In Memory of David Fontana

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Thank you Dave for your sacrifice. My love to Marian and Aidan. A good family, good friends, beautiful people. Remembering you today.
Andrew

*** Posted by Andrew Borthwick-Leslie on 2011-09-11 ***

I thought of Dave when I heard the news. I remember how great he was with the Huggs Day School kids when they toured Squad One. His wife, Marian, was their teacher, and my son, Mitchell, was one of those kids. He walked across the Brooklyn Bridge this morning to join the crowds at Ground Zero and remember the people we lost on 9/11.

*** Posted by David McConeghey on 2011-05-02 ***

Just want you to know that, as a colleague of Dave's Mom, that my prayers and support are there for you....

*** Posted by Kathleen Thibodeau on 2010-11-16 ***

My family and Dave's family are intertwined. Dave's mother used to babysit for me as a small child and my maternal cousins, the Callos, are Dave's cousins. I am so sorry for Dave's loss. Christine Simms Donley

*** Posted by Christine Simms Donley on 2010-09-12 ***

David and I swam on the same AAU team. We had this crazy swimming coach that for years thought David's name was Fred. All during Jr High and High school he went by the name Fred. Finally, during Senior awards night they announced David's name and the coach asked Who's David? I still laugh thinking about it.

*** Posted by Vicky Campisteguy on 2010-09-11 ***

I grew up with the family who mourn this loss. My heart goes out to them. God bless you all.

*** Posted by AL Gray Jr. on 2010-06-20 ***

It's been almost five years since I last posted a comment on this site. The loss of David Fontana is one that will never go away. I would like to send my love to his mother Tony and everyone in his family. David, and your family, you are in my thoughts and prayers always,
Dr. Susan J. Fishbein, one of David's high school English teachers

*** Posted by Dr. Susan J. Fishbein on 2010-04-13 ***

My dear, dear brother,

I miss you so. I wish you were here. I got the calendar. XOXO

*** Posted by e. on 2010-01-09 ***

I lived in Park Slope at the time of the attacks, and I always appreciated the men of Squad 1. About a week before the 11th, Dave and some of his buddies were walking down our block, and my young son Benjamin was out on the stoop with his mother. She remembers how he stopped and chatted briefly and how wonderful he was with kids. Dave was a role model for us all.

*** Posted by Andy on 2009-09-16 ***

Marian,

I am sorry for how Aidan's teacher treated you after Dave's death. I want you to know that she does not represent all of us. I hope you and Aidan are doing well.

*** Posted by prek teacher on 2009-09-12 ***

There are many days that we talk of our country's loss on that fateful day, life never has felt the same. Today we especially want you and your family to know we hold you in our prayers as we do all the families. We do not know you even though our names are the same, however as Americans our hearts feel as though we are one. We have a son who served in the Army and he really wanted us to leave this message because as a soldier he says that to have someone come on our soil and do this thing to us as a people hits your heart and soul so hard that we cannot ever forget. Please know that we have you and yours in our prayers and especially today know that we ARE family. American Family. God bless.

*** Posted by The Fontana Family in Modesto Ca. on 2009-09-12 ***

On this the eve of the eighth anniversary of 9/11, I have to let you know that I continue to pray for you, your son, and your husband, Dave. I hope today finds you and your son well and comforted by the love of others. May God continue to bless you, your son, and our country.

*** Posted by JULES on 2009-09-10 ***

I read your book and have reread it again. It still shocks me that this happened in our country. Many people have been touched by your book and continue to think of you and your son.

*** Posted by Julie on 2008-10-22 ***

"A Widow's Walk" is an ongoing testament to Marian's deep love for Dave and Aidan. My heartfelt sympathy to Marian, Aidan, and Marian and Dave's extended families on the loss of this fine man. No greater tribute could be provided by Marian than her personal and intimate account. Marian has been blessed with her loving sister, Leah, and her special friend, Jason, whose love, support, and understanding were, and no doubt continue to be, pivotal to her survival through her sad journey. I wish Marian and Aidan happiness and good health in the future. Rest in peace, Dave.

*** Posted by Lyn Ambrose, Brisbane, Australia on 2008-09-27 ***

Today, September 11th, 2008, I am thinking of and remembering Dave, the firefighters and all victims who lost their lives 7 years ago.

*** Posted by Ginger Harrill Garcia on 2008-09-11 ***

Dear Marion,

I came across this site and thought I would say "hello" and that I think of you and your son often and hope your life is going in a good direction for you. I have read your book, and I was so amazed by your thoughts and how real it was--I have never met your husband--but I do know he was a good man. I found that out through the correspondence after 9-11. I was lucky enough to hear about the good man he was and even get some correspondence from you. Only by the grace of God had that happen. I am thankful that this has been a part of my life in No Mkto Minn. My prayers continue for you. You are strong and have helped many. Thank you for that. And you've been a wonderful mother to your son and helped the memory of his father to continue on in his life.

*** Posted by Marsha Murphy (No Mkto, MN) on 2007-09-27 ***

I will always appreciate and cherish what he did for my grandpa in L122. Marian ... if you read this, my heart is still with you and Dave as well as Aidan.

*** Posted by MISS CAROLYN LEARY on 2007-09-11 ***

I just finished the book "A Widow's Walk," and I was very overwhelmed by its contents. I actually read the whole book, all 436 pages, in 2 days in between doing the rest of my life duties. I couldn't put it down! I commend you on writing about your terrible loss and tragedy, and I sincerely hope you and Adian and the rest of Dave's family, as well as your own, have had their lives turned around. I understand you had two nieces to extend your family. I just had to write you and let you know, even though I'm a Canadian living in a small town (Chatham, Ontario, Canada), that myself and fellow Canadians were affected by 9-11 also, and the remainng effects of the war that still is trudging on 4 years later. I wish you and your family the best and thank you so much for sharing your tragedy and fulfilling live experiences with the whole world, even though I'm sure it was quite hard to do. May God Bless you and your families, and I hope you have found or will find love again, as I am sure that the kind of man you describe Dave as wouldn't want anything less for you and Adian.

Take Care
Your friend Laurie

*** Posted by Laurie King on 2007-05-01 ***

I just finished "A Widow's Walk" and I cried for the Fontana's as well as everyone else that was affected by 9/11. Although Mr. Fontana had such a bright life ahead of him, I was very pleased to see what Mrs. Fontana has done with her personal tragedy. She accomplished so much in such a short time after his death that I'm sure he would be very proud of her. I wish her and her family well, and I want to say, THANKS for sharing your story with all of us. It was truly inspirational!

*** Posted by Jennifer Mercereau on 2007-02-13 ***

Where do I begin? I just finished reading "A Widow's Walk" and I'm crying again. I did not personally lose anyone to the tragedy on September 11th, but I can now try to imagine what it must have been like for Marian. After a difficult passage in the book, I would sometimes just sit and mourn for this beautiful family. I am married to a wonderful man and our life has not gone as smoothly as we would have liked. We have a five year old son so I related to this story in more ways than one. Her honesty has given me courage to face my fears and walk through the feelings no matter how hard they are.

Reading about the lives of a few 9-11 Heroes through this story has changed me. To honor Dave and others like him I will appreciate my family and loved ones; try hard to not take anyone for granted and never feel sorry for myself again.

You are my hero Dave Fontana - I will pray blessings for your family always!

*** Posted by Ilene Lopez on 2007-01-17 ***

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