In Memory of Ann Nicole Nelson

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Ann and family..I do not know you.yet I think I do. You are a representative of North Dakota....I am sure, you were and are quite something.

*** Posted by Jeff Simon on 2011-09-11 ***

Ann Nicole Nelson - age thirty - WTC 911

*** Posted by Jenette Nelson on 2011-04-22 ***

The link to two video/music presentations about Ann is:
http:/www.youtube.come/watch?v=aQfDBOO6XoY. The song "Annie's Gone Home" was written and performed by a HS classmate of mine named Wilson Gillette. Wilson Gillette is a HS classmate of mine. I do not know who made and submitted the other. They both are beautiful ways of keeping her memory alive.

*** Posted by Jenette Carole Nelson on 2011-04-21 ***

I knew you a little, but I did not know you well.  What I do remember is that you were a beautiful young lady who stood out among your peers. You knew who you were and were ambitious to achieve much, even during your high school years. I pray for your family during this time each year and refuse to forget you or the horrible act that caused you to leave your loved ones so soon.

*** Posted by Candace (Grindy) Blazek on 2010-09-11 ***

Thank you for connecting us to something larger and more important than ourselves.

*** Posted by Jon on 2010-09-11 ***

I saw a plaque in memorial of you in the ND Emergency Operations Center. I am an Emergency Manager from Oliver County. I was deeply moved and felt such a love for our state, our country, and your family.

*** Posted by Lisa Reichenberg on 2010-09-11 ***

We will always remember. Our thoughts are with Ann's family.

*** Posted by Doug Friez on 2010-09-11 ***

Dearest Annie,
Today marks the 9th anniversary of that terrible day when the evil forces of hate and violence took you from this world.
For us that was the day when smiles and laughter turned to despair and tears and yet somehow we had to live on.

Since I believe we have come to this life to learn from the experiences that we face, I ask myself what have I learned from this.
I have learned that God, and only God, must repay vengeance.
I have learned that human beings must pursue ways of love and forgiveness.
I have learned that the systems of operation that govern our world today are inadequate and that we all must strive to do better.
I have learned that we must not dwell on our losses, but we must rather maximize our opportunities, for life is short.
I have learned that though the spirit leaves the physical body, it lives on and comforts and sustains those that it loves.
I have learned that nothing can separate you from me, my dearest love.
Mom

*** Posted by Jenette Carole Nelson on 2010-09-11 ***

Every year, in honor of victims of 9/11, with a special thought for Ann, I honor the local police and fire departments in Mandan and Bismarck with food gifts as a thank you. As we approach another anniversary, my thoughts are with you, Gary, my long-term friend, and with Jenette. I will never forget.

Wayne Papke

*** Posted by Wayne Papke on 2010-08-23 ***

There are so many friends and so many heartfelt comments that there is hardly anything left to be said. Physically, it is a little empty around here without you, but I know that spiritually you are with us, and I remind myself that you're always in the present tense.... And thank you for choosing us as your parents.

Dad

*** Posted by her dad (Gary Nelson) on 2010-05-26 ***

Gratulere med dagen. Hope your birthday is fab.... Miss you, Ann!

*** Posted by Lisa Lyons on 2010-05-17 ***

Dear Ann,

I go the the school you used to go to, Wayland Academy. When I heard that you went to this school and that you died in the World Trade Center, I wanted to know more about you, like: How was your life at Wayland? And even: Which room did you have?

*** Posted by Magda on 2010-03-05 ***

Dear Ann,

I think of you and pray for your family often, but especially today. I so wish I could have known you and spent time with you. You have been, and continue to be, an inspiration for many.

Pam

*** Posted by Pam on 2009-09-11 ***

Dear Annie,

Even though I was only 4 when you died and said some things to you that I shouldn't have, I hope you knew that you were and still are my favorite aunt. Ever. Every 9/11 I cry myself to sleep, hoping that you would come back. And every 9/11 I get reminded that one day I will see you again and apologize for those harmful words. Every one misses you so much. I miss you so much.

Love,
Your little Brookey

*** Posted by Brooke Ashlyn Nelson on 2009-09-07 ***

Although we never met, I think of you and wish we had met. There is a memorial in Sacramento, at state fair grounds, with several I-beams from the WTC. It is a powerful experience. I have let other family know about you. We are a spread-out family, but we all love and care. Peace to you, Dan Roben.

*** Posted by Dan Roben,cousin,Tula's son on 2009-08-06 ***

Ann,

My husband and I were recently staying at the Lion Square Lodge in Vail, CO. We stayed in a room that had a loving photo of you and your many family skiing adventures in Vail. We knew nothing about you other than the pictures in the photo, but somehow we both felt touched by the loss your family and friends must feel. We will forever be touched by your life-loving face that will help us to forever put a real face to a national tragedy.

*** Posted by Steph on 2009-07-13 ***

Dear Ann,

What an amazing spirit you have (and are). I have learned about you from my friend Suzanne, so touched by your upbeat, committed, compassionate nature, your love for family and the world. And now my daughter has been touched by you as well, playing a part in the unfolding of your story and a greater story. I am so glad you were born, Ann, and so glad your presence and promise continue to impact so many in the world. Love and light to you ... and to your mother, from this mom.

*** Posted by Tunie Munson-Benson on 2009-02-19 ***

I would like to say that i'm very sorry, Ann, and I hope your family will understand that you're in a better place.

*** Posted by Ana Nicole Taylor on 2008-11-08 ***

On September 11, 2008, I checked my two beautiful girls out of school early and loaded them into the car and exclaimed, "We are going on an adventure!" The five year old said, "Yeah, Mommy!" And the nine year old said, "Uh, oh." We were evacuating our new home outside of Houston, Texas, to see our old friends in Louisiana. Ike. I thought of Annie the whole way. My girls got into the spirit, traffic and all. We found a rainbow in the storm, and the 9-year-old photographed it. While stuck and stopped on the undulating Baton Rouge suspension bridge over the Mississippi River, she took a picture of the city out of the sun roof. It was scary and fabulous. We had so much fun girl time together, just like the girl time I had with Ann at Wayland. One time we went shopping on State Street. We didn't have much time because of schedules. We took it as a challenge, and I think we went into nearly every store, just to say we did it. Life was and always is an adventure because of the spirit that Ann had, the spirit that I had around her. She could take any day, any circumstance, and make it a great adventure. I didn't realize how perfectly we spent 9/11, remembering Ann while making a bad circumstance into a grand adventure and a chance to cherish our good friends. We returned home after a week. The house was intact this time.

Love you,
Ann

*** Posted by Lisa Brown Lyons on 2008-09-25 ***

Dearest Annie,

It has now been seven years since that terrible day. Dad is in New York observing the memorials and visiting your friends. I am at the lake going through your albums and reliving the wonderful memories that you left us with. I feel your spirit with me all the time and know that you are not gone.

Love,
Mom

*** Posted by Jenette Nelson on 2008-09-16 ***

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