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Laura Gilly Date of Birth: January 31, 1969 Department: Bond Trading I don’t recall when you arrived It was a cold winter day I had just turned 2–at that time There wasn’t much to say I hear the stories from Mom & Dad On how I bothered you It was a brother/sister thing I guess the normal thing to do Early pictures of your face were few But there were plenty of their Son That’s why I always joked with you That you were the adopted one We had a fun time growing up At 1948 (our address) Our friends were cool, our family fine But our parents, Grandma and Uncle Ed were great! I do remember that snowy night When your hip broke from the fall You were in a cast for many weeks Your friends would always call The years went by and we did change Us both the opposite I never said it, but I admired you The one thing I truly regret I remember the time when we were young Playing the drums on the pots and pans I will always have your doll house at home And think of your Coca-Cola cans Your hairstyle was always different And you asking if I noticed the change Like all wedding gowns I’d joke with you It really still looks the same Ten years ago you applied for a job It was to be flying in a plane Then Tower Air went belly up Looking back that was a shame At least you got to travel the world And brought back many gifts Now Daddy can’t walk you down the aisle Nor baby-sit your kids You got a job in the Twin Towers But still high in the air I was even told your desk had a view Which is pretty rare Mom & Dad were so happy On the day that you were hired Why couldn’t you have been on Sept 10th’s list Of those that were to be fired When I first plane hit–I closed my eyes And immediately thought of you THOSE PIECES OF CRAP–they ended your life Many DECADES way too soon My son Kevin was born on Aug 20th You wittnessed his first 2 weeks of life And now you cannot watch him grow Nor go shopping with his wife There are some things we can change And many that we can’t My son Kevin will never greet you You were his only Aunt On September 5th you and Mommy waited For Kevin’s eyes to show I said you have plenty of years left to see him And then you had to go That same Wed night when you came to see him I’m so sorry that he missed ya’ There’s one more thing Id like to say You’ll ALWAYS be my sister
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Laura, you did not know this. But after Marialisa and your brother Paul had gone out for a period of time, we wanted to get a glimpse of you. So one saturday, after coming out of Vinny Venditti’s, we came into S & J Jeans. There you were, full of pep, smiling at customers, your blonde hair flowing through the aisles.
You were a bridesmaid at the wedding of Paul and Marialisa and you had such a great time.
Last February, at a party for Steven, we learned that you had gotten a “real” job at an investment company . You had flown as an airline stewardess during the Gulf War; transporting our troops in and out of the Gulf. You had not gotten a scratch from your travels. Who knew what tragic events were to follow right here in New York.
Your biggest thrill came when you learned that Marialisa was pregnant and that you were going to be an aunt.The new baby’s only aunt. You prepared yourself for this event everyday, purchasing so many gifts for baby Kevin.You came to the hospital just in time.
The last time we saw you,about a week before that terrible day, we asked where you were working. But we did not pay attention. During the earliy hours of that tragedy, it never dawned on us that you were there, till your mom called. God, what horrible, horrible news.
Laura, you have been a breath of sunshine to us and we miss you so much. And baby Kevin misses you the most.
Love Always
Nick and Grace Bavaro
Laura, you were a very special person to work with, I’ll never forget your smile. Those days at Tower weren’t always the greatest, but you made the best of it. You’ll be missed, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. God Bless you and all the Hero’s who died that day. You are a Hero Laura. Till we meet again.
Margaret
Susan & Sandra, Laura’s childhood friends from W. 13th St. in Brooklyn could write a novel, as could anyone else who was lucky enough to befriend her. For those who did not, let us tell you. The light she would emit is enough to light a star & the energy that radiated from her was enough for all her friends put together. We can still hear her 3 famous words: “GET OVER IT” especially if there was a bad situation.
Enjoying life to the fullest is what Laura would want for us, because that was her motto.
Laura’s friend Gloria says that she knows Laura is always with us, because she feels her presence. Michelle, yet another close friend has said: if we did not have a Guardian Angel before, we sure have one now.
We were a circle of 5 friends, and now we are “4”, who miss her terribly.
Laura, I will never forget that no matter when I saw you and what kind of day you were having, you always asked me how I was feeling. You were so thoughtful and sweet, we all just loved you.
I miss seeing you in the kitchen each morning and you beautiful smile. Take care.
If I had to describe you to someone who never had the pleasure of knowing you the following words come to mind…very beautiful, very intelligent, witty, warm and compasionate. Not to mention a lot of fun. You were like sunshine – you lit up a room – no matter where you were. You had a sparkling personality and so many were drawn to you. I knew when we first met we would become good friends. I wish I had had the chance to know you better or at least a bit longer. We shared so many countless good laughs and good times in the year and 4 months you worked at eSpeed. My heart is forever broken. What a great pleasure it was to work with you and what an honor it was to be your friend. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think of you. I pray for you. I pray for your family and may your parents be rest assured that they did an incredible job in raising you. I know you would want your family to live as you did, day by day, embracing life. Thank you so much for being my friend! God bless you and God bless your family.
I met Laura “Silly Gilly” throught some mutual friends. She was funny, full of life, and enjoyed living. I remember the stories she would tell me about the countries she would visit while working for Tower Air. I lost touch with Laura a few years ago. I didn’t know she was working at the Trade Center till a friend called me. All I could think was how ironic life could be. All those years working for an airline, she was safe,and now on land at a regular 9 to 5 job her life is taken by an airline. I will always remember Laura, her sweetness and kindness and all the fun we had. Ski trips, weekends at the Jeresy Shore, shopping, and nights out at “Zachary’s”. The picture I wiil always keep in my mind of Laura will be the one of her dressed as the “Good Fairy” from the Wizard of Oz. We went to a Halloween party as the entire cast and we won. Laura, May God give you the power and strength to watch over your family, friends and loved ones. You are missed and shall never be forgotten. ( Laura, if you bump into my dad give him a hug and a kiss for me. Thanks.)
Exactly two weeks before Sep 11, I went back to New York from Houston and worked for two days, then took the rest of the week off. That Tuesday night was spent having drinks at Tall Ships in the Trade Center. I hadn’t been to the New York office since I had moved to Texas back in May and was happy to be home to see some friends. Several co-workers came down to have drinks and Laura was there. She was always there for me, as a collegue and as a friend. If I ever needed something done, Laura dropped what she was doing to help me. She was the sweetest, kindest, and sometimes toughest person in the world. That’s what I totally loved about Laura, she wouldn’t take anyones crap, especially mine. It’s no wonder I always did what she told me. I didn’t know you long Laura, but I do know that you became a close friend in my heart and not many days go by that Maureen and Rosanne and I talk about you and Suzanne and remember some good times, even if I drove you girls crazy. Whenever I’m at Jenkinson’s at Point Pleasant Beach I will make sure I have a drink for you. God bless you and your family! I miss you honey!
Gilly Girl,
There is so much I want to say, but how to put it all into a fitting tribute to my best friend? I miss your vibrant smile, laughter, and your unwavering friendship. There is not one second of any day that you are not in my thoughts. When I get sad, I think of all the wonderful memories I have of you. During our nine years as Flight Attendants together at Tower Air, we had many wild adventures around the world. As I continue my travels, I know you are seeing it all with me once again. I feel you with me. I have so many memories in our years of friendship, but none more special than those of us down at the Jersey shore. Everyone called us “The Angels”-the blonde (you), the brunette (me), and the redhead (Danielle). Now you truly are an Angel, our Guardian Angel. Every beautiful day I spend in Point Pleasant Beach, sitting in the sun, drinking mudslides and dancing all night-I will be thinking of you, knowing that you are still right there with me……..
I’ll miss you Forever………….
Miss Gilly, I miss you. I miss our chats. I miss your voice, your smile, your comfort, your attitude and your love. I miss you so much. Ever since we both started at eSpeed, you adopted me like a little sister-I can’t even count the number of times you listened to me cry, how many times you told me to toughen up around the boys(you would say, “Monica, you have to be a b**ch or else they will walk all over you.” and I would say, “but Laura, I don’t want to be” and you would make me repeat “I can be a b**ch” and then the tears would stop and I would start laughing–god, I miss you laura), how many times we swapped PMS pills, how many times I hid behind your desk and chatted with Rosanne, Maureen, Suzanne and you, how many times you convinced me to go to happy hour but never made me stay long –thank you…you’d be laughing at me now, now that I’m wishing to go to happy hour with everyone–On Sept. 10th, I called you from the WTC plaza and told you I had been laid off, you reminded me that everyone was going out on Thursday and that I would have to be there and then you left a message later at my home because you wanted to check on me. Laura, I sit here trying to thank you for for the love you gave me, but I shake my head because all I want to do is have you back. Each day I think of you and I live this life with the lessons you taught me. I can’t promise you I’ll be a b**ch, but I’ll do my best! I can hear you laughing at me right now! Miss Gilly, take care of AC for me please and I’ll see you in heaven.
And to Mr. and Mrs. Gilly, thank you for raising such a wonderful person and sharing her with all of us.
Laura, In remembering you, the one thing that comes to mind is your expression of unconditional love and support you and your family provided to the stray cats as well as your own cats (Charles and Diana) two of whom you acquired because of your soft warm heart. It is truly a reflection of the special, loving, giving person you truly are. I will forever miss our animal related conversations and the cat visits we shared. The building is not the same since 9/11/01.
Laura,
Want you to know I’m thinking of you and of course ‘silly gilly’ comes to mind. Your time here was too short but I’m glad to have met you.
Always smiling, that’s how I remember you.
Tracy
Miss Gilly, last night we went out and at one moment I turned to see where you were standing. I had a feeling you were across the room to my left, a martini glass in you hand, your face in a big smile as you laughed. You weren’t there…or maybe you were. I missed you as I always do, but remembering you brings you to life and for that I am grateful.
Just wanted you to know that I didn’t forget. Happy 34th birthday to you in heaven. Rest in peace my friend.
My Precious Friend
It has taken me so long to write. I never could find the right words to explain how important our friendship was to me. I miss you every day. The girls are just not the same without you. I think of you today and remember that wonderful last night we had. Me, you, Sue, Sandra and Gloria. It is forever etched in our minds. It was a perfect night of friendship.
I have a son now. I wish he could of known you. I talk to him about his Aunt Laura all the time.
Laur, I could go on forver. Just know how much I always valued our special friendship, your warmth your kindness and your crazy sense of humor.
Rest in peace precious girl and know that I am raising my apple martini to you in heaven.
I love you and miss you
Michelle
Hey Silly Gilly,
I just wanted to take this moment to wish you a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY FRIEND!!!(Jan. 31st)
There are no words to tell you how much I miss you…..EVERYDAY OF MY LIFE!!!
Congrats to your brother & his family on their new arrival (Laura-Belle)
Gilly, all I can say is: What a blessing you have sent them!!
Love & miss you,
Always,
Susan Ventoso
Jason wishes u a very happy b’day!!!
Happy 35th Birthday, Gilly Girl……..
It’s been 2 1/2 years since you left us, but the hurt is still there as if it all happened only yesterday. So much has changed since you left us. Angelo and I got married five months ago!! Can you believe it?? You told me not to mess this up and I took your advice this time!! Planning my wedding without you was awful, but I felt you with me through the whole process. I had a piece of blue material from one of your “Jenk’s” skirts sewn into my wedding dress. It was my “something blue”. It was in the shape of a heart and sewn in right over my heart. I know your heart was with me as I walked down the aisle. We talked about you and my Dad in the service and there was not a dry eye in the house!!
Although you are not physically here with us, you will live on FOREVER in our many pictures, our memories and of course, our hearts…….
Missing You Always,
Phyllis
Hey Laura,
It’s July 4th weekend 2004. I can’t help but miss you even a little more on this, your favorite holiday down the shore….. We all miss you so much!! We have “shots” for you every night before we go out. We have still not been able to bring ourselves to make “Jello Shots”. That will ALWAYS be your job!! “The Shore House” is just not the same without you!! Just know that even though you are not here with us, you are in our hearts FOREVER!!!
Happy 4th of July…..
I am just sitting here at work,thinking of you as I often do. Its funny, they say time heals all wounds. NOT TRUE! I miss you more than ever. I know I speak for all the girls. They named the street you grew up on after you,Laura Gilly Way. Boy would you of loved all the “hoopla”. You always wanted to be a star. Well you were a star and always will be in my eyes!!!
Love and miss you always
Michelle
Well Girlie Girl its been 3 long years and another summer in Pt. without your smiling face. I cannot believe so much time has gone by since I last heard your voice. You are so missed and so loved by so many. Its still so hard on us – I guess it always will be. Your name is mentioned with such ease every weekend at the shore its as if you never left us. Everytime Danielle or I drops or spills something one of us yells “Its the truth.” Then we rush to see if we hear Cheap Trick on the radio singing “I want you to want me.” As crazy as it sounds, it has happened on more than one occassion and that just reassures us that you are not very far from our hearts. The girls decided to extend the shore house an additional week so a bunch of people are getting together in your honor on Sept 11. I wish I could be there but Lisa is getting married early Sunday morning and I have so much running around to do. I am one of her bridesmaids. She gave the bridal party a beautiful lockett to wear around our necks. I am going to put a picture of you in there and one of my dad as well. I will be thinking of you on Saturday as I do everyday. I miss you girlie.
Rosanne
Laura,
This is our fourth Christmas and New Year’s without you. Everything is so different without you here to talk to. The only thing that has not changed is how very much you are still missed and loved!! You are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Merry Christmas, Gilly Girl…..
September 11th, 2005
Hey Laura,
Here we are four years later and I still miss you as much as ever!! Nothing is the same without you here. I STILL want to pick up the phone and call you and talk to you about everything!! I miss your e-mails when I’m far from home and your stories about the people from work. I miss you telling me to “Get Over It”. Most of all, I just miss YOU!!
Although much has changed for all of your friends and family, the one thing that has not changed is how much we all still love and miss you!! We will NEVER forget you or the other wonderful people who were lost on 9/11/01.
Love,
Phyllis
September 11th, 2005
Hey Laura,
Here we are four years later and I still miss you as much as ever!! Nothing is the same without you here. I STILL want to pick up the phone and call you and talk to you about everything!! I miss your e-mails when I’m far from home and your stories about the people from work. I miss you telling me to “Get Over It”. Most of all, I just miss YOU!!
Although much has changed for all of your friends and family, the one thing that has not changed is how much we all still love and miss you!! We will NEVER forget you or the other wonderful people who were lost on 9/11/01.
Love,
Phyllis
September 11, 2005
Hey Laura,
Here we are four years later and I still miss you as much today as always. It does not get better with time. Everyday, I still want to pick up the phone and talk to you about everything in my life like we used to. I want to hear your voice telling me to “Get Over it”. I want to go have chicken parmagiana with you and your parents on Sundays after leaving the shore. I just want you to be HERE.
Although much has changed for your friends and family since you left, the one thing that has not changed is how much we all still love and miss you!! We will never forget you or the others that perished so tragically on 9/11/01.
Love,
Phyllis
September 11, 2005
Hey Laura,
Here we are four years later and I still miss you as much today as always. It does not get better with time. Everyday, I still want to pick up the phone and talk to you about everything in my life like we used to. I want to hear your voice telling me to “Get Over it”. I want to go have chicken parmagiana with you and your parents on Sundays after leaving the shore. I just want you to be HERE.
Although much has changed for your friends and family since you left, the one thing that has not changed is how much we all still love and miss you!! We will never forget you or the others that perished so tragically on 9/11/01.
Love,
Phyllis
September 11, 2005
Hey Laura,
Here we are four years later and I still miss you as much today as always. It does not get better with time. Everyday, I still want to pick up the phone and talk to you about everything in my life like we used to. I want to hear your voice telling me to “Get Over it”. I want to go have chicken parmagiana with you and your parents on Sundays after leaving the shore. I just want you to be HERE.
Although much has changed for your friends and family since you left, the one thing that has not changed is how much we all still love and miss you!! We will never forget you or the others that perished so tragically on 9/11/01.
Love,
Phyllis
September 11, 2005
Hey Laura,
Here we are four years later and I still miss you as much today as always. It does not get better with time. Everyday, I still want to pick up the phone and talk to you about everything in my life like we used to. I want to hear your voice telling me to “Get Over it”. I want to go have chicken parmagiana with you and your parents on Sundays after leaving the shore. I just want you to be HERE.
Although much has changed for your friends and family since you left, the one thing that has not changed is how much we all still love and miss you!! We will never forget you or the others that perished so tragically on 9/11/01.
Love,
Phyllis
September 11, 2005
Hey Laura,
Here we are four years later and I still miss you as much today as always. It does not get better with time. Everyday, I still want to pick up the phone and talk to you about everything in my life like we used to. I want to hear your voice telling me to “Get Over it”. I want to go have chicken parmagiana with you and your parents on Sundays after leaving the shore. I just want you to be HERE.
Although much has changed for your friends and family since you left, the one thing that has not changed is how much we all still love and miss you!! We will never forget you or the others that perished so tragically on 9/11/01.
Love,
Phyllis
Happy Birthday Momma. I am thinking of you always and miss you so.
Happy Birthday!!!
Hey Precious Girl
No special reason for this except that I was thinking of you a little more then usual today.
Missing you more then usual too. Its funny 5 years and I still go to call or email you when I need a pick me up or when I hear one of “your” songs (and boy were there many!).
WEll just wanted to let you know you are always in my thoughts, but you know that dont you! I know you are shining in Heaven just the way you did here on Earth!
Love and miss you more then ever
Michelle
Happy Birthday, Gilly Girl!!! How I wish you were here so we could celebrate your life….
5 1/2 years later and I still miss you so much!! I wish it were getting easier, but it’s not.
Just know that you are always in my heart….
I miss you……
Happy Birthday, Girlie.
Love,
Phyllis
Happy Birthday, Gilly Girl!! How I wish you were here to celebrate your life. It’s been 5 1/2 years and I still miss you so much. I wish I could say it was getting easier, but of course, it’s not.
Just know you are always in my heart….
I miss you….
Happy Birthday Girlie!!
Love,
Phyllis
Happy Bithday Gilly Girl
Thinking of you and missing you SO much on your favorite day! I can hear you singing “Its my birthday, Happy Birthday!!!”
I want you to know we NEVER forget. Sue just gave me the most amazing picture of us girls in an awesome frame that I get to look at every day!
Happy Birthday in Heaven !!
Love you
Michelle
January 31, 2008
Hey Laura,
Just wanted to wish you a Happy 39th Birthday in Heaven…..
You are still so loved and so very missed. You will NEVER be forgotten…
Love,
Phyllis
Happy Birthday Girlie! On my way home from work yesterday I was getting to my car and I looked up at the sun. It was shining extra big and bright. Immediately I thought of you and for a brief moment could feel you with me.
Miss you….Rosanne
7 years gone by. Not a day that you dont slip into my thoughts one way or another, weather its one of “your songs” (and boy were there lots) on the radio,a glimpse of a cute little blond who makes me think of you or just a memory of one of our times together.Sometimes I feel like I havent seen you in forver and sometimes it feels just like yesterday. I just wanted you to know that I miss you like crazy!
September 11, 2008
Hey Gilly Girl,
Yet another 9/11 Remembrance to get through. I went with your Mom to Ground Zero today. It is still so hard for her and all of us that loved you. We still feel your loss everyday. I know it will never get better, but at least now I can smile when I think of some crazy thing you said or did (especially when I think of you singing “The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow”)….. Yes the sun still comes out, but it seems a little less bright without you here with us!!
Love and miss you always…..
Dearest Laura
Just thinking about you on your birthday..Your favorite day of the year..Nothing has changed, still miss you like crazy.
You are forever in my heart and soul!!
Love you always
Michelle
September 11th, 2009
Laura,
It’s been 8 long years since you left us. Once again, I am going to Ground Zero with your Mom. I don’t need the anniversary to remember you, you are remembered, loved and missed by me everyday…. I still wear the bracelet your brother gave me bearing your name every single day-without fail. You are always with me in all of my travels around the world…..
My step son Nick will be joining the Marines after high school graduation in June. He was only 9 years old when our world changed that day. He remembers me crying and how sad I was at losing you. He told me recently that that day changed his life and that if (when) he goes overseas to fight for this country he will do it in honor of YOU and the 3000 souls that perished that day….. I am SO proud of him…..
I only wish you were here with us still. We all miss you so much!! Rest in peace, my friend….
Love,
Phyllis
I cant believe another year has gone by. You are still missed like crazy. Susan Christened her new baby Niko on Sunday the 13th and it was fitting that all of us were together. It was a beautiful day which would have only been better if you were there!
I miss your laughter, your humor, your compassion and the way you made me smile when I felt down. I still think to myself, what would Laura say! I will always miss you and I will always love you.
You are in my heart always
Michelle
Just remembering the good times…it seems like yesterday you were sitting next to me at work planning the next weekend or reflecting on the previous…I hear your voice in my head as if you spoke to me yesterday…yet it feels like a lifetime just the same…I miss you girl…but I will see you again someday….and what a beautiful day that will be.
January 31, 2010
Happy Birthday, Laura!! How I wish you were here to celebrate your birthday with us…. It was always a special day for you and it will always be special to those of us you left behind.
Still miss and love you everyday….
Couldnt let the day go by without wishing you a Happy Birthday!! I often wonder what you would be doing if you were still here with us? Woud you be married? Have children? It is so cruel we will never know. I miss you and love you as much as always. You are forever in my heart and soul.
As always, I am raising my glass to you in heaven!
Love you lots
Michelle
September 11, 2010
It’s hard to believe its been nine years and so many tears…. So much has changed in this world and in our lives, but our love for you remains the same. It is as strong today as it was before that fateful day…
You and the others are not forgotten. Those of us that love you will keep your memory alive forever. I love and miss you every day, Gilly Girl….
Love,
Phyllis
January 31, 2011
Happy Birthday in heaven, Laura!! It’s still hard to believe you are not here to celebrate. We still celebrate you everyday, but even more so on this day… Enjoy your birthday in heaven with the other angels. Know that we still love and miss you every day……
Love,
Phyllis
10 long years. Still so hard to believe. I know I will miss your infectious smile forever. xoxo Love you momma.
September 11, 2011
10 years have passed since 9/11/01. Sometimes it feel like yesterday; other times it feels like a lifetime ago. 10 years since I heard your voice and your laughter. I just wanted you to know you will never be forgotten. Your memory will live on forever in those of us that love you. I miss and love you everyday, Laura….. XOXO
Love,
Phyllis
Listening to Drops of Jupiter..I can see your beautiful smile and big brite blue eyes and wishing you were here. This song will always remind me of you. Miss you.
Hi Girl…10 long hard years….. I know I speak for many when I say how much you are loved and missed and how blessed we were to have you. Its amazing how someone can touch your life in such a short time….I keep you and your family in my prayers always….I know that certain bonds cannot be broken…not by death, nor time, not by anything. xo
Happy Birthday Gilly Girl. I know today you are smiling down on those you love. We had such a terrible storm last night but as I left for work this morning the sun was out big and brite as if you were controlling the weather. I will miss you always. xoxo
9/11/13
12 long years, yet it seems like yesterday. The pain of losing you does not get any easier. Not a day goes by that you are not thought about, spoken about and very much missed. You will live on forever in the hearts and memories of those of us that loved you. Till we meet again….. We Will Never Forget…..
hello from a random passerby. 20 years have passed. i am now the same age as beautiful Laura. she seems like the type of woman who i would love to be more like. such a tragedy. my heart goes out.