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Zuhtu Ibis Date of Birth: October 23, 1975 Department: Customer Distributions It is hard to believe Zuhtu has passed onto the next world. Despite his young age of 25, he lived a lifetime that most others don’t get to live. He married his first love and the last five years of his life had been his most treasured. He named his only child Mert because it translated from Turkish all the ideals he had hoped his son would have: strength, courage, honor, sincerity and truth. Zuhtu fulfilled one of his ultimate dreams which was to work in NYC and he was especially proud of his workplace. He truly felt that he was on top of the world. What people don’t realize, however, was that Zuhtu was one of many Muslims whom died that terrible day. Though he wasn’t a regularly practicing Muslim, he strived to be a good husband, parent, son, and human being-all of which Islam preaches. The world has lost one of its most loved human beings. We can’t express how deep our loss is and how much we miss him. For his wife, Leyla, whom was madly in love with her husband, and the rest of his family, their lives will never be the same. In our hearts we know his soul will greet us with open arms on the other side of God’s door when we, too, pass from this life and into the next. We love you and miss you intensely. Rest in peace until we see each other again. His family
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I met Zuhtu when I started working for eSpeed back in 1999. I had a lot to learn when I started and Zuhtu always helped me out when I asked. He introduced me to Turkish food and culture, which I really enjoyed. I admired his devotion to his family and all the pictures he had of them at his desk. We played soccer together in New Jersey one time with co-workers. That was a lot of fun. We shared a lot of laughs together as well. Zuhtu had a good sense of humor. I will miss him. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
I had the pleasure of being able to work with Zach for several years while I was at eSpeed. The area where Zach and his close friend Abul sat, was a place I loved to stop by during the morning. I always knew I could hang out there for a little while and talk about stocks, cell phones or anything in general.
I always knew I’d leave with a smile on my face because one of the two of them would always be cracking a joke.
One of the main things I’ll remember about Zach is that no matter what kind of mood he was in, he always had a smile for you.
May God bless his wife and son,
Adnan
He was a great, great guy. I always liked hearing from him even if it usually involved some problem my software was causing. Frequently I would go down to one of my favorite spots between Abul and “Zack”s desk and try to work through whatever the current problem was. I just enjoyed sitting and talking with them. Peeking over his shoulder and making a comment about whatever it was he had on his screen. I always laughed when he would come into the office I shared with James Talvy and he greated James as “My Turkish brother. I miss him.
I miss Zuhtu very much.
I always came to Zuhtu with annoying questions and problems, but he was patient with me. When he had time, he’d play soccer with me in the aisle between the desks and show off his talents with the tiny eSpeed soccer ball or just chat with me about his wife and son–he loved them both very much. Zuhtu was my source of turkish phrases to use with one of my customers and he was the one who introduced us all to Turkish Kitchen.
The office he worked in was a place I could hang out in when I needed to get away from the sales guys and brokers. All the guys in that office were from such different backgrounds and had so much fun kidding around and working together.
Abul and he loved each other like brothers–joking around, quarelling, keeping each other’s secrets, and helping each other with work. I miss them both, but I know they are together with the rest of the gang and that gives me peace.
I will always be thankful for having known Zuhtu.
My love to Leyla, Mert and the family,
Monica
Merhaba My Turkish Brother….
My friend I will always remember you and keep you with me. How you loved Leyla and Mert and spoke about them. I know that you will be watching over them forever.
G’le g’le my friend.
Zach, we had great fun working together. I remember stress relieving games of soccer we’d play in the office, how we’d close the door and draw a goal on the white board. Work was long, hard, and stressful, but everyday I’d look forward to going to Cantor because I worked with the best group of guys. Your humor, your stories, your friendship will never be forgotten. Your friend forever – Bill S.
ZUHTU WAS A VERY GOOD FRIEND. HE WAS TRYING TO HELP EVERYBODY. HE WAS A VERY HAPPY MAN, AND HE NEVER SAID ANY UNHAPPY THING ABOUT HIMSELF. HE WAS AN EXCELLENT HUSBAND, FATHER, SON AND FRIEND.
HE WANTED TO REAR TO MERT IN EXCELLENCE.
I’M SURE THAT LEYLA WILL DO THIS HIS WISH.
I WISH TO PATIENCE FOR ALL HIS FAMILY MEMBERS.
WE WILL REMEMBER TO HIM WITH OUR LOVES.
BAHAR YUCEL
I had the pleasure of meeting Zach at a soccer game along with other eSpeed employees. My husband worked with Zach and had nothing but nice things to say about him. I have no doubt that they were together when they were taken from us and are together now keeping each other company watching over us. Leyla, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting you and of having many heart to heart conversations with you. You are going to live and go forward for Mert’s sake because that is what Zach would want you to do. You are doing a great job with Mert and Zach would be proud. As usual, I am here for you whenever you need me…
I worked with Zack at Pizza Pizzazz back in 97 & 98 and he was someone that I looked up to. He proved to me that dreams could come true if you work hard at it. Back in 97 & 98, he always talked about how he was going to work in the city and he accomplished it. Zack was a big prankster with me. One day he wanted me to fall into his trap by putting a container of water on top of a broomstick, that was leaning on a closed door. He was expecting me to open it from the other side and have the water fall on me, instead the boss walked in and got soaked with water. I will always have treasured memories with Zack. I’m currently using the computer he bought me back in 1998. It is so hard to believe that he is no longer with us. I will sincerely miss him.
Dear Leyla,
I only spoke to your husband once over the phone, but that conversaton started echoing in my mind after I read his name and a bit about his career in a German magazine and I just knew that it must have been him who I had been talking to. In December 2000 I planned to go to Turkey by myself and felt a bit worried about arriving very late at night, so when I told Abul, he switched me over to one of his co-workers (as happened frequently in their busy environment, which was like the “United nations” we used to joke). I remember I asked him if Istanbul was like New York with opened groceries 24 hours, how long the taxi ride from the airport would be etc. and he took away some of my worries. One thing he sounded a little upset about me asking was if they had radiators in Turkey. (no offense—I was going to stay in a very basic place) Monica later told me he indeed was a bit upset about that… I spent such a nice time in Turkey and thanks to him I could go being confident about those things. I also joked to him or Abul if the IBIS-hotels around here belonged to him. “Yeah, right!” was his answer.
Leyla, everytime I see the big IBIS-sign at a hotel on my way from work I think of your husband and how you came to America and worked so hard and all this pain is what came out of that. I am so, so sorry. I do appreciate the precious time he took to talk to me ever more so. I wish that people are being kind to you and that you will find comfort in your son. I know it’s so hard.
Best wishes
My brother Zuhtu was one of a few best people on face of this planet. Whenever I needed anything he was the person I went to and no matter what he was doing he always came running to help me with anything like he did for everybody else. Me and my family have always been proud of him and we will always be in this world and the next. Dear brother, I MISS YOU SO MUCH I can’t even explain in with words. I love you and you will always be deep in my heart. YOUR ONE AND ONLY BROTHER, MEHMET
Hi Baby,
Happy birthday:-)
Your son and I love you so much…
Love,
Leyla
Hey Zach, just wanted to drop you a line and let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
May God bless Leyla and Mert.
Hey Zhutu, you left me an amazing present: Leyla, Mert and your whole family.
Through this hell, my heart has been broken open but Leyla, Mert and your family are smoothing down the rough edges. How can I thank you for this miracle, the miracle of love that you have left me? All I can say is thank you.
Leyla celebrated her 25th birthday Friday night(yah, she’s an old lady now!!!) Leyla is doing her best. You would be very proud of her. I was happy to finally see your new house and to get to play with Mert. He’s an absolutely wonderful kid.
Thank you for leaving me Leyla to share the pain with, your family to love me, and your son to make me laugh and run around…he kept trying to get me to understand Turkish, Leyla is sure he’s going to teach me! Mert knows his father is in the “high towers” and he even had built them correctly(with you in the one with the skinnier taller top aka an antannae). I decided to write him some memories of you and no, I didn’t leave out the fact that sometimes you were annoying and arrogant on the phone!! 🙂 I hope one day he’ll read them and know you a little better(and laugh a little, too).
I cried so much writing those stories. I miss you Zhutu. I miss my friends…and hey Zhutu, tell AC and the guys I got them message, thanks!
I met Zack in a pizzaria. He was working on his Associate’s degree in electronics at the time and seemed to be a hard working and exceptional young man. When he graduated he joined my consulting firm for a job we were doing for Cantor Fitzgerald. On the job Zack proved himself to be honest, intelligent, professional and just a pleasure to be around. Cantor Fitzgerald felt the same way because they hired him as soon as the job was complete. He was the only one they hired. Cantor Fitzgerald always had an eye for talent.
Bob Carroll
I met Zack in a pizzaria. He was working on his Associate’s degree in electronics at the time and seemed to be a hard working and exceptional young man. When he graduated he joined my consulting firm for a job we were doing for Cantor Fitzgerald. On the job Zack proved himself to be honest, intelligent, professional and just a pleasure to be around. Cantor Fitzgerald felt the same way because they hired him as soon as the job was complete. He was the only one they hired. Cantor Fitzgerald always had an eye for talent.
Bob Carroll