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Albert Balewa Blackman Date of Birth: February 3, 1975 Position: Jr. Equities Accountant Albert Balewa Blackman Jr. was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Affectionately known as Balewa or B-Rock by his friends and family, he was a joy to the hearts of his parents, Hyacinth and Albert, and sister Susan. Balewa was intelligent, modest, funny, and mature beyond his years. At the tender age of two, he was known to pick up the Wall Street Journal and mimic his father. When he started school he was always very helpful. Balewa would finish his test and proceed to help his classmates, much to his teacher’s dismay. After graduating from James Madison High School, Balewa went on to Cornell University to major in biochemical engineer. Balewa graduated in 1996 and was ready to venture into the job world. Balewa started working for Cantor Fitzgerald in August 2000. Dedicated to his job, he would be the first to arrive and the last to leave. He spent his off-time with his Cornell buddies, going to the gym, and his first love music. After a long day at Cantor, you could find Balewa in his room creating music. He turned his bedroom into a music studio with high tech equipment. He loved the old jazz legends, and fused jazz into his creations. As a son, brother, uncle, and friend, you couldn’t be prouder. Balewa has touched so many lives and hearts in his 26 years. His life was not cut short. God just decided to use it to touch more. Balewa’s family My baby brother, when you were born I was so happy. I was officially a big sister. I was going to protect you no matter what. It would be you and me against the world. Then we got older and you broke my favorite Barbie. It was then you and I against each other. But the love was still there. The teenage years came along and it was you and I against our parents. Approaching adulthood we became occupied with our own little worlds. We still made time for each other and we became closer, not just siblings but good friends. It was you and I against the world again. Balewa, I miss you so much, your love of family, your music, your sarcastic remarks, you just being you. I will make sure your niece knows what a wonderful uncle she has. I love you. Susan, sister
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Albert Balewa Blackman Jr. was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY.
Affectionately known as Balewa or B-Rock by his friends and family, he was a joy to the hearts of his parents, Hyacinth and Albert, and sister Susan. Balewa was intelligent, modest, funny, and mature beyond his years. At the tender age of two, he was known to pick up the Wall Street Journal and mimic his father. When he started school he was always very helpful. Balewa would finish his test and proceed to help his classmates, much to his teacher’s dismay. After graduating from James Madison High School, Balewa went on to Cornell University to major in biochemical engineer. Balewa graduated in 1996 and was ready to venture into the job world.
Balewa started working for Cantor Fitzgerald in August 2000. Dedicated to his job, he would be the first to arrive and the last to leave. He spent his off-time with his Cornell buddies, going to the gym, and his first love music. After a long day at Cantor, you could find Balewa in his room creating music. He turned his bedroom into a music studio with high tech equipment. He loved the old jazz legends, and fused jazz into his creations.
As a son, brother, uncle, and friend, you couldn’t be prouder. Balewa has touched so many lives and hearts in his 26 years. His life was not cut short. God just decided to use it to touch more.
Balewa’s family
My baby brother, when you were born I was so happy. I was officially a big sister. I was going to protect you no matter what. It would be you and me against the world. Then we got older and you broke my favorite Barbie. It was then you and I against each other. But the love was still there. The teenage years came along and it was you and I against our parents. Approaching adulthood we became occupied with our own little worlds. We still made time for each other and we became closer, not just siblings but good friends. It was you and I against the world again. Balewa, I miss you so much, your love of family, your music, your sarcastic remarks, you just being you. I will make sure your niece knows what a wonderful uncle she has. I love you.
Susan, sister
The little brother I never had. I adopted you soon after moving on the block almost 20 years ago. You were so hyper. No one could say my name faster than you! Always barging in the room with, “Hey Sue, hey Beth, guess what?” to show us something. I secretly loved it! Then you went off to college and returned to outmatch my 5’6″. The “Hi Beth” was gone and replaced with a slow baritoned “Hi Bethany.” You made me feel so old! I miss you, but I rejoice because I know your with our Lord, Jesus Christ. Your adopted niece and nephew will know you too because your only a second away when I think about you and that’s pretty much all the time. Loving you always!
-Beth
Still can’t believe you are gone. It was just yesterday we were together.
We lived a good life. We worked hard and partied harder.
All we have now are the memories. You will never be forgotten. We came of age together in university and forged a bond that can never be broken.
One bright day we’ll meet again…
Easy
Krishna
Balewa was so very wise beyond his years. Sometimes he would be so engrossed in his work, and look so so very serious. But there was another side to him, because when he smiled, you could see his youth and effervescence. He could have been anything he set his mind to be. We would often discuss his plans to pursue a MBA. I even gave him literature about St. John’s where I attend. He had so much promise.
I know he must be sorely missed by his parents and friends.
But I truly know he is in a greater place and he has some very good company up there in Heaven.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and may God Bless them.
Balewa Blackman. It’s been 7 years. As I look at the photo and see the other tributes, it’s still hard to believe. Man, my heart sinks. But I do not sorrow like thos who have no hope. I hope in Jesus. I pray comfort for your family and closest friends. Even though you were a year ahead of me, I could not escape the joyful youth known to me only as
B-Rock….Now and Forever.
-Solomon
Balewa you were such a lovely child, we were so happy to hear that you had graduated from college and had a wonderful job. You will always be remembered as bright, intelligent loving person.
The Duncan Family
May 1, 2011. Osama Bin Laden has been killed by our dedicated soldiers. It has been a bitter sweet day. This day brings back so many memories of the wonderful son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend that we lost. Balewa’s caring ways lives on through his friends and family when we volunteer, donate or just smile at a stranger. We love and miss you baby brother.