Thomas Kuveikis 9/11/01

I have the honor of paying tribute to Thomas Kuveikis. Thomas worked for the FDNY on squad 252's. He is survived by his daughter, Kristin. Some messages that I found from loved ones on Legacy.com:

Tommy,I don't want to exaggerate and say that I think of you EVERY day but there are so many days that I do. Many times it has to do with a song on the radio. I guess that's because you introduced me to so much rock/pop music!! Of course, you had other (bad and good) influences on me as well. Since it is more than five years since that terrible day, I guess that the tears that are flowing down my face now are here to stay with me until I see you once again. You've touched so many lives, including mine, and I miss you terribly.Love eternally,Your Brother Jimmy
James Kuveikis,
Bohemia, New York

Rest in peace Tommy, you were a great fireman, friend, and all around Great guy. I will always remember you.

Dad,

I think about you everyday and the great times we shared. I miss you so much. Sometimes I sit and wonder Why? Why did you go at such a young age? Why did you leave a wonderful life behind? I know there is a reason for you leaving. I guess God wanted a wonderful soul in heaven. So he chose you. You had a heart of gold and such a positive outlook on life. I'm trying to follow in your footsteps. You are a hero to me and many others. I will never forget you. I love you so much. Love, your daughter, Kristen
Kristen Kuveikis,
Burlington, Kentucky

Maria Rose Abad 9/11/01

I have the honor of paying tribute to Maria Rose Abad. Maria was a senior vice president at Keefe Bruyette & Woods.

Some quotes from Legacy.com.... she had 40 pages of messages so please check it out for yourself. Here are a few:

Marie,I'm thinking of you today. Because of you I am a better person. Your kindness and sweetness is missed. Everyday I say a prayer for you and for Rudy too. It is hard to find your way in the dark but if anyone can do it, Rudy can. Smile down on your family and friends for you are never out of our minds.
Anna Enriquez,
Manalapan, New Jersey

Dear Maria, iam finally at ground zero today and iam with you..I miss you so much.But i feel close to you today by being here on the 6th anniversary. I remember the fun times at lunch at the WTC. Thankyou for all the happy memories of growing up and enjoying the times at the beach..Rest in peace and be with the angels...Love Denise
Denise Haney,
richmond hill, New York

A message from her husband:

My name is Rudy Abad. I had the honor and priviledge of knowing this lovely lady for over 30 years and being happily married to her for 26 years. Words can never express the loss I feel in my heart and in my life. I wish to thank each person who has taken the time to sign Marie's Guest Book. It's nice to know that people from near and far, from all parts of the world, whether they knew her or not cared then and still care now many years after it happened. I thank you all as I leave you with this thought: love, cherish, and enjoy your spouse, your family, and anyone dear to you. Love them today for you never know what tomorrow will bring. Dont I know that .
RUDY ABAD,
WOODBURY, New York

Daniel Lee 9/11/01

I have the honor of paying tribute to Daniel Lee. Daniel was on flight 11 on Setember 11th, 2001. Here are some quotes I found on Legacy.com from the many people that loved him and misses him:

Another year passes, and still I remember you Dan. Still never forgetting, ever. Thinking of you and the girls today, Kelli.
Lee Anne Frazier,
Canyon Country, California
September 11, 2008
Kelly, Dan was the only person I toured with that I wanted to see during off tour downtime. I loved coming to your house and hanging out with you guys. Hope you're well.
Todd,
los angeles, California

I will never forget you and your girls. I wish you the best the world has to offer.
Tracy Harrison,
Bedford, Texas

I will always remember you Dan. Playing drums on your pink carpet in our house, sitting on the porch making me smile. You were so full of life and love. Rock on my friend. I know you are watching from above. Kellie, I hope you and the girls are well. Drop me a line if you have a moment.
Lee Anne Frazier,
Canyon Country, California

Sean Hanley 9/11/01

I have the honor of paying tribute to Sean Hanley. Sean was with Ladder Company 20 firehouse on Setember 11, 2001. A quote from Legacy.com:


SEAN HANLEY, 35, of New York, had second thoughts about being a firefighter a few years ago when three friends died in the line of duty. But Hanley, whose two grandfathers, father and a brother were firefighters, decided the job was in his blood. He had just finished his night shift when he heard the World Trade Center was ablaze, and he rushed to the scene. "He was a soft-hearted guy who would cry at the drop of a hat, yet he would go and fight for whoever needed it," said his father, Gerald. "He was All-American, just like all the boys who went down."

Sean,
thinking of you today,Always remembered and never forgotten.
Your brother.Frank NastroLadder-170FDNY
Dear Uncle Sean,
I love you so much and think about you every single day. You are my hero. You will always be in my heart and in my thoughts.Love,Jessica Hanley
Jessica Hanley,
Brookfield, Connecticut
WE MISS YOU SEAN. WE PRAYED FOR YOU AND YOUR PARENTS THIS MORNING. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. WE LOVE YOU, AUNT MARIE & UNCLE EDDIE
MARIE DEGON,
WARRINGTON, Pennsylvania

Bettina Browne 9/11/01

I have the honor of paying tribute to Bettina Browne, 49, of Atlantic Beach, New York. Some of the heartfelt quotes that I found on Legacy.com:

Thinking of my cousin Betty on this 7th anniversary of 9/11. I know you must be with your mom and dad in heaven. Hope you have all found peace. God bless!
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Tina Laverty,
Port Chester, New York
September 11, 2008
Betty, thinking of you today. Thoughts and love from Siobhan
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Siobhan Warfield,
Dublin, Ireland

December 19, 2007
I came across this website while searching for Betty's contact information. I worked for her in South Plainfield, NJ ten years ago. Being a young ambitious women at the time, I idolized her. She was fearless and dynamic ,but also humble and warm. I know many sucessful executives. Yet ten year have passed and I still sought Betty's advice and approval today. Betty, I have thought of you often and wanted to express my gratitude. As I look through my written references, they have written about my sucess, my tenacity and ability to take on anything(Some of them are still shocked at what this 110 lb 30 something women has managed) You deserve all the credit for that! You ARE the example of all I have worked to be. Your advice has driven me, encouraged me and never let me down. I will never forget you and your words will always guide me. My deepest sympathy to the Radburn Family
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Megan,
Florida

Brian E. Martineau 9/11/01

I have the honor of paying tribute to Brian E. Martineau. Brian was a Benefits consultant at Aon. Brian is survived by his wife Bettyann and his two children. I have read a bit about Brian and know that he loved his life and enjoyed his friends and family. Some quotes from friends from Legacy.com:

Betty Ann,My thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids today. Mary Waid
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Mary Waid,
Edison, New Jersey
May 12, 2008
Brian,So here I am today eating my lunch at my desk as usually do surfing the internet. Somehow I stumble on this web site which I know I have been to before. I read your tribute but somehow it just isn't enough. Even after all of these years without you, I still miss you every single day. I miss talking to you, laughing with you, making fun of eveything around us. I feel truly blessed that at the age of 16, we met at a crazy jewelry store, and became the best of friends. I am grateful that I have so many memories to go back to. I see your kids and I see you. Some things they say are exactly what you would say. I guess all I can say is that I miss you but I know you are in heaven and I hope you are praying for all of us.
LoveBecky
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Becky Montesano,
Edison
September 11, 2007
To the Martineau Family... you are often in my thoughts and always in my prayers. Love to all of you on this anniversary and always.
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Sandy Frost-Somrek,
Chicago, Illinois
Brian,
It's valentines day and roses should be on your dining room table, cards in the mail, phone calls about the snow and a year and ahalf later I still excpet a call from you. You are greatly missed. Instead of cupids arrows shooting for love I just pray to God to mend our shatter hearts I still hear your hearty laugh and sometimes the low comments in by ears, I feel your great big bear hugs and your sweet words of encouragement, I want to talk to you all the time but only have clear starfilled skies to answer. You are missed my dear brother.Like the galaxy's deep black hole I feel like it will be many years before we see a single light of hope. Your spirit encourges me to try to be half the person you were and I hope I never let you down. I love you Brian, you weren't only my brother but my very best friend, I hope you hear my prayers every night and my thoughts during the day. You will always be my hero..
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Tara Martineau,
Edison, New Jersey

Beth Ann Quigley 9/11/01

I have the honor of paying tribute to Beth Ann Quigley. Beth worked at Cantor Fitzgerald. She was only 25 years old and some what I have read of her she was a success person in both her profession and personal life. I am so sorry to her sister, parents and the many others that loved her. Here are some quotes that I found about her:

As the years have gone by I still think about Beth and the fun sleepovers we had together. You will always be with us and as I approach communion in may with my daughter I was able to think back to the fun we had when we made ours in St Leos. My thoughts and prayers will forever be with your family.
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Jennifer (Bushnell)Fernandez,
Wayside, New Jersey

September 11, 2008
Beth,I pray for you especially on this day!
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Erica Szwalek,
Neptune City, New Jersey
September 11, 2008
Quiggs...I see you in all things beautiful...miss you more now than ever. Always in my heart - Evan.
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Evan Buckalew,
Red Bank, New Jersey
September 13, 2007
I used to live on Jumping Brook Rd and was the paper boy for those neighborhoods. I rode the bus with Suzanne and Beth MANY MANY years ago to St. Leo's. My thoughts and prayers have been and will be with the Quigley family.
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Steve Scott,
Dallas, Texas
September 12, 2007
Dear Beth,After 6 years, 9/11 is still a most difficult day. The truth is you are in my thoughts daily. Our family will never recover from not having you around forever.Love, Sil Gonzalez
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Sil Gonzalez,
Hillsborough

Cynthia Connolly 9/11/01

I have the honor of paying tribute to Cynthia Connolly. I'm sorry - I could not find a picture of Cynthia. Cynthia was loved as evident to the comments left to her on Legacy.com:

Cindy. You were my cousin, and I lost the opportunity to spend more time with you, and enjoy the company of your beautiful self. Although I met you later in life, I was immediately drawn to you by your big, infectious laughter and loving, genuine self. You made me feel as though we'd known each other very well, all along. I think of you and mourn our family's great loss. Cheryl
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Cheryl McDowall,
Ottawa, Ontario

September 11, 2006
I think about you every day, and I can still hear you laughing. We shared alot of good times, and helped each other through the bad ones. I miss you and will always have you in my heart.
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Gail Henderson,
Montreal
September 06, 2006
Cindy was what every human being should be. I think about you everyday cindy...it may sound strange but every now and then I can still smell the scent of your house and it comforts me and lets me know that you are ok. I love you so much and will miss you forever.
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montreal, Quebec
September 10, 2005
I still can't belive that the little one isn't here. I have good memeroies of cindy with the rest of our gang driving up to rawdon in jonny c. mustang, and singing along to led zepplin on the 8 track. wish you were here.
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nancy wheeler,
rawdon, Quebec
October 04, 2004
I knew Cindy in my late teens early 20's from Montreal, QC. We both attended the Motherhouse. She was a spunky person with a desire to overachieve at whatever she did. She was a wonderful person who's life was cut too short. I think of her often and still cannot believe that she was 'there' that day. I do have a lot of wonderful memories of her that I can look back on, but still wish she was here 'today'. God bless, Colleen
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Colleen,
Billerica, Massachusetts

John Fisher 9/11/01

I have the honor of paying tribute to John Fisher. John was a a Port Authority security consultant. He was the father of seven children, ages 6 to 16. He died a hero on September 11th, 2001. I hope his kids know that he probably saved many lives that sad day. Here are some kind quotes that I found on Legacy.com:

I have just read about John Rogers Death, and I will pray for his family everyday. I respect what he did to help save others so they can live, and I look up to him.
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E R,
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
January 17, 2008
I have just learned of John's death on 9/11. I went to high school with John. He was close friends with Tommy K. Tommy and I were a couple and John was with my close friend Mary Anne. We all did everything together. Proms, parties and just being friends. After high school things changed, as things do. I never saw John after I went away to college. I heard he worked for his father, but nothing more. His name was so common, I couldn't find him by searching. Today, a mutual friend sent me this. Bobby, if you read this, please contact me. For years, I have thought of you both. The strength of our friendship, during those critical years, was so important to who we were then that it is part of us now. I can not believe he is gone. The world is a darker place without John. That he died helping others does not surprise me. He was always a special person.
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Pegi Ballister (Costantino),
East Windsor, New Jersey

September 11, 2007
I can't believe it's been six years since the towers came down. I wish Mr. Fisher's family the absolute best. I can't call him John because I met him when I was young. I was the Fisher family babysitter from the time there were just 2 children up until there were 7. I know the children are grown and doing wonderfully. I also know their dad would be proud.
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Katie Truskowski,
Forked River, New Jersey
July 02, 2007
I met John when I was attending Montclair State College in 1976. With great sorrow I learned of his death just today, July 2, 2007. I would appreciate it if either one of his sisters or Gail would contact me via my work e-mail. My sympathies to his family. Love, Joan Powers Wilson
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Joan Powers Wilson,
Norfolk, Virginia

Edward Hennessy 9/11/01

I have the honor of paying tribute to Edward Hennessy. Edward, or Ted, was aboard flight 11 on September 11th, 2001. Mr. Hennessy leaves his wife of 10 years, Melanie Salisbury; a daughter, Rachel; a son, Matthew; his parents, Edward R. Sr. and Geraldine Lavoie Hennessy, all of Belmont; and two sisters, Susan Kelleher of Belmont and Kathleen Bird of Hingham. It's obvious from the many, many messages left that Ted made friends easily and where ever he went. I am very sorry that you have to be without him. Here are some comments from Legacy.com:

Melanie, I'm so sorry. Stumbled across this tribute and realized this was about your husband. I wish you hope.
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Peony
September 24, 2002
On 9/11/02 my best friend gave me a flag and a person to pray for over the next year. (Her church handed out flags and a card with a victim's name) I received Mr. Hennessy. Though I have never met him personally, he has become part of our family - we pray for him daily and we think of him often. We found a picture of him and we have it hanging up on our refrigerator. I just wanted to send my regards to his family and let them know that they is in our thoughts and prayers every day.
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Renee Vanlangendonck,
LeCompte, Louisiana

Ted, or Teddy as I have always called him, showed up at my door when we were eight years old. New to the neighborhood, he asked if my brother and I wanted to play. Play we did. I shared a wonderful childhood with Teddy, filming funny movies, sledding in nearby woods, builing a great tree house and doing so many other fun things. I was lucky to know Teddy in our later years also as Teddy introduced me to his best friend at college, Ron Corcillo, who became my boyfriend for four years. Together, and with Melanie, we had many good times. He was such a wonderful, funny and sweet guy. No wonder he has so many friends from yesterday and today that cherish knowing him - as do I. My love to Melanie and his family - and to all Teddy's friends who are feeling the world is a sadder place without him.
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Terri Brown Preuss,
Cleveland , Ohio

To the family of Ted-My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I knew Ted from Harvard- I was a lowly freshman, when he was a junior. We both were involved with the Hasty Pudding - and in this time of saddness - memories of Ted's antics in the band, and incredible sense of humor- allow me to smile. I was also fortunate to live in Leverett House with Ted my sophmore year. He took it upon himself to look out for me- and again, I am grateful for having had the honor and pleasure of knowing him.
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Patty Keane,
Boston, Massachusetts

Jennifer Tzemis 9/11/01

I have the honor of paying tribute to Jennifer Tzemis. I love this quote from Legacy.com:

A cousin compared Jennifer Lynn Tzemis to lightning, the kind that shatters the darkness before it disappears. She was bright, quick, electrifying with her energy. She had a good job — as a vice president at Fred Alger Management on the 93rd floor of 1 World Trade Center. She was in love. And she was 26.

This quote is the only one I am going to post as it says it all:

September 10, 2008
So, the other day I was on my way to a business meeting in Manhattan, which I do about once a month, and realized I was early. Whenever I'm in Manhattan, my routine is to take the LIRR to Penn Station, jump directly onto the E-train, and get to my meeting door to door. But as it was early, and a nice day, I took a stroll and decided to take a randomn cab. Surprisingly, one was available. I got into the taxi and told the driver my destination. After a minute, he looked at me through the rear-view mirror, and said "I know you." "No, I don't think so" was my reply. He pauses, nods for a second, and repeats a second time, "no, I know you, you are my friend." Now, anyone who has lived or worked in NY immediately thinks what I thought...what kind of scam is this guy up to? "No," I replied again, "I really don't see how." "Are you Greek?" is his answer. "Yes, I am half Greek", and I smile with the understanding that he must have a Greek friend who looks like me, and she is whom he is thinking of. "Is your name Jennifer?" is his third question. Now, of course, I am in a bit of shock, and I tell him I had a sister named Jennifer, but she passed away. "Did she go to Cornell?" After a moment, he introduces himself as a person who was married for several years to Amy, one of Jennifer's best friends at Cornell. He went on to tell me that while he had met Jennifer only once, he was so impressed with her friendliness and genuine nature, that he never forgot her, and for that moment I stepped into his taxi, he had forgotten she passed away and thought I was she.Many people would say this is just a coincidence, and maybe it is. But when you think about it, about what the probability would be for me to be at the exact perfect spot at the exact perfect moment, in a city of almost 10 million people, when I'm only there briefly once a month, I wonder if there is actually a greater chance of a spirit living on than for this to be a randomn coincidence. To me, this was a great gift from our beautiful sister. Immediately, my heart opened with such happiness and joy, and I realized she was saying "Hi, everything's great." And, while that may sound a little crazy, isn't just a little craziness a big part of faith? Either way you look at it, it is a story worth sharing with you.

Jen, all our love always. Sister Sophie
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sophia tzemis,
smithtown, New York

Capt. Vincent Brunton 9/11/01

I have the honor of paying tribute to Capt. Vincent Brunton. Capt. Brunton was on Truck Company Ladder 105. He is survived by his wife Cathy and a daughter Kelly. I have no doubt that he saved lives thoroughout his career as a firefighter, especially on that sad, horrible day.

Here are some comments that loved ones and total strangers have left for him:

A neighborhood mournes the loss of Vinny Brunton, as well as a nation. I will forever miss his stoic smile behind the bar at Farrell's and his friendly nod as he jogged past in Prospect Park. It is a privilage to have known him and an indescribable loss.
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Cathy Brown,
Brooklyn, New York

I met Vinnie 15 years ago when I lived in Park Slope and when I saw his name on the missing list my heart sank. He was such a kind and loving person, always so happy and full of life. My heart goes out to you and your family and to the Firefighters who have lost such a dear friend, and to all the Firefighters families who have lost a loved one.
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Gail Pershing,
Raleigh, North Carolina

I keep a picture of Vinny on my dashboard in my truck. You know, the one with him in his fireman's gear and he is looking up at a fire he is about to put out. I love that picture. I miss you Vinny and think of you quite often.
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Elaine De Mange-Collura,
Belford, New Jersey

Robert Eaton 9/11/01

I have the honor of paying tribute to Robert Eaton. Robert was a vice president for sales and for eSpeed at Cantor Fitzgerald. He is survived by his wife, Jacqui.

Some comments left on Legacy.com:

April 17, 2009
I THINK ABOUT ROB ALL THE TIME, HE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON.ROB WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED AND ALWAYS BE LOVED....MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES.....R.I.P.JUSTINE COSARES
April 17, 2009
You are greatly missed and will always be loved....Rob was the most wonderful person anyone could know.....
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Debbie Conwell

Dear Aunt Jacqui,Every year on this day I come to look and remember all the time that i got to spend with you and uncle Rob.I miss you both so much. Its hard to belive that it has been seven years now that is tradogy has happened.Every year on this day i do not think about the loos of my God farther the one i have come to call my uncle I think about all the time that we got to spend laughing and playing and just spending time with each other.Aunt Jacqui I am so sorry for you loss and I miss you so much and I love you. It has been a while sence I have spoken to you but I always remember you.And every year I come to send you and Uncle Rob my best wishes.I love you Uncle Rob and miss you so much.You will always be in my heart..Your God daughter Joanne
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Joanne Korzeniewski,
Brooklyn, New York

Jacui,Words can not express how sorry I am. I just found out from my sister. My heart is broken for you and for Rob. I am sorry, truly sorry.With love,Chris
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Christine Maccanella,
Staten Island, New York
December 16, 2001
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, Jacqui, I grew up in Manhasset, and lost several dear friends on 9/11, but the picture of the face of your smiling husband at this website wrenched my heart. My prayers go out to you, that his spirit remains with you always.Peace.
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Carla Congdon Leone,
Massachusetts

Anthony Hawkins 9/11/01

I have the honor of paying tribute to Anthony Hawkins. Anthony was a maintenance worker at the WTC on September 11, 2001. He was much loved by his family, he was the steady person that could always be counted on. I'm sorry, I could not locate a picture of him.

A quote from Legacy.com:
On September 11th I was saddened to learn that God had called you home. BA, we all miss you and will never forget you. Recently we enjoyed some video footage of you during happier times. We laughed and then became sad at the same time. I know you are keeping everyone smiling up in Heaven
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Michelle George,
Brooklyn, New York

Anthony Rodriguez 9/11/01

I have the honor of paying tribute to Anthony Rodriguez. From Legacy.com, better words than I could say about him:

Anthony Rodriguez was a probie and he loved it."There wasn't a day he didn't come in through the door without saying `I have the best job in the world,' " said his mother, Brunilda Rodriguez.At 36, Mr. Rodriguez was one of the oldest probies, or probationary firefighters, in his class at the Fire Academy. He had already spent a full decade in the Navy as a radioman first class, and several years on top of that as an elevator mechanic and independent contractor.

Becoming a fireman was a dream realized, an exciting way to help people and provide a steady income to support his wife, Evelyn, and their growing family, which included children from a previous marriage, a 3-year-old son and a baby due in mid-September.In the months before his formal graduation, Mr. Rodriguez was assigned to Engine Company 279 in Brooklyn.

He was on his way home to Staten Island when the first plane struck the trade center. He called to tell everyone not to worry. When the second building was hit, he called again and said he was going back. "That's what he enjoyed doing," his mother said. "That made Anthony happy."Mr. Rodriguez's daughter, Morgan Antoinette, was born on Sept. 14, while the search for her father was still going on.At graduation ceremonies on Nov. 1, Mr. Rodriguez was posthumously made a firefighter. Firefighter Rodriguez's empty chair was one of six draped in mourning bunting that day.

Profile published in THE NEW YORK TIMES on January 6, 2002.

Mary D. Stanley 9/11/01

I have the honor of paying tribute to Mary D. Stanley. Mrs. Stanley was a vice president at Marsh & McLennan. Mrs. Stanley is survived by her husband, Paul Stanley. She had some great friends, here are some messages left to her from Legacy.com:

September 11, 2008
Well Mary, another year has passed without you and Paul and the grands are doing just fine. We all miss you and Maci talks about how nice you were but we all know that. We are keeping up the faith and thinking of you often. Love Arnieze
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Arnieze White-Bennett,
New York City, New York

When my wife, Patricia and I married, you were there! As we prepared for the birth of our first child, you gave us so many, many baby shower gift. Thanks for the love shown to us. May God be with you, Paul, and thanks again Mary for all the love shown to us.Harold and Patricia Hills & family
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Harold Hills,
Brooklyn, New York

My husband, Mario Balzan, aunt, Mary Stanley was a victim of September 11th. We live in Brampton, Ontario, just north of Toronto. We attended the Marsh memorial service for the families at St. Patrick's Cathedral on September 28th. We still have had no word of Mary's remains being found, however, we would like New Yorkers and all Americans to know how devastated and sorry we are, despite our own grief for the sorrow and trauma your city and nation has experienced from this horrific and senseless act of terrorism. Please know that all Canadians are your friends and allies. Our troops left Halifax, Nova Scotia last weekend on our 3 frigates and destroyers-navy, air force and grounds personnel to fight for what we, as Canadians, feel is our duty to protect- freedom and democracy for all people, and especially we are fighting hand in hand with you, our friends, the Americans.Please accept our deepest condolences on all of your losses and may there be peace in the world someday soon. God bless America and Canada, the lands of the free and the homes of the brave (as our anthem says).Sincerely,Lynn Berry and Mario BalzanBrampton, Ont. CANADA
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Lynn Berry,
Brampton, Ontario

Joseph Plumitallo 9/11/01

Today I have the honor of paying tribute to Joseph Plumitallo. He worked at Cantor Fitzgerald as a bond broker. He is survived by his wife Mareen, his daughters Genna and Lisa his son, Joseph Jr. over to the stable at Gaitway Farm on a Saturday to watch his favorite, El Diablo, get ready to race.

I have posted the full message from Legacy.com because it tells his story than I could. Also, please read some of the messages left by some of his many friends and loved ones. He is sorely missed I'm sure. I am so sorry you lost him.

Hey, tell the guys in Bensonhurst: Joe's horse came in first at Freehold the other day.Yeah, the same Joseph Plumitallo who used to be the stock boy at the Stillwell Avenue A&P, where at 17 he caught the eye of Doreen Manno, 16, the meat wrapper. Got married and lived in a room in his parents' house on Lake Street. Talked his way into a bottom-rung job on Wall Street. Rode the F train to his future, as a Cantor Fitzgerald bond broker. Went from a polyester suit at the 1976 Lafayette High prom to wearing pinstripes, buying a few horses, and, at 45, treating clients to Super Bowls.He was quite a talker. He would start that story of how Ms. Manno nodded off after one drink on a date at Dangerfield's, slept through dinner, dessert, "the whole show, asleep" and — here's where his smile would widen, eyes locked on Ms. Manno's, for the punch line — "in the ladies' room." And so many other stories.Dressed impeccably, he would take his daughters, Genna, 11, and Lisa, 9, in new white outfits, to the hometown Father- Daughter Dance in Manalapan, N.J. He would drive his son, Joseph Jr., 5, over to the stable at Gaitway Farm on a Saturday to watch his favorite, El Diablo, get ready to race.Are Diablo and the others still racing? You bet. It was Genna's wish, and Lisa's, and Joe Jr.'s. And you have to believe it would have been Joe's. Profile published in THE NEW YORK TIMES on December 11, 2001.

Alexandru Liviu Stan 9/11/01

I have the honor of paying tribute to Alexandru Liviu Stan, 34, of New York City, a consultant at Cantor Fitzgerald. Alex's wife, Corina also worked for Cantor Fitzgerald and she too died on September 11, 2001.

Here are some messages that were left for each of them from Legacy.com:

My deepest condolences to Corina's family and friends. She was one of those truly wonderful women who deeply loved life. A strong and happy women with many interests. I recall when she had her hair cut shorter and I told her she looked like a cute little pixie,that pleased her. A wonderful neighbor who we all pray for daily. May you rest in peace and in Gods Kingdom with your loving husband Alex.
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Patricia Maloney,
Middle Village, New York

April 19, 2002
God Bless your souls Alex and Corina. I had the honor of meeting Alex only one time in the Spring of 1996 when my husband who was working with Alex at a company in Stamford Connecticut invited him for a Sunday lunch. Alex brought flowers and wonderful Romanian cake. He struck me with his wit and intelligence. I was shocked to see and recognize his picture on this site. I just cannot forget that Sunday when a young , smart Romanian fellow visited my family for lunch. I keep thinking about his parents and brother. I just wish there would be something ease the pain for Alex's and Corina's family.There are no words... Nothing could be done... Still I will always remember that Spring Sunday in 1996. Dumnezeu sa va odihneasca in pace Alex si Corina.
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Cristina Zanfir - Dutta,
Farifield CT

October 08, 2002
Odihneasca -se in pace! E atat de trist ca atatia oameni au murit nevinovati. Duminica voi aprinde o lumanare pentru linistea romanilor ucisi pe 11 Septembrie 2001.
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Mihai POGOREVICI,
Liubliana, Slovenia
September 16, 2002
Dumnezeu sa te aiba in paza lui Corina si sa dea familiei tale putere sa mearga mai departe.
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Dana Marinescu,
Montreal, Quebec

William "Bill" Biggart 9/11/01

I have the honor of paying tribute to William "Bill" Biggart. He was a photographer that was with some firefighters at the WTC on September 11th, 2001. He is survived by his wife Wendy and two children.

From what I have read of him, Bill loved what he did. Here are some messages left to him and his family from Legacy.com. He much much loved.

March 16, 2002
Although we did not know Bill personally, we feel as though we did through the many wonderful stories Chris and Lisa have told us. He was obviously a wonderful man and a cherished member of your family. We hope you find peace in knowing Bill died doing what he loved to do, and that his spirit will always be with you, to guide and protect you.Our thoughts have been with you since September and you will remain in our prayers. God Bless!
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The Koehler Family,
East Hampton, New York
February 03, 2002
Dear Wendy and family,Please know that Peter's and my thoughts are with you. Peter has so many stories about Bill growing up with him in St. James, the dare-devil escapades, the laughs over getting away with the stuff the parents never did find out about. And that boldness and incredible zest for life as a child never never left him. He was truly one of the most "alive" people I've ever met in my 53 years. There was such an electricity about his personality, I would feel charged up just standing next to him. When I feel life has gotten me down, I sometimes just think about Bill and his energy gives me a lift. And, as bonified tree-huggers ourselves, we feel his presence and energy that much more. We will find a tree here in Montauk to dedicate to his memory.Love always,Kay and Pete
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Kay Liss,
Montauk, New York

Dear Wendy and the rest of Bill's family, Bill was always a friend and we knew each other from the beginning of Impact Visuals. I just had daughter and was away from NYC during 9/11. That morning when I heard the news I grabbed my daughter realizing how helpless we are to protect our children or even ourselves. I knew many of my colleagues would be down at the WTC and i prayed for all. It was several days before I received an e-mail about Bill and was shocked and saddened. My heart goes out to you, but as well rejoice in the life he lived.
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Catherine Smith,
Brooklyn, New York

Michelle M. Henrique 9/11/01

I have the honor of paying tribute to Michelle M. Henrique. Michelle was a secretary at Fiduciary Trust at the WTC on September 11th, 2001.

From what I have read of her she sounded like a Saint - helping other, helping her parents, and taking care of her grand-parents. I'm so sorry that you lost her on that sad day. Here's a small sample of how many people love her and miss her. Michelle has 14 pages of messages so please visit her site on Legacy.com. http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=107455

September 11, 2009
Michele, I am thinking of you today and always. I will never ever forget you and I know that you are watching over me and my family. I miss the good old days, we sure had so much fun. I will forever keep your spirit alive.
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Rose Mary O'Connor,
Staten Island, New York
May 14, 2009
Rest in peace Michelle.
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Derek Booth,
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
December 13, 2008
TO MY MICHELLE! I HOPE YOU KNOW THAT I MISS YOU MORE NOW THAN EVER. YOU ARE ALWAYS WITH ME, I KNOW , I LONG FOR THE DAY WE CAN BE TOGETHER. TODAY YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN 35YRS OLD. I KNOW YOU WOULD HAVE MADE ME A GRANDMA AGAIN. I GAVE YOU YOUR FAVORITE YELLOW ROSE!!! I'LL REMEMBER YOUR SMILING FACE, I ALSO HEAR YOUR SWEET 16 SONG ,THAT SAY'S IT ALL THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRLIN THE WORLD!!! LOVE YOU ALWAYS MOMMY
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PATRICIA HENRIQUE,
staten island, New York
December 13, 2008
Happy Birthday Michelle! I know you are smiling down on us from heaven.We miss you!
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Jessica Catanzaro
December 13, 2008
Happy Birthday in Heaven Michelle.Did you think that I'd forget?You are so missed... You were such a beautiful, caring person and, that reflects in the loved ones you left behind. You hold a very special part in my heart. I hope you know how special you were to me....No I can't send a card this year, or give a gift so fine. So I'll just send a special prayer, to that wonderful friend of mine.Until we meet again.We love and miss you always!
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Rose O'Connor,
staten island, New York

William L. Henry Jr. 9/11/01

I have the honor of paying tribute to William L. Henry Jr. Henry Jr., who was known as Bill or Buddy was working for the FDNY at the Ladder 24 firehouse on September 11th, 2001. He was no doubt a hero and I trust he helped to save many lives in his career as a firefighter, especially on that tragic day. Below are some messages from loved ones that they have left on Legacy.com:

i have actually met and spent some time with this man at home during the weekends and he is a very nice man. he is not only a hero, but he is a life saver, and also i could not have met any one better for my mom than this man, an he is a happy maker for every one. my sisters, my brother, and i all feel happy when they see each other. we hope that they can be happy with each other!!!
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airam onerrac,
port jefferson, New York

Hey Buddy, Just saying "HI" from the sandbox. Man it is hot as heck here, I miss the hell out of you. I know everything is all right with you
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Nigel Jarvis,
Deployed Middle East, New York

Valaria Victoria Murray 9/11/01

I have the honor of paying tribute to Valaria Victoria Murray. She worked for Ohrenstein & Brown on the 85th floor of 1 World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001. She is survived by her five children and grandchildren. She loved doing crossword puzzles. Here are a few of the many messages left by people that love her from Legacy.com:

You were our north and south, our east and west. Our working week and Sunday rest. Our noon, our midnight, our talk, our song. We thought that you would last forever. WE were wrong.
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The Murray Family

Valerie and I started working at O&B on the same day. I worked in the Garden City office and had the pleasure of working with her a few days a week while she took a break from the NYC office. She was an absolute doll. She always had a smile on her face and used to "live it up a bit" when we ordered some baskin Robbins ice cream as a well deserved break. I try to watch the memorial every year and listen for her name. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
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JoAnn Scifo

I met val in 1978 when I started my very first job with Simon, Meyrowitz & Jobrack. We have kept in touch ever since. I have since moved to Virginia. In Aprl of 2001 I went to New York to visit my family & friends. I called val & met with her for dinner. We had a short visit but for some reason I really felt a need to see her, not knowing that it would be the last time I would see her. I remember her telling me about her job at the World Trade Center and how it was scary to work on the 80th something floor. She said she was afraid of height and how after her old age she was working so high up in that building. She did say she was afraid. Today, September 15th would have been her 66th birthday. Happy Birthday Val! She was loved by everyone that met her. She will always be remembered by me! I wish her family the best. She always talked about her children. I believe she was a good mother as well as a good friend. Sincerely, Anna
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anna,
newport news, Virginia

2009 - Good riddance

While many good things happened in 2009 - the kid growing up for one and the babies born for another - not to mention Griffey coming back to the Mariners. I am saying good riddance to 2009. I hope to NEVER have another year like this year - not even the whole year though, from October 31st until December 29th - just under two months. The reason??? In less than two months we have had SIX Law Enforcement Officers murdered. Six. In two months. A friend asked me how I was, as she knows this is hard on me. It is, I don't know if it's because we grew around civil servants, my dad is a retired Seattle Fireman and we would spend hours at the station around his station family and cops were always there. My pain over these SIX murders is nothing compared to the LE community, their friends and family and especially the THIRTEEN children that has lost a parent. No more. No more in 2010.

Donations to the Lakewood Officers: http://www.lpig.us/

Donations to Deputy Mundell: http://www.pcdsguild.com/

Lisa Brenton compassionately asked that any donation to her family be given to the LPD at the site above.

Off. Tim Brenton, EOW 10/31/09

FOUR Lakewood Officers, EOW 11/29/09:

After being shot on 12/22, Deputy Kent Mundell's EOW is 12/29:

Sorrow

Your blue light

In honor of the four Lakewood Police Officers that were brutally killed last Sunday, and to also honor Off. Tim Brenton who also was killed for no rational reason on 10/31 - please put a blue light in your window to honor them and all of the Police who's job is to keep all of us safe. There goal each day is to go home after their shift. These five did not make it home. Please honor them.

EOW 11.29.09

My last post was on the murder of SPD Officer Tim Brenton. This post is the same, X4. Yes we had FOUR Officers murdered on Sunday. It's just about unbearable and I don't even know any of them or their families.
I have nothing to offer them except my profound sadness. This does not help race relations for me and they weren't great to begin with. I view it as me/us vs. them. The mentality of what they, the killer and those that helped him, is that of an animal. I feel sick and heartbroken.
Thankfully a hero SPD was able to protect his life and shot the gunman like the animal he is. I am thrilled but it does nothing to ease the grief the families and NINE father and motherless children feel. I wish there was a hell that they all could burn in. To their supporters: do not go to court in support of these animals. It won't bode well for you. Do us humans a favor and just go away forever. They don't care about the deep pain they have caused - they are not human beings. Want proof of that pain check out mynorthwest.com or Seattletimes.com to see pictures of the devastation they helped to cause. I'd post them here but don't feel it's my place to do so.
In Memory:
Sgt. Mark Renninger
Officer Ronald Owens
Officer Tina Griswold
Officer Greg Richards

Rage

I don't expect my police to be executed. Don't expect them to have to sit in bullet proof cars for christs sake. I am probably naive to think that someone from the ghetto wouldn't pull alongside a cop car and open fire, then back away - so as not to be seen on the dash board camera. That shit doesn't happen in Seattle, WA, that's a Compton/Inglewood/Long Beach thing right? I am so pissed that this happened to an SPD Officer. I have no doubt this animal will be caught, am sure most SPED worked all weekend. I just hope he gets exactly what he deserves.

This picture is from the Seattle Times. Notice the Officer on the left that is saluting the body of Officer Timothy Brenton.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010183206_copshot02m.html

9/11/01

I loathe liberals and I'm sure the feeling is mutual. Obama and his lib pals have decided to take over 9/11 and make it a day of helping others.... I'm all for helping others but they are taking 9/11 and turning it into a shiny happy day where, can't we all just get along instead of a day of rememberance of our fellow Americans. I looked up the day of good or whatever bullshit name it is and this is what I found for volunteer opportunities on 9/11 in Seattle:

http://www.911dayofservice.org/en/Things-to-Do/Search-for-Projects/

1. Cat shelter

2. Office work

3. Board member

4. Teaching English to illegals

Pathetic and so typical of the left to hijack 9/11 for their own uses. Yeah I said hijack. Just ignore that day and what happened and it will all go away. Lets remember it as a day that some cans were recycled instead of what it was:

http://www.worldtradetribute.com/yellow7/imagine/index.htm

9/11 tribute

http://project2996.wordpress.com/2009-participants/

Please consider participating in this tribute for the 9/11/01 victims.

Opening Day, 4/14/09

The Kid and The Kid...... at Opening Day yesterday!

GRIFFEY GRIFFEY GRIFFEY.

THIS IS THE HOUSE THAT GRIFFEY BUILT AND THANK GOD HE IS COMING HOME!!!! ALL THE YEARS I HAVE SAID - I WISH GRIFFEY WOULD COME BACK.....

GRIFFEY IS COMING TO SEATTLE. GRIFFEY IS COMING TO SEATTLE. GRIFFEY IS COMING TO SEATTLE. GRIFFEY IS COMING TO SEATTLE. GRIFFEY IS COMING TO SEATTLE. GRIFFEY IS COMING TO SEATTLE. GRIFFEY IS COMING TO SEATTLE. GRIFFEY IS COMING TO SEATTLE............... at last.

Oh. My. God.

SADDER UPDATE: Griffey is not coming to Seattle. Damn.

SAD UPDATE: It's not looking good for Seattle. Stupid Atlanta is pulling hard for Griffey and based on Griffey's past decisions regarding family - he will most likely go to Atlanta. Sigh....... so close to nirvana.

It's close. Griffey is this close to coming back to me. Ah - the world makes sense again.

Disneyland 2008

Our trip to Disneyland this past weekend! Me and the kid and one of her good friends from school. We did a lot, but we still missed a bunch of stuff too.

9/11/01

It's been 7 years now. Year to year I feel profound grief and complete hate. I hate this day but am drawn to the events of the day on tv. Pay attention to them, cry, get pissed, swear - do whatever you have to do to remember that 2,996 people were killed that day for no other reason than they lived in America.

American Hero

This is a picture of my dad in Vietnam. Once back in the US he got married then was hired on with the Seattle Fire Department.

Pretty cool.

Don't stalk

When dating or in a relationship not much is worse than a guy that is needy, clingy and a whiner. When in Cabo one of my ex's drove me nuts because he was so clingy. At one point I had to tell him to give me 5 mins alone so I could brush my teeth. Yeah, seriously. Yahoo has some guy that is a relationship "expert" and he's done an online article on stalking - I mean being needy.

Some highlights and my thoughts:
1. You just walked a woman to her door at the end of a date. Instead of kissing her, you ask her if she had a good time. This one is no biggie to me. It's polite conversation and it's not needy.

2. You called a woman last night and she has not yet called you back, so you either email her or call her again to ask her if she received your message. If you want to push her away, this is one of the best ways to get her to quickly run away from you. This one isn't that big of a deal either - once.

3. You start texting a woman you just began dating five or six times a day. You are over-texting her. You don't need to check in every two hours. Ah - maybe. I like texting much more than actual talking. As long as the text messages are a mutual thing then I think it's fine.

4. You miss a call on your cell phone from a phone number that you don't recognize. You call the woman you're dating, and to whom you talked just two hours before, and ask, "Did you just call me?" Yeah - pathetic. Sounds desperate.

5. You agree with everything the woman you're dating says. To me, this would make me think that the guy wasn't listening to me.
6. The woman you're dating is out for the evening with her friends. She promised to call you when she got home. It's getting late and you haven't heard from her. You just can't resist and you call her cell phone several times until she answers it. Just plain creepy.

7. You are too available. If you have plans with a friend, keep those plans even if the woman you're dating asks you to do something that night. Not a big deal at all, just don't do it all the time.

8. You try to please a woman all the time. I'm all about men doing nice things for women, but she has to earn it. Earn it? What the hell?

9. Don't be afraid to challenge a woman. If you don't agree with something a woman says, don't just sit there and agree with her thinking it's what she wants. Maybe - depends how the guy reacts.

10. Be the man! Have a plan and stick with it. Women like men who plan out evenings of fun.
True but it's not a needy thing - 100% agree with Be The Man.

Driving rants

1. The carpool lane isn't the fast lane. I go about 70 in the carpool lane and that is fast enough. Go around me if you don't like it. Ride my ass in the carpool lane and I will slow way down and then you'll really get pissed. I like driving fast as much as anyone but I don't do it North of Seattle anymore for a few reasons:
A. There are a ton of State Patrol. I see at least two everyday and have been pulled over recently for going 75 in a 60 - and no I didn't get a ticket.
B. I like my money. The faster you go the more gas you burn.
2. Don't change lanes in front of someone and then slam on your breaks because you were short sided that you didn't look ahead at the traffic.
3. At a four way stop - stop first, then when it's your turn go. Don't sit there to make sure the other drivers stop. Take your turn. If you don't take your turn I will either go on your turn or honk at you.
4. If a person lets you in front of them in a lane - give them a freaking wave already. That's the equvilent of a person holding the door for you and you don't say thank you. Incidently when people don't say thank you to me - I ALWAYS say YOUR WELCOME loud enough for the person to hear me.

Feel good

Nope - I'm not religious - far from it. But it makes me feel good that the Pope is visiting my great country and that he got such a nice welcome.

Is she really going out with him???

Ugly guys - pretty girls. I don't know. According to a report on Yahoo women seeking a lifelong mate might do well to choose the guy a notch below them in the looks category. New research reveals couples in which the wife is better looking than her husband are more positive and supportive than other match-ups.

The reason, researchers suspect, is that men place great value on beauty, whereas women are more interested in having a supportive husband.

Supportive = nice, dependable, kind, trustworthy?

The picture of Natalie Portman and her singer boyfriend prove the report to be true. Ugh.... serious beauty and the beast.

Brad Paisley - I'm still a guy

Love, love, love Brad Paisley. His song She's Everything never fails to make me cry a little and love Whiskey Lullaby. Here are the words to a new one I just heard today... couldn't have said it better myself. Think I may use it on match.com for requirements.

I'm still a guy:

When you see a deer, you see Bambi And I see antlers up on the wall

When you see a lake you think picnics And I see a large mouth bass up under that log

You're probably thinkin' that you're gonna change me

In some ways, well, maybe you might Scrub me down, dress me up

Oh, but no matter what, remember, I'm still a guy

When you see a priceless french painting I see a drunk naked girl

When you think that riding a wild bull sounds crazy And I'd like to give it a whirl
Well, love makes a man do some things he ain't proud of And in a weak moment I might Walk your sissie dog, hold your purse at the mall

But remember, I'm still a guy
And I'll pour out my heart, hold your hand in the car

Write a love song that makes you cry Then turn right around, knock some jerk to the ground 'Cause he copped a feel as you walked by
I can hear you now talkin' to your friends Sayin' yeah, girls he's come a long way From draggin' his knuckles and carryin' a club And buildin' a fire in a cave

But when you say a back rub means only a back rub Then you swat my hand when I try Well, now what can I say at the end of the day Honey, I'm still a guy And I'll pour out my heart, hold your hand in the car

These days there's dudes gettin' facials Manicured, waxed and botoxed

With deep spray-on tans and creamy lotiony hands

You can't grip a tackle box

Yeah, with all of these men linin' up to get neutered

It's headin' out to be feminized

But I don't hide by my head, I've still got a pair

Yeah honey, I'm still a guy

Oh, my eyebrows ain't plucked, there's a gun in my truck

Oh thank God, I'm still a guy Yeah boy

Amen Brad... wish there were more like you around.

All about the funny

If you can make a girl laugh - you can make her do anything. Marilyn Monroe

Laughing is a good thing in a relationship - laughing with them of course, not at them. Mix that with cute, tall, and Conservative and you have a keeper.
In an article in today's Seattle Times:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/living/2004318382_funnyguy01.html
this is said about having The Funny:
A compatible sense of humor can move people past more superficial expectations for a partner, said Janet Siroto, a spokeswoman for dating Web site Match.com. Women are more willing to overlook deal breakers like age if the guy proves witty enough.
I totally agree for some items but I have a few dealbreakers that I won't change no matter how funny a guy is: can't be shorter than me or liberal or smoke or have a crazy family. One guy I dated a while back was exactly my height, not that cute but was really funny. Funny can make up for a lot of shortcomings.