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Lois, this is an excellent tribute. I clicked that link, and I had no idea that was the final resting place of so many. That is just horrible to contemplate and I know the families must hate what has (or has not) happened.
The part about the axe is chilling, but just one of many similar stories I have heard about that day and the aftermath. I hope that Bobby's family and many others will have their hopes for a proper burial answered soon.
I clicked that link first off Lois.... how sad! The axe story was so beautiful. These things truly happen, our deceased loved ones reach out to us in so many ways.
No, I'm not sick of hearing about 9-11. I don't think we should ever forget.
I knew that's where the debris and remains ended up, but I had no idea the rest of the country didn't. It's common knowledge in NYC. The debris was sifted through for months, but I know that's no comfort for the families who have no remains to bury.
FYI, although "Fresh Kill" sounds horrific, "kill" is actually a Dutch word for "stream" or "creek." New York is full of things named "kill".
dunno if you had read or heard, but apparently when insurance claims adjusters were searching through the damaged duetche bank building last year (which was condemmned immediately after the attacks and seldom been entered by people since), they found mumified remains of some of the victims who were in the towers whose bodies were literally blown out of the buildings by the force of rushing air as the towers collapsed. they also found a significant number of bone fragments and other body parts on the roof of the building, and have begun searching the rooftops of other buildings in the lower manhattan area for human remains.
i don't think there ever will be total peace for the remains of the victims of that day. quite lame.
This is so sad. I can only hope they find peace.
Lois, what a beautiful tribute.
Hope your weekend is a good one.
Take care, Meow
I was very shocked about that landfill. How does that happen? These stories need to be told, but I will be weepy and depressed for days.
This brought tears to my eyes. I cannot imagine not having not having something to bury, to have the closure that brings. (yes, I clicked the link)
That is awful; the debris could easily have been put into a hole with a memorial insription on it.
That was a wonderful tribute!
Have a wonderful day!
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Lois this is so beautiful. I had no idea that had been the case with bodies not recovered. I hope the court comes through :o)
The stories just keep on surfaceing of the horror of that day Lois, just so sad.
(((Lois))) honey, this is a beautiful, moving tribute. I hope everyone that reads this would go and sign that pettition. After reading this story, how can we not? You are an amazing writer Lo, thanks for sharing.
This was a beautiful tribute... I had no idea that happened to the victims remains...
Today my son was given an assignment to do a story on a person lost on 9/11. We have had the pleasure knowing the Foti family through hockey for years (Erie, PA)- thus my son doing the project on Robert. In searching the internet - we came across this story. I
will make every effort to pass this story and petition on to everyone on my mailing list. I think the cause could not be a greater one! Donna Erie, PA
Beautiful Tribute!
Thank you.
These are heartbreaking stories and difficult to read....
I am honored to be a part of this project.
Mine is posted also...
The 2996 link is down. I have a new link on my site to view the participants.
Bless you...
Hey you...I got my Writer's Market 2007 edition today...thought of you and hope that all is well. I love your guts so much, Lo! Take care, and drop a line when you can!
Love,
Sarah
What a timely reminder that while we may all go back to work or whatever we do, still five years later, families are still waiting for closure. Thanks Lois.
just stopping by to say hello..Micheal Manning suggested we come see you..glad i did
Lois I will have to come back to read it all the way thru. I was stopping by to say hi.
WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU??
This is my second visit here today reading this post. I am overcome with emotion. I clicked the link Lois, and I've added my name to the petition. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. It is so hard to feel so utterly lost, I hope this works.
Thank you for sharing this. Where can I get the book???? Extremely sad. Missed you! Renee
I had no clue that was what they did with all the remains. How very sad.
Your tribute was wonderful and sad.
What brave souls they all were.
Hugs and take care and thanks for posting that.
Dianna
Oh, Lois! No. I didn't know that. God that hurts! Thank you for sharing this story. It must have been very hard to write. My heart is SO with your friend! God Bless her.
Thanks also for your sweet comments on my site too kiddo! You never need to apologize for not Blogging a ot. Look at all you have going on. With all those responsibilities, who needs Jenny Craig, right? Sending you lol!
Oh this is such a touching tribune to Bobby. It was good of you to write it, sniff.
I miss you, damn it! 
I hope that all is well! Please blog soon!
Love your guts,
Sarah
PS I checked out the link, and what I found was sincerely heart wrenching. They all deserve to have a proper burial....United We Stand, UNITED we fall.
I didn't have a clue. Beautifully written Lois.
Missing you much...hope all is well out your way! Stacie
Lois, you did right by him.
I only hope that for the sake of his family, the government will do right by him as well.
I know we talked, but I feel horrible about not praying for your uncle. So I'll do so now. And for you. Like I told you, take some time for yourself.
Loved talking with you. Many blessings to you!
Missing you, but totally understand the demands of parenting and freelancing at the same time. Then there's the spouse that is in need of attention too.
I'm right there with you.
The book is being shipped!
How exciting is that!
Cant wait to see our names
in print and get back to writing
about amazing ordinary americans.
Forever grateful and here for you
Annie
scribbleandscribe.wordpress.com
(((LOIS)))
i was out of the blogger world for almost 3 months (hard drive crash) and like yourself have just been super busy living 'the full catastrophe life.'
I sped through your past few posts and am relieved to know Mother NAture was kind.
Come on by some time and shout HEY!
I look forward to catching up with you soon.
Namaste,
MB
I grew up in the Lower East Side, went to school with the Foti's at St. Joseph's Catholic School. We all belonged to St. Mary's parish on Grand St. Joseph is an old friend of mine. I was devastated to hear of Robert! Thank you for this tribute.
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