This post will stay up through Sept 12th, 2006....look for new posts below.....
He was a son, a brother, a husband and a father. He was 32 years old.
Today, I am remebering this very vital, very loved young man, William "Bill" Christopher Hunt....Bill, Billy and sometimes Willie, to his family and friends.
He left his dear wife Jennifer Woodward Hunt and his sweet little daughter Emma Kathryn Hunt, who was just 15 months old at the time of his death in 2 Tower World Trade Center, on the 84th floor on that 11th day of September, 2001....
He had worked for EuroBrokers from 1997 until that fateful day in September, having earned the titles of Bond Manager and Vice President. Bill had grown up in Kingston, MA along with his brother Dan. His parents, Lawrence & Diane, were so very proud of him when he became the captain of his league championship basketball team, and then was selected as it's Most Valuable Player. In college at Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts he was on The Dean's List and was captain of his Rugby Team. He was always an inspiration to his younger brother Dan, and his cousins and aunts & uncles, too...he was a great friend to many and he is missed so terribly by all who knew and loved him, particularly his parents, his brother, his dear wife and his precious little daughter...
Bill lived in Norwalk, Connecticut with his beautiful wife and daughter. A very pretty place and within easy commuting distance to New York City and The World Trade Center.
He loved his little daughter Emma, with all his heart....his mom has written how touching it was to see him holding his precious daughter and that he just wanted to hug her all the time.
His beautiful wife Jennifer was the love of his life....
Bill was a very athletic young man and loved all sports, participating in many and enjoying watching even more....
But this darling little girl in the picture above, was the apple of his eye....
There is a beautiful 'legacy' page for Bill Hunt. And there, anyone can write their thoughts and feelings to him or about him. The most touching letters to Bill are from his mother and father, and from his brother Dan...I include just a few excerpts because their words are so very powerful and so very touching and deeply meaningful, too, as we aproach this fifth anniversary and this day of remembrance.
Here is just a small excerpt from a letter from his mom, Diane....
March 16, 2005
"....Dad and I miss you so much. From the time we realized you were not coming home our lives changed forever. Now at least we think of you with how blessed dad and I were to have had you in our lives for 32 glorious years. I find great comfort in that. We loved you and continue to love you every day of our lives....."
And further down in this same letter to Bill, Diane Hunt says.....
"......The only thing missing in this perfect world is you. That loss is horrible and makes us sick when we think of it. So as I stated, you are remembered daily with lust for life and love, and that you truly had. Time marches on, and we need you to keep protecting all of us and watch over us as we go about each day. Know that there is not a minute that you are not in our thoughts and prayers. We love you Bill plain and simple. Have a wonderful day in heaven......"
And his Dad wrote this short note to Bill on September 24th, 2003...
"....Bill, I can't believe that after all this time, my longing for you is worse than ever; I love you so much. Dad.....
And on April 2, 2003 his Dad had written this:
"....Does any of this mean anything to you? Can a person on Earth communicate with their dead loved ones, or did we invent all this just to lessen our pain? Boy, I'm really confused lately. I love you Willie. I'll write again soon. Love, Your Dad...."
His brother Dan wrote this one year ago, on September 10th, 2005.
"Bill, It's the night before the fourth anniversary of 9/11/01. I am writing to once again tell you that I am thinking of you and that I miss you so much. Anyhow, tonight I will keep it short and sweet.....I just wanted to get to tell you that it will be an honor to talk about you tomorrow at the ceremony, as it will allow me the chance to continue to keep your legacy alive. I love you buddy, and I can't believe that I have had to spend four years without you here...."
And now, it is five years. But Bill Hunt will never be forgotten...never, ever, ever. And the pain of his loss will never be forgotten, either.
Diane Hunt, Bill's mother said in another letter to him, written on November 17th 2004....
".....we hold so many wonderful times close to our hearts. We loved you every day you were here with us and will continue to love you until eternity. Please watch over us all. Keep your little daughter safe and happy as she is now. Let your wife and all of us continue to love one another and feel blessed for all we still have. We need you with us always. Love is eternal. Mom....."
Rest well, dear Bill Hunt, on this, the fifth anniversary of September 11th, 2001.
Here is the link to all 2,996 people who were lost on September 11th, 2001 
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- had this to say:
Wow. 5 years later and it's still so darned sad. What a great tribute. Just beautiful.
- Friday, September 8, 2006 12:33:00 AM PDT
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Its so so sad about the families left behind as a result of the 9/11 tragedy. Bill will always be lovingly remembered by the family and friends he left behind.
- Friday, September 8, 2006 3:14:00 AM PDT
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Extremely touching. The photos and your descriptions got me. Thank you.
Here via 2996.- Friday, September 8, 2006 3:50:00 AM PDT
- had this to say:
A beautiful tribute Naomi. What an adorable little girl, I am sure she will grow up to be so proud of her Dad.
- Friday, September 8, 2006 4:07:00 AM PDT
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it's an absolutely beautiful tribute to a wonderful family man who left the earth before his time due to the maliciousness of murders who kill in the name of religion.....a complete and senseless loss of life of this beautiful man and so many others.....lives have changed forever and no doubt a very self destructive path of some of the living who are still unable to cope with this incredible tragedy.....you should take great pride, dearest naomi, that you have given him great justice by honoring him, a complete stranger, in such a caring and selfless way....you ARE forever linked to this family due to your beautiful tribute....i pledge to live a more meaningful life from this day forward....all my love, shawn
- Friday, September 8, 2006 4:31:00 AM PDT
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I'm just bawling. I can't even conceive of the pain of having a loved one ripped out of your life. I'm constantly baffled by the hate mongers out there who believe they are right and everyone else is wrong, and the end justifies their means. Murder is murder, plain and simple, and I don't think any God would condone the actions the highjackers took. Thank you for sharing this memorial and reminding us of the loss others still feel.
- Friday, September 8, 2006 5:01:00 AM PDT
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I read this with tears falling, and I cannot fathom how horrible it is for his family that he is gone - and knowing the way he left. We must never forget, Naomi, and I applaud your efforts here, to mark the memory of this handsome young man.
- Friday, September 8, 2006 7:40:00 AM PDT
- had this to say:
I pray that Bill's family finds peace this year. Such a tragedy, hopefully never repeated.
Kendra Lynn- Friday, September 8, 2006 7:44:00 AM PDT
- had this to say:
Beautiful, Naomi, just beautiful.
I have posted my tribute :-(
cq- Friday, September 8, 2006 7:45:00 AM PDT
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What a wonderful tribute to such a loving and caring man. Bill was so much more than a victim of 9/11 as you have so eloquently pointed out. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. The earth heaved a sigh of regret with his passing.
Rest in peace Bill,
Blessings,
Auntie Lyn- Friday, September 8, 2006 7:47:00 AM PDT
- had this to say:
I hope my tribute turns out as powerful as yours when I finish it.
{Salute Naomi}
{Salute Bill}- Friday, September 8, 2006 7:59:00 AM PDT
- had this to say:
Though I'm from the Philippines, very much oceans away from the incident, I do feel the hurt of the families of those victims of the Sept. 11 tragedy. I cannot just imagine how such people could do so much bad to so many innocent people. People who had families who loved them, people who had families who depended on them. I just cannot accept the fact that there are such people who can hurt and take away innocent lives. People who do not care about others but themselves.
Will be posting mine on the 11th.- Friday, September 8, 2006 8:25:00 AM PDT
- had this to say:
This beautiful tribute brought tears to my eyes, Naomi. It breaks my heart to see this beautiful family suffer this pain. What a terrible tragedy. I am so sorry for all 2996 victims and their families. Thank you for sharing this touching memorial.
- Friday, September 8, 2006 9:05:00 AM PDT
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This was beautifully written, nice tribute! I was far away when it happened...but we as a family were in a plane when it happened....So it could have happened to us. How awful, what a tragedy, I truly have no words. I am not participating because I will be gone next week and I am not sure that I will have a) time and/or b) internet connection...
- Friday, September 8, 2006 10:11:00 AM PDT
- had this to say:
a beautiful tribute dear one. to a sorely missed man.
- Friday, September 8, 2006 12:42:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
Beautiful Naomi, just beautiful. It made me cry. Wonderful tribute you did for this fine young man. Such sad reminders of that awful day. So, so sad for the families.
- Friday, September 8, 2006 1:35:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
As I go page to page reading the tributes. It just breaks my heart how many wonderful people were taken that day.
Your tribute is beautiful. It's all so sad. We must never forget.- Friday, September 8, 2006 1:40:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
Thanks for sharing a tiny glimpse of this loved man with us all. I pray His family will have comfort and peace...
Jenn- Friday, September 8, 2006 1:54:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
That am a furry good tribute OOL! You done good! Tell Sweetie hi & stop by to read mine Mommas tribute.
- Friday, September 8, 2006 2:03:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
What a beautiful tribute; the pictures were wonderful and heartbreaking at the same time. Thank you for this tribute to Bill Hunt.
My tribute is up as well.- Friday, September 8, 2006 3:06:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
Excellent tribute! Well done. May God bless his family and the families of all the others lost on that day.
- Friday, September 8, 2006 3:35:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
very nice tribute to a great guy. thanks. the photos are wonderful-- and kind of sad , too.
- Friday, September 8, 2006 3:37:00 PM PDT
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I sit here with tears in my eyes are reading the heartbreaking comments regarding the (still) sad and heavy hearts of this ypung man's family. Thank you for your touching tribute to a life cut down way too quickly. I just posted my tribute today.
- Friday, September 8, 2006 4:16:00 PM PDT
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OH HOW SOON WE FORGET
Like to invite you for a visit to the "OH HOW SOON WE FORGET" Website at
http://tibbsau.com/how.html
It is a support website for the Leaders of the Free World and our Military. It has a lot of interesting information on it plus a Forum where you can also have your say concerning matters on this.
Thanking you for your time, hoping that you will come for a visit, and would be honoured if you would have time to sign the Guestbook in support.
Would also be great if you could forward this onto another contact of yours to help support us.
Yours Sincerely,
Tibbs- Friday, September 8, 2006 8:08:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
So many real people with rich lives and people who loved them... cut short. It's heartbreaking... and for me is all mixed up with losing my brothers. We buried Dan just a week before the attacks. Two brothers, two towers.
Thank you for sharing this.- Friday, September 8, 2006 8:45:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
So far this is the one that has had me in tears. What a beautiful family and the love is so evident. Thank you for posting it.
Mine is up today- Friday, September 8, 2006 10:12:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
A beautiful tribute. I hope that his family is finding peace.
- Friday, September 8, 2006 10:49:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
how very touching. Thank you
- Saturday, September 9, 2006 2:13:00 AM PDT
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Here from Michele`s. I am another person who still cries at the thought of 9/11, even though it has been five years and no-one I knew directly was affected. It is the thought of all the people I don`t know who lost loved ones that always makes me feel unbelievably sad. Your tribute to Bill is beautiful and makes me remember how truly lucky I am to still have my husband around.
- Saturday, September 9, 2006 2:15:00 AM PDT
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Mr Hunt did lose a lot by dying. His daughter is cute as the dickens and such a beautiful wife. He was far, far too young to die especially in such a senseless fashion. I hope his family can move on and somehow regain trust in this crazy world of ours.
Michele sent me, Naomi!- Saturday, September 9, 2006 2:54:00 AM PDT
- had this to say:
Heartbreaking, this loss was. Such a lovely young family, such a lovely young man, lost.
It's been five years, and I wonder what we really lost that day and will we ever really be able to replace it.- Saturday, September 9, 2006 4:02:00 AM PDT
- had this to say:
What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful young man. I know his wife, daughter, and family members will miss him all the days of their lives. Thank you for writing such a poignant memory of this fine man and for including so many pictures. I'm just shattered when I think of the loss from 9/11.
I invite your readers to visit my site to read my special tribute to Cynthia Wilson who died on 9/11 when the WTC Tower 1 fell.- Saturday, September 9, 2006 5:55:00 AM PDT
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You did a very nice job with this tribute, Naomi. You were fortunate to be able to get so much info on Bill. May he rest in peace and may his family and friends be comforted with good memories.
My tribute on the name I was given will be posted on Monday morning. A very sad time in our country right now.- Saturday, September 9, 2006 6:17:00 AM PDT
- had this to say:
Your tribute to this man is wonderful!
Each person who was lost that day deserves to be remembered. Every blog that posts a memorial tribute is helping to honor one who was lost.
I will have my tribute post up soon for the person I am honoring.
Thanks for helping us never forget what terrorists took from us.
We are still standing eye to eye, boot to boot with our enemies. May we never lost heart!! May we never face loss again at the hands of terrorists like we did that horrible day.
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I see from your TV meme that you haven't watched Malcom in the Middle. I love that show! I haven't watched it much recently, but it really is a funny show.- Saturday, September 9, 2006 9:30:00 AM PDT
- had this to say:
What a beautiful tribute. My thoughts and prayers go out to Bill's family. Thanks for sharing his story.
I have posted a tribute for Judson Cavalier. Check it out when you get a chance.- Saturday, September 9, 2006 9:39:00 AM PDT
- had this to say:
What a lovely tribute! Thank you for honouring Bill.
Mine is up.- Saturday, September 9, 2006 11:40:00 AM PDT
- had this to say:
That was really beautiful. I love his mom saying "Have a great day in Heaven." Thanks for stopping by my tribute to Marjorie C. Salamone.
- Saturday, September 9, 2006 11:55:00 AM PDT
- had this to say:
Such a touching and amazing tribute to Bill. I was touched by your choice of words and excellent imagery. Bill's wife and family would be so proud.
Mine is up now also.
Cheers,
Carol- Saturday, September 9, 2006 12:21:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
Thank you so much for posting such a loving and moving tribute. Today and forever we remember everyone.
Thanks for stopping by my tribute to Gilbert and leaving your link and comment.- Saturday, September 9, 2006 1:27:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
What a great tribute. I'm teary. Thanks to you and the entire 2996 participants for honoring the victims and their families.
- Saturday, September 9, 2006 1:51:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
Very moving tribute, Naomi. Beautiful. It's so important that these people and their lives be recognized, I hope this is a tradition that will continue for all eternity. Great post, thank you for participating in this, your way with words is truly a gift.
- Saturday, September 9, 2006 2:28:00 PM PDT
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So sad to hear about it. But it is nice to be aware of this kind of tragedy. So people will remember the lives lost.
- Saturday, September 9, 2006 2:51:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
What an absolutely heart wrenching story! The loss of these people is still felt years later. That shows something of the quality of life and of their love of life that each of these individuals shared.
Thank you for visiting Gunz's tribute to Sara Low. http://ebyzandgunz.blogspot.com/
My tribute to Claudia Suzette Sutton is also up. http://claudiasuzettesutton.blogspot.com/
Thank you for your dedication.- Saturday, September 9, 2006 3:20:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
You have created a wonderful tribute for Bill. It is no less than a celebration of his life.
I have offered something basic at The Lives And Times Of Anthony McCune. I hope that it is a meaningful contribution to the project.- Saturday, September 9, 2006 3:21:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
5 years and we all still remember it so vividly.
Wonderful job you did honoring your 9/11 victim, Bill Hunt. I am sure his family would love it. And I am sure they still miss him horribly. What a beautiful baby girl he left behind.- Saturday, September 9, 2006 3:24:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
Incredibly moving tribue to an amazing man and his family. Thank you for sharing!
I'm also a 2996 Blogger going through other's stories now and remembering all. It is just beyond sad. My tribute is here.- Saturday, September 9, 2006 3:24:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
What a fabulous tribute. I loved all the pictures. What a needless death!
God bless his family.
I am participating in the tributes and you can read mine on my blog.- Saturday, September 9, 2006 3:44:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
What a great tribute. He had such a lovely family. Tragic.
I have a tribute on my blog, too, if you want to stop by.- Saturday, September 9, 2006 4:36:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
Seems just like yesterday when this very tragic incident happened. You surely did a ver good tribute about him He is definitely smiling up there now.
My prayers are with his family and friends.- Saturday, September 9, 2006 4:37:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
It has been a difficult but necessary thing to do to remember a dear friend whose life was taken away in the worst moment in the history of the United States.This is a remarkable Tribute to the brave men and woman who served our Country by responding to this unprovoked attack by enemies of ALL free societies. We must stand together all over the world regardless of our religious beliefs or Nationalities and fight this form of terrorism which is bent on placing us all into their religious bondage. We are in the midst of WW111 and most people have chosen to take a position of denial, we must recognize this treat for what it is and respond to destroy it now before it is too late. We must never forget the victims of 911 or any of the other attacks of terrorism that has taken lives around the globe in different Nations, their blood cries out for Justice. With the Lords help we shall ring the bell of Freedom throughout our world. Anyone who views this tribute and does not shed a tear, is not human.
Thank you so much.
God Bless!!- Saturday, September 9, 2006 5:24:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
This is a beautiful tribute.
So many are missed each day, I am glad to learn their names and their stories.- Saturday, September 9, 2006 5:53:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
wonderfully penned....bless you...stop by my blog when u get a chance..
donna- Saturday, September 9, 2006 6:03:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful tribute! I can't say enough how this man's story really took ahold of my heart...it's there to stay and the images of him and his family as well. Very nice pics. Love is indeed eternal and I felt it come through with this extremely well written and thought-out tribute. Super nice job.
- Saturday, September 9, 2006 7:25:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
As always, beautifully written, I am deeply touched by all of these tributes.
I proudly honored Jay Robert Magazine on my blog.
Cindi- Saturday, September 9, 2006 7:48:00 PM PDT
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Oh my gosh, the letters from his family has me all choked up. Naomi, you wrote such a beautiful tribute for him. As your usual trademark, you have told a beautiful story with words & pictures. It's so very apparent that Emma was indeed the apple of his eye.
- Saturday, September 9, 2006 8:32:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
So very sad. So many of these people were so young, and left young families. You did an amazing job with this tribute!
If you'd like to visit mine, you are welcome to find it here.- Saturday, September 9, 2006 8:54:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
Beautiful post. I can't see for the tears right now.
- Saturday, September 9, 2006 10:03:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
As the tears flow and I remember the events of that day and that feeling of shock, disbelief and anger; all that comes to mind is.. good job Naomi, you've made him proud.
And.... rest in peace Bill Hunt, too soon taken and too long now gone.- Saturday, September 9, 2006 10:04:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
Wonderful tribute to Bill..
Thank you for sharing his story with us..
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and all the other families as the 5th Anniversary of 9/11 approaches.
God bless you,
Hugs,
BrassyLady
You may visit my tribute at:
http://www.geocities.com/brassylady57/InMemoryOf/MarkandStephenColaio.html- Saturday, September 9, 2006 10:36:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
Wow! Wonderful tribute. Reading it put tears in my eyes. I am going thru the list, reading, remembering that tragic day. I just posted my tribute to a firefighter.
- Saturday, September 9, 2006 10:54:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
Beautiful tribute to Bill Hunt. Tears are rolling down my cheeks as I write this. I have enjoyed reading all the different tributes and this one is wonderful. I love all the pictures you encluded. Thank you for doing this....
- Sunday, September 10, 2006 12:31:00 AM PDT
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My heart feels broken for those that love Bill. Memories are great but having him here in the flesh would be best.
I have to wonder if the terrorists even considered the enduring pain they would be causing? Most likely not or if they did they probably laughed about it. Animals every one of them. May their eternal reward be filled with terror...- Sunday, September 10, 2006 12:52:00 AM PDT
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Wow. Thank you.
- Sunday, September 10, 2006 6:25:00 AM PDT
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Wow.
- Sunday, September 10, 2006 6:52:00 AM PDT
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A wonderful tribute page, Naomi.
- Sunday, September 10, 2006 8:08:00 AM PDT
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What a wonderful tribute. It's hard to read them all but I am trying my best. So much sadness that will never be forgotten.
- Sunday, September 10, 2006 9:12:00 AM PDT
- had this to say:
Such a lovely tribute. It is important we remember these people and the things that happened.
- Sunday, September 10, 2006 11:03:00 AM PDT
- had this to say:
Thank you for helping to remember. A very beautiful tribute.
I have a tribute at my place too, and you're welcome to leave a link to any tributes.- Sunday, September 10, 2006 11:07:00 AM PDT
- had this to say:
That was a beautiful tribute. I can't find very much information on the person I was given. I think your post was awesome!
Hugs- Sunday, September 10, 2006 1:24:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
Wow...ya did good. That was an amazing tribute.
Here via Michele's today...- Sunday, September 10, 2006 4:45:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
my tribute is finally up.
i love yours, it's amazing how much you could collect. thanks for sharing!
these people will always be remembered and will always remain in our prayers.- Sunday, September 10, 2006 5:09:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
what a beautiful tribute. i'm so glad you were able to find such wonderful photos that captured who he was.
mine is up at http://jedisue.blogspot.com- Sunday, September 10, 2006 5:12:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
That was so beautiful. What a heartfelt tribute. How incredibly sad for his family to be here all these years without him. He wasn't just a name on a list of people who were killed on this day. Thank you.
- Sunday, September 10, 2006 6:06:00 PM PDT
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These are are all so amazing to read. I wasn't brave enough to find the words myself. So glad you and others were able to.
- Sunday, September 10, 2006 8:06:00 PM PDT
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wow... i feel like i need to redo my tribute.... yours is truly wonderful and i cannot believe how much info you have and the number of pix... that is so awesome and he sounds like a wonderful man. i especially like the comment from his mom saying "have a wonderful day in heaven".... sigh... so heart wrenching... thanks for a touching tribute!
- Sunday, September 10, 2006 9:01:00 PM PDT
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Lady, you did a wonderful job on your tribute. Project 2996 has been a blessing. I remembered Thomas Foley, but reading everyone else's tributes has introduced me to some wonderful people.
- Sunday, September 10, 2006 9:13:00 PM PDT
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Another father taken too soon. Beautiful well written tribute
- Sunday, September 10, 2006 10:31:00 PM PDT
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Very touching and very beautiful - thank you for letting me know Bill. He sounds like he was a truly remarkable person. My tribute is posted at the Meezers blog. - Meezers Mom Mary
- Monday, September 11, 2006 5:30:00 AM PDT
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What a lovely family, and to have lost so much. Thank you for the tribute.
I honor Lt. Col. Johnson today.- Monday, September 11, 2006 5:48:00 AM PDT
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You've brought me to tears with the letters written to Bill by his parents, his father in particular. Thank you.
Tribute to Christopher Paul Slattery
(BTW, it's nice to see a familiar face in the circle of tributes; I sometimes visit your blog from Suzann's.)- Monday, September 11, 2006 6:50:00 AM PDT
- had this to say:
A very sad story, Naomi. Brought vividly to all of us. Thank you for your deft handling of Bill's life and for your participation int his project.
- Monday, September 11, 2006 7:38:00 AM PDT
- had this to say:
What a wonderful tribute.
- Monday, September 11, 2006 7:59:00 AM PDT
- had this to say:
Thanks for writing about Bill, that was a great tribute for a wonderful man.
- Monday, September 11, 2006 8:52:00 AM PDT
- had this to say:
What a wonderful tribute....you did a beautiful job.
I honored: Edward Raymond Vanacore- Monday, September 11, 2006 11:18:00 AM PDT
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billy and his family lived next door to me when i was younger. i always admired the strength and love they shared. billy and his brother dan we're just as close as my younger sister and i. they would invite us over for their annual easter egg hunt(every egg had some $$ in it) they always let us find a few and keep the cash. the boys never were too busy to invite us kids over to swim in the pool or play some basketball with them. "uncle larry", billy's father, was very close with his boys and you could see so much of him in them. diane was an amazing mother and i always wished for someone like her in my life. so leveled headed and together in life, she is the perfect mom. i havent really seen too much of the family since 9/11 mainly because i dont really know what to say. i can;t take seeing this family so broken. it's hard to speak what i really want to say to them, i can say this though. i love you and i keep you all n my prayers.
- Monday, September 11, 2006 11:33:00 AM PDT
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Wow. Such a powerful tribute. I see his little girl and I have tears streaming down my face. Thankyou SO much for sharing.
My tribute can be found at http://retardedrugrat.wordpress.com- Monday, September 11, 2006 12:09:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
bless you Naomi,and all the families for whom this is a very hard day. I am proud to know so many took the time to write beautiful tributes. AND proud of DALE ROE also!
we will never forget- Monday, September 11, 2006 12:51:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
Beautiful tribute Naomi. His legacy will live on in that beautiful child.
- Monday, September 11, 2006 2:15:00 PM PDT
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lovely.........
- Monday, September 11, 2006 4:16:00 PM PDT
- had this to say:
Such a sincere tribute about Bill. Those to know him were blessed indeed!
- Monday, September 11, 2006 4:26:00 PM PDT
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Lovely, just lovely.
- Monday, September 11, 2006 5:27:00 PM PDT
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So beautifully done, dearest Naomi. You manage to both mourn this man's death and celebrate his life and legacy. I'm grateful to share your eloquent tribute to him.
- Monday, September 11, 2006 5:44:00 PM PDT
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You have done a fantastic job paying Tribute to Bill Hunt. So sad to read some of these Tributes, to see what is left behind to go on with some sort of daily routine and new lives. Thanks for helping me learn a little more about Bill and his life.
God Bless all the families who have loved & lost.
My Tribute is to James F. Lynch..- Monday, September 11, 2006 5:57:00 PM PDT
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Doggone it. I got through most of the 9/11 posts without crying. Yours just undid me. Lovely tribute.
- Monday, September 11, 2006 6:34:00 PM PDT
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Such a lovely family. My heart aches for them. I am also having trouble getting online???
I honored Michael Haub, FDNY- Monday, September 11, 2006 7:02:00 PM PDT
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this was an amazing tribute. reading it, seeing the photographs.. it was great. I feel so bad for his wife and family. His baby girl who wont have a daddy to give the fathers day gifts she makes in school too... this was a horrible tradgedy and we will not forget!
thank you for stopping in at my place to read my tribute to Matthew.- Monday, September 11, 2006 7:20:00 PM PDT
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Thank you, your tribute was beautiful.
Five years have come, and five years have gone, and still we stand together as one…
I did not know any victims, but I learned a lot about my asigned person. His tribute is on my blog.
9/11 is what compelled me to re-join the military and do my part.- Monday, September 11, 2006 7:45:00 PM PDT
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You wrote a wonderful tribute to an exceptional young man. He loved and was loved, no one can grieve his loss more than his family and friends. I offer my condolences to them on the 5th anniversary of that horrible day. I loved seeing him so happy in life with his wife and daughter. You made him real to all of us. We will not forget.
I memorialized Catherine A. Nardella who died at the WTC on 9/11.- Monday, September 11, 2006 9:18:00 PM PDT
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Such a very beautiful way to remember Bill Hunt and the other victims of 9/11.
My appreciation to the tribute.- Monday, September 11, 2006 9:45:00 PM PDT
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Thank you for your beautiful tribute to Bill. He was indeed a man full of life. Though I did not know anyone personally, I feel that I have gotten to know so many lives that were lost that day.
We will never forget.
I remember Lisa Egan
http://ramblingsofamadpiggie.blogspot.com- Monday, September 11, 2006 10:34:00 PM PDT
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A fine insightful tribute to Mr Hunt you've given us, thank you. Please see a Mr. Eddie A. Dillard here if you wish, and thanks again.
- Tuesday, September 12, 2006 5:13:00 AM PDT
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A beautiful tribute to Bill.
So many were so young.
Thanks for stopping by to pay tribute to Harry Ramos, killed while comforting a complete stranger.- Tuesday, September 12, 2006 7:41:00 AM PDT
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A beautiful tribute. It's so hard reading these. Much love.
- Tuesday, September 12, 2006 8:39:00 AM PDT
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That's an incredibly beautiful tribute. It's nice to know that he is so well-remembered and honored. There are a number of victims who are not too-well known about, in terms of information available about their lives.
his sweet little daughter Emma Kathryn Hunt, who was just 15 months old at the time of his death
How heartbreaking...too young to remember firsthand, the love of her father. I hope tributes to him, such as the one you wrote, can help Emma appreciate the father she was only just beginning to know. God bless the memory of Bill Hunt.- Tuesday, September 12, 2006 9:08:00 AM PDT
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incredibly moving. and yet, he is just one among the many who died on that fateful day. may the victims of this horrible tragedy and their families find peace. they will forever live in loving memory.
- Tuesday, September 12, 2006 9:58:00 AM PDT
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I am overwhelmed by the enormity of such a sad, tragic loss as was each victim of that dreadful day 5 years ago . Your tribute deeply touched my heart and I know Bill will never be forgotten.
- Tuesday, September 12, 2006 10:00:00 AM PDT
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Absolutely beautiful....
- Tuesday, September 12, 2006 10:43:00 AM PDT
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WOW, Naomi, I'm comment # 108! I was here when you first posted this, and it is a great tribute. Michele sent me back this time.
- Tuesday, September 12, 2006 1:18:00 PM PDT
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What a wonderful tribute to this man. The memories of that fateful day will always include thoughts of the tributes written of those folks who died for no good reason. Thank you and all the others for helping us to get to know them.
- Tuesday, September 12, 2006 2:52:00 PM PDT
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Naomi, what a lovely tribute. And how sad to look at that beautiful, beautiful family. You've said it all so well.
I'm just stopping by to say hello. Hope you're well.- Tuesday, September 12, 2006 3:35:00 PM PDT
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That was such a moving story. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on such a wonderful man, son, husband & father. These are the kinds of stories that ensure we never forget.
- Wednesday, September 13, 2006 4:15:00 PM PDT
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Thank you so much for posting this. He sounds like a remkarkable man.
I remebered Alexander Braginsky
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/jaminacema- Wednesday, September 13, 2006 5:25:00 PM PDT
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I think we all relate to this loss because it could befall any of us on any given day. I'm at a loss for words, Naomi, because you paid such a fitting and eloquent tribute to a life well lived, and a life lost far too soon.
You are a kind and gentle soul. Something tells me his family would derive comfort by reading what you wrote.- Friday, September 15, 2006 8:44:00 PM PDT
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you did well in honoring Bill, Thank you so much!
- Saturday, September 16, 2006 8:16:00 PM PDT
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