08/31/2025
International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
Today, we pause to honor and remember all the innocent lives lost to acts of terrorism around the world. Their stories, their dreams, and their legacies live on in the hearts of their families, friends, and communities.
We stand in solidarity with survivors, families, and loved ones who continue to carry the weight of unimaginable loss. May we never forget their courage, resilience, and strength.
Let this day be a reminder of our shared responsibility to foster peace, compassion, and unity—so that acts of hate are never stronger than acts of love. 💙🤍❤️
The 9/11 victims with ties to Michigan
• Robert J Gschaar, 55; worked as a supervisor at AON Corporation. Parents from Detroit, MI
• Terence (Ted) E. Adderley, 22; originally from Bloomfield Hills. Worked for Fred Alger Management
• David D. Alger, 57; grew up in Grosse Pointe. VP & CEO of Fred Alger Management
• Todd M. Beamer, 32; born in Flint. An account manager for Oracle Corp His last words before he and everyone on United Flight 93 died. “Are you guys ready?” “Let’s roll!”
• Eric Lee Bennett, 29; originally from Flint. The VP of Alliance Consulting Group
• Dr. Yeneneh Betru, 35; a graduate of the Medical School at the University of Michigan.
• Kirsten Lail Christophe, 39; Michigan State University graduate. The VP of Risk Services at Aon Corporation
• Brian Paul Dale, 43; a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School. Worked as a Senior Consultant at Price Waterhouse
• Frank J. Doyle, 39; grew up in New Boston. He was head of equity trading for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
• Barbara Edwards, 58; grew up in Wyoming.
• Paul Friedman 45; a University of Michigan graduate.
• James Gartenberg 34; a University of Michigan graduate.
• Steven Goldstein, 35; a University of Michigan graduate. A computer analyst for Cantor Fitzgerald
• Elaine Myra Greenberg, 56; her sister, Karen Rappleye, lives in Birmingham.
• Bradley (Brad) Hoorn, 22; originally from Richland. A research associate with Fred Alger Management.
• Suzanne Kondratenko, 27; originally from Romeo. A Senior Consultant, Keane Consulting Group who was a consultant for the Aon Insurance executives.
• Darya Lin, 32; originally from Ann Arbor. A senior manager for the Keane Consulting Group who was a consultant for the Aon Insurance executives.
• Peter Edward Mardikian, 29, born in Kalamazoo.
• Margaret Elaine Mattic, 51; originally from Detroit. A CSR for General Telecom
• Kathleen Nicosia, 54; her mother, Phyllis Hawk, is from Portage and sister, Kimberley Meyer, is from Tecumseh.
• Albert Ogletree, 49; was born in Michigan. Work in the cafeteria at Cantor Fitzgerald
• Todd Ouida, 25; a graduate of the University of Michigan. Worked as a trader for Cantor Fitzgerald. On his application to U-M, he wrote, “I discovered no matter how big the person is on the outside (for I am only 5’5″ tall) that the size of the heart is always going to be more important.”
• Manish Patel, 29, a University of Michigan graduate. Worked for Euro Brokers Inc.
• Robert R. Ploger III, 59, attended Michigan State University.
• Laurence Michael Polatsch, 32; was a partner at Cantor Fitzgerald. A graduate of the University of Michigan,
• Stephen Poulos, 45; worked as a manager at AON Corporation. A graduate of the University of Michigan
• David Pruim, 52; originally from Muskegon. Senior vice president for the Aon Corporation
• Marsha D. Ratchford, 34; born in Detroit. She worked for the Navy
• Gregory Richards 30, a University of Michigan graduate. The vice president of corporate development, e-Speed, an electronic subsidiary of Cantor Fitzgerald
• Joshua A. Rosenthal, 44; a University of Michigan graduate. Senior Vice President with Fiduciary Trust International
• Christina Sunga Ryook, 25; a University of Michigan graduate. Worked in human resources for Cantor Fitzgerald
• Brock J. Safronoff, 26; raised in Traverse City. A computer programmer at Marsh & McLennan
• Lt. Col. Kip Taylor, 38; originally from Marquette. He was an assistant to three-star general Tim Maude at the Pentagon
• Brian John Terrenzi, 28; was born in Michigan. He worked for Cantor Fitzgerald as a global network manager
• Lisa Marie Terry, 42; born and raised in Michigan. VP for Marsh & McLennan
• Eric (Rick) Raymond Thorpe, 35; born in Grand Rapids. Top salesman at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
• Alicia Titus, 28; parents John and Bev are from Dexter. A flight attendant on United Airlines Flight 175
• Meta L. Fuller Waller, 60; a University of Michigan graduate. She worked as a special programs manager, Office of the Secretary of the US Army, Pentagon
• Scott Jeffrey Weingard, 29; a University of Michigan graduate. Worked for Cantor Fitzgerald
• Meredith Lynn Whalen, 23; grew up in Canton. A research associate with Fred Alger Management
• Marvin R. Woods, 57; was born in Owendale. a civilian communications manager for the Navy assigned to the Pentagon
• Sandra Lee Wright, 57; born in Detroit. Worked for Aon Corporation.
• Marc Scott Zeplin, 33; a University of Michigan graduate. A VP for Cantor Fitzgerald
