September 11, 2006
In honor of Michael Trinidad
{MAY WE NEVER FORGET}
Michael Trinidad was a mere 33 years old and working in telecommunications accounting at Cantor Fitzgerald in 2001. He was a resident on New York and had been most of his life. On September 11, 2001 when he headed to work this morning, he would have no idea that this day the United States would face a terrorist attack. These attacks equated with a magnitude that I think we still struggle to get our hands around. As a result of these attacks, of 9-11-2001, Mr. Trinidad would be confirmed dead at/in the World Trade Center building.
Life
Michael Trinidad was previously married to Monique Padilla Ferrer. He was a loving father to his two children, Thea and Timothy. When Michael A. Trinidad and Monique Ferrer divorced three years prior to these attacks, they agreed to remain friends. Subsequently, Ms. Ferrer was granted custody of their two children, Thea, then 7, and Timothy, then 6, and it was understood that the children were "theirs" not "his" or "hers."
Every other Friday, Mr. Trinidad would come to pick up the children for the weekend. "He was like a big kid," Ms. Ferrer said. "He would take them to the park, play ball games, call them silly names and just act silly." The three also went apple picking in upstate New York and sun-bathing on the Jersey Shore.
After the first plane hit the trade center on Sept. 11, Mr. Trinidad, called Ms. Ferrer to say goodbye. " 'What goodbye?' I asked him. 'Are you going anywhere?' " Ms. Ferrer recalled asking him, unaware of the disaster.
" 'I love you, and I love the kids,' he said. 'I am not going to make it out.' Then he asked to talk to my husband," Ms. Ferrer said. "Michael asked my husband to be his children's father and love them for him."
Without personally knowing Michael Trinidad I can say that by his actions he loved his children and was a good man. He is also survived by a loving sister Betty, who misses him with each day that passes.
Though this post is only words from a mere stranger. I hope those affected by this tragedy will find comfort in words and know that their loved ones have not been forgotten. It has taken considerable time to go on with our lives and move forward. We all know this is a day we will never forget. The freedoms we have today will never be the same, as before these unneccessary terrorist attacks.
Each victim that day, gave their life and we shall not let a day pass with out acknowledging their lives. The American Flag waves in your honor today.
This video Fallen Embers is both poignant and powerful to watch. I was moved to tears while viewing. On the day of these attacks, we were all one. Feeling the same pain, when no spoken words could make this situation less painful. Together we stood and sobbed for our family, friends and country.May all the victims memory live on in our hearts.
A fellow blogger left this website link in my comments. This is a live recording of Mrs. Ferrer
go here.
the above excerpts are from a Profile published in THE NEW YORK TIMES on November 23, 2001
posted by Becca at 7:02 AM
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16 Comments:
Very well-done! I got choked up. I have a feeling I will be doing a lot more of that in the coming days ...
nicely done, as heartwrenching as it is...remembering is important and I'm so glad you took the time to do a tribute...It's an amazing gesture on your part and even more so that this is a stranger...but no more...I think you will always remember Mr. Trinidad...
I came over from Maldita, Bratinells's blog but I would have stopped by anyhow :)
I have read so many of the tributes, but each time makes me just as sad as the last. Its truly amazing what one guy with an idea can accomplish with these tributes.
Have a great day!
That video was really touching. It does bring back the feeling of that day. We all were one. No one had to speak to know what we were each thinking.
I watched the movie Flight 93 last night on A&E. I think the wound is still to fresh. The movie was very painful to watch.
In regards to your 9/11 memorial:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5784423
p.cat - thank you for the link
Vistitng via Miss Bratinella..
Like your blog though.. interesting entries.. I just might come back!!!
Hee hee.. keep it up.. it's a really interesting read!
This is the 3rd time I've read this post Becca, each time I've felt an overwhelming need to cry in frustration at his family's loss. I was so touched by reading his last conversations with his ex-wife and her husband. How can our hearts NOT break when we read that?
Your post is very moving and you've done a fine job of honouring a fine man. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Thank you to Artsy and Lisa for the very nice comments. Reading the 9/11 tributes is going to be hard today. It's necessary though.
Beautiful. Thank you.
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Hey HHMomma, your tribute was very touching. I did one as well if you want to go over and read it. I've been a crying mess all morning reading all the different tributes.
Thanks to these tributes, they truly are not forgotten. Thank you.
what is the cantor fitz. page?
Wow - as I was reading and came to the part of his phone call to his ex-wife, the tears began. He was a good father. Wonderful tribute, thank you.
Wonderful Tribute!
Thank you.
These are heartbreaking stories and difficult to read....
I am honored to be a part of this project.
Mine is posted also...
The 2996 link is down. I have a new link on my site to view the participants.
Bless you...
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