Born on December 14, 1965 in Valley Stream, NY, Amy left behind her husband, Michael, and her two young children when she died as Flight 11 hit the North Tower. Im on the plane, Im calling from the plane. "There is, without a doubt, there is hope," he said. Kevin left behind his wife Wendy, a school teacher, and their three children. These are extracts of the conversation. Melissa Hughes of San Francisco, California was on a business trip to Manhattan. I used to babysit for the Harringtons as we were neighbors. When his parents were separating, he called his mother every morning for six months: ''Let's plan your day. He was married in 2005 to Lisa Hughes, evening anchor at the CBS affiliate in Boston, WBZ-TV, after they met through friends. She told him:. God Bless You and your family. Two victims in two different cities. ''My brother loved to save his money,'' said Angela Frunzi, offering an explanation for Mr. Pesce's ascetic rhythm of life. Until Stuart Meltzer's eldest son, Jacob, was born four years ago, that is. "When I called in May to wish her a happy birthday, they told me she had taken off to Africa," Robert Harrington said. Fair Haven 9/11 Memorial. My grandfather's name was Robert Harrington. I will never forget your phone calls to your father and husband. Im Number 3 on Flight 11. My heart goes out to her family. We I think we might have lost her. Its been 18 years that I havent been able to talk to her, to touch her, to see her, Harrington said. Freehold Township 9/11 Living Memorial Tree Grove. Danny Smith had forgotten something. Sean, we exchanged a couple of emails after that terrible day. He left the message on their home answering machine. It was early and he missed the call, so she left a voicemail. The crash occurred around 7:28 a.m. in Winslow Township, Camden County, according to police. It was not a normal day. Description Also known as English Melissa Harrington-Hughes victim of World Trade Center attack Melissa Marie Harrington Melissa Harrington Statements instance of human 0 references sex or gender female 0 references country of citizenship United States of America 0 references birth name Melissa Harrington(English) 0 references given name Melissa We all Love her. I hope you rest in peace and know you are always loved. Mrs. Pinto, 44, cellphone and pager in hand, had a plan to fit in everything that was important. And they realized that their lifeguard had become a firefighter. It was Sept. 11, 2011. This has always stayed in my mind. I just wanted to let you know I love you and Im stuck in this building in New York. Burial will follow at St. Thomas Cemetery. Only 31 you say and look at all she accomplished. He joined the department in 1982, and worked at Ladder Company 42 in the Bronx. Theres a lot of smoke and I just wanted to let you know that I love you always.. International trade consultant Melissa Harrington Hughes, 31, also stuck in one of the towers, called her father Bob Harrington at home in Massachusetts at 8:55 a.m., nine minutes after the. Cosgrove: Doesnt feel like it man, I got kids. "We'll start therapy, skin grafting. I was familiar with the set up of the building. It was that reason, Ruth said, Bobby chose to be stationed in Boston. (Rzeszutek) Harrington of West Springfield, MA; her brother, Michael J. Harrington of Somerville, MA; her maternal grandmother, Bertha (Gwozdz) Rzeszutek of Chicopee, MA. There was New Springville, in Staten Island, where she lived, not far from where she had been a choir girl at Holy Child Church and the baton twirler for the Marching 100 (she didn't much like marching, so her father always put her on the float.). She made a tearful call home to husband Sean Hughes in San Francisco - but missed him as he was still in. "She would want any article written about her to mention the Junior League," said her father. Mr. Cascio, 23, was the tour director for a flotilla of friends, who followed in his wake. WEST SPRINGFIELD Eighteen years ago West Springfield native Melissa Harrington-Hughes called her father, Robert Harrington, from the 101st floor of the North Tower at the World Trade Center. When the plane was hijacked on September 11, the mother-of-four called home twice, but could not reach her police officer husband, who was sleeping after a night shift. I sit here on this day of remembrance 9-11 -21 I hear your voice message for your husband. Its believed they prevented an even worse tragedy, and many more lives being lost. While we had never met, it was an honor to do so in her name. "Basically she knew she was gonna die, and she didn't think about that she just wanted to tell her husband how much she loved him and she would love him forever. The boy replaced baseball as Stuart's first love. He is encouraged. Stewart D. Harris N-47. You and the victims of 9/11 will never be forgotten. Simply login to your FREE or Premium account and upload your video by pasting the current video URL from YouTube, Vimeo, Ustream, DailyMotion or whichever site your video is hosted on. In honor of Melissa, the family has set up a foundation which will give annually to charitable organizations in Melissa's name, the Melissa Harrington Hughes Endowment Fund, c/o Toomey-O'Brien Funeral Home, 1043 Westfield St., W. Springfield, MA 01089, or make contributions to any organization whose efforts are supporting the families and friends of the World Trade Center victims. A complete transcript of Bettys call with the American Airlines center begins with Betty saying, The cockpits not answering. An employee of Slam Dunk Networks, she was attending a conference high atop one of the two towers of the World. I am filled with overwhelming emotion. ''There was no hello, no goodbye, no nothing,'' Larry Meltzer said of his frequent conversations about sports with his brother, a 32-year-old energy broker at Cantor Fitzgerald. She didn't work there; she was on a business trip for her San Francisco-based technology firm. ''The spices, the sausage, pork, beef, meatballs. Location,Location,Location!! Pi Beta Phi. (American Airlines relays the information to an emergency line). We will remember her goodness. Ms. Scheinberg, 46, was a manager in the computer department at Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield, on the 31st floor of 1 World Trade Center. Melissa, Always in my thoughts . I pray that you are at peace, and I can only imagine how much your family misses you. He heard a simple, heartbreaking message from his wife, who was trapped on the 101st floor of the North Tower. Sean Hughes (Shawn) See Photos. 95 Melissa Harrington Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Editorial Video Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 95 Melissa Harrington Premium High Res Photos Browse 95 melissa harrington stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. A plane hit the building, or a bomb went off. Angela Susan Scheinberg epitomized class and grace, said her husband, Elliott Scheinberg. She fulfilled a childhood dream of becoming a flight attendant when she began her new career with United Airlines. She died on September 11, 2001 in New York City, New York, USA. "When I got to the hospital the staff was tremendous. On the morning of Sept. 11, she had taken an earlier jet than Flight. Melissa Marie Harrington Hughes, 31, a victim of the World Trade Center on Tuesday, (September 11, 2001). MELISSA HARRINGTON-HUGHES OBITUARY Never in One Place for Long She so loved fine wine that when she and her fianc, Sean Hughes, decided to marry, they chose a leafy vineyard in Napa. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. I hope you got comfort talking to you dad. He got other jobs -- substitute teacher, sanitation worker -- before the Fire Department called him to work in May of last year, when he was 31. But no Ferrari or Bugatti for Mr. Pesce, 34. I dont know, I think were getting hijacked.. "Sean, it's me. I was the last contact she had with the outside world, Harrington said Wednesday, following the annual ceremony on West Springfields green honoring his daughter and all the victims of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 in New York, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania. I imagine it would called Melissa Hughes. On that fateful day, militants associated with the Islamic extremist group, Al-Qaeda, carried out four organized terror attacks that targeted New York City and Washington, D.C. Today, on the 20th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks, Transportation Nation Network (TNN) shares nine emotional stories that outlines the lives and circumstances behind some of the voices that still ring loud in our hearts and minds as we vow to Never Forget. In an unreleased portion of the 9-1-1 call, Missy gave the 9-1-1 operator her mothers name and phone number and asked her to pass on a final message. Her life was a chain of places where they knew her, it seemed, forever. I am sure you will meet again. The mother-daughter duo was going to embark on an Italian vacation on September 14. Family (1) Spouse At the time of her death, Melissa was working as thedirector of business development for the Slam Dunk Networks in Redwood City, CA. MELISSA HARRINGTON HUGHES was only in New York for one day on business. ''I will always be with you,'' he told them, underlining always. Melissa, I never knew you, but i remember hearing your message to your husband in the years since those horrific events. I spoke to your dad a number of times a long time ago, and I told him, I will never forget you. We discovered her maiden name when we went to the memorial in New York. She became one of the faces and voices forever connected to Sept. 11. He planned to do it this summer. Family friend Dan Roberts who coached Melissa Harrington-Hughes in soccer decades ago served as master of ceremonies. It is located near MBTA & not too far from the hospital, very close to highway access. I did not know Melissa but after seeing the documentary phone calls from 9/11 I really felt alittle of the cruelty of those lost, especially those like Melissa, trapped above the impact zone who could not exit the tower. The kids gathered around the monument with their notebooks for a writing assignment. He lived at home in Flatbush with his mother; his father, Albert, a city worker; and a younger brother, Michael, 23. . Senator Saw How That Was Dangerous, Widow of 9/11 Hero Meets Woman Her Husband Rescued After 20 Years, Avelo Says Airline Will Work to Improve Communication After NBC CT Responds Report, Wintry Mix to Move In Friday Night, Snow and Sleet Accumulation Possible, Hunter Accused of Killing 2 Pet Dogs in Ridgefield Appears in Court, She Never Smoked. 1970 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA as Melissa Marie Harrington. There they spent summers with their daughters, Julie Anne, now 5, and Cameron, 6. God bless all of her family! Melissa did, however, get the opportunity to speak with her father in Massachusetts nine minutes after the first plane crashed into the North Tower. I dont know what to say. Ah, nobody knows who stabbed who and we cant even get up to business class right now because nobody can breathe. I said is there a lot fire? I see water. I hope to see your face again, baby. Peter went right for the fire trucks. But when she talked to Sean, I could see in her voice that see knew she was going to die, her father lamented. "And she cherished us and valued us unconditionally, and she said she learned that value from her mother. Just in case. Giving an insight into the real lives lost is so deeply moving and my heart goes out to you and all your family x, I am originally from Westfield Ma. Melissa Marie Harrington Hughes, 31, a victim of the World Trade Center on Tuesday, (September 11, 2001). In a chilling call with a 9-1-1 dispatcher, Missy asked over and over. log in. I had the privilege to ride for Melissa during the 2 Million Bikers to DC event. Contributions can be made the the Harrington Hughes. Here are glimpses of some of the victims of the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center. I never knew you but oddly each year thoughts of you and your family and loved ones come to mind. Sarah Lancestar was forced to abandon her holiday plans after a seemingly innocent act led to $60,000 worth of medical bills. May you rest in peace. Melissa was born and brought up in West Springfield, MA, she . At that time, she was connected toAmerican Airlines flight service manager and her personal friend of over a decade, Michael Woodward. To join the conversation, please Her name was Melissa Harrington and after the wedding she added her husband's name to hers. Since Tuesday, Mr. Kurtz says that his wife's condition has improved. In late September, Mrs. Smith gave the notes to their children. I remember seeing you in your wedding dress and you looked so happy. She didn't work there; she was on a business trip for her San Francisco-based technology firm. His remains were recovered and he was buried atSt. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Huntington, NY on September 22, 2001. I went to college with Melissa - we were in the same sorority (Pi Phi). Lives in Fishersville, Virginia. Only today did I look further and found "WOW" what a woman!! The older brother taught the younger how to throw a baseball, how to present himself to the world, how to be patient and calm. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported the flight struck the ground at 563 miles per hour at a 40-degree nose down, inverted attitude. He spent seven weeks with Engine Company 4 in Lower Manhattan, and then moved to Ladder Company 15 in the same firehouse. In her professional career she worked in the International Relations Division of the Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C. as a trade specialist with China. West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA. Can anybody get up to the cockpit? Shed heard the explosion and thought a bomb had gone off. I learned about your life from the documentary on utube. But the Myhres loved vacationing in Newport, R.I., and had thought of buying a condo there. Will always have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers always. 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