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I do not know what to say except that mine and my families prayer go out to your family, from one firefighting family to another. My father and uncle (both retired) my cousin and myself are all firefighters, Jacksonville Fire Department, our families revolve around the FD.
May ST. Florian and Father Mychal (FDNY) watch over and guide Michael on his journey to our Father. May God bless your family.
chip32223
Jacksonville, FL. USA - Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at 00:14:51 (PDT)
To the Lynch Family
I check Michael's web page quite often and I was floored by Rex's words. Growing up in Throgg's Neck (Locust Point) I knew most of the younger Lynch's from German Stadium, to Silver Beach, and especially Chip's, Danny Boys and other watering holes. Rex's words brought back a flood of memories from those days. These memories both make me smile and shed a
tear, but it makes me happy to know that I was lucky enough to know Michael.
Thanks, Mal.
P.S. Tommy congratulations on the birth of your son Michael, God Bless. Mal
MalGFlynn@AOL.com
White River JCT., Vermont USA - Thursday, February 07, 2002 at 13:44:40 (PDT)
I want to thank you for being so open with what you've been going through. It has helped me understand and accept the events. I'm so terribly sorry for your loss, but do feel joy for you that had have such a wonderful family to depend on. God bless and take care.
st. petersburg, fl USA - Tuesday, February 05, 2002 at 11:52:42 (PDT)
TO MY OLDER BROTHER AND MY IRISH TWIN MICHAEL
I have never expressed my feelings for you on your website before tonight. It
has been the hardest time of my life without you around. I can not recall a part of my life that you were not a major part
of. You were not only my best friend you were my brother, and what i thought would be a lifelong
relationship. However that has been cut short, not because of the deranged people that took you from
us, but because you are a true hero MICHAEL. I will never forget the secrets we shared, or
the special bond we had as brothers. Michael, my children GOD willing will always know how much of a courageous man you are and always will be so proud to be your niece or nephew.
Michael you were the best older brother a man could ask for, when most older brothers would brush the younger brother off you grabbed my shoulder and said follow me
Thomas. You would bring me fishing at Fort Schuyler, or show me dancing girls through the windows at
ruffles. I long to hear your gentle laugh or feel your loving embrace. I feel part of me has left this world with
you, but mike you would not have that! I CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE, because that is what you always did.
Mike you were my BEST MAN and your speech was a
pisser! I am so glad that you were here with myself and Tracy on that day. The
way you took care of all the wedding day confusion was perfect, I
wish I had the same opportunity to return the love you gave us.
Michael you are so missed, not only by mom and dad and all your brothers and
sisters, but by your FDNY brothers and of course the wonderful young men and women from the hood.
In closing MIKE! I am so glad i did this tonight,
because i was asked to be the godfather of MICHAEL ANTHONY LYNCH. Named after you tough
guy, YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN MY HERO MIKE, HOW LUCKY AM I TO SHARE MY HERO WITH THE WORLD!
I love you and miss you brother every minute of every day.
REX
Thomas Lynch
How u doing,com
Edgewater, NY USA - Sunday, February 03, 2002 at 01:02:16 (PDT)
Michael,
You know who ever said that time heals all wounds sure never felt this one. As time goes by, I just hurt more. I am sorry Michael, for not cherishing the time that we had as children, for not spending more time as adults, but mostly, for never saying sorry.
I miss you.
Love, Colleen
jcparigen@zoomtown.com
Fairfield, Ohio USA - Saturday, February 02, 2002 at 21:13:42 (PDT)
My prayers are with you and your family. God will take care of you
linnette11@home.com
norfolk, Va USA - Friday, January 25, 2002 at 19:48:30 (PDT)
To the Lynch family.
I am very sorry about what's going on. Its very terrible. I wish you very good luck and everybody in the Netherlands keep our minds with
you. birgit, 13 years old.
hallo_birgit50@hotmail.com
hoorn the netherlands - Thursday, January 24, 2002 at 10:30:53 (PDT)
I truly want to say my thoughts and prayers have been with each and every family...As a mother of 3 lil girls(ages 6,almost5 and 12wks) i truly cant imagine what pain you are feeling...the loss of a child is a extremely painful thing i am sure...i dont think i could go on without my girls so that means that you are extremely strong people who i know will overcome this yet never forget...my your days be filled with many days of happiness in the future as your family takes the time to heal but never forget...may god bless you and your family forever...love, marci connell
charliesangels93@yahoo.com
jacksonville , florida USA - Thursday, January 24, 2002 at 06:33:16 (PDT)
I am so touched by hearing the news of your tragic loss. As editor of our local city's newsletter, I have written a story regarding Michael's death, as his sister resides here and some of our firemen attended the December 7 Celebration of Life Memorial. September 11 gives all of us a heavy heart and I join you in your sorrow. You are in my thoughts, and shall remain in my thoughts always.
With love and respect,
Dean Langevin
deano2222@aol.com
Fairfield, OH USA - Monday, January 14, 2002 at 16:12:30 (PDT)
To the Lynch family, and Stephanie;
Words can not explain how truly amazing each and every one of you are. Your strength and composure throughout the services held for mike were an inspiration and source of comfort to all. I extend my deepest sympathy to you.
Mike Lynch, It was an honor to be your friend. You will never be forgotten, but forever missed.
Karla Zuardo
N.Francese@aol.com
Pelham Manor, NY USA - Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 16:15:56 (PDT)
I know Michael's cousin Sinead McGlinchey (Co. Tyrone) and must say that hearing her talk about the family and Michael really makes one realise just how terribly tragic Sept. 11th was. Our thoughts and sympathy are with you and all the other families affected.
Andy.
andy.speirs@doeni.gov.uk
Ballymena, County Antrim N.Ireland - Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 04:22:55 (PDT)
Michael you will forever be in our thoughts. We miss you.
carig0112@aol.com
Bronx, NY USA - Friday, January 11, 2002 at 09:17:34 (PDT)
Today is 4 months since that horrible day and we can't believe that it has been that long. We miss you and love you and know some day we will laugh with you again.
sheilaface@hotmail.com
Bronx, NY USA - Friday, January 11, 2002 at 07:43:40 (PDT)
My heart goes out to your family. I wake up mornings and the reality of Sept. 11 still hits me hard. I Hope that they find "Your Michael" soon so that he can come home to you. I have a section dedicated the the WTC Fallen Firefighters on my HFD Memorial web site. I would be honored if you visited my web site. Scott M. www.houstonfirememorial.org
Scott Mellott-Houston Fire Department
scottmel@juno.com
Houston, Texas USA - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 23:36:27 (PDT)
May God grant your family strength to make it through this tragedy. May we
all learn from Michael's dedication to saving lives that God gives us all
special talents to save lives in our own special ways.
rpirau@ieee.org
Greenwood, IN USA - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 20:33:14 (PDT)
En faisant une recherche sur ces terribles attentats, je sus tombée sur votre site, et... je fûs énormément touchée. Ces cruels attentats m'ont beaucoup attristée et à cette heure, malgré moi, je me sens américaine et solidaire avec toutes ces familles endeuillées. j'aimerai tant pouvoir vous aider. Je pleure ces victimes qui pourtant me sont inconnues mais tout ça est si horrible. Mes prières pour Michael se joignent aux vôtres. je suis de tout coeur avec vous. Très amicalement. God bless Michael and America.
Aurélie
lyly20aol.com
nancy, lorraine FRANCE - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 05:52:44 (PDT)
WE pray daily for you and all those lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Thank you for your bravery and courage.
profgaudet@hotmail.com
lynbrook, ny USA - Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 17:55:39 (PDT)
Happy New Year!
I Celebrate the life of Michael with you. I realize he is missed greatly.
God Bless All his Family. All my love! Sincerely, Gloria Hauffen
charandsara@earthlink.net
Alhambra, California USA - Tuesday, January 01, 2002 at 21:52:37 (PDT)
To the Lynch Family,
This Website is a blessing for me and I know many others who have lost touch with Mike over the years. Seeing Pictures and reading comments from everyone has flooded me with wonderful memories. I wanted to let everyone know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless You all.
All My Love,
Rocco, Melinda, Christopher, Caitlin, Josh and Jessica Prisciandaro
RoccoP70@AOL.COM
Fishkill , New York USA - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 18:02:54 (PDT)
RoccoP70@aol.com
Fishkill, New York USA - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 17:31:44 (PDT)
To the Lynch Family,
I have prayed for you since 9/11. As the year ends, I continue to hold you up in prayer. I did not know Michael, but I know John and LouAnn very well. It is clear that your family is a very special one. It is clear that Michael is a special young man that God loves very much.
The life of a man who lived out of a commitment to others is to celebrated.
Michael's choice of his profession and his behavior on that fateful day is one to be celebrated.
God bless you all.
galvin.tj@pg.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Friday, December 28, 2001 at 12:28:21 (PDT)
To The Lynch Family;
No words can ease your pain in the lose of a son, brother and friend. Firefighting is not just a job, but a love of life and a honor to be able to help people in their greatest need. Your son is a member of the greatest fire department in the world (the FDNY) and
I'm sure he would tell you the same things I have. Just know that you are not alone, even though we don't feel the same pain, the whole fire service family grieves with you. God Bless you and your family.
Bruce, A Brother Firefighter.
bs1279@aol.com
Fort
Myer, VA USA - Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 18:45:21 (PDT)
Although Michael (as well as John and Dennis) has been on my mind constantly since that horrific day, I have never felt comfortable in choosing the correct words to use in signing this
guestbook. As I am still experiencing tremendous difficulty in expressing my love and sorrow for the
Lynchs. Steph, and all of Mike's friends, I read this poem and knew I had to share it with everyone. Each time I read it, I can picture each one of our lost heroic friends telling us not to worry about them, shrugging their shoulders and even giggling. Please take the time to read this poem as I hope it brings comfort to all during this season.
Allison
(a Sept. 11th poem....)
My First Christmas in Heaven
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below
with the tiny lights, like heavens stars reflecting on the show.
The sight is so spectacular please wipe away the tear.
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear
But the sounds of music cant compare with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you the joy their voices bring,
For it is beyond description to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart
But I am not so far away, we really arent apart.
So be happy for me dear ones, you know I hold you dear
And be glad Im spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I sent you each a special gift from my heavenly home above
I sent you each a memory of my undying love.
After all, love is the gift more precious than pure gold
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other as my father said to do,
For I cant count the blessings or love he has for each of you.
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear,
Remember, I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
Author Unknown
Allison
Splitsoda@aol.com
Yorktown Heights, NY USA - Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 18:41:19 (PDT)
I'm just 13 a year old, and I live in Canada. I was extremely affected by Sept. 11, even though I knew nobody who passed away. I never even have visited New York, but I cried everyday when I saw the news and I didn't sleep for like a week. I believe that the Fireman and police man who passed away are angels. God has them with him, at his side. There all looking down at us and protecting all their families, friends and the fireman and police of the future. Believe it or not, he's living in your heart at this very moment. So be good to your heart and to other people so he doesn't get affected by it. I love your website, its such an excellent way to show your love for Michael. May God bless you!! Love You Always!
lilypad0228@hotmail.com Canada - Wednesday, December 26, 2001 at 18:48:26 (PDT)
He is now an angel. God has him at his side.
lilypad0228@hotmail.com Canada - Wednesday, December 26, 2001 at 18:34:06 (PDT)
I just wanted to say that, iam sorry and that I will keep you in my prayers.
snowboardn_bum@hotmail.com
Farmington , New Mexico USA - Tuesday, December 25, 2001 at 23:09:14 (PDT)
Dear Family, Well today is Christmas, December 2001, and as the night was ending I thought to myself "I wonder how those families who lost people on September 11, 2001 are doing today?"...so I thought that I would get onto the internet and see what I could read about the WTC. Since this tragedy happened, I feel that I have not been able to help out those families in these times, so I thought that I would write as I read your story and tell you how very hard this might be for you. I have never had anyone close to me die, so I have no idea what the pain is like...but I did want to say that even though Mike is not "there" with you, he really is, and watching, laughing crying, and having a great time with the rest of you....even though you can not see him in front of you, or hear his voice....he is there more often now, then he was before....so I want you and your family and friends to remember that.....well you all have a Merry Christmas to all...may god give you peace.......love Megan
Makaylers@aol.com
Seattle, Washington USA - Tuesday, December 25, 2001 at 21:05:28 (PDT)
Dear Kathleen, Jack and family,
Just to let you know that you are all very much in our thoughts and in our prayers this Christmas day.
Henry Family, Rhue, Tubbercurry.
, Co. Sligo. Ireland. - Tuesday, December 25, 2001 at 03:23:14 (PDT)
Michael, it is Christmas Eve, 10 pm, in the past we would be at Mom and Dad's, having baked ziti as we were getting ready for Christmas Eve Mass. We would take turns taking showers, getting ready for the midnight Mass, and having bacon and eggs at the Lynch house afterwards. All our friends would come, Steph would be there, for years she was there for me, later she was there for you. Lots of others would come, Brian and Shaun Burns, John Badalati and Sheila, Scott Harwood, Brian and Deidre Mulligan, lots of friends would come, but more importantly, our family. All the brothers and sisters that could be there, the nieces and nephews, our cousins Mary and Eileen and of course Aunt Agnes and Uncle Pat, who were always there, no matter when. We would sing carols, enjoy the company and just have fun. Tonight, I sit in Ohio, our children are asleep, they left messages for you in the mailbox for the angles to take to heaven tonight, since we can not give you a gift. I ache for our family, I ache for Mom and Dad, and I ache for Stephanie. The pain is so great Michael, how do we carry on? I wish I could have the Christmas' of the past, when you were here, perhaps I would not have taken them for granted if I had known you wouldn't be here. Christmas will never be the same Michael, neither will life. I miss you.
Love your little sister,
Colleen
jcparigen@zoomtown.com
Fairfield, Ohio USA - Monday, December 24, 2001 at 19:22:50 (PDT)
The Lynch Family,
With Christmas here unfortunately it makes this time of year more difficult for you but I think that with all the great memories your family has of the past Holiday seasons it will make this Holiday season special.
As I have just told Colleen and Jason, check the sky tonight, there will be another bright star showing the way...Michael.
On behalf of the Fairfield (Ohio) FD, we hope that you have a safe and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and we continue to keep Michael in our thoughts and prayers.
Russ Kammer
Fairfield FD
rkammer@fuse.net
Fairfield , Ohio USA - Monday, December 24, 2001 at 09:42:58 (PDT)
Wishing the Lynch family and Stephanie a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Tom and Susan O'Connor
tosmh@aol.com
Nanuet, NY USA - Monday, December 24, 2001 at 09:28:14 (PDT)
hi,
I can not possibly understand the pain and suffering the lynch family has been through.. since september 11 i have had a friend who comitted suicide by standing in front of an 80 ton train.. It just makes me so mad that it takes something so big to make people to come together, we take life for granted.. i am glad to hear that there are people like mike in this world who are those special heroes i jsut believe it's too bad that to be a hero you must lose your life when realy life is a gift and people are just so blind they dont see it that way..
I would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year.. my thoughts and prayers are with everyone!
shannon_stang@hotmail.com, saskatchewan canada - Sunday, December 23, 2001 at 22:38:49 (PDT)
The birth of Christ is upon us. A time of comfort and family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you now, more than ever. May Santa bring you gifts of peace and restful slumber. God Bless You All. Leo and Julie
springlane@msn.com
Newtown, PA USA - Saturday, December 22, 2001 at 17:30:18 (PDT)
Dear Jack & Kathleen & family: I had tried writing you twice on Dec. 7th; once while the service was occuring, and again later in the day, but my letter wouldn't/couldn't go through, so hoping this one does. At any rate, wanted you to know that while your service was in full celebration we were thinking of you on this coast, praying & so sorry not to be there.
Having been taught that God is part human in His divinity, I've longed believed that thus makes Him part selfish. And therefore, why he wants to surround Himself with the best. Also, He no doubt could use some support in the courage department, given the state of the world, and we all know your Michael is courage personified. God Himself claimed Michael to personally make heaven a better, safer, braver place. Just as Michael's presence on this earth made this world a better, safer, braver place. But angels can't stay earthbound forever, and heroes continue on their journeys to further their immortal feats.
May your Christmas season be blessed with the warmth of memories and the warmer waves of hope.
Colleen
tstein@ucla.edu
LA USA - Friday, December 21, 2001 at 23:43:14 (PDT)
A very long time ago, Michael and I were crew on a sailing trip aboard the Baker's Errki (sp?). We spent a long weekend sailing along the Jersey Coast down to the Chesapeake Bay. It was a great trip and Michael certainly added to the memories of my more adventurous youth. With a wife, two kids, a house and a job, I haven't been quite that
adventurous for some time, so I the stories of those trips are often told and cherished.
My heartfelt prayers go out to all of you for your loss and Michael thanks for making the trip one of my cherished memories!
Dan & Suzy Sundius
Dan Sundius
dsundius@rational.com
Linthicum, MD USA - Friday, December 21, 2001 at 12:51:10 (PDT)
Dear Michael's family and Stephanie,
This Christmas will be difficult for so many people, but my prayer is that family, friends, faith, and beautiful memories of Michael will bring comfort and joy to you all this holiday season.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
May the peace of the Lord control your hearts,
Shelley
shellanddes@sosbbs.com
Laceyville, PA USA - Friday, December 21, 2001 at 12:28:30 (PDT)
First, I would like to commend you on the fabulous web-site you have created in memory of Michael. As you know, you are not grieving alone. I grieve with you, not only at the loss of a brother firefighter but also the loss of a LYNCH. Although I have never had the pleasure of meeting Mike, when you see your family's name among the list of many, it touches you deeply. I would just like to say that I'm glad I found this site and that from myself and the rest of the "LYNCHMOB" at the Perry Twp. Vol. Fire Dept. Station 32 that were here for you and with you in this tragic time. God bless all of you and Have a Merry Christmas!!
www.captainlynch@yahoo.com
Perryopolis, PA USA - Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at 08:37:40 (PDT)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Growing up here I thought I had seen it all, sadly so very wrong.
God bless you, protect and strengthen you all
Matt
valtonen71@hotmail.com, Belfast Ireland - Monday, December 17, 2001 at 08:16:32 (PDT)
http://www.nydailynews.com/2001-12-17/News_and_Views/City_Beat/a-135451.asp
Mr. Lynch in the paper again.
Carig0112@aol.com
Bronx, NY USA - Monday, December 17, 2001 at 08:02:09 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family:
I wanted you to know that Michael and your family have been on my heart and prayers since September 11. I know Michael from our years at Cardinal Spellman HS. Even now I am at a loss of what to say...but wanted to show support. Please know that I will continue to pray for Michael and your entire family's pain at this time. I also pray that you will continue to remember the joy Michael brought to your life (your website is a blessing) and will continue to lean on each other and God for the strength you need. It is not an easy time and I wanted you all to know you are in my
family's thoughts daily.
Paul - please do not hesitate to contact me if you just need a supporting ear and friend.
- John
john.oleary@gartner.com
Stratford, CT USA - Friday, December 14, 2001 at 11:46:16 (PDT)
To the Lynch Family - please accept my sincerest and deepest sympathies during this time of indescribable loss. I am friend of Billy Owens from Pa and he forwarded this web site to me. I am glad he did. I did not know Mike but he was a brother of mine. Please know that we have shed many tears here for our lost family members in NY. Mike did not just have the 13000 brothers of NY. He has the over 1 million family members across this country who
gladly give their lives to get Mike back. But we know that he is not really gone. He lives on in all of you and in all of us. Please call upon me should you ever need anything at all... A three hour drive is nothing if you need the grass mowed. Stay safe and god bless.
Matt Tobia, Lieutenant Truck 13
Anne Arundel County MD Fire Department
Local 1563
mattfire698@onemain.com
Harrisburg, PA USA - Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 13:55:55 (PDT)
I am a friend of Bill Owens. My boyfriend was able to attend Mike's memorial service. Even though I was not able to make the service, I read the memorial booklet Jim brought home.
Mike seemed like a very special person, and I owe him all the thanks in the world for what he did and what he gave for his country on Sept 11. His memory will live on in my heart
and Jim's heart forever. God bless all of you.
sandra@epix.net
Kingston, Pa. USA - Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 12:11:09 (PDT)
Happy Birthday little brother. I love you.
Kathleen
kalmrm@msn.com
Buffalo, NY USA - Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at 18:56:37 (PDT)
I am thinking about all of you today, on Michael's birthday.
Happy Birthday Michael; I miss you and love you.
sheilaface@hotmail.com
Bronx, New York USA - Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at 13:40:31 (PDT)
Dear Fred and the entire Lynch Family,
I am so sorry for your terrible loss. The strong and faithful spirit of this tremendous family obviously dwells within each member. I have spent time reading the guestbook on more than one occasion and it sounds like you have memories to keep Michael alive for a long time to come. It seems like yesterday that my friends and I were having so much fun at Villanova with Fred and his gang. I recognize the sounds of fun in those messages and hopefully they bring happy thoughts.
Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers everyday since I saw Cardinal McCarrick on TV mentioning his nephew. May God Bless you all with strength and peace.
Tara and Rich Ramsey; Noreen, Molly and Maura too!
rtramsey@msn.com
Vero Beach, FL USA - Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at 10:58:18 (PDT)
Dear Michael,
You are in my thoughts every day, but especially today, your birthday. I know you are here holding us up. Instead of crying today, I am going to start yelling at FedEx trucks too! And I will also stick my head in a few classroom doors and say "Beuhler...... Buehler...." like I remember you did during high school. All my memories of you bring a huge grin to my face. My love goes up to you.
Eileen
jeme87@msn.com
Cross River , NY USA - Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at 09:53:08 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family,
I just wanted to write to tell you just how beautiful Michael's celebration mass was. From the beautiful flowers and photos at the
funeral parlor Thursday night to the procession from your home to the church with the fire truck and bag pipes. I feel so honored and
privileged to have been included in a memorial that I will remember for the rest of my life. Thank you for sharing this experience with me and for making me feel like part of your family. After listening to
everyone's stories about Michael, I realized that he was just as wonderful, kind and sincere as the rest of the Lynch gang. The stories were a true testament of his bravery and courage, which I now see he gets from both of his parents. The two of you are so strong in so many aspects of your life( your faith, values and beliefs)
I am thinking of all of you on this day 12/12/01. I will be saying some extra prayers that God continues to keep all of you strong, safe, and united. May God bless each and every one of you today and always.
Terry
Bullet123@aol.com
Montvale, NJ USA - Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at 06:09:39 (PDT)
I will remember Michael and your family in my prayers.
Jim Floryshak
Captain, Truck 4, Scranton Fire Department
j.floryshak@worldnet.att.net
Scranton, PA USA - Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at 05:41:11 (PDT)
Maureen and all the Lynch Family,
The celebration of Michaels's life was incredible. It made me realize how loved he was by everyone who was lucky enough to have known him. I think of him often and I know he will always be with you.
Joyce
LBermanM@AOL.com
Westfield, NJ USA - Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at 18:46:33 (PDT)
Dear Stephanie,
My English is not enough good for tell you the pain we feel in the deep of my heart. My husband and I insist for help you and invite you for a rest in our house of Provence. Please consider seriously this proposition. This is the minimum we must do. Let us know how to help you....
With all our love.......
morbraz@hotmail.com
Rians,
Provence-Côte d'Azur FRANCE - Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at 15:47:55 (PDT)
Dear Jack , Kathleen & Family,
In the spirit of Michael’s zeal to live life well with a mind toward others, I am compelled to write to you. I find my thoughts often turning toward you as a family. I want you to know we keep you in our prayers. Coming from a large family myself, I realize how much sacrifice is involved in living not only for one’s self but for the benefit of others. It’s how Mike lived. It’s the example you set for him. So, it is right to celebrate his life. Celebrate the gift God first gave to you in Mike. Celebrate his embrace of his Good Friday for he surely celebrates his Easter Sunday and waits for the time when you, too, will celebrate with him in heaven.
God Bless,
Sean Brennan and Family
gfhgcj@worldnet.att.net
Bronx, NY USA - Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at 14:07:08 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family:
I know it has been quite a few years since we've had any regular contact. My wife and I were at the celebration service for Michael on the evening of December 6th and again at Michael's celebration of life mass on the 7th, though we didn't get to see you on the 7th.
Michael, I am certain, is very happy with how you chose to remember him - full of life.
My wife, Edith, and I were very moved by you words at the mass. I could not hold back my tears. We just want you to know you did a great job!!! Mike is very proud!!!
We love you and will keep you in our prayers.
God Bless,
Sean Brennan and Family
gfhgcj@worldnet.att.net
Bronx, NY USA - Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at 09:38:43 (PDT)
My Dear Brother Michael,
I am home now, just fresh in from NY and your Celebration of Life mass. It was beautiful. Everyone did a wonderful job. I know that you were proud of all your brothers and sisters, and I know that you were there holding Stephanie up, I left space for you. She did an amazing job expressing her love for you. Your other brothers, the FDNY did an amazing job too. We loved the stories they told, especially the one by Owens. As I was putting Justin on the bus for school, a FEDEX truck drove by, I called out "Wilson" at the top of my lungs. My neighbors
thought I was nuts I am sure, but I my dear brother, I thought of you and the humor you brought to everyday life. You truly do live on in each of us, I am so happy to have had the short 30 years with you, I will always hold you in my heart and will forever hear you in the laughter among your family and friends. I love you Michael, and I miss you terribly.
Love your sister
Colleen
jcparigen@zoomtown.com
Fairfield, OH USA - Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at 05:00:24 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family,
Just wanted to let you all know you were in our thoughts and prayers as you celebrated Michael's life on Friday. Even though we couldn't be there personally we were thinking of you and wishing you all peace. Ruth and my mom told me the service was just absolutely beautiful and very moving. I'm so glad it was such a gorgeous day, you and Michael deserved that.
Love to all,
Kate and Mike Donlevie and the Girls
mpd39@home.com
ocean city, nj USA - Sunday, December 09, 2001 at 18:51:00 (PDT)
Dear Lynch family,
My prayers are with you. Im sorry for your loss.
Marie Rivera
mtshorty@hotmail.com
Bronx, N.Y. USA - Sunday, December 09, 2001 at 09:05:22 (PDT)
I wrote a long time ago and told you that the Newman Center would be praying for your family. Over several weeks, I asked for his safe return during the prayers of the faithful. In our community, individual prayers are said out loud during mass, no matter what your prayer is. It is with a heavy heart that I must ask the community to pray for his soul. Please know that our community grieves with you and that Michael and his entire family are in the prayers of St. Paul's Newman Center in Laramie, Wyoming. Thank you for sharing your son, your brother, your love with the entire world. May the peace of Christ be with you this holiday season.
Christina
Christina
cspindler2@juno.com
Laramie, WY USA - Saturday, December 08, 2001 at 09:43:53 (PDT)
Dear Stephanie and the Lynch Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
as you celebrate Michael's life today.
God Bless you always.
Eileen Cotter
rinceagusceol@yahoo.com
East Rockaway, NY USA - Friday, December 07, 2001 at 08:28:01 (PDT)
To the Lynch Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. We are keeping Michael and the entire Lynch family in our thoughts and prayers.
The Duggan family
dvfco@aol.com
Buffalo , NY USA - Friday, December 07, 2001 at 08:08:39 (PDT)
On this most difficult day, please accept the condolences of our family.
Brian, Margaret, Patrick, Michael and Matthew
burksutt@buffnet.net
Buffalo, NY USA - Friday, December 07, 2001 at 06:52:00 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family and Stephanie,
You have been in our thoughts and prayers daily, but especially today as you celebrate Michael's life this weekend. We are sorry we cannot attend to show our support but please know that we will continue to pray for all of you.
God Bless,
Julie, Goose, Kelsey, Elizabeth, Megan and Joe Goslee
(Friends of Maureen and Tom's)
P.S. Great job Tom! Thanks for sharing this beautiful website with us!
wgoslee@cinci.rr.com
Mason, Ohio USA - Thursday, December 06, 2001 at 17:48:02 (PDT)
Along with my wife, Eloise, and my children, Kirsten, Devin and Ian, I extend my deepest sympathies to Stephanie and all the Lynch family. I'm sorry I never met Michael but my brothers Danny and Jimmy spent many enjoyable hours with our cousins, the Lynch's. St. Francis de Sales said: "Let God gather to Himself what He has planted in His garden - He takes nothing out of season." Perhaps, to some degree, your grief will be assuaged by the realization of how God wanted to have Michael closer to Him.
I've placed Michael's picture on my computer screen at work. To those who come by and ask, I tell them about Michael and ask them to say a prayer for him, his family and the others who also perished. I too keep you all in my prayers.
mclaughlin43@hotmail.com
Herndon, VA USA - Thursday, December 06, 2001 at 16:08:10 (PDT)
Mike,
As I start wrapping things up for the day and I prepare to leave work now and go to the funeral home and then tomorrow to your Celebration mass, I just wanted to tell you how much I miss and love you and that you will always be in my memories. We always had a great time together and that is what I will think about these next two days to find the strength to be strong for the people who will find it impossible to be. I know things will never be the same but keep in mind that one thing will not change, your friends will always be there for Steph and your family as I know you will always be watching out for us as well. So, until it's "Shot Time" again, I'll be thinking of you.
Your friend,
Nicky
Nick Carozza
nick.carozza@ivyhill-wms.com
Throggs Neck, NY USA - Thursday, December 06, 2001 at 13:17:54 (PDT)
To Mr & Mrs Lynch & family (Stephanie included),
There are no words...
I went to elementary school with Thomas, and my sister was in Mike's year in St. Frances. You are all wonderful people who radiate such kindness and warmth with your presence. Although I was never intimate friends with any one of you, I always admired you as a family. I know I am not the only one who thought this of you through the years...you are one of the most admired families in Throgg's Neck. Through the years, and now...
I wish my admiration of you could have remained from afar in the good wishes for you when I would hear about the joyous events in your lives.
You will remain in my prayers.
Respectfully,
Jennifer Strom
caramba@warwick.net
Pine Bush, New York USA - Thursday, December 06, 2001 at 12:19:57 (PDT)
Our deepest sympathy during these trying times. We know Michael is gone but our Memories of him will last forever.
cggombah22@aol.com USA - Thursday, December 06, 2001 at 08:54:56 (PDT)
God bless the Lynch family. Our prayers and sorrows are with you all. He has passed as one f our country's greatest hero's.
Sincerely,
Michael and Cindy Griffin
Throggs Neck
bxGriffs@aol.com
Bronx, NY USA - Thursday, December 06, 2001 at 06:10:05 (PDT)
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.
JOE & PAT SGARLATA
TINDALL1@AOL.COM
BRONX, NY USA - Thursday, December 06, 2001 at 05:49:30 (PDT)
Everyday I have been reading the messages being sent and I thought how can I put a lifetime of memories with mike in a few paragraphs. the truth is I can't. I have known mike and the lynch family my whole life. I got more in trouble because of Mike and Thomas (more Thomas) than I needed , but I wouldn't trade those memories for anything. The tragic events that occurred on 9/11/01 might of taken mike from us, but they can't take our memories of mike and what wonderful memories they are. on 9/11/01 mike made the ultimate sacrifice as a New York City Fireman, you will never be forgotten.
AMH416@AOL.COM
BRONX, NY USA - Wednesday, December 05, 2001 at 21:36:03 (PDT)
With deepest sympathy to all of the Lynch Family.
jben58125@aol.com
Thornwood, New York USA - Wednesday, December 05, 2001 at 19:30:00 (PDT)
My Deepest Sympathy to the Lynch Family and Friends. Although I did not know
Michael, after reading this website, crying, laughing, talking and remembering what I do know of the Lynch family I regret that I cannot attend the Celebration of
Michael's Life. My prayers and thoughts remain with you. A friend of Fred and Ruth.
Gina
Gina Sullivan
GinaMSullivan@aol.com
North Andover, MA USA - Wednesday, December 05, 2001 at 11:08:35 (PDT)
To one of the biggest and most beautiful families I have ever seen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. We will be with you in spirit during your celebration of Michael's life, knowing that you will be reflecting on the true meaning of family and friendship. We have been blessed with the friendship of John and LouAnn over the last few years and look forward to the day when we can spend time visiting to hear more about the wonderful brother that Michael has always been.
The website has been a very special way to share in your memories, hope and lives over the past 2 months - thank you for opening up and sharing! We have
received a lot of support from those around us and have shared Michael's story with many.
May God bless and be with all of you.
The Kings of NW England (John, Jill, Samantha and Andrew)
king.ja.1@pg.com
Wilmslow, Cheshire England - Tuesday, December 04, 2001 at 11:02:02 (PDT)
I'm sorry this comes so late...
Paul,
I was so sorry to hear about Michael when you told me. I know that I only met Michael
once and we just played some wiffle ball together, but I'm still sorry, for you and your family. I
know you lost someone you love very much. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Jason
jason.adams.london@misys.com USA - Tuesday, December 04, 2001 at 09:22:55 (PDT)
I'm a friend of Paul Bertrand whom I loved as a wonderful Christian gentlemen and friend. All of us at the Abbey grieve at the loss of both Paul and Michael.
Fr Simon
Father Simon Sansone, o.c.s.o.
simon554@aol.com
Spencer, MA USA - Monday, December 03, 2001 at 06:58:29 (PDT)
I have written this poem in memory of Michael. I hope that everyone is doing okay. I pray every night for Michael's return. God Bless You All.
Dear Michael,
You were extremely brave.
Dear Michael,
You were swept away in a gigantic, hatred wave.
Dear Michael,
I met you only once or twice.
Dear Michael,
From how everyone speaks of you, I know that you were nice.
Dear Michael,
Your fiancé, Stephanie, loved you so.
Dear Michael,
I couldn't bear to see you go.
Dear Michael,
You were in the state of saving others.
Dear Michael,
You were rescuing them as if their own brother.
Dear Michael,
Everyone in your family misses you.
Dear Michael,
Since September 11th, the whole world has been blue.
Dear Michael,
You are a hero in my eyes!
Dear Michael,
You saved many other lives.
Dear Michael,
Throughout these past months, the world is more like friends.
Dear Michael,
Other countries will stand by us until the end.
Dear Michael,
From California to New York City, everyone in America has an American flag in their home.
Dear Michael,
We now know that no one will ever be alone.
Dear Michael,
To get to Heaven could take a while.
Dear Michael,
But all you had to do was give God your smile.
Dear Michael,
We all wish you could come back.
Dear Michael,
We all now that if you could, right away you'd get your sack.
Dear Michael,
I am writing this with a tearstained face.
Dear Michael,
Thinking of you and Stephanie being married on an altar with lace.
Dear Michael,
We all know that bravery is not something that you lack.
Dear Michael,
So please, please, please come back!
Sincerely Yours with Love,
Brigid Kathleen Donlevie
Brigid Donlevie - Ruth and Fred's neice
mealltheway405@yahoo.com
Ocean City , New Jersey USA - Sunday, December 02, 2001 at 15:04:49 (PDT)
Dear Kathleen, Jack and the entire Lynch family,
Ann Marie and I share in your profound sadness for Michael. At the same time we are inspired and strengthened by the tremendous example of Christian faith and
commitment Kathleen and Jack have brought forth in their lives, the lives of their children and through their wonderful extended family. The evidence of God's hand is overwhelming!
With Love!
AnnMarie, Pat, Kieran, Michael, Paul & Sarah Brennan
Pat Brennan
patrick.brennan@us.pwcglobal.com
Glen Rock, NJ USA - Sunday, December 02, 2001 at 11:35:22 (PDT)
May God bless you and your friends and family.
gobucs1@bellsouth.net
Huntersville, NC USA - Saturday, December 01, 2001 at 18:03:08 (PDT)
To the Lynch Family:
I am John Flanagan's wife, Joanne. John and I have been friends with Michael (and Thomas) for many many years. As did I, John always enjoyed hanging out with both your sons. If he heard Mike and Rex would be hanging out on a particular evening he just knew that he was in for a really good time! Too good on some nights if you know what I mean! John also shared Mike's dream of becoming a firefighter. John specifically pulled some strings to have himself stationed at Engine 62/Ladder 32 just so he could work side-by-side with his buddy, Mike. John has been stationed at 62/32 since the summer and had been anxiously awaiting Mike to finish his rotation at Engine 40 so that they could finally work together..doing a job that both dreamed of!
I can't express the sadness my husband now feels in his heart not having Mike around. John took some pictures out of our albums and brought them to the firehouse to hang up. He enjoys being able to look up and see Mike's smile everyday that he's at work.
So I guess, in a way, Mike and John are still together at 62/32.. still smiling at each other, still remembering the good times they shared, still looking out for each other and their fellow FDNY brothers both in heaven and on earth.
Mike: You're a very very special Guardian Angel to many many people now. Please look after your buddy, John and the rest of your family and friends and keep us all safe. We miss you!
Love,
Joanne Flanagan
Joanne Flanagan
jnjflanagan@aol.com
Throggs Neck, Bronx, New York USA - Wednesday, November 28, 2001 at 10:35:57 (PDT)
My utmost deepest condolences to your family. I can not even begin imagining
the grief your family is feeling.
I too, am not an American-born citizen. I was born in Damascus, Syria. I came here very young, and pledge myself to this great country. My family, home, and work are here. This is where I belong. I will do anything to defend this great nation. May God Bless your family in this time of grief. I will continue to pray for your family, and this nation.
God Bless You
darwich78@earthlink.net
Lake Oswego, OR USA - Sunday, November 25, 2001 at 00:57:09 (PDT)
sorry for your loss. we are all praying for all of you.
USA - Saturday, November 24, 2001 at 11:03:23 (PDT)
The Lynch Family,
Even though Michael will not be with you this Thanksgiving I know he remains with you in your thoughts and there will be many great memories reflected on this day.
On behalf of the Fairfield (Ohio) FD, we continue our prayers and hope that this Thanksgiving, even in this difficult time may be enjoyed by all of you.
Russell L Kammer
rkammer@fairfield-city.org USA - Thursday, November 22, 2001 at 09:37:19 (PDT)
My prayers and thoughts are with Michael and all of you today. Thank you for how inspirational you have been to all.
Luke, O.S.B.
Luke@Delbarton.org USA - Thursday, November 22, 2001 at 05:54:44 (PDT)
I have stayed up very late this evening reading all of the wonderful messages posted on this website. I have cried time and time again for all of you tonight while reading messages of grief, as well as messages of inspiration. I have been putting off posting here because I was just unable to find the right words. Although I am positive that I will never be able to capture those words, I will try my best.
My name is Lindsay Cleeton and my mother, Sheila Cleeton, works with Josephine Luccioni, Stephanie's mother. Since the terrible events of September eleventh, I have been grief-stricken. For I may have not known anyone personally who was at the World Trade Center that day, but the thought of the families of all the lost causes me pain. Everyone who has been touched by the terrible tragedy is continuously in my prayers and forever will be.
This website is a wonderful tribute to the life of Michael. His essence has truly been captured through all of the poems and other forms of writing that have been dedicated to him. Even through the pictures, I am able to gain a sense of what a wonderful man he must have been.
My mother also comes from a very large family, for she has five sisters and three brothers, one of whom is a New York Firefighter as well. I have sixteen
cousins on her side alone. I can never know how I would have felt if I were in a situation such as yours. However, being in a large family is a wonderful gift because, as it must have become drastically clear over the past couple of months, there is always going to be someone there to support you and you them in return.
My dearest compassion, although it may not be much, goes out to the family and friends of Michael, especially his parents, brothers and sisters, and fiancée, Stephanie. You must remember that Michael is at peace now and he will be forever present in your hearts and memories. Try to recall those cherished memories to replace the terrible ones from September.
"Goodness, remembrance, and love have no end. And the Lord of life holds all who die, and all who mourn."
Lovingly,
Lindsay Cleeton
jnh83177@hotmail.com
Pelham Bay, Bronx, NY USA - Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at 22:13:06 (PDT)
To Mr. & Mrs. Lynch, Stephanie, and the entire Lynch Family,
In reading Gerry’s letter I too have know idea why I haven’t wrote in yet. I guess I held off with the hopes of some kind of miracle that Mike would be coming home safe and sound. I have been holding this letter in my pocket everyday for quiet a while and I now feel it was time that I wrote in.
What can anyone say that hasn’t been already said or written to your entire family? Let me start by expressing our deepest sympathy to all of you during this terrible time. Talking to any one of you with your strength and positive ness during this heartbreaking time makes the tragic events of September 11th a bit easier to deal with. I look at it as a cloud of smoke that has covered all the happy and fun times that we will always remember with Mike. Over time the cloud will dissipate and the only thing shining will be all the great and memorable times, including Mike’s smile.
To my friend Mike,
Though September 11, 2001 has changed all our lives forever. The friendship, the fun and the happy times will be in our hearts and minds forever. Whether it would be going on fishing trips, going to work, hanging on your boat “Give it a week” or just all the friends hanging out together. Things like that will never be forgotten. We all miss you, but you in a better place now. Your in a place where there is no hate or evil. Till we meet again, keep an eye out for us, take care of yourself.
We all love you and miss you.
Jelli
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Scarangella
Mike.Scarangella@jetblue.com
Throggs Neck/ Country Club, NY USA - Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at 12:17:15 (PDT)
I know how awful the attacks have been for your entire family. I really have nothing important to say, but I do want you to know that I think every single one of the emergency men and women are such hero's and we will never forget them. I
didn't know any of the people in NY, but my life has ever changed because of the attacks America
suffered that day.
I will always have a new respect for every firefighter I ever meet. I hope all Americans will show the same respect.
I will pray for Michael and your family..
With American Love,
Jim
JimP@regalcinemas.com
Knoxville, TN USA - Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at 09:47:17 (PDT)
Just a note to let you all know that you all have been constantly in my thoughts and prayers. I am extremely grateful for the time I spent once again in the Lynch Family kitchen after so many years have past. Hearing about the grown Michael and seeing the photos brought his life into perspective for me. My memories of Michael were of a small boy playing at home or at the beach club and always with Thomas and Colleen. My last clear memory of him was when he served as an altar boy at our wedding 18 years ago. He truly is an
extraordinary soul, who has touched lives in life and in death. Reading the messages posted here has been an emotional journey for me and I am sure for everyone else. What a wonderful tribute to his life that he is remembered by so many people and remembered in such a loving way. We all live on in the memories of others with the love we have shared during our time here on earth. Michael loved and was well loved while he was among us here on earth. His memory will live on in the hearts of those his life has touched. I know I will always remember Michael. As the Holidays approach, please take comfort in the love of the family gathered
together, your faith in God and in your love for Michael. Even after some 20 years have past since I was a constant part of the Lynch Family, I always remember my time with all of you as special childhood memories. Especially the extended family gatherings where I was welcomed and the times at Mass when the seeds of Faith my parents planted were reinforced by your Family's devotion. I am forever grateful to each and everyone of you for contributing to the person I have become.
May Michael's Memory live on in all our hearts forever.
With love and prayers,
Ann& Tom Delaney and Family
Falmore@aol.com
South Plainfield , New Jersey USA - Tuesday, November 20, 2001 at 09:59:40 (PDT)
To the Lynch family:
I have waited a long time to post a message on this board. What can I say about Mike that hasn't already been said? I don't really know, but I will give my perspective on Mike's life and my extended family the Lynch's.
I first really started hanging out with Mike in the early 80's. We shared a common bond for the love of music.
From there we quickly realized that we had so much more in common. We loved to do all of the same things. It was not hard to see that Mike would become one of my greatest
friends ever. I never looked at him as a friend, but as him and I family.
Mike was a unique character; he was fun loving, out going and an all around great person. It was his mission in life to have a good time. He never let things bother him and always had a positive outlook. He was kind and giving and never had a bad thing to say about anyone. He loved his
friends and most of all his family.
I used to break Mike's chops about being a fireman. I used to say to him:
"You have guts to run into a burning building. If there is a fire I am running out and you are the guy who is running in. I would never do that."
Mike's response: just a laugh and a smile. He loved what he did and he always said he would never trade in his job for anything else. It was his calling and he did his job well.
It is now 2 months since my brother is gone. I have good and bad days, but through it all I always come out with a smile. I just think of the happy times we had together. I think of all the dumb jokes and the crazy things we did together and it makes me smile. I know I will never see him again and that pains me, but Mike would never want that so I go on and laugh everyday because of him.
To my extended family the Lynch's. I could not have gone through this with out you. I love you. It is through your kindness and strength that I am able to move on. You are an inspiration to all. You are the kindest, strongest family I know and I am proud to know you. In my opinion they should change the definition of family with a picture of you.
I love you Mike and miss you. You will never be forgotten and your legacy will live on. You were taken too early from us.
Your friend, your brother, your partner,
John Badalati.
John Badalati
jbadalati@hotmail.com
Throgg's Neck, NY USA - Monday, November 19, 2001 at 07:35:23 (PDT)
I just wanted to write you a note after reading the information you posted about Michael. I am so sorry to hear of your suffering. I can't even begin to imagine what you're going through.
My fiancé is a firefighter in the Dublin Fire Brigade and they were out in force yesterday (Sat) and Friday collecting for the
FDNY/NYPD Memorial Fund from the people of Dublin. They were on O'Connell Street, Grafton Street and in all the big shopping centres. The day after it happened (the 12th), the DFB, along with members of other Fire Brigades around the country, marched to the American Embassy to show their support to the people of New York. The bond that the DFB feel with the
FDNY is all the more acute now. We are all thinking of you and you are in our prayers.
We will never forget your good men and women who gave so much at such a cost. Never.
I hope you get word of Michael, one way or the other, soon.
Carole Cresswell
carolecresswell@hotmail.com
Dublin Eire - Sunday, November 18, 2001 at 05:08:21 (PDT)
I wish that the rest of the world could laugh and love as the Lynch's do and then there would be no need for such Terror.
you are an incredible family and I feel so lucky to know and love you. Stephanie who I do not know you have been in my thoughts and prayers since I first learned that Michael was missing. I so wish that I had a magic wand for you and could just whisk away the bad and make everything good again.
I can't do much except tell you how I ache for you and hope that one day you will again learn to laugh and love
cateb81@aol.com USA - Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 18:12:50 (PDT)
I hope you know that there are still so many people praying and keeping all of the families in thoughts and prayers. Your website is an amazing tribute to your son. I am so sorry for your loss, but know that you do have an angel looking over you!
Charlene
Boston , MA USA - Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 15:15:37 (PDT)
To the Lynch Family and Stephanie,
We just wanted to send our love, peace, and prayers on this second most difficult weekend for you since Sept. 11th. Our prayers go out to you all that you get through what should have been such a joyous weekend!
It was great seeing all of you at Conor and Siobhan's birthday party a couple weeks ago. Little Kevin definitely stole my girls' hearts as well as mine. But then again, all the kids always get along so well even though they only see each other once or twice a year. You would've thought my Tori and Kathleen's Caroline had known each other since birth! It must be that coming from such huge families, they think everyone is family!!!
Ruthie's bringing a copy of your editorial to Hank's birthday dinner
to-morrow, Jack. We're glad to hear they've backed down on the changes to the rescue effort and agreed to replace the firefighters or,at least some of them, to Ground Zero. That was much too soon to ask families to accept!
Stay strong, all of you. You're a wonderful family and Michael would be so proud of how strong you're all staying for each other and all the friends and acquaintances that knew and loved him!
God Bless,
Kate, Mike, Brigid, Tori, Shannon, and Tess Donlevie
mpd39@home.com
ocean city, nj USA - Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 08:52:14 (PDT)
To Stephanie and the entire Lynch family,
My prayers and lots of big hugs go out to all of you. I've recently learned how to pray the rosary (I just became Catholic this past Easter--the best day of my life) and have been praying the rosary for Michael and all of you using my Irish grandmother's beads.
This past weekend, I gave a talk on stewardship at all four masses at Newman Center at the University of Hawaii....and after hearing the homily four times, I was really moved by the last line of Luke's message...that he is not God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive.... All are alive to God. I found that very comforting.
I hope that's not sounding too preachy...You don't know me but I'm from Connecticut and once blew out a tire on the Cross Bronx Expressway right under a sign with a big arrow pointing to Throggs Neck...and a trucker (a Black man) who was waiting for a replacement driver got out of his rig and changed the tire in minutes...and that's the closest I've ever been to Throggs Neck. You all make it sound like a great place to live.
Thank you for sharing your love for Michael, your love for each other and your strong faith.
Aloha.
Love, Carolina Re
godinallthings@yahoo.com
Honolulu, Hawaii USA - Friday, November 16, 2001 at 23:12:40 (PDT)
Dear Kathleen, Jack, Stephanie and all,
You're all in my thoughts and heart more than ever today, which should have been such a joyous
occasion. I'm sure that your strength and love for each other will get you through, as they have been doing, but how we all wish that things were as they should have been. As I hope that you know, you have our deepest sympathy. Love, Linda and Tom
lohlerbaker@hotmail.com
lebanon, nj USA - Friday, November 16, 2001 at 12:21:26 (PDT)
To The Lynch Family, Stephanie, and Friends:
For some reason or another, I have been putting off posting a message on this site, though I have made a point to read each an every new submission first thing each morning. The outpouring of love has been amazing. Perhaps my own delay in writing was because I had refused for so long to give up hope for Michael's rescue. Perhaps it was
because it is very difficult to put into words how special a person Michael was. More than likely, it was
because I did not want to sound as if I was saying "Goodbye" to one of the greatest guys I have ever had the pleasure of calling "my friend". Though I am still not ready to say "Goodbye", I figured it was time I wrote.
Anyone who had the good fortune of spending time with Michael can attest to the wit and good humor which he embodied. He loved to laugh and, more importantly, loved to make others laugh ... a job he always seemed to accomplish with ease. Whether he was telling the joke of the week he learned at the Firehouse, or singing his famous "Cheese Song" (where he replaced the lyrics of an Italian song with the names of different Italian cheeses and food items), you could count on it being followed by his patented combination squint/nose-crinkle/giggle. It never failed to put a smile on your face (even when the joke wasn't that funny).
Michael's love of laughter was matched only by his love for Stephanie. One only needed to see them dance together, with their little Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers routine, to see how well they clicked, and how truly made for each other they were. The sense of loss she must feel at this time seems almost incomprehensible to me, yet to my continual amazement, she has remained strong. Her strength is a testament to the loved she shared with Mike ... a bond so strong that she can take comfort in simply having had the opportunity to love and be loved by a person as great a Mike, a true hero.
For many years, my life was intertwined with Michael's on many levels. Whether it was on the little league field, soccer field, softball fields, golf courses, the bars, working at Tardi's (Villa Barone), or just hanging out in Silver Beach, Mike seemed to be forever present. While we always considered each other friends, during the past two years, I was fortunate enough to get to know Michael much better. The friendship which Debbie and I developed with Mike will be forever cherished. He stood up as a member of our bridal party on our wedding day, and Deb and I were looking forward to taking part in his marriage to Stephanie on this very day. As I watch him in our
wedding video, larger than life, it is hard to come to terms with the fact that we will not get that chance.
Having also lost two more long time friends to this tragedy, Dennis Mulligan and John Galagher, I was overcome by feelings of shock, anger and sadness. Thrust into an ugly new world by this act of cowardice, I, like so many others, turned to my friends for support. In an area like Throgg's Neck, and with a group of friends like we have, receiving such support was no surprise. The surprising part was that one of the strongest sources of that support was the Lynch Family themselves. While we arrived at their home with the intent of showing our support and love in their time of need, each one of our friends would agree that it was the Lynch family who wound up being there for us! Jack, Kathleen, Stephanie ... the entire family was so strong, positive and
optimistic, I don't think they realize how much they helped each and every one of Michael's friends who showed up at their home. The love and support system within your family is amazing. Upon reflection though, I guess I should not have been so surprised. For years you have opened your home to all of Michael's
friends after midnight mass on Christmas Eve, cooking breakfast for all who came. The fiber of your family was as evident then as it is now.
I truly wish that there were words which I could say that would provide comfort to each of you ... something to take the pain away. I know there is none to relay which has not already been said. Yes, Michael is in a better place, and Yes, Michael proved himself a true hero by his acts of selflessness on 9/11/01, but does that help stop our tears and heartache? If it doesn't, perhaps we should consider this ...
Michael, with all of his admirable and amusing traits, was a gift. By the grace of God, we were allowed to meet and spend time with Michael, and become affected by the person that he was. Though we
grieve at the loss of Michael, and the fact that our gift was taken from us so early, our sorrow should be for those who were not fortunate enough to have ever met Michael. They truly missed out on a good thing. Though Michael may be gone, he lives on in each an every one of us who knew him. His presence is clearly visible just by looking at his friends .... the way we joke with each other, the way we interact with each other, it is clear that we were influenced by his infectious sense of humor and wit. Recognizing that, and knowing where it comes from, gives me some small comfort. It reminds me of my friend, and assures me he will not be forgotten.
To the Lynch family and Stephanie, I again extend my deepest sympathy and well wishes during these trying times ... and to Michael, my friend, I look forward to the day when we meet again on the other side, and you greet me with that patented smile. Until that day, you will remain in my thoughts.
Missing your greatly, your friend,
Gerry
gcrowe@loa.com
Bronx, , NY USA - Friday, November 16, 2001 at 10:13:24 (PDT)
Dear Jack & Kathleen: Thinking of you still, just want you to know. Jack your newspaper pieces were/are so precisely,
unabashedly, right to the point-the point as it should be. We out here were initially unaware of the extremes to which the rescue efforts had been curtailed. Is their any form of petition, any person(s) who can be contacted by us individually and us en masse to express our vehement disagreement with this plan? The insult to injury to you and your family and to all the heroes of that day is mind-boggling. The clarity you so lucidly wrote with, amid the anger and disappointment you must have been feeling were, once again, inspiring.
I was privileged recently to sing "God Bless America", at a fundraising party, during a moment of silence to remember the victims and heroes of Sept. 11th. I introduced it briefly with reference and reverence to you and your family and Michael. It was less an anthem than a prayer-please God, bless America, and please God, bless you good people, Jack, Kathleen, all your children, and Stephanie.
tstein@ucla.edu USA - Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at 21:51:13 (PDT)
John / Kathleen...I heard about your brother only recently from a fellow
Spellman-ite. Although I didn't know Michael - he would have been just a
young boy back in those days (24 years ago?)- I am truly heartbroken for
your loss and for your family. Words cannot do justice for the loss you
have suffered. Just know - and it is obvious from the expressions of
sympathy and grief on this page - that the whole world grieves with you.
God Bless You.
fls81@aol.com
New Milford, CT USA - Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at 11:55:30 (PDT)
Michael,
As I sit here, I gaze upon a photo of you with my daughter, your niece Caitlin. We have made it our wallpaper for our computer. As if that would be able to fill the void that we fell since we lost you. I have cried, I have begged for you return, unharmed. I have pleaded for your life o be spared, and myself to have gone. I pray that, because I have know
true love, I have had children, all the wonderful gifts that you and Stephanie have been cheated of. You had so much to live for. You had the love of a woman, yet not only her love but her
devotion to you. Stephanie loved you beyond any human recognition. And now, she faces the day that was meant to mean your eternity together, alone. I know you Michael, you would not let this happen unless you had no control. Oh how I miss you. I want to see you again, to embrace you again. I want to see the love in your eyes when you see Stephanie enter a room. I want to see that light in your eyes.
Oh Michael, we pray for you, we pray that you went quickly, we pray that your suffering was short, for you Michael, didn't deserve to suffer. My thought of you are the happy smiles upon your face as you did the hand jive at our brother Thomas' wedding, and the happiness you showed as you toasted him and his new bride. All the time that you would be next, Thomas as your best man, as you pledged your love to Stephanie on Nov 16th. We will not forget your
intentions Michael, that you wanted to make Stephanie your wife. That she was and forever will be the love your life. Forever in my heart you and Stephanie are joined together. I promise you today Michael, I will make sure that your love for Stephanie endures.
I love you my brother. I miss you, and will forever honor you.
With all my love
Colleen
jcparigen@zoomtown.com
Fairfield, OH USA - Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 20:45:06 (PDT)
P.S. I'm really sorry about Michael!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
punkker_Jen@hotmail.com
West Covina, CA USA - Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 17:33:52 (PDT)
Dear Lynch family,
I have hope in Michael! I know this sounds stupid and everything but God Bless You! Also everyone that reads this God Bless You all too!
Always Your Friend,
Jennifer
punkker_Jen@hotmail.com
West Covina, CA USA - Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 17:30:56 (PDT)
As many have said, our hearts and prayers are with all of you. However, I know no words can take away the pain you all feel inside. May your whole family remain strong, and stick together through this ordeal. God Bless all of you!
glog7@aol.com
Hernando, MS USA - Sunday, November 11, 2001 at 17:46:46 (PDT)
Each day we pray that God will comfort you in your sorrow. Words can not convey how much we grieve for you. Love from the Henry family
Rushhill@frontiernet.net
Monroe, N.Y. USA - Sunday, November 11, 2001 at 16:55:20 (PDT)
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Lynch
I am a friend of Colleen. I also come from a Catholic family of 10. We are all praying for your son
Michael. I am so truly sorry to hear of the tragedy that your hole family has to endure. Colleen is a great friend and is so brave during this time. Being so far away from home isn't easy on her but she is such a brave and inspirational person. I love her very much and her family. My prayers are with you and the whole Lynch family.
Sincerely, Sharon Ann Simmons
simmie@fuse.net
Cincinnati, , OH USA - Thursday, November 08, 2001 at 19:51:36 (PDT)
Mr. & Mrs. Lynch, Stephanie and the entire Lynch family,
Our heart and prayers are with all of you. We also wanted to commend Mr. Lynch on his Daily News
editorial. Well done.
mikeybrod@msn.com
New Fairfield, CT USA - Thursday, November 08, 2001 at 09:49:18 (PDT)
To the Lynch Family...
As a former student and teacher at Cardinal Spellman High School, I have known many members of the Lynch family over the years. And I knew Michael. I can't pretend to know what you're feeling, but I do feel the collective grief that our country is suffering. Michael and all of you made the ultimate sacrifice so that others might be able to live safely. Your loss is great, but his willingness to make that sacrifice is the best memorial I can imagine...both to him, and to the character of your family.
God bless you and Michael always.
sdipo@aol.com
Bronx, NY USA - Wednesday, November 07, 2001 at 19:31:12 (PDT)
Hi Kathleen, Jack and All of the Lynch/McCarrick Clan,
One night last week I stayed up late to watch one of those great Yankee
late inning wins. I read as the CH 5 News came on and was not paying too much
attention until I heard the name Lynch mentioned. I then watched that segment
where you, Jack, were the primary spokesman for the family and for Michael,
while the camera picked up several of the other family members and Michaels
bride to be. All of you looked wonderful and your comments were excellent.
Then on Saturday across the bottom of pages 2 and 3 of the Daily News
and again in today's (Nov 7th) News on the op ed page, I read articles
either about you or by you, Jack, concerning your thoughts on the possible
recovery of Michael's body. The thoughts and feelings you expressed
were both poignant and inspiring. Thank you for saying so well what many
people are feeling at this time.
Throughout this period of trial, grief and suffering, both of you
Kathleen and Jack, as well as all of your stellar family, have been the
finest of examples to many as to how a loving, believing people should
respond and living proof to us as to your relationship with your God.
I am so proud to say I know you and am related to you. Please know
you will always be in the prayers of the entire Quinn clan and if there
is any thing you can think of whereby we can be of any kind of assistance,
do us the honor of calling. May God Bless you always, Love Bill and Lynn
quinndom@gateway.net
Brightwaters, New York USA - Wednesday, November 07, 2001 at 11:18:11 (PDT)
My friend Christina Abbatiello was inspired to write the following poem after her friend, Shelly, told her about a dream that she had the previous night. In the dream, she saw Christina's mother, Pat, walking hand in and with Michael. Pat mom died 9 years ago as a result of cancer and is still very present in everyone's lives. Although Pat never met Michael, she would
definitely help anyone in need, especially anyone who is as loved in the neighborhood as Michael.
Although she never met him
And their lives had never crossed
Her heart broke into pieces
For his life that he had lost
For she knew he died a hero
A young man with so much ahead
The pain inflicted upon his loved ones
And a reality that they dread
For she also loved a few
Who had loved him just as much
And when he entered God's Kingdom
She approached him with a touch
Gently from her hand
She took his hand in hers
And both knew from that moment
There would be no longer tears
But she knew she had to mentor him
And make sure he found his way
For she had once had her own children
In which she'd hope to see again some day
And so she took this child
Of a another woman she didn't know
And under her wing she placed him
Gently so she could show
Him all the wonders of heaven
And the goodness of God's light
And their bond began to form
From that moment of that night
So although your heart is breaking
And crying out in pain
And you feel that your attempts to heal yourself
Have all been done in vein
Know that your Michael is in heaven
And embracing all of God's charms
And also know that he is comforted
Being held within my mother's arms
-Christina Abbatiello
For Michael Lynch - inspired by Shelly's dream of Michael and mommy walking hand in hand
11/5/01
sheilaface@hotmail.com
Bronx, NY USA - Wednesday, November 07, 2001 at 11:02:12 (PDT)
Dear Jack & Kathleen
Please know that you and Michael and all your family are in our prayers each and every day. We can only take comfort in knowing that, without a doubt, Michael is in the presence of God Almighty and all the saints and that you will be with him again.
God bless you all.
John & Roberta Palmer
john.palmer@reliancenational.com OR jpalmer291@aol.com
East Hanover , New Jersey USA - Wednesday, November 07, 2001 at 10:01:31 (PDT)
As many others in the guest book, I never had the opportunity to meet Michael in person, we have come to meet in a different manner. First of all I am a 29-year-old male that lives in Virginia. I am a trained firefighter and a qualified EMT. I have been doing this work on a volunteer basis for a couple of years now. I do this work because I love “helping others”, and I’m sure Mike was the same way. My wife went to a craft show this weekend and purchased me a
FDNY hat. These have became popular in the area. On the back of each hat it has the name of a missing firefighter from the Sept 11 tragedy. On the back of my hat it has: In Memory Of FF Lynch. Upon receiving this hat I was then curious about the firefighter who was missing, so I have done some research and found out all about Michael. After reading about him on the site, it sounds as if he truly was a great person, loved by his friends and family. My prayers are with you all!
I would like all of you to know that I am honored to have Michael Lynch on my hat and I’ll wear it proudly. I pray for him, his family, fiancée, friends, and others every time I wear the hat. It is a shame what America and Ya’ll have been through, but this is a prime example of how these times can bring us closer together. Michael is an inspiration to me in my work, as responding to emergencies are not the same these days, nothing should ever be taken for granite.... Everyone hang in there, I’m not sure what else to say, as words are hard to put out from feelings. GOD BLESS YOU ALL and GOD BLESS MICHAEL. Sincerely Doug Kirchoff
djkirchoff@erols.com
Prince George, Va USA - Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 22:03:28 (PDT)
My family and I are so sorry for your loss. We have been praying for you.
tqfatboymd@aol.com
Massapequa Park, NY USA - Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 21:00:23 (PDT)
To the Lynch Family,
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you daily since the tragedy
of September 11th. We hope that your loving memories of Michael along
with the support of family and friends will help you throughout this
difficult time.
With Love and Sympathy,
Rich and Roberta Montalbano
Rmontalb@optonline.net
Huntington USA - Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 18:38:00 (PDT)
The site is really beautiful and is a fantastic tribute to a very brave man. I am sure you must be very proud of him and all his fallen friends. We were all so proud of the firefighters here when we heard all the Irish names, we feel like they are part of our family who are scattered to the four corners. May God bless his gentle soul and may he rest in peace. Slan agus beannacht. Marie ATHENRY
mariegi@eircom.net
Galway Ireland Ireland - Monday, November 05, 2001 at 14:30:50 (PDT)
Our love and prayers for all those who have lost their lives and their families.
dandehorn@home.com
Pueblo, CO USA - Monday, November 05, 2001 at 08:01:38 (PDT)
Our prayers and best wishes are with you.
kenb2@aol.com
Littleton, CO USA - Monday, November 05, 2001 at 07:38:34 (PDT)
my thoughts and prayers to you your family, and friends. the world will forever
will be changed. may your thoughts be of good memories that you will
have for the rest of your days. remember that they are never gone you have
a piece of them with you always.
13pookie@home.com
south
Brunswick, nj USA - Sunday, November 04, 2001 at 18:36:38 (PDT)
I lost a longtime friend in Tower One on 9/11. My sympathies to all families and friends who lost loved ones on that horrible day.
San Francisco, CA USA - Sunday, November 04, 2001 at 18:17:36 (PDT)
Dear Kathleen & Jack,
Kathleen and I have prayed for your family during this time of sorrow. We pray for Mike and his family and ask God's help.
From -
Kathleen & Joe Reilly
jrnitlypl@aol.com
Staten Island, NYC USA - Saturday, November 03, 2001 at 18:56:24 (PDT)
We are so sorry. God Bless you all
Portland, Oregon USA - Saturday, November 03, 2001 at 15:43:17 (PDT)
To the terrific Lynch family,
I want to take a moment to sincerely express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved son, brother, and uncle, Michael. Not a single day passes that I do not say a prayer, think of you, or share in your grief. Eight years ago, your wonderful daughter, Colleen, married my incredible brother, Jason. Growing up in a small family, I never had the experience of having a sister. Colleen, I could not have picked a more wonderful sister-in-law, and could not have
foreseen knowing such a terrific family.
Michael was a delightful, funny, polite, and wonderful young man. His bravery will never be forgotten and his spirit will always be alive. I am so happy I was able to spend those precious few moments of his lifetime during family get
togethers, and wish I had the opportunity to know him more than I did.
I would give anything to take away your grief and I want you to know, I am so very sorry.
With Love,
Tammy
trcollier@yahoo.com
Bayside, NY USA - Saturday, November 03, 2001 at 13:55:29 (PDT)
We are so sorry for you & the other families. God Bless Michael & the other heroes & victims.
, Vt USA - Saturday, November 03, 2001 at 03:56:01 (PDT)
Mike was a coworker at Dean Witter
luru122@optonline.net
Edison, NJ USA - Saturday, November 03, 2001 at 03:19:15 (PDT)
On this the feast of All Souls,
our thoughts are with Michael and
all who were lost on 9/11.
Their families and friends will
always be in our hearts and prayers.
Sincerely,
The Cotter Family
momcotter@yahoo.com
East Rockaway, NY USA - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 08:42:32 (PDT)
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I will never forget what I saw on
September the 11th neither will the rest of the world. On the news it is just statistics but when you read a story like yours you begin to understand the real human
tragedy. I hope that one day your hope will pay off and you are given the chance to say goodbye to your son and I hope he did not die in vain that an atrocity like this is never allowed happen
again. Ireland was appalled by what happened and our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
Yours sincerely,
nicola collins.
toiletduck1@hotmail.com
Dublin Ireland - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 07:03:39 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family,
My name is Sinead Holden and I am Eileen Lynch and John Newconb's baby-sitter. I have known them for many years and Eileen has told me so much about her family-I feel like I am part of it. Well she told me about Michael and his brothers and sisters and parents and how much she loves to spend time with all of you.
I write you this e-mail with my deepest condolences. I have prayed for you and your family ever since I found out Michael was missing. I only recently found out that he was supposed to be married this month and I am deeply sorry for his family and his
fiancée. I also write this to you to let all of you know that if there is anything, anything at all that I can do I will. I have many years of baby-sitting experience and offer that up to all of you.
The only nice thing that comes to mind to me for your family is that it is really nice to know that you have someone in heaven on your side. I believe that Michael is a beautiful angel who is looking down on his whole family and will continue to do so until one day you can all meet again.
God Bless You All and may Michael memory be kept alive forever!!!
Sincerely Yours,
Sinead Holden
sinead42779@aol.com
Mahopac, New York USA - Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 18:29:42 (PDT)
To: Kathleen, Jack , Michael’s” Brothers, and Sisters, the Lynch and McCarrick families:
“In our life there is a single color it is the color of love.”
“Treasure each other and the simple gift of love”
“God gave us memories so that we may have roses in December”
It has been very difficult for me to find the words to say how I feel about Michael and all of you. Your strength and love for each other in this time of adversity is truly a model for others. I want you all to know that you are all part of what makes Michael the wonderful, happy, caring person he is, you have also given him the love for life. We love each and every one of you very much and wish that we could take some of your pain away. My hope is that as time passes the hurt will lessen as you remember all that Michael has given to everyone who’s life he has touched.
May God Bless and keep you close to his heart
Michael’s Mother-in law Josephine and George
Joseohine Luccioni
luccioni@aecom.yu.edu USA - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 14:18:27 (PDT)
I am deeply sorry for what has occurred. I knew Michael in college, through mutual friends of Kenny and Cathy O'Donnell in Throggs Neck. Michael always had a terrific sense of humor. My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to Stephanie and the entire Lynch family.
Clflower98@aol.com, NY USA - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 13:45:51 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family--
I have kept you in my prayers since I heard that your son was among the missing, and I will continue to keep your family in my prayers. Tender is the heart that loves someone who is precious.
God Bless You,
Donna
Donnabright21@yahoo.com
Temple City, CA USA - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 12:59:21 (PDT)
I want you to know that my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this tragic time.
kiannotti@glog.com
Seymour, CT USA - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 09:36:48 (PDT)
I didn't know your son personally but I know people who knew him and I saw him in local places throughout Throggs Neck. My heart goes out to your entire family.
My daughter's 19 year old friend lost his only parent - his mom in this tragedy and he's now an orphan. Some how we will pull through this though it seems impossible at this time.
Your family will be in my thoughts.
Sincerely,
Patti Chucka (formerly Damm of Throggs Neck)
Patti.Chucka@Avon.com
Bronx, New York USA - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 07:38:49 (PDT)
My heart is with you during this most difficult time and journey you and yours will embark on thru God's Eternal Promise Of Love For Each Of You. May it help you to know that
though I'm a total stranger who has never communicated with you prior to now, I am a parent who will pray for the safe and speedy return of your Michael.
GodSpeed..
Regards
Susan Sherrill
Penned this day
October 31, 2001
kissfmvoice@rocket2mars.com
Myrtle Beach, SC. USA - Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 22:29:39 (PDT)
I'm so sorry to hear about Michael. I'm a cousin of Matt Hohl and had many happy times out with Michael and the gang in Throggs Neck. My prayers are with you.
-Mark
motoole@globalfrontiers.com
New York, NY USA - Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 13:14:30 (PDT)
we are keeping you all in our prayers at this difficult time.
God Bless you all.
kevin&josephine Gildea and family
louise_gildea@hotmail.com
sligo, sligo
Ireland - Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 06:21:53 (PDT)
Dear Maureen.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you ever need anything please call. After all you have done for Taylor it is the least we can do. You are a very special person and we love you very much.
Clark, Lucia, Taylor & Anthony
www.raph11@aol.com
watchung, nj USA - Monday, October 29, 2001 at 17:47:48 (PDT)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this awful time. Hold on to all the wonderful memories you have of Michael. He is a true hero.
Sue and Denny Marchalonis
sue217@juno.com
Fanwood, NJ USA - Monday, October 29, 2001 at 15:44:45 (PDT)
I am one of the few people who did not know anyone personally,
but I sometimes feel like I knew all of them. I work with David Dougherty
and he told us about Michael and gave me the web site address. We can only
pray for everyone's family, especially the children. We know justice will
be done, however long it takes. We stand tall and proud as Americans.
We shall be triumphant. There are now thousands more looking down,
protecting those who are now risking their lives for the lives that were
lost. May the Lord keep everyone in his sight. We do not stand for hate,
we stand for Freedom!!
God Bless.
Kathy Bonitz
kmbonitz@yahoo.com
Pleasanton, CA USA - Monday, October 29, 2001 at 14:52:25 (PDT)
I am one of the few people who did not know anyone personally,
but I sometimes feel like I knew all of them. I work with David Dougherty
and he told us about Michael and gave me the web site address. We can only
pray for everyone's family, especially the children. We know justice will
be done, however long it takes. We stand tall and proud as Americans.
We shall be triumphant. There are now thousands more looking down,
protecting those who are now risking their lives for the lives that were
lost. May the Lord keep everyone in his sight. We do not stand for hate,
we stand for Freedom!!
God Bless.
Kathy Bonitz
kmbonitz@yahoo.com
Pleasanton, CA USA - Monday, October 29, 2001 at 14:53:09 (PDT)
Dear Kevin, I am very sorry on Michael's loss..... Remember how you spoke to us at the St. John's 2000 campaign.....you always spoke so highly of your family and how it influenced your own choice of career. I will remember him in our prayers. Sincerely, Dede Danaher
Dedeharp@aol.com
Hillsdale, NJ USA - Monday, October 29, 2001 at 09:20:03 (PDT)
Dear Jack, Kathleen and family, As time drags on and on, our thoughts and
prayers continue to be with you and Michael, also with the people who lost
love ones on that awful day last September. As we watch America weep for
her lost sons and daughters, lines from a Lament written c1916 by Irish
poet Francis Ledwidge continue to come to mind. They read:
I heard the Poor Old Woman say:
"At break of day the fowler came.
And took my blackbirds from their songs
Who loved me well thro' shame and blame.
No more from lovely distances
Their songs shall bless me mile by mile,
Nor to white Ashbourne call me down
To wear my crown another while.
But in the lonely hush of eve
Weeping I grieve the silent bills,
From the far dawn shall there come blackbirds
Loud with love, sweet echoes of the singers gone".
"MAY THE LORD BLESS THE LYNCH FAMILY" All our Love, Violet & Gerard McCarrick
mccarrik@indigo.ie
Dublin, Bhaile Atha Cliath Eire (Ireland) - Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 13:34:36 (PDT)
Only our hearts know the pain you are experiencing because our mind has shut down from the scope of your personal loss. We do not know Michael Lynch the brother, friend, and lover but we do know the Hero that he has become and that he will always be in our American History. We post this note to the Lynch Family with love, prayer and big tears.
Forever touched.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Will & Patrick
Will Cudequest and Patrick Dean
OneGoodAlibi@aol.com
Owings Mills, MD USA - Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 11:34:27 (PDT)
Hello :) I hope that all your family is doing better and full of love.
well I only wanted to say that I love the way you remember your love one and to wish you all the best.
I'm a volunteer with the Red Cross and I have been working there and it is a bad site to be in but with the help of our lord everything will be back to be the way it used to and even better.
all my love to your family and my prayers too.
be well.
osman
o_m@onebox.com
Bronx, NY USA - Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 09:57:22 (PDT)
God Bless Uncle Michael and keep him safe in the palm of Your hand.
Love Liam
jcparigen@zoomtown.com
Fairfield, OH USA - Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 06:52:40 (PDT)
Dear Uncle Michael,
I love you and I miss you. I liked going to your firehouse, you helped me slide down the pole. I miss you everyday with all my heart.
Love Caitlin
jcparigen@zoomtown.com
Fairfield, OH USA - Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 06:47:47 (PDT)
Dear Uncle Michael
I liked going to your firehouse. It is one of my favorite memories of you. I will never forget you. I love you.
Love Justin
jcparigen@zoomtown.com
Fairfield, OH USA - Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 06:43:51 (PDT)
Our Dear Michael,
Here it is nearly the end of October and yet to all of us it is still Sept. 11th. So many days have passed, so many long hours, but yet we all wait. We wait for your return and though we are so sad, you continue to bless us and make us laugh with delight as we recall all your hysterical
antics, impressions and jokes. Though now we recall them with laughter, and with tears.
I know that you knew how loved you were Michael, you were an angel long before Sept. 11th. You were
deliberately given to our family, so that you could always help us see the joy of life. However your life was too short, you had so many more jokes to tell and so much more love to give. I think we all wish we had more time to be able to tell you how fond we all were of you. I wish that I could see your beautiful smile one more time, hear your infectious laugh
again, so that you could always help us see the joy of life. However your life was too short, you had so many more jokes to tell and so much more love to give. I think we all wish we had more time to be able to tell you how fond we all were of you. I wish that I could see your beautiful smile one more time, hear your infectious laugh again, and see your love of Stephanie in your eyes again, just one more time.
Although we will all go on and time will begin to heal us, or at least help us to carry on, there will always be a hole
in my heart. I miss you Michael. I am sorry that we didn't have more time.
I love you.
Your sister, Colleen
jcparigen@zoomtown.com
Fairfield, OH USA - Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 06:33:17 (PDT)
Michael,
You should be here to see how amazing your immediate family is in this unbelievably trying situation. You knew how amazing Stephanie is and she continues to be the incredible, strong, deeply caring, candid spitfire you love so much. She and the rest of your family (including me) are struggling to deal with your being taken from them but they are also resolved to focus on love and light - to not let the darkness of fear, anger or despair overcome them. I am so proud of each and every one of them. They are trying - through these hellacious weeks of waiting and hoping for some recovery - to be good to each other, to be true to the reality of this moment, to be true to what you would have wanted. It's not always easy. Everybody misses you differently, mourns you differently and is hurting now differently. But it is in unity and love with each other, with your friends, your firefighting brothers, your family throughout the world, and the world family who has reached out to your memory, that they continue to honor you. We miss you, Michael. You would have made us laugh at some absurd moments these past weeks. I feel and see you in your Mother's sideways laugh, your Father's fun expressions, in each of your siblings, in our wonderful Stephanie, in that damn black squirrel outside 2911, in the twinkling stars, in the gentle wind, in the feeling of warmth when I come home to Rudy and the kids, in the joy over the Yankees, in your nephew Andrew's face, in Caroline and Christopher's humor, in the playful pranks of 8 year olds, 28 year olds and 68 year olds, and in the simple delight of being grateful for another day of life. I feel as if some of your essence, of your goodness whirled up into a magic spiral on
September 11th high above New York City and fell like stardust on many people and places working into their hearts and souls so that through them you continue to live with us, among us. Beat in our hearts, Michael. I love you. Mary
mlync@mail.als.edu
Big Toad way, Upstate ny USA - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 22:48:36 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family & Stephanie -
I cannot say that I knew Michael but I did know of him. For many years we hung out at the same "establishments" and most recently he played dart against my husband. I pass Lasting Impressions almost everyday and see the
memorial made for your loved one. And with each time I pass I say a prayer for him and for all of you.
I truly believe that those who have done before us will watch over us and God will not keep Michael apart from you forever. He will always be in your hearts as you are in his.
I cannot express how sorry I am for your loss but know that you are in my thoughts.
Angela
avs314@aol.com
Bronx, NY USA - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 19:06:09 (PDT)
To all The Lynchs & Stephanie,
I first met Mike about 8 years ago, through our son PJ Curry, on a St. Patricks Day, he was your typical Irishman, handsome, friendly and probably the funniest young man I had ever met. Through the years each time myself and my husband Tom (retired FDNY), ran into Mike he always had a quick smile and of course a good joke. When we met Stephanie, a few years later, they were a beautiful and happy couple, and this would always bring a smile to our faces.
When we heard that Mike was one of the FDNY missing, we cried for Mr. & Mrs. Lynch as Mikes parents, we grieved for all Mikes brothers and sisters, we mourned for Stephanie, his future wife.
We know each time we see Stephanie and Mikes many, many friends, we will always remember Mike Lynch, our lives have changed, there will always, always, be a piece of our hearts holding Mike near and dear to us.
God Bless you and be with you, Mr. & Mrs Lynch, Lynch brothers and sisters and Stephanie - STAY STRONG - MIRACLES DO HAPPEN!!! I know this is what we believe,
Thank you for your brave son.
Love,
Joan & Tom Laughlin
Hatting Place/Locust Point
Ethel828@aol.com
Throggs Neck, Bronx, New York USA - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 18:02:31 (PDT)
My prayers are with you and your hole family. My church I go to is Latonia
Christian Church we have your family and other missing family member and those who
survivor or who is hurt in our prayers and heart God Blesses you and my prayers are with you and everyone
Love Tonya Marie' Wallace
Age 20
Sunday School Teacher
abby_41015_41015@yahoo.com
Latonia, Kentucky USA - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 15:15:19 (PDT)
My prayers are with you and your hole family.
abby_41015_41015@yahoo.com
Latonia, Kentucky USA - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 15:10:38 (PDT)
GOD MAKE ME BRAVE!
LET ME STRENGTHEN AFTER PAIN-
AS A TREE STRENGTHENS AFTER RAIN-
SHINING AND LOVELY AGAIN.
AS BLOWN GRASS LIFTS
LET ME RISE FROM SORROW WITH QUIET EYES,
KNOWING YOUR WAY IS WISE.
GOD MAKE ME BRAVE!
LIFE BRINGS SUCH BLINDING AND HORRIFIC THINGS-
LET ME TAKE WINGS
AND SOAR
UNTIL EARTH'S SMOG AND PAIN NO MORE
CAN CLOUD MY VIEW OF YOU!!!
THE PRAYERS OF THE DA. BEACH CLUB AND BOB AND MYSELF ARE WITH YOU!!
WE THANK -YOU FOR LETTING US ENJOY MIKE'S MANY TALENTS!!!
MAUREEN ZEISS [PRESIDENT OF THE D.A. BEACH CLUB]BRONX NY
CHETLIX@AOL.COM
NEW CITY , NY. USA - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 14:09:00 (PDT)
To the Lynch family
Mike was a good friend of mine, who I miss. I am proud to say mike was my friend . I am truly sorry for your loss , mike will never be
forgotten . I played on mike's softball team for the last seven year's. Mike is one of the bravest person's I know . To the Lynch's keep your sprits up there are happier times ahead for everyone , my prayers are with you .
Yours truly
P.J. Curry
curry540@cs.com
bronx, new york USA - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 10:23:00 (PDT)
I first heard of Michael through my sister, Sue Carr, who works with Patrick. Since that time, Michael and the entire Lynch family have been in my prayers.
I can only imagine the pain you are feeling over the loss of Michael's presence in your daily lives. But God gives us a wonderful gift called faith which assures us that Michael is at peace in Heaven. You will someday be reunited.
Following September 11 - that horrendous day that changed all our lives - my 23 year-old son, Bob, has decided to join the Marines. He will begin his basic training on November 5. Please pray for Bob as he joins our other servicemen who are working to rid our world of the evil forces that surround us.
You will remain in my prayers. Sandi Tuttle
stuttle@mercydesmoines.org
Des Moines, Iowa USA - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 06:55:52 (PDT)
Michael, Your spirit is in heaven. But we miss you. Brigid
maryrudy@capital.net
Poestenkill, NY USA - Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at 18:22:52 (PDT)
I'm just an average n.y.c. citizen who wants to commend all FDNY, missing and alive, how proud we are of you , the bravest. Not a day goes by when I don't think of these brave men, and all innocent lost souls of 9/11. I pray for missing to be found. May God Be with you and your family in prayers/thoughts of Michael and all FDNY brothers. With heartfelt wishes, Jeanne
JSeren8@hotmail.com
New York, New York USA - Wednesday, October 24, 2001 at 09:58:33 (PDT)
This is one of the most beautiful and touching websites that I have ever had the honor of reading. I am a Religion teacher in New Rochelle and I recently incorporated your touching letter into one of my classes. It helped my class and I get a better perspective, and grasp the realism and scope of this horrible atrocity.
Your words expressed that the will of God will never take you beyond what we can endure. Your family has suffered more than any of us could imagine, yet you compliment the efforts that all of our brave heroes have put forth. It was truly one of the most selfless letters that have, or could have been written. Sometimes it is hard to explain intangible things such as faith and hope to our young people, but your words made them see and feel things that all the teaching materials in the world could never do.
Thank you for all that you have done for my class and myself. Our prayers are with you and your loved ones. "We pray that God will help us rebuild our broken lives and mend our broken hearts. We pray that he will give us the courage to face evil and the faith to believe that good will never be defeated".
spot917@aol.com
New Rochelle, New York USA - Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 19:52:15 (PDT)
My prayers are with the Lynch family and all the other families affected by this tragedy. Michael may not be here in the flesh, but he is here in spirit and will always be a part of his family and friends. God Bless
RitzB@aol.com
Los Angeles, CA USA - Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 14:38:18 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family,
I was very moved with your website. I have a friend who went to school with Michael as a child. She received the website and forwarded to me because we have spoken about Michael and all the other people who were, unfortunately there.
I know we don't know each other, but I wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I've cried with you and hurt with you, but I can't imagine the pain you must feel. I've often thought to myself since it happened, "How do families get on with their lives?" I still don't know how that can happen, but after reading your website, you have given me some inspiration that it is a slow process. I know it has to be hard for you and your family. It's such a hard thing to digest that this inconceivable act happened, but it must be even harder to have lost a close family member to this terrible act.
Please stay strong. And thank you for the website. I brought tears to my eyes. I have sent it to people that I know so that Michael will live on forever.
With Warm Regards,
Vera Carello
VMonaco981@aol.om
New Rochelle, New York USA - Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 14:05:03 (PDT)
Kathleen, Jack, Stephanie, Family and all who grieve for Michael,
These are thoughts selected from a book written by Fr John Mc Cullagh from Co Tyrone. We first read the book after the Omagh bomb. We hope these thoughts will be of some comfort to you.
We have changed some of the search original words to make it more personal to you and to Michael. We are conscious that the search for Michael must continue, so the first few lines are inappropriate at present. However we feel that they are important as a lead into the comforting words which follow.
Do not search for me down among marbled headstones
Where birds on November branches make gathering cry for the dying year.
Do not look for me where Summer leaves
Decay on graves of Winter grass.
I am not here.
But -
See that shaft of sunlight
Which spots the grey dark waters
Of late November along Silver Beach.
Or listen to the songbirds
Squeeze out the last notes of there sunny summer song.
Or hear the laughter
I splashed on my loved ones faces,
On the sun drenched beach that summer before I left you.
Imagine me as you last saw me - Vibrant and Loving.
Remember -
I am here, very near to you
All is well
Nothing is past
I am but waiting for you
We will be together as it was before - only better.
Speak to me
Smile with me
Pray for me
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we shared together.
I will go on living, not where
Winter withers,
But where spring
Is Eternal
Listen to the voices of yesterday and gather strength from the memory of Michaels love and friendship. You are with us always in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Love
Omagh N Ireland - Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 13:50:12 (PDT)
May God ease your sorrow and life up your loved one. All of America shares your sorrow. FDNY and NYPD are all
heroes. From a brother police officer
websplace@adelphia.net
Glendora, Ca USA - Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 13:49:56 (PDT)
Our hopes and prayers are with you. Aunt Helen is my mother's Sister In Law in Illinois. We also have a large family. (8 brothers and sisters). Family is precious.
Love,
Jane
DDurment@aol.com
Racine, Wi USA - Monday, October 22, 2001 at 21:52:25 (PDT)
MIKE, I CANT STOP THINKING ABOUT YOU. YOU ARE A GREAT PERSON AND FRIEND.
I THINK ABOUT ALL THE FUN TIMES WE HAD. YOU ARE THE FIRST FRIEND THAT
WE SEE IN MY WEDDING VIDEO. YOU HAVE A HUGE GRIN ON YOUR FACE AND YOU
ARE GIVING ME A THUMBS UP. I AM SITTING HERE LAUGHING ABOUT THE TIME
YOU TOOK MATTY'S CAR UP IN EAST DURHAM AND WHEN YOU AND SEAN O'SULLIVAN
HAD THAT RIDICULOUS STAND-OFF AT ALBERTA'S LODGE. NOTHING BUT GOOD TIMES.
LOVE,JOHN"STAN"CONNOLLY
SPIDERMAN_61@MSN.COM
bronx, NY USA - Monday, October 22, 2001 at 20:06:41 (PDT)
Hello,
I want to thank the parents of this firefighter for raising such a brave person. I hope that one day I can
accomplish something half as brave as he did. I can't even imagine what this pain must be like for you, I know that I am very sad and
angry. Although I have never met you or will most likely never meet you I will promise you that he will be in my prayers. He is a hero in my book and so is every fireman and New Yorker that lost their lives/went missing on 9/11/01. I didn't lose anyone in this, but I
believe that a little part of me died as an American. bin laden doesn't scare me. He is in some cave right now while our brave men and women in the armed services are there looking for him. They will find him. Even if he
didn't do it he should exit this earth because he supports it. This is the greatest place on earth with some of the bravest men and women in the world and we will come out on top. .... America Rules!!!
Bryan
Rottieman3@aol.com
Laguna Hills, California The Great USA - Monday, October 22, 2001 at 14:20:45 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family,
I am so sorry for your pain that you are going thru. I also lost a good friend, he was on the 104th floor. We will miss him always! I will always respect all of the firefighters, emt's, police officers, etc., that put their lives on the line without a second thought about their own lives. I hope you find comfort with God in getting you through this painful part of your lives. You have touched my life, I will never forget.
God Bless you and your Family
God Bless America
Sincerely,
Laurie Schol
Diamondgirl0763
Springfield, PA USA - Monday, October 22, 2001 at 10:18:42 (PDT)
"Michael did a far better thing that day than he had ever done.
Michael will rest in a far, far better place than he has ever known".
Jack, Kathleen, Michael's brothers and sisters and all the people who ever met him will miss him, but they will never forget him.
God bless him and keep him.
John and Anne Coleman
JohnJCole1@aol.com
Bronx, NY USA - Sunday, October 21, 2001 at 15:29:42 (PDT)
Michael, you have such a wonderful family, the support and love over here is over whelming. we held a disco in part of your honour, i wish we could do more to help the rest of your family. marie and madaline are as daft as ever. all our love and wishes for a peaceful future. when we finally meet upstairs above the clouds, mines a lager top. from joanne, nicole, sean and stuart garrigan-gill.
joanne garrigan
jodie-g@supanet.com
nottingham, nottinghamshire england - Sunday, October 21, 2001 at 11:04:08 (PDT)
My heart and prayers go out to you
cmvrn@home.com
san
Francisco, CA USA - Saturday, October 20, 2001 at 20:16:47 (PDT)
To all who have shared their love,
Tonight I ask that your prayers also go out to the families of the two military personnel who were lost yesterday. The commitment of these men, to our cause here in the United States, is truly heroic.
These families need all of the support and love that you have shown our family throughout these trying weeks.
I pray that the American people remain resolute! This evil that we have experienced will not be gone, today, tomorrow or even next month.
We must honor those who have been lost with a determination to eradicate the evil present amongst us and abroad. Let us not have those who have sacrificed their lives done so in vain.
Let us go forward today with the conviction that we will purge our world of this evil and move onward with the dedication to God, our country and a future that is brighter than anything we have ever experienced.
Our hope, our faith and trust is in The Lord.
Kevin
klynch@catholicgiving.com
Huntington, Ny USA - Saturday, October 20, 2001 at 19:45:00 (PDT)
To the entire Lynch Family,
The events that transpired have left this nation crushed with grief and disbelief.
As a mother, we are never prepared to mourn the loss of our children. I pray for Michael with my eight year old daughter every night in hopes that he is in the loving arms of God and watching over his wonderful family. I pray for the entire Lynch family that God will see you through this tragedy and keep you in his care.
My eight year old daughter Gabrielle has seen Michael's picture on the tree. She has seen her neighbor from time to time walking down the street. Every morning she passes by and prays by the tree. Every afternoon when she comes home from St. Frances de Chantal, she asks if her fireman is home yet. And every night, we light a candle in his memory and pray harder for him and your family. I don't know what to say to her sometimes, but God always gives me the strength to press on. One thing I always do is assure her that
Michael is THE BRAVEST MAN IN THE WORLD.
May God Bless you and your family always,
Your neighbor Hil and Gabrielle [2963 Lawton]
Hil Irizarry & Gabrielle Lopez
hil1964@optonline.net
Bronx, NY USA - Saturday, October 20, 2001 at 18:13:33 (PDT)
Some words help at times of sorrow, I just wish I knew the one's that would. Sept, 11th was a day many angels were born. My best wishes are with you, and the family of Michael.
jraf510@yahoo.com, California USA - Saturday, October 20, 2001 at 00:08:32 (PDT)
OUR MOST FAVORITE AND ADMIRED FAMILY
WE LOVE YOU
CATE AND TOM
USA - Friday, October 19, 2001 at 18:43:58 (PDT)
Please accept my sympathy on your loss. I received your web site from my sister in Fla. She is Lynell's mom-in-law. So very many tears have been shed since Sept. 11th. Now we are in a ground war and my prayers go to all the men, women, boy, girls involved.
chrismfri@aol.com
Westland, MI 48186 USA - Friday, October 19, 2001 at 17:11:07 (PDT)
Until a defining piece of DNA can be found or until the WTC disaster is completely excavated and there is nothing else to look for will I believe Michael that you are dead.
In my heart and in my mind and in my soul Michael you are ALIVE. I refuse to memorialize you or funeralize
you...because I believe in the miracle of life and in God's ability to restore it to you if He so wishes.
Michael, I am waiting in hope, until you come back in some piece or way that tells me hope itself is dead too.
-Patrick
NY, NY USA - Friday, October 19, 2001 at 15:05:05 (PDT)
Even as I prayed for Michael's rescue, I pray now as fervently
for his recovery, and yours. God's mercy and grace be with you all.
Kathryn.A.Stegemoeller@Boeing.com
Seattle, WA USA - Friday, October 19, 2001 at 13:57:36 (PDT)
I'M WAS VERY SORRY TO HEAR THAT MIKE WAS ONE OF THE FIREFIGHTERS THAT IS STILL MISSING.I WORKED WITH MIKE WHEN HE WAS AT MORGAN STANLEY AT 5 W.T.C. I REMEMBER ALL THE FUNNY STORIES HE WOULD TELL AND THE GREAT SMILE HE HAD.WHEN WE SPOKE OF THE "93 BOMBING" MIKE WOULD SAY NOT TO WORRY THAT HE WOULD COME TO SAVE US.I'M SURE WHEN HE RECEIVED HIS CALL TO GO TO THE W.T.C. HE WAS THINKING OF ALL HIS FRIENDS AND ALL OF THE PEOPLE THERE.I WISH WE COULD GO BACK TO SEPT.10 BUT THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN.MY HEART AND MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE LYNCH FAMILY.
PHYLLIS NICASTRO
phyllis_nicastro@morganstanley.com
new
york, new york USA - Friday, October 19, 2001 at 07:55:44 (PDT)
Though we only know of Michael through our friendship with Mary Lynch, we wish to express our deepest condolences. We will keep Michael and all of your family in our prayers. God Bless.
Love,
The Malone Family
tmalone16@aol.com
Albany, NY USA - Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 17:58:09 (PDT)
our hopes and prayers are with all of the family, friends, and fiance. Thinking of you all........God bless America.
rath422@aol.com
bronx, ny USA - Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 15:57:24 (PDT)
Forget? No, we won't forget. And my children won't forget. I recently found a site where bracelets, similiar to the POW bracelets of the 70's, are available. My thirteen year old son, Caleb decided to get one and wanted to personalize it with a name....just one name. After looking through so many, he chose Michael's. He's also copied his picture to put inside his locker, so he'll always remember. And the bracelet won't come off until this is resolved, no matter how long it takes. Because as the weeks role by, our fear as a family, is the people will become passive and forget. We won't forget. And we won't forget Michael. Even here in West Virginia this horror touched us. My long time friend, Ken Ambrose, lost his son Paul at the Pentagon. We are with you....and now personally with you, every time my son looks at the bracelet. You'll be in our prayers every day.
susan
dsamsusan@cs.com
Huntington, West Virginia USA - Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 14:43:12 (PDT)
My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
beccal123@msn.com
Kansas City, MO USA - Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 12:15:52 (PDT)
I just want to express my sincere condolences. I knew Mike when I commuted with him and Gary Lunney to lower Manhattan five years ago. He was always pleasant and very mannerly and someone to be proud of. I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers.
nancy.humphrey@fitchratings.com
Seaford, New York USA - Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 07:28:35 (PDT)
To the Lynch Family,
I first would like to introduce myself to your family. My name is Don Schultz and believe or not I know Tommy and Colleen. Colleen went to Cape May New Jersey for Coast Guard Training the same time I did with Delta 141.Her and I posted are Company guiddon together at graduation. Tommy on the other hand was assigned to Coast Guard Station New Haven CT as are engineer. Tommy do you remember when you had your eyebrows shaved ? I sure do especially when you tried to cover them up with make-up :)And I do remember the days sitting around the station break room table talking about the firemen in the family as proud as you could be.The Lynch family is a proud family and rightfully so. You are an honest fun loveing family who are very close and I wish there was something I could do for your family at it's greatest time of need. I pray for you all and I shed my tears for those who have not been found. I wish to keep in touch with Tommy and Colleen so if you could please give them my information.
Don Schultz
304 Grand Valley Drive
Lake Mary Florida 32746
E-mail:Dschultz2001@aol.com
Home Phone : (407)804-2962
My home is open to the Lynch family and always will be so if you want a place to stay for free and need to get away even if it is just for a weekend my doors are open. The theme parks are 30 minutes away and the beaches are just as close and the sun will help put a smile back on your faces.Tommy there will always be a beer waiting in the fridge for you.
My prayers are with you all and God bless.
Deputy Sheriff Donald Schultz
Dschultz2001@aol.com
Lake Mary, Florida USA - Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 20:19:09 (PDT)
Our prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. There was so many lives lost in this terrible tragedy. We pray that your family can find some peace in knowing that if your loved one was taken from this world he is now in a better place with no more suffering. My husband is a volunteer firefighter at NVFD in Neon, KY. And when a fighter is loses his life it is like losing a brother no matter what city or state you are from
because when you are a firefighter it is all a brotherhood. May God bless you and your family and if God has taken your loved one, may he fly with the angels in heaven and protect us from the evil that is with us in everyday life. If there is anything we can do to help, Please e-mail us.
With our prayers,
Gary and Tonya Meade
Gary and Tonya Meade-Neon Volunteer Fire Department
meadeg@.bellsouth.net
Deane, KY USA - Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 17:36:42 (PDT)
To Tom and Maureen Baker, and the entire Lynch family, we send our thoughts and prayers. We think of you very often. Words can't express the heartache we feel. Michael is blessed with such a loving and strong family.
quinnpak@msn.com
Boston, MA USA - Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 16:45:07 (PDT)
To the Lynch Family,
Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and Michael.
God's peace be with you,
The Verlezza's- Saveria, Vinny, John & Marisa
Saveria Verlezza (Santa Maria Parish)
vsjm741@aol.com
Bronx, New York USA - Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 10:22:18 (PDT)
As a friend of Fred and Ruth I would like to extend my sympathy to the entire Lynch family. I will keep you in my prayers.
T.J.
tomfluehr@aol.com
Philadelphia, PA USA - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 19:42:17 (PDT)
Dear Lynch family,
My thoughts & prayers are with you every day.
I am a friend of Maureen Baker.
God Bless You!
Love, Candice Bello
rbello@home.com
Scotch Plains, NJ USA - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 18:34:03 (PDT)
Nothing that I can say will ease your pain or bring him back to you. I wish that it could.
May your family find peace. I am greatly sorry for your loss.
KRIS
tkball@psln.com
Quincy, ca USA - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 18:13:49 (PDT)
To The Lynch Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Michael all during this tragic event. We know you are a very close knit family because we share in a mutual frienship with Mike and Maureen Dolan. It is a priviledge to know Michael. I used to see him everyday at Dean Witter (5WTC), we always had time for a quick chat. We can certainly share in your grief. Our daughter Karen was in tower 2 59th floor that morning and was extremely fortunate to have gotten out. This tradegy has affected us all in some way, all we can do is pray and have faith. May God bless you all.
Always in our prayers,
The Corbett's
ballybane1@aol.com
Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 18:04:19 (PDT)
Dear Uncle Michael,
I miss you and I loved you the best. I just wish that you would come back alive. I am sad that you are not here. I liked fishing with you and playing jokes on my other uncles. I pray that you are alright wherever you are, but I want you to come home.
I love you,
Ryan
bakerkidss@home.com
Westfield, NJ USA - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 17:12:16 (PDT)
TO THE FAMILY;
I AM SO PROUD OF MICHAEL, RISKING EVERYTHING HE HAD TO SAVE OTHERS. A TRUE FIREFIGHTER AND A TRUE AMERICAN. THIS TERRIBLE ACT OF VIOLENCE HAS CAUSED SO MUCH PAIN FOR SO MANY PEOPLE I CANT HELP BUT WANT JUSTICE.
MICHAEL SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT PERSON, HE IS IN MY PRAYERS AND SO ARE YOU.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND AMERICA!
I AM SURE THAT GOD DID IN DEED OPEN THE GATES AND HIS ARMS TO BRING EACH AND EVERYONE OF HIS ANGLES HOME! CAN YOU IMAGNE AFTER THE FEAR, ENDING UP IN THE ARMS OF JESUS? PLEASE HOLD TIGHT TO THE FACT THAT IF MICHAEL DID GO HOME HE IS STILL WATCHING OVER EACH AND EVERY MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY.
YOUR SITE IS BEAUTIFUL AND MILLIONS OF PEOPLE AROUND THE COUNTRY SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF. THANK YOU! HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR FAITH! NO ONE CAN TAKE THAT FROM US, BUILDINGS MAY CRUMBLE, PEOPLE MAY SUFFER, BUT WHEN ITS ALL OVER ITS OUR FAITH THAT TAKES US HOME!
CMRH1024@AOL.COM
ALBANY, NY USA - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 15:47:35 (PDT)
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved one.
May God grant us peace.
carols@execpc.com
New Berlin, Wisconsin USA - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 13:18:46 (PDT)
I will keep you and all your family in my prayers. GOD BLESS ALL!!!
ablack@gleasonagency.com
Johnstown, PA 15905 USA - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 11:24:31 (PDT)
I read your memorial webpage and I weep for you. How thankful I am to see your Christian beliefs reflected in your words. God gives us strength when others cannot. I never knew Michael but the dignity evident in the words of his family give great insight to the type of people with whom he surrounded himself. I am so sorry that your family experienced this loss and that the family of America has lost a brother in Michael. Just know his fate is a part of the formula that is rebuilding the American spirit and finally causing us to focus on what is important. We no longer care what Gary Condit does...we want justice for Michael and the others, and we want to prevent these evil acts from occurring and causing others to feel what you are feeling. May God bless and comfort you.
Tim Max
Memphis, TN
tmax@carlton-bates.com
Memphis, TN USA - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 09:49:00 (PDT)
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Lynch,
I have the privelege of being the Assistant Principal at St. Patrick's School in Huntington. In addition, I am priveleged to know your family here at St. Pat's. Please know that I have you, your family,Stephanie, and Michael in my prayers always.
God Bless and Keep you,
Mrs. Jenkins
cjenkins@stpathunt.edrvc.org
Huntington, New York USA - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 06:53:55 (PDT)
I first heard about Michael several weeks ago from a friend of mine in Buffalo and have come back to this web page numerous times since. As many of us were, I was deeply saddened by the events of September 11th. My father, several uncles, a cousin and both of my brothers are firemen and combined have over a hundred years of service here in Rochester. As a child, I used to be very afraid for the safety of my loved ones as they fought fires, but was consoled by the fact that they are heros. As adults, sometimes we take for granted the sacrifices those around us make and that is terribly unfortunate. By sharing your story and that of Michael's life, you have once again heightened my awareness and my appreciation of those around me, particularly those firefighters I love. No words can express my sympathy for you and your loved ones at this time. Just know that you are in my prayers and thoughts often and no doubt always will be.
My friends and I will continue to toast Michael and the FDNY over Guinness at each gathering because they are America's heros and it's too bad something so immensely tragic of this nature is what it took for America to realize how truly lucky we are to be living in the United States of America.
Best wishes,
Kristy Coval
kristy_coval@urmc.rochester
Rochester, NY USA - Monday, October 15, 2001 at 20:30:07 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family,
We never met Michael, but we feel privileged to have been able to see his pictures, and learn about him through this website. We have been John and Lou Ann's neighbors in Cincinnati, and would like to let the family know that our thoughts are with you.
The Kuhr Family
bkuhr@cinci.rr.com
Cincinnati, Oh USA - Monday, October 15, 2001 at 18:51:27 (PDT)
Dear Michael,
You are a real hero. You are the greatest uncle anyone could ever have. You are very brave and I am proud of you. I am glad that you are now in a safe place. I love you! And Stephanie will always be my aunt. I love her and we will take care of her for you. I miss you.
Love,
Caroline
klynch@wnylc.com
buffalo, ny USA - Monday, October 15, 2001 at 15:43:06 (PDT)
Just want to let the entire Lynch family know that my prayers have been with them since I found out that Mike was missing. I try to check this web site everyday for any news and I'm amazed at how many lives Mike seemed to touch. To Mike and to all of the other brave rescue personal the gave their lives in this diaster, I just want to say, Thank You. These are today's real heros, not overpaid athletes or movie stars. But regular people who put themselves above all else to save lives. Mike, again I'd just want to say thanks.
MalGflynn@aol.com
White River JCT., Vermont USA - Monday, October 15, 2001 at 11:29:16 (PDT)
I'm a long time associate of Michael's brother John,and an original New Yorker from the Bronx. My thoughts & prayers,as well as that of my familiy are with you and yours. Based on what I've seen on this web site,Michael is truly a special person.
God Bless!
hudsongre@aol.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Monday, October 15, 2001 at 10:40:25 (PDT)
GOD bless your FAMILY, for GOD is the only One and only way we will get through this time.
Dorchester Rural Fire Department
Dorchester, South Carolina USA - Monday, October 15, 2001 at 09:48:27 (PDT)
God has chosen only special people to be heroes and Michael along with all tthose who so bravely put their lives at risk to save others are heroes and saints of the first order. People like Michael and so many others have made me proud to say I'm an American and I give thanks for their lives and pray for them.
In God's Love,
Pamelia Storms-Barrett
Director - Pastoral Office of Stewardship and Development
R C Diocese of Lafayette - in - Indiana
pbarrett@dioceseofLafayette.org
Lafayette, Indiana USA - Monday, October 15, 2001 at 07:15:12 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family,
We would like to extend our sincere thoughts and prayers. The memories we created with Michael over the years seem endless. Mike has always been a special part of our life, and shall always remain in our heart. He is a true hereo, and will always "Walk on Sunshine", in our eyes!
Stephanie, we love you and will always be there for you!
Brian and Deirdre
c/o gcrowe@loa.com
Bronx, New York USA - Monday, October 15, 2001 at 06:40:15 (PDT)
My sincere condolence to your entire family. It is hard to put into words my feelings about this tragedy and what all the families are going through who have lost family or have family missing. I can see what a special person Michael was and I wish he would return to you all. I send my prayers to you all.
madison578@yahoo.com
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio USA - Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 14:27:35 (PDT)
To Mr.& Mrs. Lynch and Family & Stephanie;
Let me say firstly, over the last three weeks I have been utterly heartbroken over the events that have happened. I truly loved your son as a brother and one of the kindest individuals I have ever met in my life. We met in th Fire Academy and from day one we were kindred spirits. It seemed that we were friends instantly. One of my fondest memories of Michael was at our graduation party.. he organized the classmates in the academy in a birthay toast to me. I could'nt believe that this new friend of mine organized 145 guys to sing Happy Birthday to me. I must admit that day, I cried..but that is just a small example of what a loving, caring friend he was to me and to all whose life he touched.
During our time at the academy, Micheal and I spent alot of time together, he drove me home everyday after classes and we had many long conversations. I remember telling him how lucky he was to have so many brothers and sisters. He would always tell me that every year he looked forward to the fishing trips that the men of the family planned. I got a real sense of how special your family is from Michael.
Stephanie, you know how special you are to me. Michael loved you so much and please know I will always be here for you as a brother.
Last but not least the Fire Department and the world will never be the same. Michael was a true American, a true friend and a true example of what hero should be.
I feel so honored to have been blessed with Michael's friendship in my life
eventhough selfishly...it was not long enough..
My thoughts & Prayers are with everyone and if I can be of any assistance at this time..I will be there..I would be honored...
With all my love,
John C. Mayo
johnmayo29@yahoo.com
New York, NY USA - Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 14:22:16 (PDT)
To All of Michael's family,
We are so sorry for the pain and the sufering you are having. Our thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with you. At this time we would like to thank you for sharing your Michael with us. We have felt his personalty, his beauty, his love of family and of work. You have been truly blessed to have had him in your lives. His smile is to be remembered...I believe we have seen one of God's angels. Please be comforted in your memories. We believe that Michael will always be with you, looking down from Heaven watching, loving and protecting each of you. We wish you Peace.
AnnMarie & Moe Coffey
Coffey@warwick.net
Vernon, NJ USA - Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 11:18:33 (PDT)
It's been difficult to be so far away from New York in the past month, even though I've been gone from the city for 12 years. Reading this amazing website on a daily basis -- to check in on how the Lynches are doing and to remind me to say a prayer for Michael -- has brought me closer to home.
Although I knew John, Mary, Kathleen, Eileen and Patrick more than 20 years ago, the high school/Bronx ties remain strong for me. Today, another friend, Lt. Tom O'Hagan of Battalion will be memorialized in services at the church of our childhood. I cannot be there physically, but I am there in my heart. Please know that the entire Lynch family is in my heart and prayers at this time.
Tricia Gallagher Hempel
Thempel318@aol.com
Cincinnati USA - Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 09:54:05 (PDT)
My prayers are with you all. Viewing all the pictures and letters, I can truly see what a wonderful family you all are!! My prayers are with you.Although, Michael did not know me...I always looked forward to his fun, uplifting tunes playing at the Clipper.He had a special and great smile. May God bless all of you.
cleava615@aol.com
Bronx, NY USA - Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 09:27:00 (PDT)
My husband, Peter, is a Lt with the FDNY working with SQUAD 18. He lost 7 of his men on that tragic day. He knew most of the veteran firefighters from 35/40, being it was his first firehouse as a "probie" many years ago. My heart goes out to all the families of those who lost their lives....my prayers are unending!!
cleava615@aol.com
Bronx, New York USA - Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 09:19:12 (PDT)
The Michael Lynch Family,
On Sept. 25, the City of Fairfield (Ohio) held a candle light vigil for the victims of the WTC tragedy.
Prior to this service the City received a call from Colleen stating that her brother, Michael was a FDNY firefighter, has been reported missing and would like to place a photo of him at the service.
Contact was made with Chief Don Bennett of the Fairfield Fire Dept. who helped coordinate the effort.
Following the service, I had the pleasure of meeting Colleen, Janson, Justin, Caitlin and Liam.
As with most kids, they wanted to see the apparatus which we had taken for the service.
As we were walking for this, Colleen gave me a "historical" accounting of the Lynch family. Fron the Irish background, parents, 10 children, neighborhood and of course Michael and his relationship with FDNY.
From this conversation, I view a family that displays a high degree of honesty, loyalty and integrity.
The description Colleen gave of Michael from growing up through his association with FDNY, I see these family traits carried over into his job. I likwise view Michael as an individual who is fair, cheerful and developed the skills needed to maintain the highest standards of professional excellence.
Those having an interest in the emergency services look to become a Firefighter, EMT, Paramedic and dream of doing it with FDNY, the icon of fire departments across the nation. Michael was able to accomplish that dream.
Since that Sept. evening service, Fairfield has taken Michael "under our wing" and view daily the firehouse.com web site for results of the crews working the collapse site.
Seeing Michael still listed as missing, I phoned Colleen on 10/11 to see if just maybe this list is not current. Unfortunately, she advised me that in deed it was correct.
Rest assured, that our prayers continue to be with you during this difficult time.
On 10/13, Colleen, Jason and the kids visited Fire Headquarters and presented Chief Bennett with a picture of Michael which Chief Bennett
indicated would be framed and placed in Fire Headquarters.
As indicated to Colleen and her family, in the true spirit of the fire service, the doors of the Fairfield Fire Department are always open as they are to the Lynch family.
God Bless,
Russell L. Kammer, Captain
Training Coordinator
rkammer@fuse.net USA - Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 08:58:05 (PDT)
I am at a loss of words after reading through all these letters posted on this website. Almost 30 years I lost my brother to leukemia, never understanding why. I still don't. I guess it something I continue to pray about. I wish he was still here because although I was only 14 at the time, he and I had a lot in common. My mother always used to say to me that I reminded her of Joey in my actions and habits.
When I heard about Michael, it I felt so terrible for all of you. I know how close you are. I still remember John and LouAnn's wedding, and how much fun everyone had on the dance floor --and into the night at John and LouAnn's place singing Irish songs!!This must be so hard for all of you. I know I am just babbling on because I'm trying to find the right words. I guess there isn't any right or wrong words. I didn't know Michael very well, but it is OBVIOUS how much he is loved by the outpouring of all of these letters. He is definitely a HERO.
Love, Fred,Donna(LouAnn's Sister),Christine and Brian Ruberti
DRuberti@aol.com
Williamstoen, New Jersey USA - Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 07:56:47 (PDT)
Michael,
Just wanted you to know that Thomas, Paul and I are together tonight, thinking of you, telling a few stories about you and in a subtle way, celebrating your wonderful life.
But we know that you already know that...because you are with us always.
We miss you my brother.
Kevin
klynch@catholicgiving.com
Huntington, NY USA - Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 19:39:44 (PDT)
Dear Kathleen, Jack and family,
We wish to express our heartfelt sympathy for Michael and for all of you at this very sad time. Even though we don't know Michael personally it is very obvious that he has always been a very special person, bringing so much happiness and cheer to so many people. You are in our thoughts and prayers all of the time.
Love,
Katie and all the Henry family, Rhue, Tubbercurry.
, Sligo, Ireland - Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 16:27:14 (PDT)
We are friends of Mary Lynch here in upstate. Our love to you all. Our prayers in many forms too. Grace and Peace for you during this difficult time.
peake@empireone.com
Averill Park, NY USA - Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 13:56:34 (PDT)
My heart is so heavy with grief for everyone who has lost someone in this horrible event, I can't believe how much pain I feel for you all! I can only offer my most sincere prayers for ALL and believe me, from the bottom of my heart and soul, that's what I do and have been doing every day since Tuesday, September 11...maybe if I had done more of that before I wouldn't feel so bad right now. Thank you for chance to leave these words for you.
God Bless You and God Bless America! May He keep us in His protection and Grace and lift the spirits of all of us who were left behind grieving not only loved ones, family and friends, but our fellow citizens!
virginia3001@cs.com
Kenner, Louisiana USA - Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 10:23:35 (PDT)
Like many people I read the guestbook every day. I wrote a note back three weeks or so ago but the notes and messages from so many people are so touching that I keep coming back to the site.
What has struck me is that there are writers who know the Lynch family and also people who have been lucky enough to meet one or two of the Lynches somewhere, sometime but many , many more people who some how arrived at this site, don't know a Lynch but had to write something to express their feelings. You look at the addresses and they are from all over the United States, Europe, Australia...actually worldwide.
This is a wonderful tribute to Michael..but also to the family that loves him, nurtured him and helped him put together the pieces
that created Michael the man, the hero.
To all the Lynches...thank you for sharing Michael with us and like the others I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers
Amvlin2@aol.com USA - Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 08:17:19 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family
My memories of Michael begin at the Throggs Neck Beach Club. A place where endless summer days seemed to last forever. Where the long island sound was as big as an ocean. A place where the raft seemed a mile from shore. Many days were spent playing in the water and the sand. Michael, Tommy and Colleen were part of my childhood that I will cherish forever. Though we all drifted apart over the years the childhood memories I have are even more precious to me now. I only hope that when I have cr>
If there is anything we can do, just give a call.
Take Care
Elizabeth & Regina
Elizabeth Hiltz & Regina Aliventi
ekhiltz@hotmail.com
Ozone Park, NY USA - Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 06:31:07 (PDT)
I will say a prayer for your brother Michael in Church this Sunday as I have for all of the
men, women and children that have been affected by this evil event.
We are a great nation full of great people . I can't begin to imagine your grief I can only say to you that you are not alone in
this. Like our mayor said we must continue our lives in the best way
possible. An act of defiance in the wake of such devastation. My wife and I are coming into NY for
Christmas shopping. I have a friend that was a NY city firemen since retired, he has told me how hard it is to just get to the scene of a fire let alone fight the fire. I don't think that this one event
defines them as heroes It is an everyday occurrence, they were heroes before this.
sincerely yours
Kevin Kelly
Kevin Kelly
kkelly3401@aol.com
Mastic beach , Long Island New York 11951 USA - Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 06:16:16 (PDT)
I am very sorry for your lost. I was very lucky that I did not know anyone personally that perished on that tragic day. Even though, my heart has been hurting so much for the families left behind. I can not tell you how much I have cried and still am.
Your son was one of Gods angles on earth that was a gift to all of us from God, especially for his family. You got to love and know him more then anyone. He was Gods gift to you.
I have 3 children, 2 parents, 3 sisters, and 2 brothers, all of which I can't even imagine losing. So I can only imagine what you are all going through.
My prays are with you all. I have no doubt that Michael is with Jesus praying for healing of his family and for the people on earth. He is doing better then all of us here on earth. God Bless you all, Patricia
Patricia_Boyce
Haledon, NJ USA - Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 06:09:00 (PDT)
May God bless all of you and sustain you in your sorrow. Heroes like Michael are on God's special list.
jackie.yantis@honeywell.com
Olathe, KS USA - Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 06:00:34 (PDT)
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I just want to express my deepest sympathy to all of you, especially to you, Kevin. Please know that my prayers and best wishes are with all of you. I have no doubt that Michael gave his life for his friends, and is enjoying his eternal reward. I also have no doubt that Michael and all the other firemen and police officers lived their lives for all of us. It's not the dying that has made them all heroes...it is the living of their lives that have made them heroes.
There are no words to adequately express such sorrow, or to take any of yours away. I hope that the presence of family and friends, even some you don't know well, will begin to bring healing and comfort.
With every good wish to all of you,
Marianne Lenihan
mlenihannj@earthlink.net
Three Bridges, NJ USA - Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 06:00:27 (PDT)
Dear Kathleen and Jack and all members of the Lynch Family, Our prayers are with you. My husband and I have five children, three are in the USNavy and our son-in-law is a marine. Our oldest daughter is a naval aviator and is one of the pilots who took
the bodies off the USSCOLE We know how you feel about danger and we know how proud you are of your children.
We were in Ireland on the day of the horrific disaster. I wanted to tell you that the people of Ireland are truly giving people who love America. On the following Friday, Ireland had a day of mourning. All schools, businesses ( gas stations, food stores and even restaurants ) were closed. Many many people began their day at Mass.
My heart goes out to you. Please find comfort and continue to live. If you can , please remember all of those young people who give up their lives for us. Somehow they are the MOST special of God's creatures. Aren't we lucky to have been their parents.
Love and prayers,
Kitty Mraw
9 Central Street
Lebanon, NJ 08833
wer4navy@earthlink.net
Lebanon, NJ USA - Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 05:18:38 (PDT)
I am a friend of Sinead's - please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you
lkellz28@hotmail.com
Belfast N Ireland - Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 04:44:22 (PDT)
My family keeps all the families of this tragedy in our prayers. God bless you and give you peace in your hearts.
jcvb171210@aol.com
Houston, Texas USA - Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 04:36:16 (PDT)
To the extended family of Michael Lynch: My wife, daughter, and I grieve with you. All our love , Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry(son of Jeannette and Thomas Henry)
henrypg@whitman.edu
Walla Walla, Washington 99362 USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 23:09:32
(PDT)
To The Lynch Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have had the privilege of
Michaels friendship for many years and for that I am grateful. The one thing
I will always remember is Michaels ability to make people laugh.
NURSNLV@aol
Las Vegas, Nevada USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 20:34:06 (PDT)
May God bless each and everyone of your family. I know you must all be so very proud of Michaels sacrifice. "No greater love has any man than to lay down his life." I'm sure Michael is now in heaven celebrating with the saints. God Bless
rjbehl@email.msn.com
Reno , Nevada USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 20:33:03 (PDT)
I'm so sorry to hear about your Michael. You are in our prayers here on Cape Cod.
mpj30@hotmail.com
Cape Cod, MA USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 19:54:54 (PDT)
Everyone knows about the terrible tragedy at WTC but exploring your web site re-focused me on what REALLY happened. The heartache and loss. Thank you for allowing strangers to read and see all about your wonderful Michael. I am so touched by all the postings, pictures, etc. Obviously I did not know him, but I really didn't have to because your words and sentiments paint the portrait for me. Regardless of the outcome of the rescue efforts he will live on through all those he loved. God Bless you all.
wardw@eclipse.net
High Bridge, NJ USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 19:42:23 (PDT)
I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST.
MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
GOD BLESS.
carla.peters3@verizon.net
Somerset, Kentucky USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 19:33:05 (PDT)
Dear Lynch family,
My prayers are with you all. I know the terrible stress you are under right
now. My sister lost her husband and his brother on Sept. 11 too. Sean and
Farrell Lynch worked on the 105th floor of the North Tower. My heart breaks
for your family and all the families that have lost loved ones. This
terrible tragedy has impacted so many lives. I pray every day that we can
get through this. If one good thing comes out of this terrible tragedy, I
hope that the people of our country continue to show their love and concern
for one another, and continue to open their hearts to Jesus Christ,
publicly, the way they have for the past 3 weeks. Please know that I pray
you find closure soon and you can be certain that Michael is forever your
guardian angel. Peace be with you all.
Barbara Lamont
Immaculate Conception School, Somerville, NJ, Diocesan of Metuchen.
swimming@rcn.com
Flemington, NJ USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 19:15:55 (PDT)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We grieve with you in the loss of Mike. We don't know Mike but we know the kind of man he was. We are sorry you had to lose your hero. We keep you in our hearts.
Kate Taylor
ising4u@email.com
Parsippany, NJ USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 17:44:51 (PDT)
Keep faith, for wherever Michael is, God is with him. Keeping Michael and family in my prayers.
Hatillogal@aol.com
Mahopac, New York USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 17:28:27 (PDT)
My prayers are with all of you.
FM261@AOL.com
NY USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 16:33:58 (PDT)
My cousin jimmy padula is a firefighter and I haven't met a greater
group of men that deserve more respect. I am praying for his safe return,
there is always hope. please keep me posted.
stacey
insecteyes26@yahoo.com
nyc, ny USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 15:49:43 (PDT)
I am a partner of John McCarrick's and I was just reviewing your touching web site. I am deeply moved by the information contained on your site and You and Michael are in my prayers and thoughts.
Chicago, IL USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 13:17:43 (PDT)
Fred
We were very sorry to hear your brother Michael was among the missing.
Your family has touched the lives of so many. The website is a wonderful
tribute to Michael and your family. God Bless all of you. Our prayers are
with you.
There is Life and there is Eternal Life.
There is always room in heaven for a hero.
Bo & Lori
minogue@adelphia.net
Orchard Park, NY USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 13:02:46 (PDT)
We heard from our cousins (Tom & Kathleen O'Hara) that Mike Lynch
has been missing following the terrible events of September 11.
We cannot begin to imagine what you have been going through over recent
weeks but we would like to offer our thoughts and prayers for you and your
family during this very difficult time.
God Bless,
Albert & Joan Morris
agmorris@freenetname.co.uk
Cranleigh, Surrey England GU6 7HH - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 12:33:41
(PDT)
Dear Lynch family,
I am a classmate of your cousin Tom Henry, and a close friend of his sister,
Jeannette.
Words are inadequate, and almost inappropriate, at a time like this.
Please know that my thoughts, and more importantly, my prayers, are with
you. God sends us no more than that which we can bear, albeit sometimes
barely so.
May you continue to find strength in that Faith which is His gift.
Love & Prayers+
Bernie
bernieannapolis@webtv.net
ANNAPOLIS, MD USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 12:14:37 (PDT)
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Lynch family and we too hold out hope that Michael will one day come home. God Bless.
tburgoyne@Phillies.com
Lansdale, Pa USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 10:46:37 (PDT)
To Stephanie and the Lynch family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Michael is a hero that I will
always be thankful for. God bless all of you.
Crista
Dartnazi24@aol.com
Bronx, NY USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 09:39:46 (PDT)
Stella and I just returned from vacation when we heard this terrible news. our prayers go out to you and your family during this painful waiting period.
william_quilban@merck.com
new hampton , nj USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 06:59:46 (PDT)
My thoughts and prayers are with the Lynch Family & Paul.
Sincerely
Mary Forman
MForman083@bms.com
Bellmore, NY USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 05:58:18 (PDT)
We thinking and praying for all of you!!
If you need anything do not hesitate to call...
lots of love and prayers,
Keana, KC, Brady and Taigue
keana@optonline.net
Huntington, NY USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 04:32:49 (PDT)
We continue to add our fervent prayers to all the family's. Our love is with you always.
patandfred.bifulco@verizon.net
Stone Harbor, New Jersey USA - Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 21:05:31 (PDT)
Dear Kathy, Jack,and family
I just want to let you know that we are all thinking about you and praying
for you all. I have always admired the bonds that keep you all so close to
each other and I hope you find the strength you need in those bonds.
Love and prayers,
Jo-Anne McGreevy
jamms50@aol.com
Bronx, NY USA - Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 20:41:30 (PDT)
On the seventh day the lord sat down
He said out loud who is going to save the world when I am not around
He then created firefighters whose hearts were pure as can be
When others are in trouble you they will pray to see
You will sacrifice your life if it has to be done
You will be assured a place in heaven my son
You will walk through the fires of hells without any fear
For you are walking with the lord very near
God bless Michael and his whole family
Joey Smithers@hotmail.com
NY, NY USA - Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 20:12:14 (PDT)
Jack and Lilly Mullane and Family would like to send their deepest condolences to the Lynch Family. Mike is in our prayers. May god be with all of you.
Wisnhmr@aol.com
Bronx, New York USA - Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 17:48:43 (PDT)
Our prayers are with you. Michael has always been a wonderful person
and a dear friend and will be missed everyday. He is a true hero.
God bless.
Mike and Mary
mikeane@msn.com
Florham Park, NJ USA - Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 17:43:09 (PDT)
Dear Kathleen and Jack,
Our prayers are with the family every single day.
Marion and Frank
flow@catskill.net
Smallwood, New York USA - Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 14:34:38 (PDT)
Our prayers are with you.
matshorts@yahoo.com
Granada Hills, CA. 91344 USA - Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 14:16:21 (PDT)
We pray every day for Michael, his parents Jack & Kathleen and all
of his brothers, sisters and extended family.
God bless you all.
Mike & Mary Connelly
SEANEIL@AOL.COM
BEACON, NEW YORK USA - Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 13:16:42 (PDT)
My cousin, Gayle Sphire, e-mailed us when she got a message about
Michael from John. John and Gayle work together at P&G. I sent John an
e-mail on September 13th, but I don't know if he got it because I guessed at
his address. Gayle has updated us, including sending us this website
information. While browsing the website and viewing the photos, I felt like
I was introduced to your family. I want you to know that when I heard about
Michael, I specifically mentioned him and you, his family, in my prayers. So
many of us feel compassion for the families of the victims. So many of us
cry, as you do. So many of us feel helpless. I work for the superintendent
of a small school district in Northern Kentucky, across the Ohio River from
Cincinnati. September 11th was a very traumatic and emotional for everyone
here. I cannot imagine what it was like for all of you. I am so sorry that
you are hurting so badly right now. I wish I could say something to ease the
intense pain you are feeling, but I know I cannot. You must be so proud of
Michael. What an unselfish thing he and the others did. They truly are
heroes. I will be making a donation, in memory of Michael, to the firehouse
where he normally worked. I wish I could do more. Please know that even
though I am a stranger, I care. I will continue to pray for all of you.
Sincerely,
Marcia McAtee
Ludlow, KY
mmcatee@ludlow.k12.ky.us
Ludlow, Kentucky USA - Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 12:36:47 (PDT)
Throughout the past three weeks, it has been a really tough time
for all of us. I have been praying for Michael and hoping for his return.
As the days go by I start to realize that Michael could be gone.
I know that if he is, he is up in heaven with my grandma Anne and with God.
I looked up to Michael, as well as all the other Lynch's, ever since I was
little baby because he was my older cousin.
To all the Lynch's and to Stephanie, I extend my hope and my prayers for Michael.
With love,
Andrew McCarrick
Andrew McCarrick
24mccaa@ionaprep.org
Bronx, NY USA - Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 10:54:27 (PDT)
we will always remember September 11 such brave men
maggiemulkerrin@hotmail.com
London, surrey England - Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 09:13:04 (PDT)
I continue to pray for Michael and the entire Lynch family. I know
LouAnn from P&G and Michael has been in our thoughts and prayers ever
since we heard he was missing.
Although I have never met Michael I feel like I had the opportunity to know
who he is through this site. The stories on this website are such a
wonderful tribute to the amazing person and hero he is. I thank you all for
sharing who he is with so many others.
I will continue to keep him in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult
time.
Gail Andersen
andersen.gh@pg.com
Mason, OH USA - Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 08:34:39 (PDT)
My family & I are English friends of John & Dawn McCarrick & were devastated to hear that John's cousin was one of the missing firefighters in the atrocity on 11 September in Manhattan. All our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the bereaved and missing. Your and their bravery will never be forgotten.
rwcook@dircon.co.uk
London England - Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 07:31:25 (PDT)
My Brother, My Hero
By: Colleen Lynch Parigen
As I lay me down to sleep,
I pray the Lord, Michaels soul to keep.
If by morn I do awake,
Michaels not found, my heart will ache
Michael is our brother, our cousin, our son
Michael is a fiancée, he is the “one”.
Michael is an uncle, a godfather, a friend
Michael is a hero no matter what in the end.
As we wait in hope and prayer
with all the world, Michael we share.
In all your comments one thing rings true
Michael, we are so very proud of you.
Michael is a coach, a teammate that's true
Michael is a DJ, and a good one too.
Michael is nephew, and a future son-in-law,
Michael is the bravest man you ever saw.
As we wait we will never tire
We keep our vigil for our NY firefighter.
Our family is strong , we will endure
For our Hero we wait another day more
jcparigen@zoomtown.com
Fairfield, OH USA - Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 05:48:56 (PDT)
Dear Kevin and Family
There are no words to ease your pain. You are in my thoughts and prayers
every day. I had the honor of meeting Michael several months ago. He is a
wonderful person. I hope that he will be found soon. Don't stop believing in
miracles.
God Bless Michael and all of you
Joanne
jpmatthes@hotmail.com
Vernon, NJ USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 19:22:07 (PDT)
What possible words are there? I thank you for sharing your family through this web site and you will be in my prayers always! I am a friend of Eileen (Gordon) Huber and she sent me this sight. Your family pictures and the site map of where they last entered the building made it all too real. I am an FBI agent assigned to International Terrorism and we have been working 16-20 hours a day/6 days a week. (They just started giving us a day off.) Your web site gives me strength to work harder and harder at identifying more and more terrorists! None will ever know the "events" that have been stopped since Sept. 11, and I pray that we never lose the intensity of this investigation. I am also on the FBI's Evidence Response Team (ERT) and will probably be going to the WTC site on October 9th. I will keep you in my heart and prayers. PEACE, Amy
Amy Pittman (maiden: Harradine)
mpitdog@aol.com
Tampa, Florida USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 18:55:04 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family,
My prayers and hopes are with you. I worked with John @ P&G Mehoopany
and can say that he and Lou Ann are friends for life. You all must be very
very proud of Michael...he is a hero. I am the father of a firefighter/
policeman. My son has had a dream since a very young age to be a firefighter
in a Big city. He was a local firefighter and police officer, and to
increase his chances of getting into a large city department, we just
entered the marines to get some vet points. He left the Tuesday after the disaster. You
know better than I that there is something very very special about these
young men. They are a breed apart and give unselfishly for the sake of
others. My God be with you and your family during these times. And God Bless
Michael
John Fronzoni
Fronz4@aol.com
Larksville , Pa USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 18:07:44 (PDT)
Dear Kathleen & Jack & Family: Words escape me. Ever since Pat told me of what took place, I have prayed, had Masses offered, and just sat and thought of Michael. He is a great credit to you all and a hero in all our eyes. May God give you the strength to accept His Holy Will, if He indeed called Michael home to His heavenly kingdom. I will never forget him, nor will I stop having hope while there is hope. You are forever in my prayers. Love Michael O'Herlihy
Mikeoh231@alo.com
Rockaway Park, NY USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 15:53:46 (PDT)
Hello Lynch's,
I'm a good college friend of Paul's girlfriend, Joan O'Dwyer. This website
and letter that you have composed is so heartwarming. Please know that my
thoughts and prayers are with your family. I honestly believe that firefighters
are the most noble & courageous people I know. Peace & God Bless-
love, joanne
jlewandoski_2000@yahoo.com
Allston, ma USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 15:49:12 (PDT)
Although there is nothing anyone can say to ease your pain. I want you to
know that there are people praying for you and your families. God bless you,
Jennifer
jen4042@home.com
lacey, wa USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 13:16:57 (PDT)
to the entire lynch family,
it is about time to write a comment on the website. all I can say is thank you
to everyone who has written some beautiful comments about Michael. I am very
lucky to have spent many years with Michael and the lynch family from when I
walked in their door at the age of 16 they welcomed me with open arms. I am
very lucky to be a part of a terrific family, I know having them by my side
everything will be okay. Michael and I will be together for eternity and he
is my angel. Michael told me many times how much he loved his job and he
would never change for the world. I am the proudest person in the world to
be loved and in love with a hero. I feel that everyone who has had Michael
in their life is as lucky as I am to know a wonderful man and a hero.
love always,
Stephanie Luccioni
dolphin1116@prodigy.net
Bronx, N.Y. USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 13:17:01 (PDT)
I’m here on the West Coast, which seems an eternity away but my
thoughts, prayers; tears and hope are with each and every one of you.
Keep the hope and the faith!
cvplayball@home.com
Sunnyvale, CA USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 12:14:49 (PDT)
I like all others know that words can not do enough to heal our broken hearts but we will not go quietly into the night. We will not give up hope to bring Michael and all of our brother home. Michael and all his brothers our in our thoughts and prayers every day. May god bless you and your family along with the families of the great F.D.N.Y. GOD BLESS
TSKNHFD@aol
New Haven, Ct. USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 12:06:17 (PDT)
To the Lynch family,
Our prayers go out to your family.
Callie and Cody are praying for Ryan and Mariah's uncle.
Wish we were closer,
Holly, Jeff, Cody and Callie Boyet
alohaboyet2@aol.com
Columbia, SC USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 11:04:47 (PDT)
I never met Father Mychal Judge (chaplain FDNY) but in the past few
weeks, he sure got to know me! When Fr.Greg of St.Charles told us about
Kevin's brother Michael, I KNEW that Fr. Mychal had our Lord's ear. I've
begged him to ask Jesus to protect your Michael, to keep him safe. I speak
with Fr. Mychal every chance I get; in fact, I'm sure I'm a pest!
("We ask these things in the Name You said You'd NEVER refuse, Jesus
Who is Lord...") Fr. Mychal has been delivering my prayers, this I'm
sure of and I know that our Lord has not refused His protective care to your
Michael. Please be assured that I will continue my petitions to Fr. Myc for
Michael and for all of the Lynch family.
cmtuday@att.net
Belle Mead, NJ USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 10:44:48 (PDT)
To Michael's parents, Jack and Kathleen,
To Michael's brothers and sisters,
To Michael's uncle and aunt, Pat and Agnes,
To all of Michael's loved ones and friends:
We join in the hope that a miracle might happen, that Michael be found and
that, miracle beyond miracles, he be found alive.
The one thing that gives us the freedom to hope, even in the midst of
gloom and despair, is that Michael was claimed by God when he was baptized
into Christ Jesus. Remember Michael as an infant at his baptism! Sickness,
accident, and all manner of evil in the world might befall him, but infant
Michael would be claimed as a child of God! That is the ultimate hope for
Michael.
We love you and wish we were present to share hugs and tears - and prayers!
Harvey and Marian
Harvey and Marian Stegemoeller
oldharv@aol.com
Evanston, IL USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 07:47:45 (PDT)
To the Lynch Family:
As time passes and the rescue efforts continue, please be assured of our
continued thoughts and prayers for Michael and all of the Lynch Family.
During these extraordinary times following the events of Sept. 11, it is
comforting to know that the Lord has not abandoned us. In fact, perhaps He
has opened our eyes to the many angels in our midst. We call them
firefighters, police officers and emergency services personnel. If actions
truly speak louder than words or titles, then putting one's life on the line
to save another certainly qualifies as angelic. Michael is an angel who has
touched many lives; even those that never personally knew him. Hopefully, he
will return to your family. If he has already been called to Heaven, I hope
you will find comfort in the fact that he spent his life helping God's
Family everyday. May God bless Michael and your family. From the ruble of
this horrific tragedy, may America and the world capitalize on the
opportunity to see angels in our midst working to make things better for all
people.
DSheridan@winthrop.org
Glen Head, New York USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 06:45:09 (PDT)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike is truly a hero.
Sue and John Apro
Procter and Gamble
apro.sl@pg.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 06:22:30 (PDT)
I attended Mass yesterday at St Martin Of Tours in Brooklyn for the missing members of Rescue Co 252 NYCFD Peter and Tommy NYPD(Langone) are among the missing .The outpouring of the residents of one of the poorest sections of NY was one of the most beautiful I have ever seen .Many of the Bravest and the Finest may not be with us here but they are surely waiting for us in Gods Hands .My prayers are with you
Gmargun@aol
Roslyn Hts, NY USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 06:20:39 (PDT)
We are old friends of Fred and Ruth and we know how close Fred is to his brothers and how important family is to them. Our prayers have been and will continue to be with all of you. We all should take this time to tell our family and friends how much we love them. May God lighten your hearts with the knowledge that Michael was doing a very honorable job with pride and dedication. Bless you all!
richard.stuckey@shawinc.com
columbia, s.c. USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 06:17:23 (PDT)
Mom, Dad, and Stephanie,
We continue to check the guestbook everyday. Okay so it is really about 10
times a day. It is really helping to keep us connected to all of you. We
continue to pray and keep the faith and hope. We love you all.
Colleen, Jason, Justin, Caitlin, and Liam.
jcparigen@zoomtown.com
Fairfield, OH USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 05:55:08 (PDT)
Kathleen, Jack & Family,
Please know that you and Michael are in our prayers. God bless you.
Tom & Mary Lou Henry
tjh40@columbia.edu
Huntington Beach, CA USA - Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 22:23:33 (PDT)
Dear Kathleen & Jack,
I went to Patrick’s concert this afternoon at Holy Child Jesus Parish in
Richmond Hill with my mother, my sister Mary Jane and my aunts Mary Reilly
and Joan Armstrong. (Joan worked at St. Joseph’s School for the Deaf and
knows a lot of the McCarricks). Also there were McCarthy family cousins
Maureen McCarthy and Patricia Ondrak, with her husband Willy.
We all enjoyed Patrick’s beautiful singing as well as the music and
recitations of the other performers. You should be very proud of both
Patrick and of emcee Kevin who were so brave and composed despite their
great heartache.
Love,
Jeannette Anne
Jeannette A. Henry
jahenry@i-2000.com
Huntington, NY USA - Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 18:19:24 (PDT)
Lynch Family -
When Eileen (Egan) came home late Tuesday night, she told me all about her
visit w/ you...and I think the most overwhelming sentiment she experienced
was simply this: FAMILY. At Mass today, our pastor was reflecting that on
that terrible day "God wept too". As simplistic as it may sound,
prayer is a strong force. This brief note let all of you know that we join
in prayer for Michael... even w/ our tears. May God keep you all close.
Dennis, Eileen & family.
dmahoney@co.orange.ny.us
Goshen, New York USA - Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 18:11:32 (PDT)
Our prayers are with your family. We will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. CC
Cathy Carney, St. Francis De Sales Parish
carney@warwick.net
Glenwood, NJ USA - Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 17:54:56 (PDT)
I work at the Greater Upstate Law Project and have co-counseled cases
with her. Kathleen is a terrific human being.
My heart and prayers go out to the family. Let's hope Michael is found soon.
Ed
elopezso@frontiernet.net
Rochester, NY USA - Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 17:21:06 (PDT)
Still thinking often of Michael and the whole family. God bless and hang in there.
jcudelsman@worldnet.att.net
Scotch Plains, NJ USA - Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 14:58:32 (PDT)
DEAR KATHLEEN,JACK AND FAMILY
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND MICHAEL ALWAYS
YOU CAN ALL BE PROUD OF MICHAEL AND THE OTHER HEROES OF THE WTC DISASTER
GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THEN TO LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FELLOW MAN
THEY TALKED THE TALK AND MORE IMPORTANTLY THEY WALKED THE WALK
LET US HOPE THAT AMERICA'S LEADERS AND PEOPLE
HAVE THE SAME UNWAVERING RESOLVE-SEMPER FI-
LOVE
VINCENT O'HARA
ELISABETH,VINCENT JR.,CHRISTINE,SUSAN AND ROBERT
SKULL1@PEOPLEPC.COM
NEW YORK, NEW YORK USA - Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 11:13:37 (PDT)
Mr. and Mrs. Lynch and family...
My thoughts and prayers are with you...Michael is truly a hero, and he will
always be remembered...
I am a friend of Roberta Hahn, and her boyfriend Brian.
do not give up hope.
ALaro22912@aol.com
Baltimore, Maryland USA - Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 09:26:46 (PDT)
I heard the sad news about Michael from my distant cousin, Gerard
McCarrick in Dublin. Ever since that horrific day, my husband and I have
shared many boxes of Kleenex, and have been praying for the souls of all,
who have become our "Heroes". Michael is at the top of our list. I
just wanted to let the Lynch family know that, even though we can't be there
in person, we are definitely there with you in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless Michael.
Kathy Flynn Simons
Kathy.Simons@usa.net
Los Gatos, California USA - Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 09:03:09 (PDT)
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Auxiliary Fire Service
Dublin,Ireland
Brian Carroll
b.caroll@ireland.com, Dublin Ireland - Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 22:17:13 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family,
I met Michael through my cousins, Shaun and Brian Burns. He is a very sweet
guy. Why do we always hear about these terrible things that happen to the
nicest people? I can't tell you how very sorry I am to hear about Michael.
We wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you now and
we have been praying everyday for Michael's return.
I met Rex at the soccer field today coaching with Brian. I'm sure your
brother would be honored that you filled in for him to coach. We will all
keep the faith and never give up hope. God Bless Michael and the entire
Lynch Family.
Love, Susan & Mike Byrne & Family
BYRNE1020@aol.com
Throggs Neck, NY USA - Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 20:44:32 (PDT)
As the author of this site, I felt it was about time I posted a note.
Tonight, we are in The Bronx at the Lynch's house. Freddie and Ruth,
Kevin and Deb, Maureen and I, Mary Lynch, Patrick, Andrew, Thomas, Tracey,
and Paul plus kids (of which there are 9) - it is the typical pandemonium
around dinner time. And through it all, Kathleen (Mom) continues to maintain
her typical calm, cool, and collected disposition.
When Jack told me about her statement one morning during the first week of
this new chapter in our lives, I decided immediately that it was to become
the marquee banner of this website. Kathleen's strength has been an
inspiration to me. My Mother said to her the other night "I don't know
how you do it". I guess after so successfully raising ten children, God
has given Kathleen a special grace. I used to jokingly refer to her as Saint
Kathleen. Now, more than ever, I know that term to be appropriate.
I count myself fortunate to have married into this Family.
TomBaker
tc.baker@aspentech.com
Westfield, NJ USA - Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 16:31:01 (PDT)
Dear Kathleen, Jack and family,
We would like you to know that we think about you every day at this terrible
time for your family. Michael has shown himself to be a wonderful man with
great courage and dedication to duty, and our very best wishes go to you all
and to all his friends.
God bless you all,
Martin, Heather and Madeleine
martin henry
henryruskin@eircom.net, Ireland Dublin - Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 14:53:28 (PDT)
Hoping on his personal feast day, St. Michael the Archangel is not feeling threatened by the obvious competition he is getting for his title from Michael Lynch. You did well St. Mike, but know when to pass the torch, gracefully.
Colleen
tstein@ucla.edu USA - Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 08:38:18 (PDT)
I had the pleasure of meeting John and Lou-Ann while working at
P&G in Mehoopany.
John was my "boss" we became friends not just work relations. John
has that outgoing
sense to take on the world and make it a better place. Reading the
information on Michael
he is just like his brother - place others lives before his own. I will
always miss
John, Lou-Ann, Tim, Tara and my May and wish them all the best of luck. My
family will
continue to pray for Michael and his family. Please keep the faith -
Miracles do happen.
With our Love and Prayers,
Cindy, Wally, Randi and Hailey Farr
Cindy Farr
farrs@epix.net
Mehoopany, PA USA - Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 08:29:21 (PDT)
Thinking about everyone. Wish we could all be together. Love you all.
Eileen
Eileen
jeme87@msn.com
Cross River, NY USA - Saturday, September 29, 2001 at 04:58:05 (PDT)
Michael defines the term "THE BRAVEST". I think about him every day.
JOHN CONNOLLY
SPIDERMAN_61@MSN.COM
BRONX, NY USA - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 19:58:19 (PDT)
Don't give up hope. Through Jack Sr. I feel I know each one of you. If I were lost, physically and spiritually I would want Jack and his family to be on my side. All our love and prayers. The Currey and Bruce Family, NYCT: Dept. of Buses.
Liz Currey,,Abbey and Felix Bruce
curbru@aol.com
Brooklyn, Ny USA - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 17:38:41 (PDT)
Those who are in the hearts of others will live forever.
Pat
USA - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 17:15:40 (PDT)
Together we have hope and we pray with you.
Jim and Patty McLaughlin
McLaughlinj4@home.com
roselle park, nj USA - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 16:48:25 (PDT)
Mr. & Mrs. Lynch-
We are old friends of John & LouAnn (for almost 20 years!). We have had the pleasure of spending time with you and your family at many "Lynch clan" events over the years. Our prayers are with you.
You have a very special family- I have always been slightly in awe of the closeness, love and support evident in your family. I think of you and pray for Michael every day.
He is a true American hero, and so is Stephanie and the rest of you. God bless you all.
Sue & John Oswalt
smoswalt@epix.net
Dallas, PA USA - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 16:30:06 (PDT)
My husband Jason and I are friends of Ruth and Freds, from Michigan. You have all been in our thoughts and prayers since day one and that will surely continue. Take care of each other and God bless you all.
Mandy Wolffis
mjwolffis@hotmail.com
Spring Lake, MI USA - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 15:41:51 (PDT)
Please take care and I truly hope for the best. I will hold a good thought for your family and continue to pray for Michael.
Elizabeth Page
elizabethpage_2000@yahoo.com
La Mirada, CA USA - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 14:46:15 (PDT)
My husband is a Captain with the Tulsa Fire Department. We are deeply saddened by your loss. Please know you are in my prayers.
Kathy Nelson
ksnelson@law.com
Tulsa, OK USA - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 13:59:39 (PDT)
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joan Maddocks
floatonair@aol.com
Bergenfield, NJ USA - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 12:13:44 (PDT)
I would just like to thank you for having such a brave son. I hope that in the days to come that he will be found. In my eyes he is a HERO along with all the others missing. I will keep you in my prayers and light a candle in memory of him. GOD BLESS!!!
monica
mboland@cinci.rr.com
lebanon, oh USA - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 11:38:46 (PDT)
Kathleen:
I just want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong. Brad
Brad Dossinger
bdossinger@mandtbank.com
Buffalo, NY USA - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 10:49:11 (PDT)
Dear Lynch family,
I met you all years ago through Cardinal McCarrick. I found out last night that Michael is among those I have been praying for since the morning of Sept. 11th. I will now have the honor of praying for him by name. My love and prayers are also with all of you. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Rev. Luke L. Travers, O.S.B.
Luke Travers
Luke@Delbarton.org
Morristown, NJ USA - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 10:47:37 (PDT)
To Stephanie and the Lynch Family,
As one of Stephanie's close friends from work, I can honestly say that it has been a pleasure to get to know Michael and all of you through the stories that Steph has told me. My thoughts, prayers, and hopes have been totally focused on Michael and all of you. I am proud to say that although i only met Michael on a few occasions, that I have had the honor of meeting an actual hero, I can also say that I have the pleasure of working with a hero as well. What all of you might not know, is that the day of the tragedy, Stephanie was counseling numerous students who were distraught over the thought that they might have lost a parent or relative in the World Trade Center. Fully knowing that Michael was there, Steph focused on her students and never let on to them, that she too had the same fears as them. She is truly amazing. I will keep hoping and praying, and believe me, my family and friends are praying for all of you as well.
God Bless all of you,
Nancy Williams
Nancy Williams
nanw114@aol.com
New Hyde Park, NY USA - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 10:32:39 (PDT)
My heart goes out to your family. My family is praying for all who are missing, their families, our country and the world.
Ann Nolloth
anolloth@chautauquaopportunities.com
Mayville, NY USA - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 10:13:31 (PDT)
Me and my partner, Andre Moreira, sincerely hope that you will find Michael. Until then, our thoughts go to you Patrick and your family. You are in our prayers.
Jerome Dumaine
jerome.dumaine@accenture.com
New York, NY USA - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 08:51:57 (PDT)
To the Lynch family & Stephanie
Michael and all of his comrades are in our prayers - God Bles you all!
Rebecca & Rick Wethman
rwethman@aol.com
Downingtown , PA USA - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 08:51:46 (PDT)
Denise and I are praying for Michael's return. May the Lord bring you comfort during this time..God Bless...
Denise and Glenn Axelrod, Tempe, Az
gdorlexa@msn.com
Tempe, Az USA - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 21:11:07 (PDT)
Mom, Dad, Stephanie, and all my brothers and sisters. We are constantly checking the site. Even though we are not in the Bronx right now we are able to feel the love and support of the neighborhood, and the world. The children continue to pray
every night for Michael. Caitlin wrote a letter today (it was a lot of crazy lines but she's 4 ). She addressed it to you Mom and Dad. I asked her to read it and she said it read as follows-"I know you love Michael. Mommy is sad because she misses her brother. Please God keep Uncle Michael safe in your hand." It is amazing how even at 4, she understands the love that we all have for each other, and for Michael.
We love you all
Colleen, Jason and Kids
Colleen and Jason Parigen
jcparigen@zoomtown.com
Fairfield, OH USA - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 16:58:11 (PDT)
Kathleen (daughter) -- Duncan and I are thinking of you even in far-off Idaho. We have prayed for you, your brother, your parents and all your family, and can only thank you all, and him, for the service and sacrifice. With love from Monique
Monique Lillard
lillard@uidaho.edu
Moscow, ID USA - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 16:11:38 (PDT)
My thoughts and prayers are with the Lynch family and with Stephanie at this time.
Eddie Carroll
Eddie Carroll
eac5171
Bronx, NY USA - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 15:50:55 (PDT)
Just wish to send my heartfelt prayer's to the Lynch family and to let them know im thinking of them at this time keep up the hope from Paul Burns brother of Brian and Shaun burns
Paul Burns
geraldb165@yahoo.com
belfast USA - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 14:06:37 (PDT)
I am the senior pastor of Northminster Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati, OH. One of our active members, David Addison, has requested that we pray for Michael and for your family. I wanted you to know that we are praying for him and for you in these agonizing days. May the Lord bless you and keep you!
Jeff Hosmer
Jeff Hosmer
jhosmer@nmpchurch.org
Cincinnati, OH USA - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 13:44:05 (PDT)
Hello all in the Bronx and checking in on the website. I miss you all. John (our brother), please let those of us connecting by web know you got back to London safely. Its really hard to be away from 2911 where in the midst of the grief there is so much love, solidarity, and community. The office manager of the clinic where I work asked if you are ready for more food. we don't want to overload you but people would love to send more loving food donations your way. please let us know. sending much love and peaceful thoughts, mary agnes patricia
mary agnes lynch
MLYNC@MAIL.ALS.EDU
ALBANY, ny USA - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 12:56:06 (PDT)
To the Lynch Family & Stephanie,
I am a friend from the neighborhood, and my thoughts and
prayers are with you and your family everyday.
Michael, you are loved and will be missed.
Sincerely,
Michelle Beatty
Michelle Beatty
Michelle.Beatty@pfizer.com
Bronx, NY USA - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 12:19:16 (PDT)
My heart and prayers go out to the Lynch family, Stephanie, and to everyone who had been hurt by this tragic event. I've been checking the page almost daily to any news involving Mike. I then saw the family photos the go from chilhood through high school to the present day. Some brought back some memories of handing out in Siver Beach, Chip's, and some other haunts.just seeing them brought back some nice/funny memories the were forgotten. I wish I would have kept in touch since college, but I'm still keeping hope we will see each other sometime soon.
Mal Flynn
MalGFlynn@AOL.com
White River JCT., VT USA - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 11:00:09 (PDT)
To the Lynch family and Stephanie,
I just want to let you know that you and Michael are in my thoughts and prayers. Everyday I visit this website to see what has been added and cannot believe the amazing support given by the community. Your family is truly an inspiration to us all. I just finished reading Paul's letter, and cannot put into words how much I am inspired by his strength and attitude towards these tragic events. I went to school with Paul and knew Michael from the neighborhood. He was always kind and respectful, and I will remember him for the true American hero that he is. My family is praying for Michael everyday and you are all close to our hearts.
Angela Cioffi
acioffi@cravath.com, NY USA - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 09:39:45 (PDT)
I am the daughter of a Dutch firefighter. Please, know that you and your family are in our thoughts. We support the Lynch-family with all our might!
You are not alone!
Natasja Groenewold
stogro@wanadoo.nl
Voorburg The Netherlands - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 09:27:34 (PDT)
When I despair,
I remember that all
Throughout history
The way of
Truth and Love
Has won, always.
-Mahatma Gandhi
All of us
tstein@ucla.edu USA - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 08:59:44 (PDT)
My heart is crying for you as I read this site. There are no words to describe the sadness I feel right now. Please know that I have been praying every night and day for all the firefighters and everyone else touched by this tragedy. May it be a comfort to know that from now on, Micheal will be mentioned by name every time I pray. God bless!
Shelley A. Stroud
shellanddes@sosbbs.com
Laceyvile, PA USA - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 08:49:30 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family,
My brother Leo gave me Michael's site information. Michael is one of this nation's great heroes. Our prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time.
God Bless,
Michael Holt
Michael Holt
mjxh73@aol.com
Philadelphia, PA USA - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 08:35:00 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family,
My brother Leo gave me Michael's site information. Michael is one of this nation's great heroes. Our prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time.
God Bless,
Michael Holt
Michael Holt
mjxh73@aol.com
Philadelphia, PA USA - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 08:33:15 (PDT)
Prayers for the family. God bless each and every one of you!
David Addison
addison.dg@pg.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 08:32:54 (PDT)
What happened on that day was a tragety. Every night before I lay down to sleep I pray for those lost, deceased, and scared.It's a real shame that the WTC had to be hit. So many lives were taking. I will keep you in my prayers.
God Bless You!
Nichole
Nichole
stupid_ppl_r_breeding@yahoo.com USA - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 06:40:06 (PDT)
Dear Cousin Kathleen and Jack,
Its been a liong time since we last saw everyone at John's eldests christianing here in Somderset
This is a terrible way to get back in touch. We heard of Michael at started praying immediately. We didnt know how to get in touch with you til now.
Our prayers are with each and everyone of you especially Stephanie. Veronica sends her love and prayers also. I'll have her popst a message the next time she's here.
What remember the most about your family (besides the size) is the great love and faith. We know that will be the comfort to see you all through.
God's love and strength til we meet again
Love and Prayers
Brian and Janice Regan
Janice and Brian Regan
regan15@mindspring.com
Somerset, NJ USA - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 06:14:33 (PDT)
To Mr.& Mrs. Lynch and the entire Lynch gang,
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you since early morning Sept 11. We did not know Michael well, but if he is anything like the children in your family we do know, he is truly a special person. We continue to pray for all of you.
God bless you and God bless the USA.
Terry & Bob
Terry & Bob Cudequest
Bullet123@aol.com
Montvale, NJ USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 19:18:56 (PDT)
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know Michael from someone who I use to date from Throgs Neck, Billy Smith. Again, in this time of despair I hope that you will keep the faith and God will take care of the rest. God Bless!
Amy Stapleton
amy.stapleton@gs.com
Holmdel, NJ USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 18:45:51 (PDT)
Tom Henry is a good friend and told us about Michael. My heart goes out to you, you must be hurting so badly. I will pray that Michael is still alive with his buddies. I hope that the excavation goes fast so that they can find survivors.
He looks like a lovely young man with a beautiful family.
Keep up that positive mental attitude. Miracles do happen.
God Bless you.
Irene Meyer
Huntington Beach, CA
Irene Meyer
irenemeyer@aol.com
California USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 17:17:16 (PDT)
This has been a difficult time for all, every time I see pictures I begin to cry. May you find a blessing in your heart. My prayers goes out to your family. Remember to always keep God in your life despite of the situation.
Davina
davinaharrison@excite.com
Manassas, VA USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 16:57:42 (PDT)
May God reach into your hearts and grant you peace.
Tom and Mary Morehouse
mohavipack@aol.com
Hawthorne, NJ USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 15:05:56 (PDT)
Dear Kathleen, Jack & Family---I haven't stopped thinking of you and praying for you all since I heard. God grant you all the strength you need in the days to come. Much love from all of the Crosby Family. Patsy
Patsy (O'Hagan) Crosby
patc @socsof.co.uk
Colchester England - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 12:17:46 (PDT)
To the Lynches and Stephanie,
You are in my thoughts and my prayers everyday.
Paul, your letter was truly inspirational.
Michael Lynch is truly a hero.
Allison Senk
allison.senk@fitchratings.com
New York, NY USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 12:13:02 (PDT)
I worked with John And LouAnn at Port Ivory Plant, Procter&Gamble. I am so sorry to hear of Michael's plight. I sincerely pray he may be found. He's a true hero in our Nation.
Janice (Leonowicz) Vogel
vogel.jk@pg.com
Richboro, Pa USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 11:42:56 (PDT)
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Tom was so glad to have been with you all at Tracy & Thomas' wedding. The camera from ABC zoomed in on Michael's button that his dad was wearing and then onto them at the Prayer Service. My (Nancy) brother is in the Air National Guard as a crew chief so I am able to get tidbits of info to know that they are helping in bringing these people to God for their judgments. Your entire family is on the prayer list at Flagler Memorial Presbyterian Church and many others here in St. Augustine. All our love, the Tom Costeira's
Tom, Nancy, and Kelly Costeira
CTNKELLY@AOL.com
St. Augustine, FL USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 11:14:06 (PDT)
Michael is in our hearts and prayers, along with his "brothers and sisters" at the World Trade Center.
I have worked with John Lynch (and Lou-Ann) when they were in Mehoopany Pa, working for Proctor & Gamble. If it is possible, to get John's email address, I'd like to send him a note.
God Bless You.
John (& Jan) Ambrutis
Lake Carey, Pa
John@ambrutis.com
Lake Carey, Pa USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 10:57:53 (PDT)
To the Lynch Family,
I was a classmate and basketball teammate of Michael's brother, Fred, at Regis (class of 82). My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you and especially to Michael, that he return to you soon. My uncle is a firefighter with the
FDNY, and is okay. Several childhood friends from Brooklyn are missing firefighters like Michael. They are truly brave young men. You should be proud of what Michael did to help those in need. Stay strong.
Jerry Coamey
jerry_coamey@corbett.com
Chicago, IL USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 08:02:28 (PDT)
Dear Members of the Lynch Family,
I am Cardinal McCarrick's secretary here in Washington, and just want you to know that we all have been praying for Michael. What a terrible shock and sadness for your family this has been. All of you and Michael will continue to be in our prayers. Sincerely, Betsy
Betsy Frank
Frankb@adw.org
Washington, DC USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 07:53:00 (PDT)
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Lynch family including, of course, Michael's fiancée. When God tests us he looks beyond our human or external being and asks our souls about our resolve and love for each other. It is at times like this that the strong need a hug or an encouraging word, and it is usually the weak or weakened who provide it. God Bless you and your families. Love, Michael and Gretchen.
Michael and Gretchen Bukowski
bukowski@bellatlantic.net, DC USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 07:35:46 (PDT)
Words cannot express my feelings and thoughts. My prayers are with the Lynch family and with Stephanie.
Phyllis
Phyllis Modica
modica@aecom.yu.edu
Bronx, NY USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 07:15:27 (PDT)
To the Lynch Family-
We continue to lift up your family in prayer through this difficult time. We know of the faith and love of your family from the many stories John and Lou Ann (co-workers from Mehoopany and Cincinnati days) have shared. While you may feel some empty moments, God will fill those with his love. (This is a re-submission....even a virus can't stop the the love of God and the prayers of friends!)
Tony Hodun, Joyce Misinec, Drew & Emily
hodunmisinec@fuse.net
Cincinnati, OH USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 05:45:27 (PDT)
My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Lynch family, and Stephanie, as well as anyone who loved or knew Mike.
Christina Abbatiello
christina.abbatiello@dk.com
Bronx, NY USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 05:44:12 (PDT)
To the Lynch Family-
We continue to lift up your family in prayer through this difficult time. We know of the faith and love of your family from the many stories John and Lou Ann (co-workers from Mehoopany and Cincinnati days) have shared. While you may feel some empty moments, God will fill those with his love. (This is a re-submission....even a virus can't stop the the love of God and the prayers of friends!)
Tony Hodun, Joyce Misinec, Drew & Emily
hodunmisinec@fuse.net
Cincinnati, OH USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 05:43:47 (PDT)
Uncle Michael,
Today is my birthday, I have one birthday wish, Please come home.
I love you Uncle Michael.
One of your biggest fans,
Liam
Colleen and Jason Parigen
jcparigen@zoomtown.com
Fairfield, OH USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 04:56:49 (PDT)
God watch over you all, I have no words to express my sorrow for you and for all the thousands of others.
God bless,
Barbara O'Keefe
bobbiok@yahoo.com
Miami, FL USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 03:26:09 (PDT)
I have been checking this website periodically. I LOVE the old family pictures.. It really brings back memories of the days when Colleen and I were best friends (we thought we were sooo cool then..) I have many wonderful memories growing up around the corner from "the Lynches". All of you are in my thoughts.
Michael truly is a hero and has touched MANY lives. That is reiterated over and over again in these guestbook entries.
Love,
Allison
Allison McGreevy
tpatchr@aol.com
Tampa, FL USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 22:57:11 (PDT)
To The Lynch family,
I am a friend of Mike. I have known Mike and Tommy since High school. I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dennis Buckley
Dennis Buckley
bucks1999@att.net
Bronx, NY USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 17:24:49 (PDT)
Kathleen, Jack, Stephanie and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you constantly. Our memories of times spent with you all are wonderful and we will cherish them forever. We will continue to pray for you all and for Michael.
All our love,
Francie, Matt, Paul, Deirdre, Brenda and Sinead
Francie, Matt, Paul, Deirdre, Brenda and Sinead Mc Glinchey
USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 15:03:35 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family, I cannot begin to express my sorrow, nor can I imagine the pain you feel. Having had the honor and privilege of knowing your family through the years, I am confident that through your strong faith in God, and love for one another you will get through this. Although we do not understand why these things are allowed to happen we must never lose faith that there is a loving God above who will guide you through this.
Eddie Fitzpatrick
Fitz7@home.com
Cheshire , Ct USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 15:00:36 (PDT)
The Lynch Family on Hollywood Ave. is praying for Michael's safe return home.
Warm Support,
Ann, Michael, Chris, Tommy, Josephine, Claire, Kaarn, Matthew, Kristina, Stephen, Nicholas, Haley and Courtney
Tommy Lynch
tlynch1@mindspring.com
Trumbull, CT USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 14:53:46 (PDT)
Reading the numerous highest words of praise for Michael, I am so sorry I didn't know him, & yet knowing Kathleen & Jack, it is utterly unsurprising that he is so loved. Tom really liked Michael the Archangel, the Fighter, when we named our daughter McKayla, and I now look forward to telling her of the Fighting earthly Michael. All our prayers & affections, Colleen Quinn, Tom and McKayla Steineke
Colleen Quinn Steineke
tstein@ucla.edu
LA, CA USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 14:19:10 (PDT)
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for you and all of the other families that have lost their love ones.
Kathy Ecklar
pkcecklar@fuse.net
Morning View, Ky USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 13:48:18 (PDT)
I'm rarely at a loss for words. All I can say is that I think of Michael every day. The flag raising at one of the towers which reminds everyone of Iwo Jima reminds me of what the commanding general said which fits Michael and his fellow fire fighters. "Uncommon Valor was a common virtue."
William and Regina Mastroleo
bmastroleo@nls.org
Buffalo, NY USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 11:08:17 (PDT)
To Jack, Kathleen, all the Lynch family and Stephanie.
Our thoughts and prays are with you and Michael at this time.
We will continue to pray for you and Michael until he is reunited with his family.
God bless.
Martin, Anne and Family.
Martin, Ann, Marie, Tom, Matthew, Lorraine, Helen, Padraig & Brian
USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 11:07:22 (PDT)
Words cannot express our feelings of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Lynches. If any family can make a miracle happen its certainly the Lynches!!
Your are in our prayers - Dennis, Eileen "Egan" and children
Eileen Mahoney
emahoney@bncollege.com USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 11:03:40 (PDT)
My husband is a firefighter here in Cincinnati, and I believe they are the greatest heroes of all. Most people do not truly understand the passion firefighters have for their work. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Susan Van Zandt
vanzandt.sp@pg.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 10:12:33 (PDT)
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lynch,
I just wanted you to know that Michael didn't save lives just on Sept. 11, he also saved my life some time ago. During the most difficult time of my life, Michael showed me compassion and gave me strength to endure what I was facing. I am forever grateful to him for that and to you both for instilling in him the love and caring that he showed me that day.
God bless you and your family.
Love,
Kate O'Leary
Kate O'Leary
KSO'Leary@jmfnylaw.com
New York, NY USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 09:46:47 (PDT)
Maureen and Tom, our thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need me to watch the kids or anything...call 973 912-0817. kathy and mike
kathy hodic
khodic@home.com
springfield, nj USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 09:25:56 (PDT)
Mr. and Mrs. Lynch, I'm a friend of John McCarrick's, who told me about Michael's Web site. I live in Palo Alto, California, and am married with four children. My wife and I have Michael in our prayers. May
God be with you and your lovely family.
Boris Feldman
Boris Feldman
bfeldman@wsgr.com
Palo Alto, CA USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 09:19:21 (PDT)
To the Lynch family:
I'm Joe Hamedl and John and I go a long way back. I am a 1976 graduate of Cardinal
Spellman High School in the Bronx, graduating two years prior to John. Life brought me to Tunkhannock, PA, where I met John, once again, and Louann as fellow employees of Procter & Gamble.
Though I did not know Michael, I am sure he was a wonderful man. Any person who runs into fires to save people, while most are running out, has all of my admiration.
I also am original from the Throggs Neck area of the Bronx and I know the people from there are helping you through this most difficult time.
My prayers are with Michael everyday and may God bless your family with all His love and goodness.
Joe Hamedl
Joe Hamedl
ty1457@hotmail.com
Tunkhannock, PA USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 09:08:02 (PDT)
Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you. We will not forget him. Words are simply inadequate to express our true feelings. May the love that Michael claimed in your heart and soul some day heal and overcome the tragedy of his loss.
Lesa Farmer and Ian and Anna Magruder
Lesa Farmer
lfarmer@ecoenergies.com
Los Gatos, CA USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 09:01:57 (PDT)
Hang in there. Please remember that there are people all over the world who care and are praying for Michael and his family. God Bless You.
Donna
Donna M Bogs
sobbie@home.com
Iowa City, IA USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 08:29:30 (PDT)
To all the Lynch's,
I was so saddened to hear from my good friend, Blanaid (Lynch-Walsh) that her cousin, Michael, is missing. I met Michael's parents as well as other cousins and family at Blanaid's wedding this past May and they are all such sweet people. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this hard time. Please let me know if I can do anything to help.
Sincerely,
Julie
Julie Cotter
julcotter@yahoo.com
New York, NY USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 07:09:41 (PDT)
Dear Kathleen and Jack,
Our Prayers, Thoughts and Hope go out
to both of you.
God Bless The Lynch Family.
Manuel, Kellie, Lauren, Rachel and Maureen.
Manuel Mallas
m.mallas@lectra.com
Spring Lake, MI USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 05:16:18 (PDT)
Your son is a true American hero. I know it probably doesn't mean much, but I wanted to let you know that you all are in my prayers. I'm am only 20 years old, but now know that I want to be a fireman, like your son. I used to want to be a baseball player and looked up to heroes like Nolan Ryan. The world and myself now know who the real heroes are. God Bless.
Justin Hendrix
justinh21@yahoo.com
Seattle, WA USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 00:25:07 (PDT)
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you now and always.
Cathy Trimarchi Lavin
cathylavin@msn.com
Pasadena, CA USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 20:15:13 (PDT)
Maureen and Tom: I am thinking about you and your family. My prayers for you and your brother continue. May God bless you and keep you strong. Love, Anne Marie
Anne Marie O'Keefe
iamokrn@yahoo.com USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 19:32:36 (PDT)
To Michael's family,
I am a friend of Colleen Quinn and I am writing to tell you that I will pray for Michael and for all of you.
Peace to you all,
Linda Scott
Linda Scott
Lianscott@yahoo.com
Summit, NJ USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 19:25:50 (PDT)
Our thoughts and prayers are with Michael and with you.
Fred and my husband went to Villanova together -- Mike
probably slept over at your house a time or two and kicked
Michael out of his bed!! Your family is strong, and so is
Michael. Hold on to your hope and your faith. Barbara
Barbara Walsh
btwalsh@mindspring.com
Cary, NC USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 18:57:32 (PDT)
Hi Again,
As if I didn't say enough in the last letter, I just wanted to relay a story that involves my son Kevin:
After we came home from the Bronx, the next morning Kevin asked me questions about
Michael and how he became missing. I explained to him how Mike always wanted to be a Fireman, and how
he saved many lives in the WTC. He looked at the buttons you guys gave out, looked at me and told me how sad he was for Ryan, Mariah and Andrew. He then
disappeared into his room where he spent the next hour, going in and out and finally I went in to see if he was ok with all this,
and as I got to his room he was coming out with a poster he
had just finished making. He asked me to hang it up in front of our window in the Living Room. It was a drawing of the American Flag on the front, and on the back he had written:
WE LOVE YOU MICHAEL!!! PLEASE COME HOME SOON!!!
I think we all agree that this is what we want...WE LOVE YOU ALL! Yes Even You Maureen....
Love The Courtney's
Chris Courtney
ccourt8597@aol.com
Lindenhurst, NY USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 17:01:49 (PDT)
To The Lynch Family,
When I heard Michael was missing I thought to myself, My God things like this shouldn't happen to people like the
Lynch's. Kathy has known This family for years, and even though I have never met
Michael I immediately felt for all of you. I think back to when I first was going to meet you all at Maureen and Tom's Wedding and how intimidated I was.
I had heard so much about you for all these years, as I was about to meet you all. Well I never felt so at home with people in my Life. You all were great to me and I immediately felt at ease around you all. To this day I feel like a part of your family. I remember how at the rehearsal dinner, Kathleen sat with me so I wouldn't be by myself and how you all were with each other. I could feel the overwhelming love of each other in that room and I will never forget it. And since then My family and I have been lucky enough to have been invited to the shore by Tom And Maureen and spend a " Family Vacation " with the
Lynch's.
I want you all to know that our prayers and Love are with you always as we continue to wait for
Michael to come home.
We also want you to know if there is anything we can do you can call us anytime Day or Night and we will be there for you. And to Stephanie, who we hadn't met until 2 Saturdays ago even though you do not know us We Love you and we are praying that
Michael will come home safe. And to The Lynch Family (In-Laws included) WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!
Love The Courtney's
Chris, Kathy, Kaitlin & Kevin
Chris & Kathy Collins ( Courtney )
ccourt8597@aol.com
Lindenhurst, NY USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 16:51:57 (PDT)
The grief we all feel in our souls is not only our own, but the grief of our creator, crying in sorrow from a divine place within us all. God bless Michael. Every man and woman who entered those buildings to rescue others walked in love and not in fear. They are sanctified.
Cary Ann Hearst (fille des Eckert)
skary_ann@hotmail.com
Charleston, sc USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 16:37:56 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family,
I have been fortunate to know Mark since our days at St. Joe's and Kathy since UB Law School. Even though I now live on the West Coast I consider us close friends whom I will know forever.
Kristina and I want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you daily. Your words of encouragement and hope will echo through us each day.
The term 'hero' is applied far too easily in our society. It should be reserved for men like Michael who selflessly risk their lives to help others in need.
If there is anything we can do now or in the future please let us know.
Matthew Duggan & Kristina Ashby
kidddoc@msn.com
Los Angeles, CA USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 16:29:37 (PDT)
My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
This is from the Saint Patrick's Brestplate by an anonymous poet:
Today I put on
God's strength to steer me,
God's power to uphold me,
God's wisdom to guide me,
God's eye for my vision,
God's ear for my hearing,
God's word for my speech,
God's hand to protect me,
God's pathway before me,
God's shield for my shelter,
God's angels to guard me,
from ambush from of devils
from vice's allurements,
from traps of the flesh,
from all who wish ill,
whether distant or close,
alone or in hosts.
Meredith Hill
mer1016@onebox.com
Bronx, NY USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 16:16:17 (PDT)
My prayers are with all of you--Love Mrs. Gordon
Pat Gordon
pag1539@aol.com
Lutz, Fl USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 15:13:43 (PDT)
I can only hope that sharing my grief with the Michael's family helped everyone feel a little better. I know that I found an inner strength (spirit) that I did know I had by sharing with the Lynch family this past week's experiences. With every tragic event you should always look for the positives. I promise I will visit once a year no matter where John is residing.
Tom O'Connor
Tom O'Connor
tocsmh@aol.com
Nanuet, NY USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 14:33:30 (PDT)
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
We are friends of Colette Geary at Manhattan College.
God Bless.
Gail Dray and Eleanor McGrath
gdray@manhattan.edu
Bronx, NY USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 13:20:27 (PDT)
Just a few words from Puerto Rico to let you know that Michael's safe return is in my prayers. May God bless him and all those that in someway helped others to safety. Louann you and your family are in my prayer. May all our hope be answered with a smile from Michael when he is rescued. Millie - Cayey, Puerto Rico
Millie Franco
franco.m.1@pg.com
Cayey, PR USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 13:03:51 (PDT)
Our prayers are with you and your family---Clair
Clair Schultis
schultis.cs@pg.com
Sherman, TX USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 12:38:29 (PDT)
John and LouAnn,
Stephen and I are sending you our thoughts and prayers, and hoping for the best.
In Christ, marla
Marla Hacker
Marla.Hacker@orst.edu
Bend, OR USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 12:00:38 (PDT)
Firefighters occupy a very special place in our hearts here in New York City. Although this horrible tragedy has altered our world, it has not altered our spirits. Michael is a true inspiration to us all, and we pray that he is safe. John and Lou Ann, our prayers are with you and the entire Lynch family.
Gloria Chern Ochalek and Eugene Ochalek
gchern1@yahoo.com
New York, NY USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 10:32:08 (PDT)
To the Lynch Family and Stephanie,
There is not a day that goes by that Michael is not in our hearts, mind and prayers. Our hope and prayers are with you in this time of need. Michael truely is one of the bravest and a hero to America. God be with you.
Joey & Michelle
Joey & Michelle Castaldo
michcast@aol.com
Bronx, Ny USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 10:22:51 (PDT)
We're praying for you.
Mark James
Houston, TX USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 09:53:10 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family,
Our prayers go out to your family at this hour of need. Please know that this great nation fully appreciates the heroism of your son Michael as he tried to save fellow Americans.
God bless,
Diana & Greg Noone
Gregory P. Noone
gnoone@usip.org
Washington, DC USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 09:42:53 (PDT)
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lynch,
I work with John McCarrick, who told me about his cousin and this web site. I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am about this tragedy and how much I hope that you find your son. He sounds like a true hero.
Even here in California, people are thinking about the WTC tragedy and the families and loved ones of the firefighters and other people who were in the WTC.
Sincerely, Sallie Kim
Sallie Kim
salliekim@aol.com
San Mateo, CA USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 09:39:08 (PDT)
Dearest Patrick and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Be strong and brave and may God be with you.
Love,
Vicky
Vicky Ku
vku929@hotmail.com
New York, NY USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 09:30:25 (PDT)
We continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. I know that God has a special place in His heart for those that risk their lives in order to save others. God Bless you all.
Paul Hullar
Paul Hullar
HullarP@aol.com
Cape Girardeau, MO USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 08:46:58 (PDT)
John, LouAnn & Family
I was so sorry to hear that Michael has not yet been found. I hope that is of some comfort to know that he is in so many of our thoughts and prayers everyday at P&G.
Susan E Arnold
Susan E Arnold
arnold.se@pg.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 08:15:15 (PDT)
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and the families of all the others who are missing.
When it is so heart wrenching for the rest of us Americans who have no first-hand contact with the victims or their families, I can't comprehend what it would be like for you and the other families. I know the entire country is so proud of their devotion to duty.
I heard about this website from one of my best friends from college who is a colleague of Michael's brother John at Proctor & Gamble.
Jay Hansen
VLC-JWH@ix.netcom.com
Encinitas, CA USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 08:11:26 (PDT)
This is a message for John:
We are so sorry to hear that your brother is missing. We like so many other Americans have been so touched by the heroic efforts of firefighters like your brother and grateful for all they did and continue to do.. In these very difficult and trying times, faith, love and prayers are the only answers. Our prayers are with you and your family. May God bless all of you and keep you always in his grace.
Your friends, Tony & Sue Fernandez
fernandezfm@aol.com
Ridgefield, CT USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 08:08:15 (PDT)
Please know my prayers are with your family & Michael.
Beth Kindig
Nashville, TN USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 07:52:31 (PDT)
Loved your website. I will include Michael in my prayers. I am a friend of Colleen Stienekes. There is always hope. Love, Mei Lani
mrenger@ucla.edu
Los Angeles, CA USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 07:52:29 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family,
I work as one of a few Americans with John and Louann here in London. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time. The core values and sheer strength from the family unit can never be taken away. God bless you.
The Yocum Family
Paul & Nancy Yocum
yocum.pm@pg.com
London England, UK - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 07:43:38 (PDT)
I'm sorry to hear that Michael is missing. As a friend of John's, I join your family and the host of others in prayer for your family in this time of need.
My prayers and hope of our Savior Jesus Christ are with you. Remember, "With God, all things are possible".
May God's spirit guide and comfort you.
Ken Dobbins
Cincinnati, OH
Ken Dobbins
dobbins.kl@pg.com
West Chester, OH USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 07:39:31 (PDT)
My prayers are with your family. May God watch over you and bless you all.
Kim Willer
kimjansenwiller@hotmail.com
Grand Island, NY USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 07:34:35 (PDT)
I work with John and Louann and wanted to just share a few words of encouragement. My prayer is that God in all His power and love will continue to give you hope, comfort, strengthen, and restore His joy. I pray that the words of Psalm 91 will encourage. May God's love, hope, comfort and peace abide with you richly.
Benita
Benita Quinn
quinn.bl.1@pg.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 07:26:39 (PDT)
The thoughts and prayers of my family are with you in this terrible time.
Keep the faith,
Rhonda & Tom Thomas and Family
Rhonda Thomas
tomrho@sprint.ca
Shanty Bay, Ontario Canada - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 07:18:07 (PDT)
I attended school with Mark and Kathy in Buffalo and now live in Syracuse. Since
we have learned that Michael was involved in the heroic efforts of Sept 11th our thoughts
and prayers have been with the Lynch Family for the miracle they and so many others deserve.
I have had difficulty writing since I first learned of this guestbook last week.
Any words seem so inadequate at a time like this. The fact is, it is not the words
that will help fill the void but it will be the memories of love and happiness
that each of you shared with Michael. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
If there is anything we can do please do not hesitate.
Joe, Molly, Kevin, Christopher and Kate
Joseph Callery
Joseph.Callery@CNA.com
Syracuse, NY USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 07:02:35 (PDT)
I just saw a "Louann Eckert-Lynch" in your family tree. My father, Tom Eckert, is the son of Albert Eckert. Albert had an older brother William who had a son by the same name, I think, who lived in New York around Staten Island, I think. We have totally lost track of him. Could there be a relation?
Here is something I wrote similar to the "We'll go on from here" that you have posted:
I was composing in my mind the other morning what I wish Bush had said the night of the attack.
"Let me talk directly to the vermin who were behind this. I imagine your frame of reference is a government that is headed by ruthless dictators who kill those who disagree with them and hide in fortified buildings. Let me help you understand something.
This is a democracy you're dealing with. A government by the people and for the people. It is not a collection of historic or tall buildings. It is not a few strong leaders. If you destroy our buildings the American people will build more. If you kill our leaders the American people will elect others.
You probably took a handful of wretches who had already experienced senseless violence, people who felt they had nothing to live for, and convinced them that by sacrificing themselves they would further your cause - a cause which you have so far been too cowardly to support their sacrifice by even identifying. Their spirits should feel betrayed.
How could someone so clever and creative at mass murder be so stupid? You idiots. You have just made the richest, most powerful and most technologically advanced people in the history of the world willing to do anything to find you and punish you. You've made certain the entire civilized world will unite against you. The planet earth is not big enough to hide you. Every human being with a shred of decency will point us to where you are. Everyone who stands in our way we will cast aside.
Our policies are not about to change because of what you've done now or what you may do in the future.
You've accomplished nothing except to make yourselves the most hunted people in history.
You have not made and will not make the American people scared, just very angry and irrevocably determined.
Try to get a good night's sleep now. You're going to need it."
Doug Eckert
doug.eckert@metro.nashville.org
Nashville, TN USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 07:00:30 (PDT)
My family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We met Ruth Lynch when they lived in Spring Lake and became part of our twins organization, and truly enjoyed her spirit and enthusiasm. We will be praying that Michael is returned safely and SOON! If there is anything we as a group (LAMBS) can do for you or your family, please don't hesitate to contact me. God Bless.
Liz Novakoski
liznova@elzinga-volkers.com
Grand Haven, MI USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 06:53:03 (PDT)
Tara and Jack Hughes are our good friends. They are good friends with Michael's sister Kathleen.
We're a long way from NYC here in Nashville, but our hearts and prayers are not. May the most soothing love of God be with all of you.
Doug Eckert
doug.eckert@metro.nashville.org
Nashville, TN USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 06:48:53 (PDT)
I worked with Michael brother John at the plant on Staten Island for several years, my deepest sympathies go out to your family. I know the strength of your relegion will help you through this as well as the knowledge that if he is not found he is with the lord.
Ron Lotz
lotz.rw@pg.com
Augusta, Ga USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 06:21:26 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family:
The Evers and Leich family would like to send you our thoughts and prayers at this very tragic time. I hope the following poem which is a favorite Irish song of ours, brings some comfort.
"May the Road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face, until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Our families will keep Michael and all the other lost firefighters and police officers forever in our prayers.
God Bless your family.
Ruth Evers Leich
Ruth Evers Leich
rleich@cmsv.edu
Bronx, NY USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 06:08:37 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family:
The Evers and Leich family would like to send you our thoughts and prayers at this very tragic time. I hope the following poem which is a favorite Irish song of ours, brings some comfort.
"May the Road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face, until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Our families will keep Michael and all the other lost firefighters and police officers forever in our prayers.
God Bless your family.
Ruth Evers Leich
Ruth Evers Leich
rleich@cmsv.edu
Bronx, NY USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 06:07:10 (PDT)
My cousin, Tara Hughes, forwarded the link to your Web page. I'm very sorry that you, your family and friends are having to go through this horrendous time. Please know that heroes like your son and your families are in the thoughts and prayers of strangers like myself. Thank you for posting pictures of him and of the scenes at WTC. May you find peace and comfort soon. God bless you and yours!
Monica Godbout
mgodbout@rhodesgroup.org
Hartford, CT USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 05:43:24 (PDT)
It is indeed a sad day for the Henry Family here in America. Nobody has seen me since Lillian and I moved to Virginia in 1999. In some ways, that is good because we will have a lot of things to talk about when we meet. In the past I have met my McCarrick and Lynch cousins at both happy and sad family gatherings. My youngest son, Jeffrey is assigned to Engine 238 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn: ; my daughter Alison, to the 10th Precinct in the Chelsea District in Manhattan. Both have been assigned to the hot zone. When I told them of Michael Lynch, they were terribly saddened knowing that "one of their own" was gone to God. We,in our family, know the tremendous emotional attachment we have with FDNY and NYPD since early in the last century.
There are not words to describe the sorrow we feel. Michael Lynch is truly one of the the great heroes of the City. He did his job, he kept the faith.
Lillian and Tom McCarthy
Thomas McCarthy
tmc54@aol.com
Powhatan, Va USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 05:02:19 (PDT)
John's note about Michael touched my heart and personalized this tragedy for us. We say a prayer at dinner every night for Michael and your family and hope that your strength continues. God Bless you!
Mike Miller
miller.mg@pg.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 04:19:12 (PDT)
Hi,
I'm Dan Price's sister...he forwarded Mike's web page to me. I'm praying for you. I'm sorry for your grief. And like the rest of the world, I'm still stunned and can still not take in that this has happened.
Love,
Julie
Julie Price
julie@advancenet.net
Urbana, IL USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 00:57:58 (PDT)
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lynch Family, God Bless all & keep the faith. I worked with John & Lou Ann at P&G Mehoopany.
Ira Hufford
Bruinbutte@aol.com
Harveys Lake, Pa USA - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 20:53:02 (PDT)
Our prayers will continue to be with Michael and his family through this unsettling time.
Jim and Lili Verner
JBVerner@msn.com
Dallastown, PA USA - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 19:45:58 (PDT)
We worked with John and LouAnn at P&G. It does not surprise us that a brother of John's would so heroically think about others before himself. Where would we be without men like Michael? Our prayers are with him and the entire Lynch family. Mr. & Mrs. Lynch, thank you for raising children who improve the lives of those around them!
God bless all of you,
Ann & Jon
Ann Curson & Jon Friedholm
Anncurson@aol.com
Los Angeles, CA USA - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 19:22:52 (PDT)
Dear Kathleen, Jack, Stephanie and all Mike's brothers & sisters,
I, too, saw you on television at the Yankee Stadium prayer vigil. My daughters, sons-in-law and granddaughters were all here for a family barbecue. The mood was very subdued due to the enormous tragedy but it was really comforting to be with close family. We kept the television on in the kitchen to monitor the vigil. I saw the camera zoom in on a button with Mike's picture and called everyone in from the deck. Then we saw my beautiful, strong cousin Kathleen and her brave husband Jack. Everyone here was so moved.
We were touched too by the amazing rendition by Bette Midler of "Wind Beneath My Wings".
There wasn't a dry eye in my kitchen.
As I'm typing this, I have the TV on in my office and I just saw Kathleen and Jack briefly interviewed on the Fox Ten O'Clock News on Channel 5 in NYC.
Your strength is amazing and inspiring! God bless you.
Love from cousin Jeannette Anne
Jeannette A. Henry
jahenry@i-2000.com
Huntington, NY USA - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 19:20:04 (PDT)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family every day. We can't imagine the tremendous pain and frustration you must feel. Please let us know what we can do to help. Love, Shannon Dutch and Michael
Shannon and Dutch
dutchandshan@home.com USA - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 18:29:10 (PDT)
I work for P&G and have had the pleasure of working with John and Lou Ann here at Mehoopany. I want to send my prayers and thoughts to the entire Lynch family. At mass I have offered my intentions to finding Michael and providing peace for the family. God Bless the Lynch Family.
Joyce Thornton
Joyce Thornton
thornton.jd@pg.com
Mehoopany, PA USA - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 18:07:31 (PDT)
Our thoughts and prayers are with Colleen and her family since this terrible tragedy happened. We drive by Colleen and Jason's home everyday and see Michael's picture in their window. May God hold your family in His Love Always.
Dennis & Joan Long
longnepal@lycos.com
Fairfield, Ohio USA - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 18:03:44 (PDT)
My friend saw all of you on TV. She said they zoomed in on the buttons, and then to you, Mom and Dad. It was today at Yankee stadium. She taped it for me, I am glad too, because we were having Liam's birthday party. He had a great day and I know that is exactly what Michael would want, to celebrate his nephews birth. We miss you, we love you. Keep the faith.
All our love
Colleen, Jason and kids.
Colleen and Jason Parigen
jcparigen@zoomtown.com
Fairfield, OH USA - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 16:49:43 (PDT)
I am of friend of Colleen's from when we both lived in Indianapolis. My prayers are with Michael and your family as you await news of his fate. I'm sure that not knowing a horrible thing, but at least, it leaves room for hope.
jandswatters@yahoo.com
Grayslake, IL USA - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 14:37:20 (PDT)
We are at a loss for words given what has happened. Your family has been in our thoughts and prayers. We will continue to pray for Michael.
Jamie & Matt D'Amico
damicofamily@home.com
Summit, NJ USA - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 13:23:27 (PDT)
Dear Jack, Kathleen and family,
We would like to say that our thoughts and hearts are with ye.
Best wishes from
Tony, Nina, Hannah and Sarah McCarrick
Stockholm
Sweden
Tony Mc Carrick and family
tony.mccarrick@fc.edu.upplandsvasby.se
Stockholm Sweden - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 12:37:44 (PDT)
We pray that God will watch over Michael and will console his family
Sally & Clayt Sweeney
mrsduffer@aol.com
Pittsburgh, Pa. USA - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 12:13:14 (PDT)
Cousin Richie in Ennis, Ireland. Like all of Michael's relations in Ireland, we have been left devastated by terrorists attack on the WTC. At this difficult time all our thoughts and prayers are with Michaels family in America.
Richie Lynch
richielynch.ennis@eircom.net, USA - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 11:21:40 (PDT)
God Bless Mike. He is a true hero.
Jerri-Lynn Capobianco
jlcapobianco@duanemorris.com
White Plains, NY USA - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 10:56:23 (PDT)
Patrick, Andrew and all the Lynch family...
I am sending my love and prayers and hope to Michael and all of you. So are lots of other people from the NIA and West Side YMCA community...we held a special class last night and in honor of Michael raised $250 which we sent to the International Association of Firefighters. Please do not hesitate to ask us for anything that might be of help.
Love to you all,
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Summerlin
redsummeres@netscape.com
New York City, NY USA - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 10:12:14 (PDT)
I pray for your son and all the sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, friends and neighbors. If it helps at all, I hold out hope, too. Thank you for raising a wonderful person who selflessly served others.
Kathy Nielsen
kasn@naisp.net
Foxboro, MA USA - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 08:52:53 (PDT)
i am an american living in the united arab emirates. please know that we are so very proud to call ourselves americans because of brave women and men like your michael. i thought the world today was without heroes and role models for our children. boy was i wrong. i will say a special prayer for your family tonight, and give my own 2 year old michael a special hug as i put him to bed. god bless
kelly
kelly_hanania@hotmail.com
dubai united arab emirates - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 08:29:05 (PDT)
Michael is held in my heart and prayers every moment. I also am the mother of a Michael...Shawn Michael..who serves in the USN. I am the foster mother of a fire fighter. There is power in a mother's prayer and Kathleen, I share with yours.
Kathleen Donegan Cleveland
inish@aol.com USA - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 07:28:49 (PDT)
To the Lynch Family: Please add us to the wonderfully long list of people who are praying for Michael and your family. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all every day.
The Duggan family
Buffalo, ny USA - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 07:27:14 (PDT)
You are in our prayers and we will never forget how Michael and the other New York firefighters inspired our nation. God Bless.
Sheila
smichael@sannauk.com
Sandwich, IL USA - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 06:03:53 (PDT)
Our daughter, Maddie, is a penpal of Betsy Hughes (daughter of Jack & Tara) and we received an email from Jack & Tara regarding their friend Kathleen's brother Michael being missing at the World Trade Centre.
Although on the other side of the world, we have seen the video footage of the firefighters pushing their way up the stairs at the World Trade Centre while masses of people were coming down to be evacuated - for them to react in such a way at such a time their bravery showed no bounds.
Our thoughts are with you and our hopes are for a safe return of Michael to you.
Len & Lyndie Stone
stonel@bigpond.com
Brisbane Australia - Sunday, September 23, 2001 at 02:46:20 (PDT)
Sending mad strength and love to the Lynch family, to Stephanie, to Mike, and to all of his friends and neighbors in Throggs Neck.
Like an overwhelming number of people, Mike's memory will always hold a special place in my heart.
Laura Stoll
lstoll@kpmg.com
Chicago, IL USA - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 19:57:34 (PDT)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong in the Lord.
bxhistory@aol.com
Bronx, NY USA - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 18:30:47 (PDT)
The Newman Center (University of Wyoming Catholic Parish) in Laramie, WY will be praying for Michael. I promise.
Take care.
Christina
popejp2@uwyo.edu
Laramie, WY USA - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 18:22:23 (PDT)
dont give up ok pleasewrite back
monica
briannawv@citynet.net USA - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 17:00:54 (PDT)
My prayers are with you and your family..I can`t imagine what you are going through..Just don`t give up hope which I know you won`t you...God bless you..and we will keep praying.. Chris,Lori,Lauren,Brittany,Chase,and Christian McKinney
Lori McKinney
Ladytiamit2@aol.com
FtWorth, TX USA - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 15:12:52 (PDT)
Dear Kevin, Deborah and the entire Lynch family:
I am in awe of all the people who wrote such touching and emotional notes to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all always. May God Bless and watch over Michael wherever he may be.
Terry Black and Family
tabzab@yahoo.com
Huntington, NY USA - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 14:15:57 (PDT)
mike i pray for your safety everyday--God bless you! you are a true hero Love Carolyn
Carolyn Hammels
Cazy714@aol.com
Bronx, NY USA - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 13:20:51 (PDT)
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family
James Henry
JPatrickHenry@aol.com
Nipomo, CA USA - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 13:17:39 (PDT)
Dear Kathleen, Jack and family. This is a resubmission of our message of Monday, which I understand was lost.
Michael and all of you have been in our prayers since we learned on day 2, and we will continue to pray for that one miracle for him and the other missing firemen. We are proud of his service to his fellow citizens as a fireman, which is in keeping with the Public Service tradition of this family since our uncles and aunts arrived on these shores some eighty odd years ago from Sligo. The heroic action of Michael and his fellow firemen and police officers
will be an inspiration forever.
Jack & Mary Ann O'Hara
Johnpohara@aol.com
Spring Hill, Florida USA - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 13:13:41 (PDT)
My thoughts & prayers go out to your family.
Michael, and all those in the firefighting fraternity, are angels. They are angels in both life, and the hereafter.
Every time I hear a fire truck siren, I know that unselfish help, in it's purest form, is on the way to someone in deep trouble. Absolute
Heroes.
Tom Lynch
(friend of Glen Wenrich)
Tom Lynch
aloha9000@yahoo.com
San Diego, CA USA - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 12:39:33 (PDT)
To Patrick (my favorite NYer) and his family:
You are in my thoughts and in my prayers each and every day. May God put his hands around your weeping hearts and comfort you with strength and peace.
humbly yours,
Carolina
Carolina
carolinaromero@msn.com
Anaheim, CA USA - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 12:24:35 (PDT)
Dear Kathleen, Jack, children, family and Stephanie,
I tried earlier to get through to you. Please know that our prays are with you all. You are a wonderful family. We have been lucky enough to be the
recipients of your love, prays and warm embraces. Your family have always extended themselves to our whole
Throggs Neck community. Michael will be in our hearts, our prays, our thoughts forever. Buddy will never forget their rides home to and from work each day when Michael worked at WTC. These
thoughts of him bring a warmth and smile to his heart.
At St. Joseph's we have posted the poem "One"....many copies have been made by others, too. I took this excerpt from - Celebrate the Gift of Jesus
Every Heart that is Breaking
For the young abandoned husband, wife
Left alone without a reason
For the pilgrim in the city where there is no home...
For the son, daughter without a father,
For their solitary mother,
I have a message:
He see you. He know you. He loves you....
for the precious, fallen daughter, son,
For their devastated parents,
For the prodigal who's dying in a strange new way...
for the child who's always hungry,
for the patriot with no country,
I have a message:
He sees you. He knows you. He loves you....
Every heart that is breaking tonight
Is the heart of a child
That He holds in his sight
And, oh, how He longs to hold in His arms...
....Every heart is breaking tonight.
Helen & Buddy
hlunnie@msn.com
Bronx, NY USA - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 12:02:22 (PDT)
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and with Michael's fiancee's family. May you find a sliver of peace in knowing that Michael helped saved many lives.
Kevin Rhodes
krsrkrsr@aol.com
Danielsville, PA USA - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 10:28:07 (PDT)
We would like to extend our love and prayers to the entire Lynch family. Tracy and Thomas you have always been there for us in hard times if there is anything we can do to for you just let us know. But for now we will pray for the safe return of Michael as well as the rest of the heros of the FDNY. God bless you all.
Elisa & Zvika Zicherman
MAshu72@aol.com
Staten Island, NY USA - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 10:10:25 (PDT)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your son is a true hero.
My daughter, Taryn, is a classmate of Mary's at Tasis here in the UK.
Karla Kurtanich
kurtanich@onetel.net.uk
Virginia Water UK - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 10:04:29 (PDT)
My prayers are with you.
Mary Jane Henry
mjphenry@cs.com
Whitestone, NY USA - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 09:11:35 (PDT)
Do not give up hope, our thoughts and prayers are with you all night and day. Please God Michael will be returned to your loving home soon. Our support and prayers also go to the people of America at this difficult time. We also pray for Stephanie and her family so that they ,like you will get strength and the faith to go on. God Bless you all. God Bless America. Love Violet & Gerard.
Violet & Gerard Mc Carrick
mccarrik@indigo.ie
Dublin. Ireland. - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 08:47:01 (PDT)
WHAT HEROES YOU ALL ARE, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU, THIS HAS BEEN A TRAGEDY THAT KNOW ONE WILL EVER FORGET. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
RUTH &RICH LACK
erlack@msn.com
largo, fl USA - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 07:16:42 (PDT)
My niece Colleen Quinn told me about your vigil. I am praying for you and Michael that he is found soon. Words fail.
Eileen Hunter (maiden name Tighe)
elleenmom@aol.com
Pittsburgh, PA USA - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 05:28:28 (PDT)
My cousin Tara Hughes sent a note asking that we keep all of you in our prayers and visit Michael's website. May you receive the Love and daily bread you need to walk through these days. May you be surrounded and comforted by the love of family, friends, and people you've never met. And may you always know how dearly you are held in God's hands even in such darkness.
Gretchen Baker-Smith
gretchen@jymretreats.org
Dartmouth, MA USA - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 04:59:33 (PDT)
A mutual friend, Cheryl Grove, sent a request for prayers on behalf of Michael and his Company. I may not have known Michael's name before, but since hearing of the heroes lost, they have all been in my thoughts and prayers.
And to Michael's family, my fervent hope in a miracle. We share in your loss by chance, but shall endeavor to be worthy of the heroism of your grief.
JC Yusuf.
jcyusuf@earthlink.net
Pearland, TX USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 22:12:04 (PDT)
As friends of Kathleen and Mark's in Buffalo, we feel privileged to have met a number of the Lynch family. Although we have never met Michael, we know that his spirit can only match those of the family whom we have met. We add our prayers to yours. As our youngest, Emma (4 years old) said yesterday, "I don't know why he had to get hurt, but it sounds like he did his job well because a lot of people got out of the building." He is a true hero.
Our love and prayers are with you all.
Tara, Jack, Betsy, Liam & Emma Hughes
Tara & Jack Hughes
tara.hughes@worldnet.att.net
Amherst, NY USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 20:20:56 (PDT)
Michael: I am a distant cousin--great granddaughter of Anne Henry and daughter of Jack O'Hara. You embody the spirit of what our family has always been since it set foot on the shores of America--selflessness, commitment to country and community. God Bless You. I am praying for you.
I am forever your proud Cousin, proud Navy Officer and proud American..
Maureen O'Hara Padden
To the rest of the family--My military service has often kept me from family reunions, but I think of you often. You have the support of those of us in the clan around the country and around the world.
Maureen O'Hara Padden
Scarlettmo@aol.com
Seattle, WA USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 20:02:25 (PDT)
Michael: I am a distant cousin--great granddaughter of Anne Henry and daughter of Jack O'Hara. You embody the spirit of what our family has always been since it set foot on the shores of America--selflessness, commitment to country and community. God Bless You. I am praying for you.
I am forever your proud Cousin, proud Navy Officer and proud American..
Maureen O'Hara Padden
To the rest of the family--My military service has often kept me from family reunions, but I think of you often. You have the support of those of us in the clan around the country and around the world.
Maureen O'Hara Padden
Scarlettmo@aol.com
Seattle, WA USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 20:02:25 (PDT)
We will pray with you and will not give up hope that Michael will be found!! Our hearts and our prayers are with you and your family.
The Albertelli family
Mary Ann & John Albertelli
Ang2011@aol.com
Bronx, NY USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 19:46:14 (PDT)
The prayers of my family are with yours each and everyday for the safe return of Michael.
Don't give up hope. God bless.
Dan, Melissa, Alex, and Jacob Schlake
Dan Schlake
dschlake@home.com
Erlanger, KY USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 19:40:21 (PDT)
Dear Aunt Kathleen,Uncle Jack,Stephanie,all my cousins and the rest of the lynch/mccarrick family and friends of Michael,
The principal of our school sent home this paragraph from an article which she read and thought it would be helpful. The article is about parents as the primary educators of our faith.
"Pray together at key times. Model your dependence on God to your children. Embrace suffering; allow its lessons to teach you and your children. Just as Jesus experienced life, death and resurrection,so,too, do parents and children. Learning to avoid or deny disappointment, pain, struggle and loss deprives your children of essential lessons about love, suffering and the meanings of life and death. By learning to recognize and embrace vulnerability our children will grow to realize how precious and fragile life is."
We continue to pray for you all and for Michael.
Love- Tina and Joe
tina and joe marsicano
jtkc@aol.com
manasquan, nj USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 19:21:10 (PDT)
Eleven days, a vale of tears and a family waits. We all wait with you in hope and prayer for the miracle that can come. God Bless the Lynches and all those who make our world a human place to be.
Leo and Julie
Leo Holt and Julie Laughlin
springlanefarm
Newtown, PA USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 19:02:34 (PDT)
We are friends of John and Louanne's. Our thoughts and prayers are constantly with you.
Rick & Sandi Tremblay
TREMRSEG@FUSE.net
Cincinnati, OH USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 18:58:35 (PDT)
Love, hope and prayers from our family to yours.
The Mallas family (Manny, Kellie, and girls)
mmallas@triton.net
Spring Lake, MI USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 18:34:11 (PDT)
Love, hope and prayers from our family to yours.
The Mallas family
mmallas@triton.net
Spring Lake, MI USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 18:32:42 (PDT)
My hopes and prayers are with you and your family. Know that even those of us way onthe other side of the country are thinking of you!
--Lola
Lola
Lolagirl25@yahoo.com
los angeles, ca USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 17:44:24 (PDT)
I was in the city this week and a group of about 10 or 12 firefighters were walking down 42nd Street, crossing 6th Avenue. Spontaneously, the lunchtime crowd burst into enthusiastic appluase, cheers and words of thanks to these brave men and women.
I thought to myself, "these people really have their priorities in order". These were not famous athelets or other such celebreties, they were the true heros of our town. I overheard one of them say to his collegue "this is getting embarassing", which would seem to indicate that this was not an isolated event.
While these 10 or 12 were receiving the thanks of a grateful city, it indeed is sent to all those who have risked so much for all of us, as Michael did. He is a true hero.
Michael is in all of our prayers and in our hearts.
Tom McCulloch
(Married into the Henry clan through Mary Anne Henry)
Tom McCulloch
redmen1969@aol.com
Nesconset, NY USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 17:44:22 (PDT)
Michael has been calling us "Uncle and Aunt" for sometime and we were happy for that respect. Connie is Josephine Luccioni's sister and that is why uncle and aunt was used in greeting us. Our hearts are heavy with the events of Sept 11 which no one will ever forget. Our prayers are for Michael now and always. Seb & Connie
Seb & Connie D"urso
Samcon50@AOL
Monsey, NY USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 17:16:07 (PDT)
We will continue to keep Michael and the entire Lynch family in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong and keep positive. We are proud to know Michael Lynch, a true American hero !
Much love,
Glen & Aimee
Glen & Aimee
gwadgre@yahoo.com
Point Pleasant, NJ USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 15:54:59 (PDT)
To the Lynch Family,
We are praying for the safe return of Michael. His heroism will be remembered forever by all of us who were touched by this tragedy! God Bless
Carly, Allie, Bob and Colleen
colleen pietrobono
pietrobono@adelphia.net
Radnor, PA USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 15:51:08 (PDT)
I am a friend of Mary McCarrick and want you to know that I believe in miracles and will keep Michael in my prayers. God Bless!
dorothy regan
dregan@dk.com
New York, NY USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 15:46:45 (PDT)
Michael is, has been, and always will be one of America's great heroes. Saving lives is something very few of us would be capable of doing once, nevermind doing it on a daily basis. I have always wondered how men, like Michael, received what must be their daily inspiration and comittment to selflessly brave terrible dangers to rescue strangers from the most dire situations. After viewing this website, it's obvious: a courageous, loving, generous family; like the Lynch family. You gave Michael the courage and the strength to carry on as I'm sure his love and committment is giving the same to you. God bless you and keep Michael safe. I will continue to log on as I have everyday since my friend, Eileen Lynch, informed me. I will do it with the continuing hope that Michael and his company will be found eating donuts and telling jokes as was your wish when I first logged on.
Lori Van Wagoner
lgvw@earthlink.net
San Francisco, Ca USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 15:32:41 (PDT)
I am a fiend of some friends of yours, Brian and Mary Ellen Elliot. I just wanted to let you know how proud we are of all the Americans that went to try to save thousands of people in the WorldTRade Center. My wife and I know of friends of frends who escaped the Wtc because of the help they received from firemen and policemen. Perhaps it was Micheal who helped them. We will never know why this evil plot against America happened. I do know one thing though, if it wasn't for the courage of Micheal and others like him more people would have died that day. So I say Thank you to all the brave men and women of New York. May God bless them and their families. God Bless America.
Sincerely, Lee and Louise Trottier, Nashua, NH.
Lee Trottier
LTrottier@al.com
Nashua, NH USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 14:51:37 (PDT)
Michael is in my thoughts and prayers!
Wendy Von Wald
wendy_vonwald@ars.aon.com
Denver, CO USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 14:26:21 (PDT)
Back in 1978, I was lucky enough to meet Mary Lynch at NYU, and that led to the additional privilege of meeting one of the most loving families, I have ever met. Back then Micheal was pretty young, but he grew up to be wonderful man. It's been inspiring to witness the strength of Stephanie, Michael's fiance, and of your family these past two weeks. You have all taught me much about love, family, faith, fidelity and hope.
This tragedy has been such a deep blow to us as Americans, and as Irish-Americans. It has been so sad to see so many Irish-American firemen and police missing. I have been asking Catherine McAuley, the "Irish" foundress of the Sisters of Mercy for a miracle. I know that the heart of God is with Michael.
I love all you Lynchs, even if the little kids do get sand on my blanket at Stone Harbor!
Mary McGreal
mary_mcgreal@ccsnewark.org
Westwood, NJ USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 14:20:28 (PDT)
I continue to pray for peace for Michael and for all of you.
During this extremely painful and difficult time, may you
the fullest portion of God's mercy and grace!
My love to all of you. Shalom.
-Kate
Kate Stegemoeller
Kathryn.A.Stegemoeller@Boeing.com
Seattle, WA USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 14:04:57 (PDT)
We know Fred and Ruth, and we are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Eric and Brandi Talsma
talsmab@chartermi.net USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 13:50:56 (PDT)
I have him in my prayers and will forward this on to all my family and friends. I have family in Australia who are praying for the people of New York City. God Bless you all.
Connie Egger
auzgal@hotmail.com
Lemoore, CA USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 13:07:15 (PDT)
I learned of Michael from his cousin, John McCarrick, with whom I work. I will continue to keep you, your family and the others in my prayers.
You did a marvelous job with your website!
Charles J. O'Donnell
cjodonnell@duanemorris.com
Philadelphia, PA USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 12:27:31 (PDT)
Hello. I am friend of Tim's. I am very sorry to hear about Micheal. I hope and pray that you find him soon. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Emily Schmidt
nsyncrocks4ever72788@popstar.com
Villa Hills, Ky USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 12:21:30 (PDT)
Michael,s cousin, John McCarrick, asked that we visit your website. I just wanted to leave a note to let you know that I join 280 million people in this great country and countless hundreds of millions around the world in offering hope and prayers in your search for Michael.
The bravery of the men and women who went into the Towers to help save others will forever be etched in my soul.
I hope you find Michael, and pray you find peace.
- Derek Hazeltine
Derek Hazeltine
dhazeltine@plusweb.org
Minneapolis, MN USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 11:56:45 (PDT)
My thoughts and prayers are with you all everyday. I am an EMT and it makes me proud that your Michael has represented what a true hero is and I salute him and his bravery. God Bless.
Bridget Sather
bridgetsather@hotmail.com
Gary, MN USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 11:54:18 (PDT)
We are praying. At School at home, in church all over. Good Luck And we miss ya'll!!!
Jessica Kristina Schuler
Rustysangl@aol.com
St,Augustine , FL USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 11:45:26 (PDT)
I'm a friend of John McCarrick...my family and I are praying for Michael's safe return...of course, I don't know Michael, but I'm awed and inspired by his courage and bravery...he looks like a really good guy in the photos, too...our hearts go out to you...
Kevin Sullivan (and Jo, Terry, Amy & Jennifer)
Kevin Sullivan
ksullie@aol.com
Valhalla, NY USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 11:45:24 (PDT)
Dear Kathleen, Jack and family,
Words cannot express the sadness I feel for you at this time. I haven't seen Mike in many many years but remember the fun our family always had with yours. The website is wonderful and I'm so glad you created it.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you get through this time of sorrow and grief.
Our best,
Peggy and Ed (Smith)
Peggy O'Hara
pohara@knoll.com
New York, NY USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 11:34:05 (PDT)
I am becoming attached to the computer. I check the web site every hour to see who else has written in. Thank you for putting more pictures out there Tom. Caitlin was so pleased to see herself with Michael. I received a phone call today from the YMCA and they have started a fundraiser called "Project Find Mike Lynch". They are raising funds to be donated in his name to the relief effort. I find comfort that my friends have rallied around me here in Ohio, but I yearn to be with my family. I love you Mom and Dad. I love all my brothers, sisters, and in-laws. I continue to pray and keep the faith. Stephanie, I love you with all my heart. You are my best friend and my sister. Refuse to be discouraged, stand fast with faith and courage.
Love-Colleen
Colleen and Jason Parigen
jcparigen@zoomtown.com
Fairfield, OH USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 11:21:33 (PDT)
Our thoughts are with you at this time of uncertainty and we pray for his safe return.
lynn howkins
howkins.lynn@ntlworld.com
nottingham, uk england - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 11:12:46 (PDT)
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
camarose@hamilton.edu
Clinton, NY USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 11:08:20 (PDT)
Still searching for you Mike. We love you!
Joey Castaldo
cgoombah22@aol.com
Bronx, ny USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 11:07:13 (PDT)
To the Lynch family and Stephanie,
We love you and pray for you, and we hope that God will return Michael to you. God Bless.
The O'Hagans
Dohagan924@aol.com
New York, NY USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 11:06:40 (PDT)
Ruth, Fred and the twins lived across the street from my sister, Deb, when they were in Grand Haven, Michigan. Our hearts have been heavy and sad since we heard the news, even though we don't know Michael. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Lynch family at this very, very sad time. We'll keep hoping!
Jane & Don Rohlck
Jane and Don Rohlck
jane_rohlck@hermanmiller.com
Holton, MI USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 10:58:24 (PDT)
We send our prayers to all the Lynch family for Michael's safe return. We know Kevin from the campaign he ran at St. Martin's in Amityville. I am a co-worker of your cousin, Mary Anne McCulloch. You are in our thoughts and prayers,Loretta and Richard Tarter
Loretta and Richard Tarter
RICHT139@aol.com
Massapequa Park, NY USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 10:29:17 (PDT)
As a member of the TASIS school community and as a mother, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for sharing this page and allowing us to give positive expression to the upheaval of emotions being felt at this time. Your family's strength, courage, and love shine through this page. Again, our prayers are with you.
With love,
Barbara Berthiaume
Barbara Berthiaume
bberthiaume@compuserve.com
London England - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 10:24:58 (PDT)
My name is Tom O'Hara and I'm signing in on behalf of myself and my wife, Kathleen (from Templemartin, Cork), and my sons, Liam and Ciaran. My dad, Tom Sr., and Mike's mom Kathleen are cousins. We're praying for Mike and will check here every day for news. I haven't seen Mike since he was a kid (I'm 49.), but I know his parents pretty well— the nicest folks you'd ever want to meet. Mike looks like a pretty terrific guy himself. Please hang in! — Tom
Tom O'Hara
kiddsback@aol.com
Malverne, NY USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 10:23:21 (PDT)
My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless ...... Rick
rbarron@cinci.rr.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 10:01:12 (PDT)
Test
Terry Carigliano
Carig0112@aol.com
Bronx, NY USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 09:48:34 (PDT)
We have been acquainted with Fred and Annette Lynch (Tralee)
and their family for a number of years. We heard Michael was
missing through Blanaid. Since that moment our thoughts and
prayers have been with all your family,
Michael's fiancee Stephanie and everyone who has suffered
a loss. God be with all of you always.
Sincerely,
Eileen Cotter and Family
Eileen Cotter
rinceagusceol@yahoo.com
East Rockaway, NY USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 09:35:58 (PDT)
Michael we miss you, come back to us.
Terry & Frankie
Terry Carigliano
carig0112@aol.com
Bronx, NY USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 09:35:55 (PDT)
My hopes and prayers are with all those who heroes gave gave and continue to their lives for our safety.
Nancy Blum
Nancy_Blum@hotmail.com
Lake Ridge, VA USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 09:25:14 (PDT)
Michael we miss you, come back to us.
Terry & Frankie
Terry Carigliano
carig0112@aol.com
Bronx, NY USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 09:17:04 (PDT)
I am so sorry I haven't written until now;I didn't check out THIS website till today;I've been sending off the link to everyone;didn't know we could sign on until Eileen wrote me! But Michael has been totally on our minds and in our hearts; wrote the entire Quinns about him; have called you Kathleen & Jack, didn't get thru, probably due to all the supporters calling you!It is such a bloody helpless being all the way out here-wish to God we were there with you physically but know we carry you all, & Michael & his fiance's family in our heart daily and constantly. Until again, the California Michael Lynch contingency sends all our love and hope.
-
Colleen, Tom & McKayla Quinn Steineke
tstein@ucla.edu
LA, CA USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 08:58:33 (PDT)
My hopes are with your family to recover Michael. Not many families can claim true heroes as their own, and you are, I'm sure, proud even in your grief. My thanks go to Michael through your family for his courage and compassion in being a firefighter and in what he did and tried to do on September 11th.
Richard Zabel
rzabel@akingump.com
New York, NY USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 08:53:46 (PDT)
To the Lynches and Stephanie:
Mike's smile and gift of bringing laughter is missed by all that know and love him. Your family is in our thoughts, prayers and hearts.
Tracey, Joel and Sydney Attis
Tracey Attis (McSwigin)
tattis@onsiteaccess.net
Throgs Neck, NY USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 08:51:07 (PDT)
I have had the privilege of knowing both John and Lou-Ann through my work here at P&G. I am sorry to say I do not know Michael directly but have kept both him and your family in my/my family's prayers since I heard last week. Our nation owes so much to him and the other heroes that responded so well to this tragedy. I saw the interview with Michael's Uncle and the Arch-bishop of NYC on CNN the other evening and was reminded once again of your family. Rest assured that our prayers will remain with you in the coming days. May God bless and support Michael and you.
Scott Meline
Scott Meline
meline.js@pg.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 08:43:34 (PDT)
To the entire Lynch family, especially courageous Michael, Kathleen, Jack, Kathy, Mark, Caroline & Christopher, you are all in our prayers and in our hearts. Although words are hard to find to express our thoughts, your continued strength and hope inspires us all. Kathy and Mark, if you need anything on the homefront, please call. All our love and prayers. Gerry, Sue Nick and Emma Walsh
Gerry Walsh
zsagtw@buffnet.net
Buffalo, NY USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 08:38:35 (PDT)
Dear Lynch family:
I do not know Michael but his cousin John McCarrick is a close business associate and valued friend of mine. Maybe someday we will meet through that connection so that I can personally extend my condolencses. In the meantime Michael and his family will be in our family's prayers.
Tom Ringe
tbkringe@duanemorris.com
Phila, Pa USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 08:13:41 (PDT)
I work with Michael's brother John and words cannont express my sorrow for your family, and my thanks and appreciation for the gift Michael has given. The day of the attack, I learned my sister-in-law had recently transferred out of the Pentagon and the plane that crashed in Pittsburgh landed 30 minutes from my daughter, a freshman in college. I've cried often talking to others in the world while describing these events yet cannot begin to understand the depth of your pain. Please know that I and my family are there with you in spirit.
Sincerely, Stephen Straining
Stephen Straining
strainingsl@pg.com
Hunt Valley, MD USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 07:56:08 (PDT)
Maureen and family,
I am about to become part of the Baker clan, one month from yesterday Dave Baker and I will be married. I keep trying to remind myself that life has to go on and that our marriage will be a happy time during all this craziness.
I just want to express how sorry I am for you and your family. I promise to not give up hope that they will find your brother and that he will be safe. I pray that all who suffered because of this disaster will find peace and that the people who did this will be brought to justice.
Dave and I will ask the Reverend to say a special prayer for your brother and your family at our wedding service. We hope that you and Tom can make it, but if not we will understand. Nothing is more important then family and this is a time for your's to stick together. God bless you all and I hope that you have a happy ending.
Sincerely,
Lisa Cataneo
Lisa Cataneo (soon to be Baker)
lisacataneo@yahoo.com
Watertown, MA USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 07:01:47 (PDT)
We can not imagine how difficult this time must be for your family. We will pray with you for his safe return. Please know how grateful our family is for the bravery and courage of men like Michael.
John & Diane Finnegan
dvfinnegan@duanemorris.com
Scarsdale, NY USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 06:57:23 (PDT)
John McCarrick recently advised that Michael is missing. Keep you faith. Miracles do happen and I pray that Michael and you see each other again. God Bless.
Mike Gillen
magillen@duanemorris.com
Phila, pa USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 06:50:12 (PDT)
I can never find words of any real meaning at a time like this, but please know that you and Michael are in my prayers and thoughts.
I am proud to have been associated with firefighters, in one way or another, for a long time. When much younger, I was a stringer reporter for the St. Louis Post Dispatch and my beat was the Columbia, Missouri FD. In later years, as a commanding officer in the Navy Reserve, I commanded a group of New York firefighters -- a more fun loving, dedicated, courageous group I have never known!
The world over, firefighters are the ones going toward danger to save others, not away to save themselves. They all have our undying gratitude and admiration.
God bless.
emdunham@duanemorris.com
Philadelphia, PA USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 06:44:51 (PDT)
Michael is always in our thoughts and prayers.
Keep strong.
Joyce Friedman & Len Berman
LBermanM@aol.com
Westfield, NJ USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 06:42:24 (PDT)
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brian A. King
baking@duanemorris.com
Briarcliff Manor, NY USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 06:37:12 (PDT)
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lynch and family: I work for the Procter & Gamble Company with your son John. As such, I have not met Michael, but have clearly developed an increased respect and admiration for the courage displayed by the firefighters and police during this catastrophe. Although I have only recently actually met John, we have worked together by phone and e-mail for many months. It is clear that the Lynch Family is a very capable group and I am certain that Michael is an exceptional firefighter. Our thoughts and hopes are with you during this uncertain time.
Regards,
Dave Rosengren
Dave Rosengren
msurosey@home.com
Lutherville, MD USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 06:26:01 (PDT)
Never lose hope and faith that Michael will be coming home to you
and your family. Even though I am so far away from you and NY
I still feel the pain you are going through.
I will pray for you.
Kristen
sschinkel@core.com
McHenry, IL USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 06:22:51 (PDT)
God bless Michael and his family.
Michael Delhagen
mrdelhagen@duanemorris.com USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 06:16:09 (PDT)
My family will keep Michael and your family in our prayers.
God Bless.
Jenny
Jenny Newell
nerfer56@aol.com
Norman, Ok USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 06:13:28 (PDT)
I am the son of James (Red) Quinn. The thoughts and prayers of my entire family are with you at this time.
Paddy Quinn
quinnp@algorithms.com
Cape May, NJ USA - Friday, September 21, 2001 at 02:21:49 (PDT)
As a good friend of Leo A. Holt, who advised us of the search for your beloved Michael, we would like to express our deepest sympathies and admiration for your courage. We are truly touched by the comments and images on this web-site and although physically we may be a long distance away from all of you, we feel very close to your grief and share your feelings. It pains us to find that this insanity has pierced the harts of numerous people. It is beautiful to see that the Americans unite to support the victims and their friends and family, and we would like to subscribe that also in this part of the world we share your anguish.
Please let us not get these crimes persuade us to leave any of our mutual Western humanitarian values: the towers may have collapsed, the foundations are still there.
ronny and greet willemsens
ronny willemsens
ronny.willemsens@belgacom.net
Antwerp Belgium - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 23:15:10 (PDT)
I am a friend of Eileen Lynch and wanted to let you know that my prayers are with you. After talking with Eileen about him, I feel like I know Michael and I can tell that he is a very special person. God has some miracles up his sleeve and I have faith that soon we we see firefighters and WTC employees emerging from the wreckage. Good Bless - Jo Ziegler
Josephine Ziegler
mjziegler@peoplepc.com
Katonah, NY USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 22:31:35 (PDT)
I know that i am of now real help but i just wanted to say that i hope they find Michael alive and well. He is a very brave man I'm sure. You will be in my prayers god bless you and your family
Jason Gee
stlcardinals14@yahoo.com
manhattan, ks USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 21:39:58 (PDT)
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Maggie Corsi
mcorsi1026@yahoo.com
Yardville, NJ USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 20:53:42 (PDT)
I hope you find Michael very soon. I cannot imagine what you are going through at this time. I think of you all everyday and feel so sad. Wish there was something I could do. Big Hugs!! Your Friend..........Doug
Doug Jasper
Jass_44@yahoo.ca
Stratford, Ontario Canada - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 20:41:26 (PDT)
Your family's strength of faith is evident to all, and is a foundation for the hope that some good will come of these sorrowful events.
Brian, Margaret, Patrick, Michael and Matthew
Brian Sutter
burksutt@buffnet.net
Buffalo, NY USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 20:26:41 (PDT)
Tom, thanks again. many of us in the family are e-mailing each other so much more easily. Friday night at 7, the pastor of our church, Fr. Brian Raiche, is leading an ecumenical prayer vigil in Averill Park. All are asked to bring candles, an american flag, and their spirit. We will be praying hard for Michael and others. I'll see you all Saturday when I return to NY. Rudy, Brigid and Patrick all send their love and prayers. Mary
Mary Agnes Lynch
maryrudy@capital.net
Poestenkill, NY USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 20:18:24 (PDT)
As the mother of a firefighter, I can only imagine your anguish. Our son has been injured several times in the line of duty but thankfully, he is with us and teaches future firefighters now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the families of "America's Heroes".
Cathie
MAMUH@aol.com
Edgewater, MD USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 20:06:20 (PDT)
(Since earlier messages were lost, I'm re-sending another)
Dear Kathleen, Jack, Stephanie and all Michael's wonderful brothers and sisters,
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Your amazing family has unshakable faith in God and enormous love for one another and for all of God's children. That is surely carrying you through this incredibly painful time.
May God shelter Michael, all the other brave FDNY & NYPD rescuers, and all the people who were in the WTC on 9/11/01.
And may God bless, protect and guide this wonderful country.
Much love from your cousin Jeannette Anne
Jeannette A. Henry
jahenry@i-2000.com
Huntington, NY USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 20:01:44 (PDT)
John and LouAnn--our thoughts and prayers are with Michael, Stephanie, and your entire family.
Dan and Beverly Reigle, and your many friends in HR in Cincinnati
Dan Reigle
DReigle@cinci.rr.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 19:56:40 (PDT)
We are praying every day for Michael's safe return. Our thoughts are with each of you.
The Mattina Family
eammrm@epix.net
Tunkhannock, PA USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 19:37:54 (PDT)
You have been in our thoughts and prayers since we found out about Michael. Love to the entire Lynch family.
Mary Jo and Ed Reilly
SunflowerHoney1@aol.com
Islip Terrace, NY USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 19:25:02 (PDT)
I am a member of the Lakeshore Area Multiple Birth Support Group, who knows family members of Mike's. Our prayers are with you all
Sue Davis
suedavis313@yahoo.com
Muskegon, MI USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 19:19:25 (PDT)
We wish to express our sorrow and deep respect to the Lynch family and all their loved ones. Michael and all his fellow hero-firefighters are forever in our thoughts and prayers.
neely and chuck bagley
neelybgood@aol.com
new york, ny USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 19:08:30 (PDT)
Kathleen,
I am so sorry to hear about your brother. I received a call
from Theresa Fennell so I immediately called Kate. Our prayers are with you and your family. I'll take care of the Legal Aid end of things.
Love
Debbie
debbie rush
dilorenzo-rush@erols.com
Hillsdale, nj USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 19:07:20 (PDT)
Please accept my sympathy and sorrow at the tragedy of your missing son. I am a friend and co-worker of John and LouAnn's. Michael is a hero. He is one of the best our country has to offer. My thoughts and prayers are with him tonight, as they were when I got word through a note that John sent.
Sending hugs and courage,
Lisa Scribner
Lisa Scribner
LisaJSS@aol.com
Jackson, MO USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 17:51:08 (PDT)
Not a morning goes by where one of my kids doesn't ask, "Have they found him yet?" You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Nancy,Rob and the students from North Marion High School
Nancy and Rob Lefevre
rcbarn8000@mindspring.com
Anthony, Fl USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 17:51:02 (PDT)
My prayers go out to the Lynch family and I hope everything will turn out alright. I go way back with both Mike and Rex (I'm from Locust Point)when we all worked at German Stadium together. We went to different high schools but we would share rides to Iona all the time. After college I moved, and lost touch with all of those guys from Silver Beach, but i wish i hadn't. All the best, Mal.
Malachy Flynn
MalGFlynn@AOL.com
White River JCT., VT USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 17:49:13 (PDT)
We wanted to let the Lynch Family know that we are thinking of them and all the other families who are missing loved ones. Try to be strong at this difficult time. Pete&Lorraine
Peter&Lorraine Tarsnane
P.Tarsnane@att.net
Pelham, ny USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 17:46:17 (PDT)
Our thought and prayers are with you. It is hard to imagine what you are going through from the other side of the country, but know we think of those that are lost on a daily, hourly basis. Thank you for putting a at least one face and name to our prayers. God Bless.
Dawn and Ed Bellante
Running Springs, CA USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 17:36:54 (PDT)
My prayers are with Michael and all the Lynch family.
Bob Berres
berres.rg@pg.com
Cincinnati, Oh USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 17:22:13 (PDT)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With love, Beth, Randy, Kathryn and Laura
(Tom Baker's cousin and family)
The Bargar/ Lisbona Family
rlisbona@airmail.net
Dallas, TX USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 17:14:30 (PDT)
I hope that you find Michael soon.
Casey
Lcasey11@aol.com
Chatham, NY USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 16:53:14 (PDT)
We are keeping Michael and the entire Lynch family in our prayers. God bless all of you. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be your comfort in this time of anguish.
The Fagin Family (Sean, Laura, Chris, and Kyle)
Sean Fagin
spfagin@home.com
Erlanger, KY USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 16:51:01 (PDT)
I would like to send my hopes and prayers and to also tell you that I have not given up hope that they will find survivors and those will tell the story of courageous people who put their lives before their own....Our thoughts go out to all the families...God bless....
Julie Bernard and family...
Julie Bernard
jules14845@yahoo.com
Horseheads, NY USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 16:27:07 (PDT)
Dear Mr.& Mrs Lynch-
My wife and I are friends of Kathy and Mark in the Buffalo area. Like millions of people, we have been dedicating our thoughts and prayers to those intimately affected by last week's tragedy, but with special attention to Michael and your family. We share in your hopes and prayers... and will continue to send our love your way. I've asked Mark to hug Kathy for me a few times this past week or so. I hope in some way those hugs have been passed on in your family and bring you some comfort.
May the Lord bless you and keep you in the hollow of His hand.
With warmest regards,
Greg, Annette & Jesse Hoelscher
greg and annette hoelscher
imnotmartha@hotmail.com
east aurora, ny USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 16:18:13 (PDT)
God Bless!
Beth Anne McCulloch - Bill Henry's granddaughter
mccullochb2@uofs.edu
Long Island, NY USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 15:27:18 (PDT)
Dear Family,
I am a distant cousin of Mike's. I am Tom O'Hara's niece from Oklahoma City. We are in such deep sorrow for the pain that your family has been through. Our church, and others in our area are praying for Mike and your family.
We know the anguish here in Oklahoma City, (to a small degree, in comparison) and I really thought that Oklahoma City was as bad as it was ever going to get in this country. Unfortunately, that is not the case. It is such an atrocity, it hits the very core of every American in how we feel, how we live, and what we believe.
I was at a store the other day, ( I had decided to leave the TV for a few hours), and I was doing okay. I had stopped crying, and I felt a little normal. Then I was in line to check out and a police officer was standing beside me with a black ribbon over his badge. It all came flooding back the thoughts of the fire fighters and police officers who risked their lives to save others in this disaster. I burst into tears and he looked at me with a concerned look and I said, "Seeing you makes me sad it just reminds me of the terrorist attacks." Then I told him about Mike and that he was a firefighter. I immediately sensed the feeling of brotherhood that he felt. He was so kind. He handed me a tissue and said he would pray for Mike and your family.
I hope you find comfort in knowing that so many people are praying for you, (even us Okies), and you are constantly in our thoughts.
God Bless you and keep you.
Eimile Ryan Hart
Eimile Ryan Hart
eimile@earthlink.net
Oklahoma City, OK USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 15:13:45 (PDT)
In case my first message was lost: My family and I keep Michael and all of you in our many thoughts and prayers. As Bill Henry's daughter I know he watches over Michael in a special way. In fact there is the same twinkle in Michael's eyes as there was in my Dad's.Love, Mary Anne
mary anne mcculloch
maryanbern@aol
Nesconset, NY USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 15:05:05 (PDT)
A Tribute to Michael Lynch
With fearless strides,
Confronted by
Dangerous flames,
He sacrifices all
For strangers
He treats like
His beloved family.
A relentless courage,
Surpassing the most
stalwart patriot.
Freely providing
Protection
And hope
Asking nothing
In return.
He
Has made his family
Proud,
And Americans
Bow to him
Out of pride.
His heroic nature,
Indefatigable perseverance,
And unselfishness
Under the
severest threats
of danger,
shall live forever
in the hearts of all
he knew,
touched,
and saved.
My prayers of hope, love and peace to Paul and the Lynch Family. God Bless!
Psalm 60:12 proclaims: "With God’s help we will do mighty things." Michael Lynch proved this is possible.
Joanna Scholl
Joanna Scholl
Joanna.Scholl@hbo.com
NY, NY USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 15:04:40 (PDT)
Dear Maureen, Jack and the entire loving Lynch family,
A day (sometimes moments) does not go by that we are not praying for you...an hour does not go by that we are not hoping for you, and a moment does not go by that we are not loving all of you!
Just a note to let you all know that the Hickeys are praying for, hoping for and loving the lynchs...
(We wish we could be physically useful)
Have Faith...
We love you...
Joe, Jackie and Kyra (yes she prays too!)
Hickey
jackie@creativcommunications.com
white plains, ny USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 15:04:23 (PDT)
You are in our thoughts & prayers & Mike has been added to a worldwide prayer chain. We are also from New York & share in your sorrow, as we have been touched & are praying for family & friends. God Bless all of you. Love, Kathy & Tom
Kathy & Tom Kereszti
keresztifam@hotmail.com - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 14:44:40 (PDT)
My thoughts and prayers are will you and your family!!
I, too, will NOT give up hope!
Penny Gatto
spas@epix.net
New Albany, PA USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 14:35:34 (PDT)
My heart goes out to all your family. God Bless YOU all I know the feeling so well. If I can help in any way please feel free to ask love Chris Marsicano Joes Mother
Christina Marsicano
cmarsi8727@aol.com
lakewood, nj USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 14:31:20 (PDT)
My prayers are with you all in this time of tragedy. I will be thinking of the pancake breakfasts and fun times we have had together...my love to Colleen and my hugs to Colleen and Thomas. Though I haven't seen you all in years your family has always been an inspiration to me. A family full of love, bonding, laughter and faith. I will pray for Michael and be grateful for the acts of heroism he has gifted us with. Love to you all. Christina (Pugliese)Peck
Christina Peck (Pugliese)
Noles18@aol.com
Stroudsburg, PA USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 13:52:01 (PDT)
John, Louann, and family:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Since I heard the news late last week, I have been thinking about you a lot and praying for the best.
John - you have always held a special place in my heart as a friend, a mentor, and a guide in life. I have always appreciated your support when my father passed away, as well as when I needed advice. You filled some space and role that my father could no longer give me. Thank You.
Anything you need that I can do, please let me know.
Love,
Luis
Luis Benet
luis_benet@yahoo.com
Boston, MA USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 13:43:02 (PDT)
Michael is going to be OK. I think of him in my prayers. I love him so much. He is a funny Uncle - he let me fix up his hair once - and I gave him a DA hair-do. When he went to the bathroom to see his hair - he went "Ahhhhhhh"!
He made me laugh! I miss Michael & my family in the USA alot. Love,
Mary Lynch
marylizlynch@aol.com
Virginia Water UK - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 13:37:27 (PDT)
I love Uncle Michael so much and I never once stopped praying for him. Stephanie, I love you too and hope you are doing OK. I miss our family very much - and wish that I could be closer to you right now. You are all in my heart and my prayers. Especially Michael, Grandma, Grandpa, Stephanie and Daddy.
Love y'all.
Tara Lynch
tarakly@aol.com
Virginia Water UK - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 13:29:21 (PDT)
You are all constantly in the thoughts
and prayers of our family, here and in Ireland.
God Bless
Amy O'Brien
nenagh@home.com
Westfield, NJ USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 13:27:51 (PDT)
We have lost a dear family friend also, William "Billy" Hunt. He was based on the 80th floor of the Tower #2. Thank you to Michael for attempting to rescue him. We will also keep the faith and pray that both Michael and Billy are okay.
With all our prayers, the Ingargiola Family
Jason Ingargiola
jingarg@hotmail.com
Weymouth, MA USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 13:14:31 (PDT)
Dear Ruthie, Fred and Lynch family,
Our hearts bleed for you. Michael is in our thoughts and prayers daily. May God give you the strength to support and comfort one another in this difficult time. We are here for you, please do not hesitate to ask us for anything! May God bless Michael and keep him safe.
With all our love, Carolyn, George, Nicholas & Michael
Carolyn Love
carolyn.love@us.interfaceinc.com
Exton, PA USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 13:04:04 (PDT)
Tom Baker, I just wanted to thank you for setting up this website. It's so good to see all the prayers and positive thoughts from everyone. It keeps me connected to my family in
Throggs Neck on the days I can't get down there. Hugs to everyone at 2911 and 245.
Eileen
(Eileen, you know that this is my way of helping. It's a pleasure, and you are welcome. -Tom)
jeme87@msn.com
Cross River, NY USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 13:01:23 (PDT)
Dear Kathleen & Mark,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
David & Phyllis Cronin
David Cronin
ilm@webt.com
Buffalo, NY USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 12:50:18 (PDT)
Hello, my name is Laurie and I am a friend of Jen Baker's in Boston. My heart goes out to all of you. I will say a prayer for Michael, your family and all of the missing NY firefighters. Keep your chin up, better day are surely ahead.
Laurie Neyman
lneyman@pyr.com
Cambridge, MA USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 12:34:22 (PDT)
My thoughts and prayers are with the Lynch family in this time of tragedy and waiting. Hopefully, this story will have a happy ending for all of you. In the mean time may God keep you all in His care and watch over Michael.
Judy Burke
scottsmocs@cs.com
E. Brunswick, NJ USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 12:30:25 (PDT)
Dad, Grandpa and Grandma, Aunts and Uncles, Stephanie,
Thanks for sharing this website with my mom. Reading through all these notes in the guestbook has strengthened our bond to you. Michael is in my prayers every day. There is not one moment when I forget him. I love him and all of you very much and I hope to see you all soon. "Michael wanted to be a firefighter all his life and if God wants him to stay with us then he will." Grandpa told me this on a recent
phonecall. I totally agree. I love you all.
Tim
Tim Lynch
timryly@aol.com
Virginia,Water UK - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 12:15:36 (PDT)
We are keeping Michael and all of you in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You!! We will never take our brave firefighters for granted again! With love and hope, Chip, Herb, Meghan and Kevin
Chip Dougherty Packer
computerchip54@aol.com
Wayne, PA USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 11:50:35 (PDT)
To the entire Lynch family and friends:
Michael is a true American hero. I pray that he is found safe. If god has chosen to call Michael home, be comforted in knowing that Michael made a difference in the lives of others. There is no greater good than giving your life for others.
Tim Klawitter
Tim Klawitter
klawitter.tj@pg.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 11:49:33 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family,
Please know how much we are thinking of you in this tragic time. We hold you all so dear in our hearts and pray for Michael to return. Also know that much of Buffalo is praying for Michael. We signed his name in a prayer book and had his name mentioned during mass at St. Josephs Church (Mark &
Kathleens'parish) on Sunday, September 16th. Many collections and donations have been made in his name as well. We have often thought how lucky we are to know a family so caring and generous. And now, we admire your courage and strength. We will be here for you in this time of need. Please let us know if we can do anything to help.
With Love,
Becca & Barbara Multerer
Becca Multerer
ilm@webt.com
Buffalo, NY USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 11:15:40 (PDT)
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this agonizing time. May God give you strength and hope! I met Michael with Kevin at St. Lawrence Parish in Weehawken, NJ.
Br. Charles Barbush, FSC
Brcharlesbarbush@aol.com
Weehawken, NJ USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 10:43:57 (PDT)
I love you Mike. You will forever be in my heart.
John Badalati
jbadalati@hotmail.com
Bronx, NY USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 10:39:07 (PDT)
I cried when I saw your website. Your family is very special, and my thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope Michael returns home to you. He is a hero and an inspiration to all...
-Lori
Lori Neuman
Lorin1112@aol.com
Jackson, NJ USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 10:09:05 (PDT)
Our prayers are with Michael, you and your entire family.
Semper Fidelis.
Mary and Bill O'Neill
WOneill385@aol.com
New York, NY USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 10:03:23 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family:
We met John, LuAnn and kids as neighbors in Cincinnati. We just relocated to New Jersey this past July. Being so new to the area we hadn't known anyone personally affected until an email from LuAnn. We now keep Michael's name in our prayers and have entered his name in our parish prayer book. May the Lord continue to guide you in strength and love as we all continue our hope and prayer.
Glen & Lora Drummond
we3dsnj@yahoo.com
Mendham, NJ USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 09:55:16 (PDT)
I am a Spellman alum--1984 and knew of the famous Lynch family. I knew Kevin well and enjoyed watching Patrick in the plays. I also worked with Agnes Lynch on the alumni newsletter.
I am so sorry to hear the suffering you are going through. I have had Michael in my prayers since I heard. Know that all Spellmanites are thinking of you and praying for you in this time of uncertainty.
Patrice Liquori Athanasidy
Spellman 1984
Patrice Liquori Athanasidy
PatAthanas@aol.com
Cortlandt Manor, NY USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 09:35:23 (PDT)
Kathleen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this uncertain and difficult time.
Bill Grande
bgrande@laboratty.com
Buffalo, NY USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 09:30:27 (PDT)
I received an email from a friend of mine that is a friend of Paul Lynch. The email was very emotional as well as looking through your website. I especially enjoyed the poem "One". I just wanted to sign your guestbook to let your family know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and all the families that have been effected by this terrible tradegy.
Tina Phelps
tphelps@uwgrocers.com USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 09:10:33 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family:
You are all in my prayers. I know that the whole community is praying for Michael and is there for you. If there is anything at all that I can do, please let me know.
(I live in Silver Beach and went to school with Kevin).
Sincerely,
Maryann Hayes
Maryann Hayes
hayes@fr.com
Bronx, NY USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 09:04:16 (PDT)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time. We would like to help in any way possible.
Kristine & Paul Zimmermann
kpz-2@home.com
westfield, nj USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 08:58:06 (PDT)
Our heartfelt prayers and thoughts are on Michael & Stephanie and all the family right now. Our neighbors and co-workers at Newport news Shipbuilding all have you in their prayers as well. Let us know if there is anything else we can do to help. Love Eileen, Chris, Annie, Madeline & Grace.
Eileen & Chris Miner
cminer1827@aol.com
hampton, va USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 08:42:27 (PDT)
I pray daily for Michael and his family and friends. God bless you all
Glenna Flanagan
parflan@aol.om
bronx, ny USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 08:38:41 (PDT)
John and LouAnn,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, the kids, and your family. We keep hope alive here...Michael and all of the fire fighters are mentioned by my boys each night at bed time.
Maureen Montgomery
Maureen Montgomery
Montgomery.mm.1@pg.com
Mason , OH USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 08:37:32 (PDT)
We received this link at The New AGe-Examiner.
Grace Dove
wyopress @epix.net
Tunkhannok PA USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 08:36:16 (PDT)
We received this link at The New AGe-Examiner.
Grace Dove
wyopress @epix.net
Tunkhannok PA USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 08:36:12 (PDT)
We are both at P&G's Albany, Ga site. Kitty attended a web handling class taught by John Lynch many years ago. The Albany site held a prayer and remembrance session Friday, 9/14 at noon. Your family was lifted up at that time. Know also that you continue to be in our personal prayers.
John Ashley
John & Kitty Ashley
ashley.jh@pg.com
Albany, Ga USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 08:29:02 (PDT)
Gary, Spencer and I were heartbroken to hear that Michael was in the World Trade Center when it collapsed last Tuesday. This tragedy has affected so many people world wide and our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jeni Williams
P&G
Gary and Jeni Williams
jrgwilliams@home.com
Glendale, , AZ USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 08:25:45 (PDT)
We pray for Michael and all other missing people, God give you strength at this harrowing time.
God bless - Fiona,Gerard,Rosalin and Liam Lynch - United Kingdom
Fiona and Gerard Lynch
glynch@cwcom.net, UK USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 08:09:19 (PDT)
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and all of New york during this terrible time. I work at a catholic church in Overland Park, Kansas as the receptionist in the office and also as the Choral director of Ascension choir. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We will pray that your son is found safe. Sister Rose Marie of the Notre Dame Sisters in California will also be praying for you and your family. Her prayers and those of all the sister are very powerful. God be with you all. Sharon
Sharon
smgear@hotmail.com
Kansas City, Ks USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 07:58:29 (PDT)
Dear Kathleen (daughter) and family:
I'm holding Michael, you and your family firmly in the white light. My prayers, thoughts, and heart are with you. Stay strong.
Jan Bensman
janjim@adelphia.net USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 07:53:42 (PDT)
To the Lynch Family,
My mother, Peggy Limanowski, worked with John at P&G in Cincinnati. I have been praying for Michael and will continue to keep you all in my prayers. I myself lost a son almost 1 year ago and know a little of the pain and helplessness that you must be feeling. Never give up hope that he will be found. Firefighters are very special people and feel that it is there duty to survive, if only to help save more people. I have asked my son in heaven to help show Michael the way home, whether it be back here to finish his life on earth or to heaven for eternal life. Whichever it may be we know that it is God's will for Michael's life. Be comforted by the fact that God is with him no matter where he is and that he knows that we are all praying for his safe return. Be strong and lean on each other during this very difficult time. God is with you and we are all praying for you and Michael!
God Bless!
Beth Asbrock
basbrock@fuse.net
Cincinnati, Oh USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 07:34:54 (PDT)
As a co-worker and friend of Mary's (Micheal's Cousin) I know how deeply the honor, devotion and love of your family reaches. I hope that daily thoughts and prayers bring support to your family at this time. As Mary shares stories of happiness about Michael and your family, I smile hoping that those stories will continue for many years to come.
Mary has never given up on others and we will never give up praying for Michael. We will continue to ask God to bring Michael back to your family. God bless and know that all of us at the Clinical Legal Studies Program at Albany Law School thank God for people like Michael, every morning that we get up and start another day.
Elaine Franchini
efran@mail.als.edu
Albany, NY USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 07:07:01 (PDT)
May the Lord Bless you in these troublesome times. I pray they find a lot more people alive. With the loss of a son to an accident, I fully understand grief. I found comfort in 1st John 4:4. If Michael is not found alive, you can find comfort in the signs around you. Pennies, butterflies, rainbows, scripture, a baby's smile and most of all the knowledge of eternity through salvation. May the Lord Bless You. He will carry us through. We grieve along with you for our nations tragedy.
Carolyn Owens
Owens.CP@PG.Com
Fairfield, OH USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 06:58:42 (PDT)
John, LouAnn and family: I wanted you to know that you are all in my prayers and that I pray for Michael daily. May you feel His peace which passes our human understanding. God bless you. Gina Drosos
Gina Drosos
drosos.vc@pg.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 06:56:19 (PDT)
MY deepest prayers and un-ending love go to all the lives lost and their families. I will say special prayers for Michael. And will always try to keep a candle lit for his safe return. God Bless these souls and God Bless America. I Thank the Heroes of New York for their unselfish acts.
Nicole Walker
harvillawalker@aol.com
Grafield, NJ USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 06:34:45 (PDT)
All of our prayers are with Michael and your family. My mother had Psalm 121 circled in her Bible. It holds great words of comfort. We also got together and read Psalm 37 aloud and prayed. Keep the faith! In Christian love.
tfarmer@ccc-lcs.org
Lebanon, OH USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 06:34:26 (PDT)
For all of those involved in this terrible tragedy, I will say a prayer for you.
Lisa Francoeur
lfrancoeur@nfa.futures.org USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 06:27:18 (PDT)
To The Lynch Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Remember the "Footprints" poem, "My precious child, I Love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial, when you see only one set of footprints, that's when I was carrying you." God is with all of you and so are we.
Peggy & Joe Limanowski
Limanowski.MA @pg.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 06:25:47 (PDT)
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Frank and Karen Auffinger
Auffinger.kd@pg.com
Cincinnati, oh USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 06:24:38 (PDT)
To John, Louann and the entire Lynch Family,
Our hearts are filled with prayers for Michael. His courage and care for others is inspiring! Our hopes will remain strong with yours.
God Bless you all,
Bob and Vicki (Minturn) Mahr
Vicki Minturn Mahr
mintur.va@pg.com
Finksburg, MD USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 06:23:13 (PDT)
I work at P&G in Cincinnati. I work in the same department John worked in before he left for Europe. I just wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. As we watched in horror, like everyone else, we didn't know who we might know that would be affected. John sent us a wonderful tribute to is brother and let us know he was missing. There has been a huge outpouring of love expressed for your family from those of us who know John. John is a great guy and he mentioned his family often during the years that we worked together. I just wanted you to know we're thinking of your family. God Bless.
Janet Gay
gay.js.3@pg.com
Mason, Oh USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 06:14:43 (PDT)
Kathleen and Jack,
Our prayers are with you and Michael!
God Bless You
Paula and Joe Reilly
Joe Reilly
JWReilly2@aol.com
Chatham, NJ USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 05:50:14 (PDT)
John,
You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless Michael, a True American Hero and may you find comfort in God's Love during this most difficult period.
JOE
Joe Steele
Steele.jl@pg.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 05:34:24 (PDT)
Dear Lynch family:
Survivors had been found several weeks after the last year's big earthquake in Turkey, my old country. I hope Michael is one of the survivors. I pray for him and others who were there. Hasan Eroglu
Hasan Eroglu
eroglu.h@pg.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 05:00:18 (PDT)
My prayers are with each and everyone of you.
God's Blessings to You.
Terry L. Davidson
tldavi_1999@yahoo.com
Wethersfield, CT USA - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 04:03:37 (PDT)
Kathleen, Jack & Family
We may be a great distance away but our thoughts, prayers and hopes for Micheal are with you all at a very difficult time. We have not all had the chance to meet all the cousins, especially the Lynch's but from what we hear you are a pretty special bunch. Just know that we are thinking of you all Love from Madeleine, Marie, Andrew & Families in Nottingham, UK.
MADELEINE SMITH (ROTHWELL)
Madeleine.Smith@mowlem.com
Nottingham UK - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 01:50:59 (PDT)
I have listed all of the Lynches missing from New York and the Pentagon on my web page. Included is a link to your site. Michael looks like a great guy! Good luck to all of you. Jim Lynch
jlynch@siue.edu
Edwardsville, IL USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 22:58:49 (PDT)
The heroic work of Michael will always be in our memories. What he did was for the love of mankind. To safe lives. Wherever he may be today, the Love of God will always be with him. May God give strength to the family members during this very difficult period.
T.C.LOOI
tyck.choon.looi@honeywell.com Singapore - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 22:26:05 (PDT)
I will never forget, nor give up hope, for my brothers in the FDNY who so couragously answered the call.....
May God bless and protect the families of those who gave their lives to protect others.
FF R. Carter E-33 San Antonio Fire Dept.
Ricci Carter
fightfire4fun@yahoo.com
San Antonio, TX USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 22:15:02 (PDT)
I am one of Mary's neices. I pray for Michael and all the Lynch family every day. Michael, may the wind be always at your back . . .
Rachel Stegemoeller
rstegemoeller@mail.colgate.edu
Hamilton, NY USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 22:04:21 (PDT)
We will keep praying for Michael - God Bless....
Katie and John Byrne
(Jeannette Henry's daughter)
katie byrne
KMBYRNE@optonline.net
bayville, ny USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 21:27:42 (PDT)
Although I did not know Michael, I will keep hope in my heart for his safe return. With love, Steve Kuhn.
Steve Kuhn
skuhn@wfg.com
Chicago, IL USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 21:21:49 (PDT)
I visited your page, which was a link at the WTC memorial page. I don't know anyone, personally, who is among the lost of the WTC tragedy, but I can not stop greiving for you, and for all of those who have missing loved ones. I am compelled to visit memories every day, as I don't want to forget the pain you are going through right now. I am thousands of miles away, and you don't know me, but I cried as I looked at the photo's of michael as if he were my own brother. My heart is with you.
Peggy Collins
amazgrac@bellsouth.net
Miami, FL USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 21:19:43 (PDT)
Be assured that our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of sadness.The guilty one will surely be brought to justice
Frank J Farrell
frank.j.farrell@worldnet.att.net
Dumont , NJ USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 20:55:20 (PDT)
I have known Michael's brother Patrick for two years, our both being members of the Ridgewood (NJ) Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. I have already expressed my prayers and concerns to Patrick, but I extend them now to the rest of his friends and family. I have also notified other Ridgewood G&S members about Michael, and I know they share my feelings. Patrick has often worn the "FDNY" cap proudly in Ridgewood. I understand his pride so much better now.
Michael is indeed fortunate to have such a large and caring family and circle of friends. I pray for him and hope that he was responsible for saving the lives of many of the people who did escape.
Philip Sternenberg
psternenberg@aol.com
Bergenfield, NJ USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 20:30:20 (PDT)
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH MIKE AND THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY
BRENDAN McARDLE
RAIDER0361@AOL.COM
BRONX, NY United States - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 20:02:35 (PDT)
Hello everyone who loves Michael
The Zurad's from Eaton Hills in Tunkhannock are thinking about you and praying for you every day.
We met many of you during sacrament celebrations in Tunkhannock and know how close all of you are.
We can not imagine your pain. Our hearts are with you. We will keep watching the website.
Ed, Patti, Ariel, Noah, Abbey, and Olivia Zurad
Ed & Patti Zurad
ezdoc@epix.net
Tunkhannock, PA USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 19:54:51 (PDT)
I will be keeping your son and family in my thoughts and
prayers including hope that your family will once again be
whole. God bless.
Tanya
Mesa, AZ USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 19:48:00 (PDT)
We pray everyday for Michael and for everyone who loves him.
May God bless you and give you strength.
Gwen Robertson
robby@richnet.net
Shelby, OH USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 19:20:37 (PDT)
I'm a friend of Maryanne McCulloch(cousin). Michael, as well as his family, will be in my prayers. May the Lord bless you and keep you.
DONNA
DGA215@YAHOO.COM
RONKONKOMA, NY USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 19:13:04 (PDT)
My prayers are with your family!
Susan Borgese
sueborgese@yahoo.com
Smithtown, NY USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 19:05:10 (PDT)
We think of Michael and all of you EVERY day. We spoke of him, in his honor, at a vigil at East Shore UU Church on the 12th. We prayed for him at a vigil on the 16th at Chautauqua. We are with you and with him, forever, on this journey. Lots of love, Bob and Mary
bargars@juno.com
Cleveland Hts, OH USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 18:50:31 (PDT)
our thoughts and prayers are with you.
ann oliff
annabelle@home.com
westfield, nj USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 18:49:09 (PDT)
Maureen and family:
I cannot imagine what you are going through.
If I can help in anyway, please let me know (908)233-3523.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I just wish
I could help.
Donna
Donna Slattery
dslats@home.com
Westfield, NJ USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 18:47:17 (PDT)
Dear Kathy, Jack and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Michael is a generous, kind hearted and brave man. I pray for his safe return.
Love
Jo-Ellen and Tony
Jo-Ellen McCarthy
Irlny95@aol.com
Middletown, ny USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 18:32:24 (PDT)
I come from a large family of firefighters, (my brother and his crew have been commuting to NY to help out in any way possible), so I truly know what heroes they all are...please know that your family is in my prayers!
LeighAnn Weber
lap_13@yahoo.com
West Haven, CT USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 18:31:10 (PDT)
Julie, I and our families are holding Michael in our prayers each day, along with his wonderful family. God will bless you in these hours of pain and waiting as will the Archangels watch over the rescuer who is yet to be found.
Leo Holt and Julie Laughlin
springlane@msn.com
Newtown, PA USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 17:56:06 (PDT)
Dear Kathleen & Jack,
My children & I would like you to know that Michael is in our prayers, as well as, you & your family. May God Bless you all & keep you in His Care.
Love, Dorothy & Patricia Cahill & the rest of the Cahill family (Patricia went to school with Paul)
Dorothy & Patricia Cahill
pz426@aol.com
Bronx, NY USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 17:51:24 (PDT)
To all the Lynch Family...I am praying for you all and for Michael's return home to the family he loves so much...these are tough times but God didn't make you Irish for nothing.. Anne Gevlin
Anne Gevlin
Amvlin2@aol.cm
Scarsdale, Ny USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 17:49:05 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family:
I spoke with John this morning. We are friends of John and
Lou Ann from Pennsylvania. Our thoughts and prayers are
with you. I have added Michael's name to our pray book at
church and am having a mass dedicated to his rescue. Take
care and know that your family is loved and supported by
so many prayers. God Bless, Pat and Gary Bloom
PAT AND GARY BLOOM
bloompg@epix.net
Meshoppen, PA USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 17:43:39 (PDT)
My Thoughts are with the Lynch family and all the other people who have lost someone. I will keep praying for you and all the others. God does work miricals everyday so keep believeing that.
Velma Youngs
cowboycrazy15@hotmail.com
Grand Haven, MI USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 17:40:18 (PDT)
I would just like to wish all of you the best of luck in finding Michael. Never give up hope. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless
Shannon
starnmoonbeamz@yahoo.com
Buckeye Lake, OH USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 17:35:43 (PDT)
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark Paine
mark.sharon.paine@snet.net
Milford, CT USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 17:28:43 (PDT)
I am a friend of Patricks. I would like to let you know that I think of your family everyday, and would like to send you my love, hope and prayers. Premila
Premila
premilavictor@yahoo.com
Takoma Park, MD USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 17:24:34 (PDT)
Dear Stephanie & the Lynch Family,
You and the entire Lynch family are in my prayers. I don't know Mike too well, but I know if he is anything like his family he will make it through this.
Stephanie, you and I haven't been very close since high school, but please know that I am here if ever you need a friend.
God Bless!
Margaret McCormack
redangel71@aol.com
Bronx, NY USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 16:57:27 (PDT)
Mine and Fran's thoughts and prayers are with you guys constantly. All the guys from the football pool have continued to ask and are praying also.
Anything you need day or night just call we are just around the corner.
Love
Ed, Fran & Kate
Ed Towers
ed-fran.towers@home.com USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 16:34:31 (PDT)
To the Lynch family,
You and Michael are in my prayers. We thank God for selfless heroes like your son.
Much love,
Chris
"He is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you." 1 Peter 5:7
"Be still and know that I am God" Ps 46:10
chris@shamrock.net
Tampa, FL USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 16:24:07 (PDT)
My thoughts and prayers are with Micheal, the Lynch family, and Stephanie.... I think about you everyday and remember all the times in our younger years. Those memories are very precious to me. Micheal is a strong and unique person and I am very sorry for what you are going through. I continue to hope and pray for his safe return. God Bless you all !!!!!
Love,
Allison
Allison McGreevy
tpatchr@aol.com
Temple Terrace, FL USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 16:17:47 (PDT)
Hello, I am a good friends with Tara and her family. I don't remeber ever meeting him personally. But, I bet he was a great guy.
CatMCS72989@yahoo.com
Villa Hills, KY USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 16:09:45 (PDT)
I am praying every day for the lynch family to have Michael found he is a true hero.
nancy corbett morrow
morrows3@aol.com
phila, pa USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 16:04:31 (PDT)
I along with the whole parish of St. Frances de Chantal are praying for Michael. Let us not give up hope but pray to Him who is the source of our hope for Michael's safety.
Msgr Leslie J Ivers
LJIvers@aol.com
Bronx, NY USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 15:55:22 (PDT)
During this difficult time, please know that the thoughts and prayers of many are with the entire Lynch family. Michael and the others that responded to the 9/11/01 disaster are true heroes to us all. May God bless Michael, all that are still missing, and America.
Keith Harrison
harrison.ka@pg.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 15:28:13 (PDT)
I am Kevin - (for those of you that don't know me) - I am a fishing instructor to the Lynch family. (Jack, by the way, is a fine student)
When I was not catching fish with Michael and his crew a couple of Friday's ago, Michael told me a joke about a turtle being mugged by two slugs; "A
turtle was mugged by two snails". When the NYPD arrived and
questioned the turtle about what happened, the turtle replied: "I don't
know, they just came out of nowhere! It happened so fast!"
These two weeks have "come out of nowhere" for everybody, but especially for the Lynch family and other families personally touched by all this. Those of us who know Michael and the Lynch family, and love them, recognize how ironic it is that the events of last week were motivated by an emotion that is the opposite of what this family stands for. Love defines the Lynch family; love of life, love of family, love of God and the love of others. It is no accident that Michael dedicates himself to the most selfless of professions; one that is the embodiment of each of these loves he has learned so well at home. We pray for Michael, for the Lynch family, for Stephanie, and we pray that, in the face of all this, the Lynch family continues, steadfastly and stubbornly, to define themselves by Love.
Kevin Crowley
outrunning@aol.com
Mamaroneck, NY USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 15:02:02 (PDT)
We are friends of Fred & Ruth Lynch ( Michael's brother and sister in-law). Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you that care for Michael. I will continue to pray that Michael and his co-workers are found safe. I will continue to pray for all of you, all of the victims, their families, friends, our friends, and our nation as a whole. I pray that God will have mercy on those suffering, hurting, and in fear, and give wisdom & strength to those who are so bravely and selflessly volunteering in this carnage. I pray for our leaders to have the wisdom and the strength to help our get through this horrible time, and to help our nation heal. Mostly I pray for peace.....
God Bless you all,
With love,
Brad, Cheryl, Carley, Zachary, and Emma Grove
Cheryl Grove
cgrove@chartermi.net
Grand Haven, MI USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 14:37:09 (PDT)
Our prayers go out to you and all of the families waiting for an answer.
howard@frisvold.com
Tunkhannock, PA USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 14:11:42 (PDT)
I AM A FRIEND OF MIKE & THOMAS.ME AND MY WIFE ARE PRAYING FOR MIKE AND YOUR FAMILY
KEITH & CHRISTINA
KEITH WYMAN
WYMS7299@AOL.COM
CARMEL, NY USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 14:06:55 (PDT)
We are keeping your family in our prayers.
The Kelly, Elliott & Mullane Families
Colleen Mullane
ColleenMullane@aol.com
Bronx, NY USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 13:57:26 (PDT)
To the Lynch Family and Stephanie
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Our faith gives us hope and keeps us strong. May God comfort you and give you peace. May God watch over Michael and keep him safe. I will continue to pray for all of you. God Bless You.
Kathy Carroll
Kathy Carroll
Kacrn7@aol.com
Bronx, NY USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 13:42:34 (PDT)
You all are in my thoughts and prayers every minute of the day.I wanted to let you know that I put Michael's name on a tribute in the South Mountain reservation...at a site that overlooks lower Manhatten. He is very much with us here.
Emy
Emy Hyans
blzrd96@aol.com USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 13:24:06 (PDT)
My name is Debbie DiStefano. I work with and I am friends with Allison McGreevy. I just want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I can't begin to imagine what your family are going through. My God bless your family. Sincerely, Deb
Debbie DiStefano
ji505@aol.com
Temple Terrace, Fla. USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 13:23:37 (PDT)
I am a friend of Thomas'. I just wanted to let you know that your entire family has been in my thoughts and prayers since this took place. If Michael is anything like Thomas (which I am sure he is)he is a great man and I cannot wait to meet him.
Marc Catanzaro
mjcatz@hotmail.com
Buffalo, NY USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 13:11:21 (PDT)
We are friends of Ruth and Fred Lynch's, Michael's brother and sister-in-law. Our thoughts are with your families and pray they will find Michael alive very soon.
Julie & Chris Innes
jcinnes@chartermi.net
Grand Haven, MI USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 13:07:07 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family,
I'm clinging Michael and you to God through my prayers. I'm thinking of you often during this difficult time. Praying with you for His best.
I'm inspired by your faith and trust.
Peace,
Tom Connolly
Tom Connolly
tjconn@alumni.utexas.net, PA USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 13:05:04 (PDT)
I work closely with Michael's cousin, MaryAnne McCulloch. Our hearts and our prayers are daily with Michael and the entire family. May you be blessed with peace.
Connie Calabro
Concolada@aol.com
Nesconset, NY USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 12:55:30 (PDT)
My husband works with John and Lou Ann at P&G, and Michael is in all our prayers and thoughts. God bless him and your family, we have never been so proud to be from New York.
Jan and Janice Przezdziecki
jwprzezd@aol USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 12:53:17 (PDT)
Dear Family,
We are all pulling for you. God loves you all and will not leave your side.
Sharon Chaires
SChaires@UnityHouse.org
Troy, NY USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 12:50:31 (PDT)
I have been praying for Michael everyday. Even though I do not know him personally, my supervisor, a friend of Michaels family asked me to pray for him. His name was mentioned on the Good Morning America Show, and I cried. A "HERO" of the American People, A "HERO" in our hearts!! God Bless!!
Karla Roll
KRoll@UnityHouseNY.org
Troy, NY USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 12:44:56 (PDT)
Dear Lynch Family,
If you have received my first message then please disregard, I'm resending due to the virus.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. We are friends of John and LouAnn's from all of our Tunkhannock days. We met alot of you over the years and we know how close you all are. I know we cannot even imagine how you feel at this time, but we want you to know we are praying for you, Michael and your whole city to give you strength to get through this. My dad and grandfather were firefighters as was Steve's dad, so we know what brave heroes they truly are. Eventhough we are in KY please know if there is anything we can do for you and your family please let us know. God Bless You All, Karen
Karen and Steve Schmidt
ksschmidt@zoomtown.com
Villa Hills, Ky USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 12:42:21 (PDT)
Your family is in my prayers.
Laura Olivieri
lauraolivieri@yahoo.com
Fairfield, CT USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 12:32:08 (PDT)
Warm wishes and prayers from all of Kathleen's colleagues. Many prayers were said on behalf of Michael and his family at Rosh Hashanah services this week.
Linda Hassberg
lhassberg@wnylc.com
buffalo, NY USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 12:18:12 (PDT)
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Please know that the whole country thanks you for your son's heroism. Your son and your family will remain in my prayers.
Jennifer Lewis
allie0416@yahoo.com
Columbia, SC USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 12:16:00 (PDT)
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Michael is a great and loving person. A special hug to Stephanie.
Love, Linda & Tom
linda baker
Lebanon, NJ USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 12:09:09 (PDT)
We hope and pray with you all, that Michael is found safe and sound.
Toni Gonzalez
tgonzalez-1@home.com
Scotch Plains, NJ USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 12:01:46 (PDT)
Dear Maureen, Mr. and Mrs. Lynch and family,
I am so saddened by all of this. Mr. and Mrs. Lynch: you touched me so when we met at the luau and you told me you had offered that evening's mass up for my son, Michael, and for Kenny and me. What a wonderful gift that was. I can only say that I am now returning your beautiful and inspiring gesture: we are praying for Michael and you and offering our masses as well.
In the midst of all this, I am thinking about what so many people have said to us about our Michael and also said to my family when we lost a brother: "God only gives us what we can handle."
I have to admit, I have a hard time with this one. First of all, why does God have such a good opinion of me that He thinks I can handle this? Second of all, who says God had anything to do with this?
But after thinking awhile about you and this situation, I wonder if it really is that God knows you have the faith to get through this, that you can admit your need for Him and pray like the Dickens for Michael and for yourselves. (And, by the way,if you get to the point where you feel it's too difficult to pray, rest assured that the rest of us will be making up the difference.)
Kenny's cousin just e-mailed this Bible passage to us and its seems fitting.
2Corinthians 12: 7-10:
And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to keep me from being too elated. Three times I besought the Lord about this, that
it should leave me; but he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." I will all the more gladly boast of my
weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships,persecutions,and calamities; for when I am weak, then I am strong.
I hope I have not burdened you with my take on things and that God blesses and graces you and Michael.
With love,
Mary Manganiello
Mary Manganiello
kmango@home.com
Westfield, NJ USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 11:50:50 (PDT)
My prayers are with all of you! I will say extra prayers tonoght at a healing service in South Plainfield, NJ
Kathy Brodie
Brodiefun@att.net
Cranford USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 11:49:24 (PDT)
John and LouAnn,
You and your family are in our prayers for Michael's safety.
Janet and John
Janet and John Skovran
jskovran@epix.net
Tunkhannock, PA USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 11:43:16 (PDT)
John,
Our prayers are with you and your family. Keep the faith, miracles do happen, and a lot of folks are praying that you get one.
Steve
Steve Gaines
gaines.js@pg.com
Greensboro, NC USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 11:41:30 (PDT)
This is a resubmission:
Below is what I sent to John when I heard about Michael. I have a brother named Michael. He is my best friend. We get our strength from out family. I send my strentgh to you.
----John, I pray that your brother is safe. I found out this morning that one of the pilots was a fraternity brother of mine. I wasn't real close to John
Ogonowski, but he was a good man. I'm reading "Band of Brothers" now and have watched the first two episodes on HBO. There has been a lot of news lately about the great sacrifice of this generation. And they were a heroic generation. Your brother and his comrades demonstrate that this spirit lives on.
Vince Bennett
bennett@pg.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 11:40:32 (PDT)
Please know that I will keep Michael and your familiy in my thoughts and prayers forever. He is a true hero. God bless you all!
Mark Harvison
mark.s.harvison@usace.army.mil
Savannah, GA USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 11:34:03 (PDT)
My prayers are with you and all those who loved Michael. Wherever he is, God is with him. Bless you.
Beth Emanuelson
emanuelson.bj@pg.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 11:26:54 (PDT)
My friend, Al Marion asked me to look at this site. I am a Battalion Chief with the Fountain Valley Fire Department. Our department was involved last weekend at Edison Field in Anaheim, CA with KABC and the Red Cross, that collected more than $610,000.00 for the FDNY and WTC relief effort. We pray you and your fire family are able to find Michael. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your department. We have three members of our department headed to NY on Friday to deliver a check from our Firefighters Association to the FDNY Firefighter Relief Fund. If you could,please let me know who they should see or address where they can drop off the check.
Respectfully,
STEVE NAGEL
8452 Ivy Circle
Huntington Beach, CA
snagel@socal.rr.com
Steve Nagel
snagel@socal.rr.com
Huntington Beach, CA USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 11:24:37 (PDT)
You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers
Sara and Mark Dorwart
mad219@aol.com USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 11:21:39 (PDT)
I work with Patrick at Acceture and heard last Wednesday that Mike is one of the missing heroes in the WTC tragedy. Please know that Mike, the Lynch family, and Mike's friends have been in my prayers since. I believe in miracles and the power of prayer so I continue to pray for Mike's well-being. I also pray that you, Mike's family and friends, will be comforted in this time. God Bless, Kelly
Kelly Wussow
kelly.wussow@accenture.com
Houston, TX USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 11:20:37 (PDT)
As one mother to another, my heart breaks for you. May God give you peace.
Galeta
galetaw@yahoo.com
Houston, Tx USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 11:12:16 (PDT)
Although I've only spoken to Michael once, and that was 10 years ago next month, I now think of him every day. I, too, have not given up hope.
Sam DiCarlo
sdicarlo@idfa.org
Washington, DC USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 11:11:40 (PDT)
I just want to express my deepest sympathy to your family as you are going through this tragic time. Your son was doing his job just like any other day........except this day he possibly gave his life for someone else. He is to be highly commended for his bravery.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy,
Lori
Lori Coughlin
loric@pandaenergy.com
Dallas, TX USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 11:03:22 (PDT)
Well no virus is going to keep us out of this page. Up here in Penna. we are watching and waiting and praying with you and hoping your missing hero is found! And I speak for a whole lot of folks up here who know Michael's brother John -- and a lot of folks who don't know John but to whom we have forwarded this site and asked for support. We support mother Lynch's words up top! Godspeed and Peace! -- Bob B. (brother John's old P&G nemisis)
Bob B.
bdbark@epix.net
Tunkhannock, PA USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 10:57:11 (PDT)
I DO NOT LIVE IN NY BUT HAVE SEEN THE HORRIBLE TRAGEDY ON THE NEWS....I DO NOT KNOW YOU BUT I WOULD LIKE TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY HEART AND IN MY PRAYERS....I HAVE PRAYED FOR ALL OF THE INNOCENT AND MISSING SINCE THE 11TH OF SEPTEMBER AND I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR "YOU" AND THAT MICHAEL BE FOUND...GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL OF YOURS!! AND GOD BLESS ALL OF THE FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICEMAN WHO ARE MISSING AND BLESS THEIR LOVED ONES...GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!
ANGELINA
ANGELINA
REDBIRD7@PRODIGY.NET
OMAHA, NE USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 10:17:00 (PDT)
Every day we watch and wait for good news of Michael. The girls ask about him every day, Maureen. Jodie, Hayley, Bridget, Curt and I ask God each day to bring Michael back to his family. God Bless. Kathy
Kathy Cornwell
kacornwell@home.com
Scotch Plains, NJ USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 10:13:33 (PDT)
I have no words that can tell you how I feel, But all of us Americans are very proud of Michaels heroic efforts and not only will his family miss him but the world will miss him. And i know this may not mean much but he is with God now and is alright and will be waiting for all of his family to join him. God Blees you Michael. My family and the whole nation will pray for him and every person lost.
Eugene Reeves
signss@msn.com
Hammond , In. USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 10:02:18 (PDT)
My God be with you and your family, I will pray for the safe return of micheal. GOD BLESS
Almeka
greera@wellsfargo.com
marysville , ca USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 09:52:53 (PDT)
All of us here at Sign-A-Rama continue to have Michael
in our thoughts and prayers and are hopeful that positive
news for his freinds and family is on the horizon.
God Bless.
sales@ssar.com
Huntington, NY USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 09:52:07 (PDT)
There are no words that I can write that would make your pain go away. When we loose someone we love, it hurts very deeply. I will pray for Michael and his family. Please know that they are all "angels among us".
Valerie Pokrywa
valerie_pokrywa@standardandpoors.com
Pompton Lakes, NJ USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 09:42:37 (PDT)
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your entire family. I met Kevin at my church in St. Charles last year in Skillman NJ, and he made a huge impression on all of us. Words are not enough to express my feelings for you as you await news of Michael.. I will keep all of you in my prayers..
Dianna
adwaclawski@rcn.com
Skillman, NJ USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 09:40:28 (PDT)
My prayers are with your family in this tragic loss. A true hero, I'm so sorry. Katie
oslinkathy@hotmail.com
Springville, Pa USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 09:37:46 (PDT)
I have had the pleasure to work with John at the P&G Mehoopany facility.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lynch family for their hero.
Randy, Rachel and Gab
Randy Percival & Family
percival.rc@pg.com
Tunkhannock, PA USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 09:25:29 (PDT)
God is with Michael no matter where he may be. I find myself quite speechless in this tragic time, but my heart cries out loud and clear with a multitude of emotions....sorrow, pain, fright, pride and HOPE. Do not give up hope. Michael did not give hope as he went in to help strangers as they faced danger. Be proud and remember that our hearts go out to you and we are here in whatever way we can be for those who have suffered due to the horrific acts of evil.
dawgphoto@hotmail.com, CA USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 09:22:45 (PDT)
To Maureen, Tom and Family:
I am so sorry to hear about Michael. I will keep you all in my prayers, and may God give your family the strength to get through this difficult time.
Fran
Fran Tardo
FranT212@aol.com
Old Bridge, NJ USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 09:17:04 (PDT)
I just recently was made aware that Micheal was a 2nd or 3rd cousin to me and my brothers and sisters. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tara O'Sullivan
TaraJordan@excite.com
Buffalo, NY USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 09:06:33 (PDT)
I do not know Michael, but I hope and pray that he is okay.
The people of Jamaica mourn for all the lost ones in this
senseless tragedy.
God bless your nation
TWEEDSMUIR O'REGGIO
toreggio@hotmail.com
Kingston, jamaica Jamaica - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 09:03:57 (PDT)
We miss you Uncle Michael, Please come home. You are our Rescue Hero.
Justin, Caitlin, and Liam
Colleen and Jason Parigen
jcparigen@zoomtown.com
Fairfield, OH USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 08:59:40 (PDT)
I spent last week with my aunt and uncle and family. Although a week of great sorrow, anxiety and emotion, it was also a week filled with love, compassion, generosity, spirit, and God. As my godfather Jack told us, we will approach this like we approach all things -- with faith in God and in each other. I send my love in continuing waves of energy and support down the Hudson River and Taconic parkway to all my family in the Bronx, and especially to Stephanie. With tenderest love for you, Mary a/k/a - Queen of the Command Center. P.S. I miss "Stovetop" - is he keeping you supplied with pens and other items??
Mary Lynch
mlync@mail.als.edu
Poestenkill, NY USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 08:55:37 (PDT)
I think this is very moving and all my friends wish you the best of luck in finding Michael. I really will pray for you that you find him.
missmoss_uk2002@yahoo.com
London England - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 08:54:21 (PDT)
Don't ever give up hope. Even if Michael has passed, he will be avenged. We love our heroes, and Michael is more of a hero than anyone in this country right now! God bless.
A friend of Amy (Robinson) Antosh
Randy Woods
onefuncapt@hotmail.com
Wilmington , NC USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 08:53:10 (PDT)
It's the 19th and I'm at work, trying to concentrate on things that are truly unimportant. So, instead, I take advantage of our fast internet connection to check Michael's site regularly. His pictures make me smile even though I'm so sad. I can feel like I'm with all of you even though I'm not right now except with my thoughts and prayers. Thanks to Tom for creating the website and to all of you for sharing it with us.
I printed out the poem "One" for a coworker to post on her inspirational cubicle wall. She then informed me that she's trying to coordinate a gathering at work and would I get up and read the poem? Public speaking, under the best of circumstances, is not my strong suit. And despite my NYU experience, neither is poetry reading. Well, I'll take a deep breath and do it for Michael.
The kids' bedtime prayers have changed forever since last week and it's both heartbreaking and beautiful to hear them. After spending time with Caroline and Christopher, Brendan added another change on his own. "And God bless Uncle Michael. Even though you know he's not my uncle." Amen.
I'd better stop or this will end up in the "Letters" section. We're praying for you as are so many people you don't even know (like my Missouri cousins). We are just a phone call away for whatever you need. We'll see you soon.
Love to all,
the Crowleys
Kathy Crowley
kcrowley@gcr.com
Mamaroneck, NY USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 08:48:17 (PDT)
Our prayers are always with you.
joe vaccaro
joemarev@home.co
rahway, N J USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 08:47:47 (PDT)
Kathleen, Jack and the rest of the Lynch family -
Our heartfelt condolences go to you over the recent tragedy.
These events have touched us all but we who have not been as personally affected
as your family cannot begin to know what it is like. Our daughter lives on the
upper east side of Manhattan and thank God she was not hurt. Our prayers and thoughts
will be with you until this is all resolved. God Bless You All.
Rich and Judy Heiser
Rich and Judy Heiser
rjheiser@att.net, PA USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 08:45:52 (PDT)
Tom and Maureen:
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Christina, Nicole, and Mafy
Christina Florez
cflore04@hotmail.com
Miami Beach, FL USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 08:45:35 (PDT)
I am sorry for your loss and you and your family are in my prayers. May God Bless You.
Karen
oomeitnua@yahoo.com
Billerica, MA USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 08:34:22 (PDT)
We wanted to let you know that Michael and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers constantly.
We thought we should let you know that we count ourselves as being very lucky to have Mike as our DJ (in the early years of his DJ career)at our wedding in Danbury 9 years ago. You should know what a very special young man he is. God Bless you all!!!
Love,
Mike and Gerri Broderick
Michael and Gerri Broderick
mikeybrod
New Fairfield, CT USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 08:28:44 (PDT)
We wanted to let you know that Michael and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers constantly.
We thought we should let you know that we count ourselves as being very lucky to have Mike as our DJ at our wedding in Danbury 9 years ago. You should know what a very special young man he is. God Bless you all!!!
Love,
Mike and Gerri Broderick
Michael and Gerri Broderick
mikeybrod
New Fairfield, CT USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 08:25:55 (PDT)
Thanks for your site and for ur hope...I am praying right now for ya'll and i BELIEVE
800%...God is in control, is blessing you and his love and power and grace will prevail.......love and blessings to
you!!
Thanks for being a blessing in this world...I am SURE you are touching and encouraging
people and that is amazing!!! thank you very much!
sasha
new york, ny USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 08:19:53 (PDT)
Kevin,
I worked with you at the fund raising for St. Patrick's new church. I was horrified when I received you email about your brother. I pray for his recovery and your family.
I received just today this passage:
Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. -- Isaiah 59:1 NIV
I know this is true. I know God hears your prayers. I will add mine as well to bring your brother home.
God bless you all,
John
John Moriates
moriates@symbol.com
Commack, NY USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 08:11:20 (PDT)
My prayers are with you and all who are suffering as you are. We are all family in times such as these.
Eileen Dignardi
edignardi@janpackaging.com
Dover, NJ USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 08:02:40 (PDT)
I pray for your continued search and I admire your faith and determination. Stay close to our Almighty Father in Heaven. Psalm 121: 1-5 says "I lift my eyes to the heavens, from where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord; HE will neither slumber nor sleep"
Christa Shaub
llshaub@hotmail.com
New York, NY USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 07:49:27 (PDT)
I will be praying for Michael and all of the Lynch's during this difficult time. Never give up hope!
Chris Winston
winston.cm@pg.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 07:49:25 (PDT)
To the Lynches - Michael and you all are in my prayers. May God bless you as you wait and hope. And God Bless Michael.
Sue Stempky
sstempky@cinci.rr.com
West Chester, OH USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 07:47:48 (PDT)
Our prayers are with you.
georgel@clientsys.com
Exton, PA USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 07:44:08 (PDT)
I'll keep you in my prayers.
Dave
Dave Rucker
rucker.dc@pg.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 07:42:48 (PDT)
Our prayers on Rosh Hashanah were for Michael. We will continue to pray for him and for peace. Love always, Laurie
Laurie Shanks
lshan@mail.als.edu
Glenmont, NY USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 07:40:00 (PDT)
My prayers are with you.
Dan Peck
Cincinnati, OH USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 07:39:15 (PDT)
May the Lord bring Michael and the rest of the Lynch family hope and comfort during this time of tradegy. God Bless!
Robyn
Robyn Glaser
Cincinnati, OH USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 07:37:48 (PDT)
My prayers are that Michael will be found alive and that God will comfort the family during this difficult time. He is truly one of the great heros of this terrible tragedy!
Larry O. Seward
seward.lo@pg.com
Ohio USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 07:36:48 (PDT)
My Mum Madeleine Smith (Rothwell) is first cousin to Michael. We may be far away here in England, but all our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Keep praying and don't give up hope.
From all the family in England.
Liam Smith (Grandson of Annie Rothwell (McCarrick))
Liam.Smith@Boots-plc.com
Nottingham England - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 07:35:49 (PDT)
Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless the heroes and those working tirelessly to find them.
Langdon Davis
davis.fl.1@pg.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 07:27:44 (PDT)
We may be 3000 miles away, but our prayers are with you always. I pray that Michael will be found and that you will be comforted. God Bless you all. God Bless America.
AlMarion@ADVICEComputer.com
Westminster, CA USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 07:26:58 (PDT)
God bless your family and God bless America. I wish to express our deepest hopes that Michael is alive and will be recovered.
George
George Wegele
wegele.gv@pg.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 07:26:29 (PDT)
To the Lynch Family,
I've had the priviledge to work with John at P&G and hear several wonderful stories about his family. It's great to hear stories of large, close families when you are an only child! This event continues to break my heart. My thoughts, prayers, and hope are with your familiy in this time of need.
Today in Cincinnati the area firefighters are campaigning at major intersections to 'fill the boot' for the families of the heroic firefighters that responded to the first call. So today, the city of Cincinnait will also be praying and hoping for the NY firefighters and especially Michael.
Sincerely,
Melanie Allen (John . . . formerly Derifield)
Melanie Allen
allen.md.3@pg.com
Cincinnati, OH USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 07:25:16 (PDT)
John and LouAnn,
So sorry to hear this news! My husband and I were flying out of LA when it all happened and got turned around. As we were stuck in airports and a hotel for 3.5 days, we were glued to the TV.
We will certainly pray for you, Michael, and his fiance. Loss of a loved one is incredibly hard. Deata's mom passed away at 51, only ~1.5 years ago. The only comfort was that God's plan is PERFECT. HE is omniscient and knows what HE is doing. Try to rest in the peace of HIS arms.
-Deata, (Ken & Alyssa)
Deata Nichols
Nichols, DL within Procter & Gamble, PA USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 07:22:04 (PDT)
Our hearts and prayers are with your family. We at Good Impressions have been associated with Michael's brother Kevin and have great respect and affection for him. I know he comes from a wonderful family. My heart goes out to you all.
mkennedy@good-impressions.com
Washington, NJ USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 07:19:22 (PDT)
I worked with John and Lou Ann for several years, and they are among my most favorite friends. I know that Michael is of the same cloth and pray for him daily. Best wishes to you...our hearts continue to ache. Amy and family
calliope@emcs.net
Mehoopany, PA USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 07:14:50 (PDT)
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
YOUR SON ONE ONE OF THE BRAVES! i HAVE A DAUGHTER THAT IS A FIRE FIGHTERS AND SHE IS
GRIEVING WITH YOU
WENDY WILCE
BLACKROSE5422@CS.COM
DALLAS, PA USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 07:14:12 (PDT)
Dear Kathleen, Jack and family--We as well as the Quinn clan
are keeping Michael and all of you in our prayers. Coming
from the home and parents he does he has God watching over
him and the courage to fight his way thru if at all possible
All our love to him and to you. Bill,Lynn and family.
Bill and Lynn Quinn
quinndom@gateway.net USA - Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 22:55:59 (PDT)
I am Michael's 2nd cousin and am an Army Officer with the US Army Signal Command Headquarters at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. My grandfather and Mike's grandmother were siblings.
My father was James Patrick (Henry) Quinn's 3rd son, Francis, who left NYC during WW II, settled and had a career as a Veterans Administration attorney in Denver, and raised 6 children. (I'm # 5)
My wife Connie and our 4 children, Jacob, Joshua, Jennifer, and Jeremiah are all praying for Mike's speedy and safe return. We're also praying for comfort for Mike's immediate family and all of those close to him.
Thank you for setting up this web site. It is a wonderful way to share info about Mike and this trying situation.
All the best to the entire Lynch family. I standby to lend any help I can to the family.
Sincerely, Joe Quinn, LTC, US Army
PS Mike's involvement in this tragedy has made this event and our nation's response to it much more personal to me. I'll be dedicating all of my very best professional military efforts over the next several days, weeks, and months in special remembrance of Mike.
Lieutenant Colonel Joe Quinn
joseph.quinn@hqasc.army.mil or rafquinn@hotmail.com
Sierra Vista, AZ USA - Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 22:20:05 (PDT)