The crash occurred around 7:28 a.m. in Winslow Township, Camden County, according to police. Bobby always said he wanted to be cremated, with his ashes strewn over a large city, his mother said in 2015. She so loved fine wine that when she and her fianc, Sean Hughes, decided to marry, they chose a leafy vineyard in Napa Valley for the wedding. Melissa Hughes left an answer phone message People in the hijacked airliners and the World Trade Center made frantic phone calls as Tuesday's tragic events unfolded. ''He was learning the business. '', He was blunt. In honor of Melissa and in rememberance of today 9/11 and all those we lost, I purchased breakfast for and delivered to firestations in my area for 911day.org. #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/qPJkmp1J6u. Thinking of your family and hoping as life has gone on you all have found peace. PORTRAITS OF GRIEF: THE VICTIMS; A Thrifty Son, a Theater Lover, a Tour Guide and a Vineyard Bride, https://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/01/nyregion/portraits-grief-victims-thrifty-son-theater-lover-tour-guide-vineyard-bride.html. Stay late. It was estimated the plane hit between the 77th and 85th floors of Tower 2. I will never forget your call to Sean..hope you are at peace Sean. "We'll start therapy, skin grafting. I just wanted to let you know I love you and Im stuck in this building in New York, she said in her voicemail. She was the only child ofEvelyn Alderete and lived with her mom in a condo in the Bronx, which Missy had proudly purchased. We dont know whos up there. A gift of love, kindness and life taken so very soon. And our Number 5. Lives in Fishersville, Virginia. One alive. When he was not in the tall lifeguard's chair himself, he was never very far away. On that fateful day, militants associated with the Islamic extremist group, Al-Qaeda, carried out four organized terror attacks that targeted New York City and Washington, D.C. Today, on the 20th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks, Transportation Nation Network (TNN) shares nine emotional stories that outlines the lives and circumstances behind some of the voices that still ring loud in our hearts and minds as we vow to Never Forget. Neighboring Westfield lost residents Tara Shea Creamer, Brian J. Murphy and Daniel P. Trant in the attacks. . ^ "Newcastle Jets sign Leia Puxty". Ong: Our our Number 1 got stabbed. My heart goes out to you and your family, I still remember to this day when this happened, I was at home, and on my computer when I saw the buildings. In late September, Mrs. Smith gave the notes to their children. ''I love you,'' he told them. He did not want his own children to experience what he had, but Mrs. Smith had just regained her health after breast cancer, and now here he was, arteries blocked, about to have heart surgery. His wife was at her new job at the Pentagon. Bob, Bev and Mike.Our thoughts and prayers are with you again this year as we remember Melissa. Sean, we exchanged a couple of emails after that terrible day. When his parents were separating, he called his mother every morning for six months: ''Let's plan your day. MELISSA HARRINGTON-HUGHES Never in One Place for Long She so loved fine wine that when she and her fianc, Sean Hughes, decided to marry, they chose a leafy vineyard in Napa Valley for. I will never forget. They might come back here, he said. I have prayed for Sean throughout these years. We all Love her. Onething I have learned is from my brother getting killed in the Gander Crash on 12/12/85, I was 16 he was 19, I learned to keep him alive in my heart, and it's still hard at times though. He said they were grooming her to be president of the chapter. And Im so sorry baby. "There is, without a doubt, there is hope," he said. He picked out a big red shiny one. Harrington-Hughes was in New York for business. If things dont go well, and its not looking good, I just want you to know that I absolutely love you. I bought "Finding Fifteen" because it had your beautiful face on the cover and wanted to learn more about you. "I'll tell you, we wanted to go that day and find who did this and bring them to justice," he said. RIP. Just in case. Among them were a group of fourth graders from the Philip G. Coburn Elementary School two blocks away. ''When I called in May to wish her a happy birthday, they told me she had taken off to Africa,'' Robert Harrington said. In honor of Melissa, the family has set up a foundation which will give annually to charitable organizations in Melissa's name, the Melissa Harrington Hughes Endowment Fund, c/o Toomey-O'Brien Funeral Home, 1043 Westfield St., W. Springfield, MA 01089, or make contributions to any organization whose efforts are supporting the families and friends of the World Trade Center victims. I'm hoping the phone will ring, that I'm okay.". Im on a plane thats been hijacked. Hughes, who was the youngest winner of the Perrier award for comedy in 1990, rates this show as his best work. We were close when she lived in DC, and it took my 11 years to comment. Holidays, it was in her parents' kitchen, where, for nephew and nieces, sister and brothers, Aunt C.C. Kevin Cosgrove made international headlines for his last words on September 11. "She liked everything fine," said her father, Robert Harrington. She was so unselfish. There's an idea floating around out there that the State invests better than private industry does. Hi baby. She enjoyed helping single mothers get on their feet without leeching off the system, according to her aunt,Mareya Schneider. Julie remembers her late husband fondly, saying, He enjoyed life more than anyone Ive ever known. You are a blessed child of God and I know he is taking care of you. He had been flying the friendly skies for less than a year when tragedy struck that Tuesday morning on United Flight 175. Your message touched my heart deeply. The Hughes and Harrington families appreciate the thoughts and prayers for Melissa and Sean that have come from each of you. CEECEE LYLES was a flight attendant working on board United Airlines Flight 93. East Newark 9/11 Memorial. She so loved fine wine that when she and her fianc, Sean Hughes, decided to marry, they chose a leafy vineyard in Napa Valley for the wedding. Theres lots of smoke and I just wanted you to know that I love you always.. Anything she asked for, he bought. Think of you all the time Melissa. I dont know, I think were getting hijacked my name is Betty Ong. Harrington-Hughes tried to reach her husband Sean at their home in San Francisco. Would luv to talk again someday. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. I dont know, I think were getting hijacked.. International trade consultant Melissa Harrington Hughes, 31, also stuck in one of the towers, called her father Bob Harrington at home in Massachusetts at 8:55 a.m., nine minutes after the. . Yours is the name I remember every year. He choked up as he tried to say her name aloud. Harrington-Hughes is buried in West Springfield, a short drive from where she grew up. We cant even get into the cockpit. These are extracts of the conversation. My heart goes out to her family. The passenger was later identified by the flight manifesto as Daniel Lewin, a 31-year-old American-Israeli businessman. He was married in 2005 to Lisa Hughes, evening anchor at the CBS affiliate in Boston, WBZ-TV, after they met through friends. You gotta think positive, because you gotta help each other get off the floor., The floor is completely engulfed. Desperate for help to arrive, Kevin told emergency dispatchers in the full audio recording, My wife thinks Im alright. I can always remember us exchanging I love you I love you, Dad, Its just painful sometimes because you just dont forget a girl like that.. I hope her husband and family know that she has made a difference in the life of a woman in Minnesota years after her death, and I have no doubt she will continue a rich legacy for others to be inspired by. "When I called in May to wish her a happy birthday, they told me she had taken off to Africa," Robert Harrington said. Im on the plane, Im calling from the plane. I know I still call my dad when I need to talk, and I'm 45. Your support has greatly helped during this tragic and challenging time. Nydia Gonzalez was on the phone with Betty and can be heard communicating with her in the video. Burial will follow at St. Thomas Cemetery. Thinking of this beautiful young lady today. The call to your husband is what I always come back to when I need a reminder of what is important and what matters in the end. We would talk like five times a day, easy.''. "Sean, it's me. Raised by his mother, Anne Sullivan, Mr. Kellett played Gaelic football for Good Shepherd parish and graduated from Iona College. Kelly Ann Booms, Miami University . The audio recording of Kevin was used during the only criminal trial to result from the September 11 attacks. The dispatcher reassures her, No, no, no as Missy persists. Sally Clark, Every year on the anniversary of Sept. 11 I always think of Melissa. Shortly after his death, Kevins other children, Brian (12 at the time of his fathers death) and Claire (10) remembered him as a dad who let them eat dessert before dinner. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported the flight struck the ground at 563 miles per hour at a 40-degree nose down, inverted attitude. Melissa Harrington-Hughes left an emotional message for her husband on 9/11 that would eventually be heard around the world. Jules, this is Brian. My prayers are with you and your family. And they realized that their lifeguard had become a firefighter. "There's lots of smoke and I just wanted you to know that I love you always." Hope both your families are doing well and know that I along with many others will never forget. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Sa fortune s lve 300 000 000,00 euros mensuels Melissa Harrington Hughes was born on 29 May 1970 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. Mrs. Pinto, 44, cellphone and pager in hand, had a plan to fit in everything that was important. Cosgrove: Doesnt feel like it man, I got kids. An exceptional student,she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Masters Degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She married her sweetheart, Sean Hughes, on October 23, 2000. Melissa Marie Harrington Hughes, 31, a victim of the World Trade Center on Tuesday, (September 11, 2001). The older brother taught the younger how to throw a baseball, how to present himself to the world, how to be patient and calm. He was one of the most incredible people I knew. The drive to Manhattan from New Springville, her neighborhood in Staten Island, often called for her to leave home at 6 a.m. to be able to get back for an afternoon sports event. Its tough. Richard M. Caggiano used to call his grandmother, pretending to be a pizza deliverer, or a surveyor, or a telephone solicitor. Melissa's story and love for her family was beautiful. This father can still hear some of the final sounds of his daughter's voice. ''One of the first things to win me over after we met was when I learned that her mother lived with her,'' Mr. Scheinberg said. Peace to your family always. Aisha Ann Harris N-72. MELISSA HARRINGTON HUGHES was only in New York for one day on business. My eldest daughter was 5 yrs old when the attacks happened and my youngest wasn't born for another 4 yrs. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Melissa was a member of and marketing director for the San Francisco Junior League. Towards the end of the 9-1-1 call, Missy asks the operator to stay on the phone with her. Betty was one of 92 passengers on Flight 11 including 81 passengers and 11 crew members who perished when the plane hit the north side of the North Tower (Tower 1) of the World Trade Center just after 8:46 a.m. local time. "Riding camels in Morocco." Biography American employee of Waters Financial, attending a conference in New York on 9/11/2001 in the World Trade Center on the 106th floor. Without ever knowing her, Melissa changed my life. ''This was Italian sauce,'' her father recalled. All three units are almost identical, including 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, an eat-in kitchen, a spacious living room, and a . MELISSA HARRINGTON-HUGHES OBITUARY Never in One Place for Long She so loved fine wine that when she and her fianc, Sean Hughes, decided to marry, they chose a leafy vineyard in Napa. "When the tower went down I didnt think there was much hope," Harrington said. Richard Todd Myhre wanted so badly to spend time with his son, said his wife, Gail, that he took a pay cut to go to Cantor Fitzgerald because it would leave him more time at home. We were married around the same time, and remember feeling my heart ache when you were saying good bye to the love of your life. Family friend Dan Roberts who coached Melissa Harrington-Hughes in soccer decades ago served as master of ceremonies. Harrington-Hughes left an emotional message for her husband on that day. The boy replaced baseball as Stuart's first love. The call abruptly cut off as the South Tower collapsed at 9:59 a.m. Like Kevin Cosgroves final call, Missys was usedby the prosecution in the only criminal trial to result from the September 11 attacks. Two victims in two different cities. May it always be remembered. Sarah Lancestar was forced to abandon her holiday plans after a seemingly innocent act led to $60,000 worth of medical bills. Melissa Hughes of San Francisco, California was on a business trip to Manhattan. He was the much-adored oldest of six children, and his siblings trailed him into lifeguarding. After years of anticipation, Springfield dedicates 9/11 memorial at Riverfront Park. His first job was working alongside his father, as a paper handler, at The Daily News. 911: No, no, no, no, no, no, no, say your maam, say your prayers. An employee of Slam Dunk Networks, she was attending a conference high atop one of the two towers of the World Trade Center. She was previously married to Sean Hughes. I hope you got comfort talking to you dad. I will be turning 40 this year, as I believe Melissa would have also. Melissa Harrington Hughes was only in New York for a single day when she was caught up in the tragedy. Melissa Vincent, SUNY Oswego. Commuters take note.Don't miss out on this conveniently located unit to the T-Station.1st stop in the morning heading into Boston!! Mortgage $4,508/mo. Melissa Harrington Hughes. As they spoke, Harrington turned on the TV at his home in West Springfield, Mass. It was later estimated that, as a direct result of Amy and Bettys bravery and calls, American Airlines knew the attack was connected to the terror group Al-Qaeda approximately 20 to 30 minutes before the second plane hit the South Tower. I hope to be able to be able to see you face again baby. On Sept. 11, he rode with the engine company to the World Trade Center, even though he was off duty after having worked all night. His day job, human resources information specialist at Cantor Fitzgerald, was a source of pride, but his real joy was scouting; he relished the prospect of passing it along to his son, Liam, now 2, and a second son, Jack, who had not yet been born on Sept. 11. Herring,Jan Hoffman and Mary Jo Murphy. His 4-year-old at the time, Elizabeth, remembered her dad as a good snuggler.. Ironically, Kevin served as the fire marshal on his floor. Were not ready to die but its getting bad. ''When it came to me, no, he wasn't cheap,'' Ms. Reynolds said. Summer weekends it was off to the big rental house at Bradley Beach, N.J., with Maura, Kathy, Pete and maybe a dozen others (her father, Michael Patti, lost count). It's been 10 years but I always think of your story. ''But he'd say, 'Nah, I've got to spend time with Jake. God Bless and God be with you all. I dont know what to say. May you rest in peace. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. They honeymooned in Capri. Pi Beta Phi. Nobody can call the cockpit. Nov 13, 2021 Sean Hughes, the principal of Lower Merion High School for the last 14 years, died in a car crash Saturday morning while driving his son to a soccer game, district officials said. He had that truck for years, maybe until he was 12 or 13. Woodward lost contact with Amy at 8:46 a.m. Amys husband said he last spoke with his wife when she called him from the plane that morning at 7:11 a.m. Profile published in THE NEW YORK TIMES on September 1, 2002. Family (1) Spouse She was active in Spinsters, a professional women's organization. Born on December 14, 1965 in Valley Stream, NY, Amy left behind her husband, Michael, and her two young children when she died as Flight 11 hit the North Tower. 'Is that you, Richard? Melissa Harrington-Hughes, 9/11 victim, honored at memorial in West Springfield 3,635 views Sep 11, 2016 28 Dislike Share WWLP-22News 54.3K subscribers Every year, residents gather at the eternal. Register, Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout. Goodbye.. ''Listen to Mommy,'' he told them. Madeline "Amy" Sweeney was a 35-year-old flight attendant from Acton, MA. West Springfield Mayor William C. Reichelt said the crowd gets bigger every year a testament to the sense of community and the sense of resolve in West Springfield. The kids gathered around the monument with their notebooks for a writing assignment. Mrs. Kellett sized up his offer. I normally don't watch anything that has to do with someone's pain. I was listening on the radio on my way home from work that morning. I learned about your life from the documentary on utube. Garrison Elementary School American Patriot Garden. I often wonder what happened to the man who loved her so, how he tried so desperately to get to her following the tragedy, and how their story breaks my heart. I remember ABC News playing phone calls from victims to their families. It can also refer to a tax increase that is disguised or hidden in some way. Name Age Place Town/City Province/State Country Job Employer Preceded by List of victims of the September 11 attacks (A-G). Please know that even though I never knew her, she has deeply touched my life by hearing her story. Im baby you have to listen to me carefully. to see what was unfolding. It was not a normal day. He served in the first Gulf War, in which he flew an F-14, and also served as a flight instructor for the Navy in California. Otherwise, just know that she was the inspiration to change my life and I will always be grateful to her for that. John Arnatt. The boy became an Eagle Scout, then an assistant scoutmaster, passing along what he had learned -- everything from how to tie a knot to how to tell the truth. I am filled with overwhelming emotion. Mr Sweeney called his mother to say he loved her, and tell her the passengers were planning to fight back. THE phone calls of plane passengers, crew and office workers killed on September 11 have been collected. ''His friends called him Joe Trump,'' Mrs. Kellett recalled. After he died on Sept. 11, the school retired his jersey, No. Melissa, that day was tragic for everyonebut I will always remember your message to your familyIt touched me deeply even till this day..Hope your flying with the angelsGOD BLESS. The plan was for his wife, Mary, to drop him off at the hospital, then return home before the children left for school so it was more like a normal day. Ruth donated her DNA in hopes portions of her sons remains would be found and returned to them for a memorial service. I never knew you. While we had never met, it was an honor to do so in her name. Thoughts to your family. Sean is now in New York searching for his wife. MELISSA HARRINGTON HUGHES was only in New York for one day on business. You're not forgotten today or ever. I love you. Of course, my daughter, seeing me, started to cry. Ill see you when you get there. God rest her big, beautiful soul. Calling hours are Thursday, 3-8 p.m., TOOMEY-O'BRIEN FUNERAL HOME, 1043 Westfield St., West Springfield, MA. Other friends and family members remember him as a hard-worker who cared about his neighbors, and could often be seen shoveling the walkways of the elderly in the winter and carrying their packages throughout the year. Here are glimpses of some of the victims of the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center. As was so many of the others that were lost. The mother-daughter duo was going to embark on an Italian vacation on September 14. ''They looked up to him. To plant trees in memory, please visit the, Melissa, you will never be forgotten. She was such a great person. Only 31 you say and look at all she accomplished. Rest in Peace, I heard your story from the documentary 'phone calls from the towers'. (Inaudible) Anyone know who stabbed who? When we at TNN first watched the video released by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in 2018 on the 17th anniversary of the terror attacks including actual audio of victims, citizens, pilots, airline employees, first responders, air traffic controllers, dispatch personnel and terrorists we wanted to know more about the voices belonging to these victims. That was our Christmas Day.''. Please tell my children that I love them very much, and Im so sorry baby. His phone call ends abruptly, with screams and the sound of debris falling as the call cuts off. I got caught up watching some of the 9/11 stuff a couple of days ago I did watch until I heard the story on Mrs Harrington-Hughes and when I heard Melissa phone call to husband I lost it I cried i deleted all the recording on 9/11i had recorded. He is believed to have been the first death of the September 11th attacks. On 9/11/01, of everything saw and heard, it was Melissa's recorded message to her husband (one that was played on the news coverage) that has always stayed with me. Such a beautiful young lady and so full of life, I know I don't know you personally, but ever since your story was told, it breaks my heart and my prayers go out to you and your family R.I.P. ''I'd say, 'Come on, man, let's go to a game,' '' Larry said. I imagine it would called Melissa Hughes. In a chilling call with a 9-1-1 dispatcher, Missy asked over and over. "They were grooming her to be president." ''He was a mama's boy, basically, and I kept telling him he needed to experience other things.'' I pray Melissa that you are with Jesus. "We figure Melissa was up there trying to get all of these kids born on Sept. 11. Our Number 1 is is stabbed right now. Hope your family is doing well. Doi: Its very hot, I see I dont see, I dont see any air any more! Boston Public Garden 9/11 Memorial. 1970 in West Springfield, Massachusetts, USA as Melissa Marie Harrington. Missy worked on the 83rd floor of the World Trade Center as a financial analyst forIQ Financial Systems. Kappa Delta. OK, so well like well stay open. Melissa's phone call always stood out to me. ''This is what he wanted to do,'' said his brother, Roger. She didnt think of herself, she thought of her husband," Harrington said, adding that the world fell in love with her through her voice. On September 21, 2001, just ten days after the attacks, then-Mayor of San Francisco, Willie Brown, proclaimed September 21 as Betty Ong Day.. That bureaucrats - or, if we prefer, elected politicians, those encapsulations of the will of the demos - will do better than capitalists at planning for and creating the vision of the future through such investments. God bless you, He needed another Angel and he chose you. She was obviously such a beautiful lady. Melissa was born and brought up in West Springfield, MA, she lived in Washington for five years before settling in San Francisco, CA, in 1996. Combien gagne t il d argent ? She didnt have the pleasure of having any kids and she had been just married Harrington said. They are the last words of passengers, crew members and office workers who were among the 2996 killed when terrorists hijacked planes and crashed them into the Twin Towers, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania. A Collection of Interesting, Important, and Controversial Perspectives Largely Excluded from the American Mainstream Media He joined the department in 1982, and worked at Ladder Company 42 in the Bronx. They helped me walk up the stairs. He recalled the Sept. 11 observances he attended while deployed overseas and said that over 18 years more than 1 million Americans have served in Afghanistan in a war that continues to this day. Our prayers and blessings are with you at this time of year and always. 95 Melissa Harrington Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Editorial Video Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 95 Melissa Harrington Premium High Res Photos Browse 95 melissa harrington stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Later, they skied in Switzerland, went to the opera in Vienna, toured everywhere. Even his dream was discounted -- a Ford Taurus SHO. Harrington said that message made his daughter a cult hero. Betty, talk to me. Melissa Harrington Hughes died at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. I hope your family and Sean are well and life has brought you some peace after all these past 20 years. "Melissa is out there. ''She would want any article written about her to mention the Junior League,'' said her father. Lorne said his wife was eventually able to reach him on the phone about five minutes before the plane crashed into a field in Somerset County, PA. Conseleya 9/11 Memorial. He'd create a hammock by tying a sheet to the supports beneath the chair and rest there awhile, enjoying the breeze blowing and the gulls calling and the pace of one more nice warm day. She didn't give her number to customers, she said, but if he wanted he could come to the sign-up for a dart league (she was a team captain). No I never knew you, Melissa, but I think about you so very often. "It was Melissa and she was a little hysterical, and I didnt know what the problem was," Harrington recalled. The calmness in his voice soothed me, so I do have that, she said through tears. "I just wanted to let you know I love you and I'm stuck in this building in New York," she can be heard saying on the voicemail. It's been 10 years since that tragic day. To Melissa's family .. Our thoughts are with you; Share Melissa's spirit thru your actions. I looked at my daughter who I had brought home because of things I had heard and I immediately started to cry. The two brothers were close. In an unreleased portion of the 9-1-1 call, Missy gave the 9-1-1 operator her mothers name and phone number and asked her to pass on a final message. She's my soul mate. ''My brother loved to save his money,'' said Angela Frunzi, offering an explanation for Mr. Pesce's ascetic rhythm of life. she recalled asking him. He planned to do it this summer. I didn't know you, but I think your story more than almost any other has stuck with me since that terrible day. But Danny Smith awoke in his hospital bed, his life, his vigor, his humor intact, with a nurse asking him to rate his pain on a scale of 1 to 10. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. These sketches were written by Ford Burkhart,Jim Dwyer,Ari L. Goldman,Hubert B. ''He loved to play tricks on his grandmother,'' said his mother, Veronica Caggiano. '' Little Rock, AR Its been 20 years since the most deadly terrorist attack on U.S. soil forever changed the lives of all Americans. '', ''By the end of the evening,'' Mrs. Kellett remembered, ''he said how much he felt about me, and asked could he start seeing me.''. Melissa was born and brought up in West Springfield, MA, she . And there was the Shore, always the Shore. I had the privilege to ride for Melissa during the 2 Million Bikers to DC event. Melissa Harrington Hughes: World Trade Center, New York City, NY Employer: Slam Dunk Networks San Francisco, CA Age: 31 . They read her story, they read what she said to her husband and they named their kids after her," Harrington said. Watch the video below and read on to hear the stories behind the voices: Betty Ong, Amy Sweeney, Daniel Lewin, Brian Sweeney, Bobby Fangman, CeeCee Lyles, Melissa Hughes, Kevin Cosgrove and Missy Doi. WEST SPRINGFIELD Eighteen years ago West Springfield native Melissa Harrington-Hughes called her father, Robert Harrington, from the 101st floor of the North Tower at the World Trade. I was watching the passionate eye this week, Septemebr 11, 2012, and heard your father tell your story. Madeline Amy Sweeney was a 35-year-old flight attendant from Acton, MA. Melissa must of been a GREAT person and she must be truly missed. Her name is on my helmet and I will never forget what happened to her and our country for the rest of my life. Will always remember your phone to your Dad and to Sean. Giving an insight into the real lives lost is so deeply moving and my heart goes out to you and all your family x, I am originally from Westfield Ma. Shed heard the explosion and thought a bomb had gone off. She said no, but there is a lot of smoke," Harrington said. We discovered her maiden name when we went to the memorial in New York. Melissa Harrington Hughes - who was only in New York for one day - made her last call to her husband, Sean, who was still in bed and didn't pick up due to the time difference. She recognizes him, can make gestures, and the swelling is down. Speaker Bennett Walsh, superintendent of the Soldiers Home in Holyoke and a Marine colonel, recalled hearing of the attacks while serving at Fort Bragg, a massive Army base in North Carolina. He says he still gets calls around Sept. 11 and holds on to notes about his daughter. Harrington said he knows of at least a few people named after his daughter. I've thought of that message and what her life was like many times through the years after looking on the website of victims and seeing her name. 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