one in a separate box addressed to my husband Steve. I know you
probably didn't know he had a wife, but of course, he let me have it.
Our beautiful daughter Peggy turned 42 yrs. old on 9/18 is one of the
victims missing. She was our oldest child and we have two sons who are
both NYC Firefighter Lieutenants. Of course they were both at the WTC
even on their days off, helping victims and especially hoping to find
their sister. They were both exhausted for a few months but never
complained. I must say a lot of people even out of NYC who we don't even
know were very compassionate and thoughtful. I want to especially thank
you and your committee that put these afghans together. It was a most
thoughtful and comforting idea. I happen to use a afghan at night while
watching TV so I'm most grateful to get this special one as a reminder
of where it come from and to get a comfortable feeling while I use it.
Again please thank your committee on our behalf for all the work and
time and to let them know that all their kind acts helped us to get
through this very terrible time in our lives. ********************************************** Thank you very much for the beautiful comfort afghans. We’ve gotten so much support over these last 5 months -- we really do appreciate it and it’s nice to know what wonderful, caring people there are across our great nation. ********************************************** Thank you all so much for the beautiful and love-filled blanket you
sent to me in honor of my wonderful brother, Tommy. I showed the blanket
to my sister and parents and they too loved it. I can't tell you enough
how much it means to hear that terrific people such as yourself feel our
pain! Thank ********************************************** Thank you so much for the beautiful afghan. We can't imagine how long it took you and your group to make. God bless you for thinking of us. We'll never forget this. Please continue to pray for us. Thanks again for the lovely afghan. ********************************************** What kind and caring persons you "Heartmade Blessings"
ladies are! Our words cannot adequately express how much receiving the
"Comfortghan" – with its unique red, white and blue designs
-- means to us. How deeply touched we are that you wonderful ladies, who
make up the "Heartmade Blessings" team are willing to reach
out to hurting people you do not know. ********************************************** On behalf of my sons and I, thank you for the beautiful comfort
afghan that you and others thought to make with your love in memory of
my husband. The support of you, the others who stitched the squares, and
the American people in general has certainly helped us to stand stronger
and continue our lives. Again, thank you for your support and caring, ********************************************** On behalf of my daughter Tara and her children, Kenin, Kaitlyn, Breon,
Brendan and Terence Stackpole, please accept our sincere thanks for all
the lovely afghans that your group has take the time to make. One is
more beautiful than the other and they will truly be a source of comfort
and warmth to her family. Captain Timothy Stackpole was a wonderful,
father, son and son-in-law (son-in-law is underlined) and we miss him so
much! ********************************************** We received the beautiful comfortghan you sent us in memory of our
son. We would like to thank you all for your kindness. We really
appreciate it. ********************************************** I just received the lovely comfortghan. Would you post my thank you to every one that made a square. It was a very thoughtful thing to do. I will enjoy it and I want to thank every one that worked on it I sent a thank you card to Joan Barrett she is the one that mailed it to me. ********************************************** Thank you very kindly for your thoughtful gift and note. I will use
the afghan to keep my son warm and to remind me that losses make us so
much more aware of what we have. Joao Aguiar was my nephew who lived
with me for the past 16 years and he is missed more than I can describe. ********************************************** The ones we love are never gone for they live within our hearts. No words can adequately express the depth of our gratitude for the love and support you have provided during this difficult time. Your thoughtfulness did so much to ease our sorrow. Thank you for the beautiful patriotic afghan. Your kindness does help to lift our heavy hearts. Please extend our thanks to all involved. My husband would be so pleased to know how you’ve helped. ********************************************** The family of Vincent Michael Litto would like to thank you for your love and support during this very difficult time. Let his memory comfort us and his legacy guide us to a peaceful world today and always. The afghan was so beautiful. We will cherish it always. Also inside was a picture of Vincent Michael Litto (March 13, 1949 – September 11, 2001) On the back of the picture was this verse: And if I go, while you’re still here…Know that I live on, vibrating to a different measure-behind a veil you cannot see through. You will not see me, so you must have faith . I wait for the time when we can soar together again-both aware of each other. Until then, live your life to it’s fullest and when you need me, just whisper my name in your heart…I will be there. ********************************************** This "Thank You" cannot even begin to tell you what this
beautiful afghan meant to me. Never would I have imagined an
organization could be so wonderful in thinking of such a blessing as
this gift. It will warm me and warm my heart more than you can ever
imagine. ********************************************** We just wanted to let you know that we received your beautiful gift
in the mail today & have forwarded it to Lauren Manning. We know
that she will be so touched by your hand-made afghan & will truly
appreciate such a thoughtful gift. ********************************************** When I delivered it, first she just cried and said but they don't
even know me. Then she was speechless and for this particular New Yorker
that is really saying something. She said that is the most beautiful
thing that she has even seen and that it is the most wonderful thing
that anyone has ever done for her. And then she cried some more and of
course I cried with her. She really loves the ghan. She said that she
could see the love in every stitch. I told here that was all the thanks
we wanted. I posted while yahoo was down, it looks like a lot of you
didn't get it. Ladies every one should have the privilege of hand
delivering a comfortghan. The reaction makes everything else worth it. I
guess I never realized how our craft and something that is fun to do can
affect someone. She was given a release to drive two weeks ago Two days
later she went to WalMart to get a heating pad, as she was pulling out
of the parking lot, some woman was backing out of a parking space
without looking behind her and ran right into Marge. She wasn't hurt but
really really shaken. And her beautiful, pristine lovingly garage kept
1977 Gold and cream colored Mustang has a bashed fender. It was a week
before she could drive again she was so shaken. Geez she didn't need
that. ********************************************** Hi! Our names our Danny and Beth Storch we received our Comfort Afghan on Sat. March 23, we wanted to tell everyone who took part in making our afghan "Thank You" You all have very big hearts to do so much for a complete stranger. We have enjoyed it so much it really put a smile on our faces after everything we've been through it was a real picker-upper. So once again Thank You from the bottom of our hearts. ********************************************** My name is Loreen Sellitto and I live in Morristown, New Jersey. On
9-11 I lost my beautiful boy, Matthew, age 23, to the bombing. He had
just graduated the University of Vermont in December and started with
Cantor Fitzgerald in February. My family received the comfort afghan
just last week and it is displayed proudly in our family room where we
all use it to cuddle, even our pets! Our sincerest thanks to you and
Tillie Spitler for taking the time to do something beautiful for the
9-11 families. You can't imagine the heartache we all feel, even though
6 months has past, it is as if the attack on America happened just
yesterday. The love and support of people from all over the country like
you and Tillie help to sustain so many of us as we attempt to redefine
our lives. ********************************************** Thank you so much for sending the beautiful handmade afghan. I have
been overwhelmed by the kindness I have received. ********************************************** My name is Stacey Stone. I live in Bellmore, New York. I don't know
if you will remember me...I lost my husband, Lonny on September 11th at
the World Trade Center. Our paths crossed through a wonderful soul,
Sharon (catbird1). She presented my family and I with a beautiful afghan
put together by you and some other giving people. ********************************************** Thank you so much for the afghan. Please thank everybody on our
behalf for the time and effort put into this project. It is greatly
appreciated. ********************************************** During our time of sorrow we realize how much our family and friends
mean to us. Your kind expression of sympathy will always be remembered
by the family of David Marc Sullins." ********************************************** Please accept my heartfelt thanks to you and your organization for
the beautiful afghan I received. My fiancee was one of the 3 New York
State Supreme court officers who lost their lives while helping the
injured. We were to be married in October, but I guess God had other
plans for him. Now all I have left are bittersweet memories of the love
we shared. Your gift has brought me comfort and your act of
kindness to a complete stranger will never be forgotten by me. May God
Bless All Of You!! ********************************************** Thank you so much for the beautiful comfortghan. The kindness and thoughtfulness of everyone involved has truly touched me. Please extend my gratitude to everyone in your wonderful group. ********************************************** The quilt that I received was wonderful. It has been amazing to have
so many people thinking about myself and the thousands of other families
who lost someone on 9/11. ********************************************** Thank you so very much for the beautiful afghan-the kindness of people like you has made this tragedy a bit easier to bear. In a world with so much hate which has so terribly affected my children, it is only through the love of people like you that I have been able to show my children the goodness of the world & that love is greater than evil! Thank you so very much! ********************************************** Thank you so much for the beautiful hand-made afghan. It is gorgeous,
and will bring us much comfort (my 2 yr. old loves snuggling on the
couch with it)! The reality of all this is still hard to believe, but
the outpouring of love and support from people and organizations like
yours continually reminds us that we are not a alone, and helps make
each day brighter and full of hope. Thank you again. ********************************************** I am in receipt of a beautiful lavender colored, hand crocheted
afghan made by all of you. I did receive it some time ago and am remiss
in thanking you for it. ********************************************** I wanted to thank you for the comfort afghan that you sent me. I
received it on Thursday afternoon. It was raining here, and the mailman
was kind enough to knock on our door and deliver the box personally. He
said he didn't want to leave the package outside to get wet. ********************************************** I just wanted to thank you and everyone involved in making us the
"comfort" quilt. It is beautiful and it will surround me with
comfort just knowing how much people care, especially strangers. Thank
you again. ********************************************** I presented the comfortghan to Bob and Jeanie on Saturday afternoon
along with the money that was raised through our fundraising efforts.
Bob will probably pass away in the next week or two. I wanted to let you
know that the entire Finnegan Family felt the comfortghanh and the money
collected was truly a small miracle. They were so touched by all the
caring families from across the country and words could not express the
feeling I had on hearing this first hand from them. Bob's mother and
wife were down on their hands and knees looking at all the different
patterns and reading all the different cards attached to each pattern.
What you and your network of friends did for this family was very
special and it is the kind of moral support they need to get through
this most difficult time. I thank you and your network of friends from
the bottom of my heart for being a part of this family's life. Your
network is very special and you cannot image how your group touches a
family's life until you're actually sitting in the room watching them
open up the box and look at their faces as they read the letter. Thanks
Again! I have enclosed a picture of the family from Christmas 2000. This
is who you touched! ********************************************** We received your beautiful afghan today for Gitto family, everyone in
our office raved about it. We will be presenting it to the Family on
Saturday, I am sure that they will treasure it. I can not thank you and
your volunteers enough for taking the time to make the afgan and for
thinking of those in the Scouting family all the way across the country.
God bless you and yours and thanks again for your kindness. ********************************************** My son's are in receipt of the two BEAUTIFUL, patriotic afghans that you collectively created. We can not thank you enough for your thoughtfulness and for holding us in your hearts during this difficult time. While the loss of our loved one will never be understandable, we have renewed faith in the love and concern that relative strangers can show for one another. I hope that we can return that kindness to others during our lifetime. ********************************************** It amazes me that despite all the war and evil there are still good
people like yourself who wish to ease another's pain. The crocheted
blanket is in my living room. this winter I will cover myself with it
and think of all the hard work & love strangers put into it just so
I won't feel so alone. ********************************************** I received the afghans yesterday for my son and me. I want to thank
you for thinking of us and for your kind words. The afghans are
absolutely beautiful and we will remember your kindness every ********************************************** I'd like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the beautiful,
and I do mean beautiful, Comfort Afghan. I never realized it would be
such a wonderful afghan. Everyone who has seen it has remarked on how
lovely it was. ********************************************** My name is Madeline Placek Zinzi and I lost my wonderful son, Mike,
on September 11. ********************************************** Today we received the beautiful Afghan from Heartmade Blessings. My
wife and I wept as we opened and read the enclosed note. Thank you and
the others so much for helping us in the process of recovery from
Brian's death. This was a wonderful expression of love. Thank you for
joining the squares together. ********************************************** What an awesome surprise in the mail for us today. We were so touched by your special comfortghan-what a thoughtful and caring gift. We want to thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers. Please continue with the prayers as we certainly do need them. Our Lord, church and family are there for us and of course we all know our Tommy is now so very safe with the Lord. Thank you all also for the flag pins (something I send with each one) we do appreciate all you all have done. Along with the note came a printed sheet with Tommy's picture this is what was printed on it:
Then there is a great picture of Tommy and these words. JOY, Jesus, Other, You. Under that "some of us will get to Heaven first". And lastly this,"Then He said unto them, go your way.. For this day is holy unto our Lord: be ye neither sorry, for the joy of the Lord is your strength" Nehemiah 8:10 ********************************************** Thank you very kindly for the beautiful Comfort Afghan. Cindy has been unable to respond to you at this time. She has been hospitalized due to severe depression. I'm sure she will thank you personally in the future. ********************************************** I have received both afghans.... they are beautiful, Wanda! I
delivered the one for Joseph, (the Delta Pilot) to Delta Airlines in New
York, since I had lost touch with him. They assured me that they would
get it to him, as they were unable to give out any personal information
on his new location. The one for Linda Pohlmann and her sons will be
delivered this week. Thank you so much for this beautiful gesture. ********************************************** Thank you very much for the beautiful afghan which I received today
in the mail. My husband died in the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01,
leaving me widowed after eight wonderful years of marriage, and a single
mom with a then 3-year-old son. ********************************************** Thank you so very much for the lovely afghan. It touched my heart and
when I realized that many individuals across two nations had taken the
time to stitch each square, it brought me much comfort in this difficult
time. The afghan exemplifies the many cards and letters that I have
received from all over Canada and the United States and it will
continually remind me of the support that I have received from both
nations. ********************************************** I can't thank you enough for the beautiful Comfort Afghans. I am thoroughly touched by this. It brings tears to my eyes knowing that there are thoughtful & kind people who would take the time to do this for us. Dean and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time in our lives. ********************************************** The family of A.Todd Rancke acknowledges with grateful appreciation
you kind expression of sympathy ********************************************** Thank You! Your gift of love and thoughtfulness has comforted me and
enlightened me once again to the true beauty in this world. I'm truly
thankful to be an American and to consider each of you my friends and
family. Thanks for everything. ********************************************** We (it was addressed to me & Heartmade Blessings) received the
following WTC thank you note: **********************************************
********************************************** Thank you so much for the gift of the comfortghan. The
outpouring of support and compassion we have received is appreciated by
all of us in the fire service. I feel very honored that I was
singled out to receive this wonderful gift. Please extend my
heartfelt gratitude to Darlene Newcomb for creating this afghan.
You will all be in my thoughts each time I use it. **********************************************
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