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Stewart D. Harris Date of Birth: June 26, 1949 Position: VP, Chief Credit Officer Stu- All anyone can hope for in this life is to hope that we’ve made a difference in the lives of others. Although your life was cut short, for reasons most of us will never understand, your life had great meaning to others and your legacy is great. Your guidance and nurturing to Elissa and Craig have laid the foundation for two wonderful children who will live out the dreams and hopes you had for them. Your relationship with Sheila was one that most people never have and only dream about. Many people will live many years longer than you have, and will never have experienced the joys you and Sheila and the kids have had. When I think about our relationship, I realize that I’ve known you for more than half of my life. I don’t think that anyone has had a more easy going disposition than you exhibited, even at very stressful times. I wish you peace, and know that you are watching over all of us- With much love, Howie
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Stewart dear, our first born son:
You had so much to live for–a beautiful family, and many happy occasions awaiting you and your wife, Sheila, and your two wonderful children. These terrorists have not only deprived you of many more years of living, but have broken the hearts of your wife and children, and us, your parents, as well as your brother, Lloyd, and his family. We feel that a part of us is now a void, never to be filled. We don’t understand how, or why, this has happened, and this is the pain that we have to live with. Stewart dear, wherever you are, may you always rest in peace. You are always in our thoughts, and you will forever be in our hearts. All our love.
Mom and Dad
Stu was the most incredible husband and father. In everything he did, he made us feel special; coming home with flowers when there was no special occasion or leaving a card on our pillows just to say he loved us was so typical of him. Whether it was dancing around the house, giving back scratches, nose rubs or calling us nicknames, he would do anything to make us laugh. He always had a smile on his face, which lit up the room.
While Stu’s position on Wall Street required so many serious decisions, he was still a kid at heart, and always found time for fun. He had a passion for amusement parks, loved coaching travel soccer, enjoyed playing tennis with the kids and proudly watched them excel athletically as well as academically. He loved planning family outings and often spent time surfing the web before finalizing our vacation plans.
He also had a great appreciation for nature and was never too busy to notice a beautiful sunset or the changing colors of the leaves during the fall foliage season. It wasn’t uncommon for him to stop along the road to take in the view of beautiful mountains. He was just an all-around person who enjoyed his family, his friends and his surroundings. He lived life with a happy-go-lucky smile and saw the good in people.
Stu never wanted for anything but to be with his family…and he was. He was there for us twenty-four/seven. There wasn’t a thing he wouldn’t do, or a sacrifice he wouldn’t make, for any of us. He was so good-natured and easy to be with. He was selfless, loving, gentle, devoted and utterly amazing as a husband and a father. To sum it up, he was the “BEST”. The reality is so hard to believe, and even harder to accept. We miss him so much! Our lives will never be the same without him, but we are so very thankful for the love he brought into our lives and the memories he created for us; they will fill our hearts and minds forever.
STUIE, WE LOVE YOU!!!!
Forever yours,
Sheila and the Kids
“STTUUUUUUIIIIIIIIIIEEEEE”
Every email, every phone call I made to Stu began with the above greeting. For as serious as his job was, Stu always had time to laugh. Time to talk about his family. Time to tell me about his family trip to Toronto and going to Honest Ed’s restaurant. When I was in New York I always made sure to drop by and visit this very special man. Pictures of his family proudly displayed….a proud father and husband that I was so fond of.
God bless STTUUUUUUIIIIIIIIIIEEEEE for he was a good man. A very good man.
Stu-
All anyone can hope for in this life is to hope that we’ve made a difference in the lives of others. Although your life was cut short, for reasons most of us will never understand, your life had great meaning to others and your legacy is great. Your guidance and nurturing to your children have laid the foundation for two wonderful people who will live out the dreams and hopes you had for them. Your relationship with Sheila was one that most people never have and only dream about. Many people will live many years longer than you have, and will never have experienced the joys you and Sheila and the kids have had.
When I think about our relationship, I realize that I’ve known you for more than half of my life. I don’t think that anyone has had a more easy going disposition than you exhibited, even at very stressful times.
I wish you peace, and know that you are watching over all of us-
With much love,
Howie
Though I never met Mr. Harris I was able to hear so many wonderful things about him through his wife, son and brother in-law who I met while working with NOVA in New Jersey. Mr Harris had impacted their lives in such a positive manner it was obvious he was a man who loved his family, a man who lived an honorable life.
Bart Castleberry, Fire Chief, Conway, AR
Dear Stu,
As brothers, there were many experiences that only you and I could share while we were growing up. This ranged from games that we invented, to keeping secrets from Mom and Dad, to certain things that I did to emulate you because you were my big brother. This relationship created a special bond that continued and evolved in different contexts as we got older and started our own families.
I want you to know that I am frequently drawn to the WTC site. I go there, walk around, stare up at what once was and just think about us and how much I miss you. Lynn and the girls feel the same way.
Rest in peace and love, my big brother.
Lloyd
I can still hear Stu calling my office and saying, “Who deleted my master accounts!” I know I drove him a little crazy but when I got to know him we got along great. He was a great guy to work with. May God bless him.
I worked for Stu for 2 1/2 years and they were my best years. I could not have asked for a more kind or understanding boss and I know that I will never find another one like him. There is not one day that goes by that I don’t think about Stu and his family. I think about how much fun he could make the office be. Stu was such a big kid in the office. We would have our rubber band fights and he would make the worst paper airplanes and try to throw them over my cubicle and fail miserably. After about 10 times, he would just crinkle them up in balls and throw them. It would actually crack me up for a good 15 minutes.
I always admired Stu. His sense of values and family. Not a day went by that he didn’t talk about his wife or children. You could just see in his eyes how much he loved them.
My heart and prayers are with you and your family.
You are sincerely missed.
Stu and I started up the Credit Department way back when. I was his secretary for a couple of years and got to know how great a person he was. I remember when his kids were born. How he went on and on about them. It was definitly the sign of a wonderful dedicated family man. I miss those years at Cantor but cherish them always. Ironically I moved on and married a military man who now is defending our freedom overseas. We have 3 little children who couldn’t be prouder of their dad. Stu, people are fighting for you and all the people who suffered. You are one person that I keep in my heart as someone who believed in me and helped me on my way. Rest in peace Stu and know that people are praying for your family.
Grace Miller (nee Vitale)
A gentleman, a true professional and a resource for everyone in the credit world. Whenever I have a tough business decision, it helps to think about what Stu would do. He never told me he climbed Mt. Washington. I think he could have climbed Mt. Everest.
Right after 9/11 I made a commitment to myself and Cantor that I would get the Credit Dept. up and running out of honor and respect for my boss who was Stewart Harris. Well I’ve accomplished my task Stu and can move on feeling that if you were here you would be supporting my decision. I can honestly say that I did not fully understand you until after 9/11. I just want to say thank you Stu for sparing me from all the beauracracy and being my buffer. I had no idea what a blessing that was. I’ll always remember our chat about religion and the diagram you drew for me which I still have and will put in my scrapbook of 9/11/01. There are so many other things I will remember including our chats about calories and how you loved those caramel creme candies that I really didn’t like but bought because you liked them so much. I still often wonder if you actually could and did lose 10 pounds every time you needed to wear your Tux! I think you surely exaggerated. Also all the stories you shared about your family. But this is what I will always assocatied with Stu – the word Populate! This word was recently used in a sentence at my new employer I couldn’t help but smile because the first person I think about is Stu when I hear that word! What a nice way to say input! There’s much more I’d like to say but will have do so at another time. Sheila, the kids, Mr. & Mrs. Harris (both Sr. & Jr.) – It was a pleasure seeing you and chatting with you at the CMCAS Golf Outing. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Warm wishes always.
On Thursday, May 30 of 2002 I was honored to make a speech on behalf of the Capital Markets Credit Analysts Society, in front of Stu’s family, regarding the positive impact he made on my life and others in the Wall Street credit community. Since the emotional memorial ceremony it was truly nice to see his Dad, brother Lloyd, Sheila, the kids, Mother Mildred and other members of his family.
Stu was an innovator, and a true professional, who was both revered and very well-liked. This is a rare combination on Wall Street, and Stu met this handily, believe me! I had failed to mention the obviously excellent job Stu’s parents did in raising him, a result all parents should aspire to.
Stu touched all of the lives to which he came in contact, with a unique charm, wisdom and true honesty.