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In Tribute to
Hector Luis Tirado
30 years old. Residence: New York, N.Y.
Died in World Trade Center
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Happy birthday, tio. The family and I miss you dearly. We pray every day for you, tio. It was a tragic for all of us, but we got past it like you would have wanted us to. But it's still hard for us when the day comes around again. R.I.P., Tio Hector.
Love always,
Your nephew,
Sean Jr.
*** Posted by Sean Tirado Jr. on 2010-07-07 ***
It's nearly nine years later, and smiles at memories of you have almost replaced the ache—but not quite. Happy Birthday! You are missed so much.
*** Posted by Debra on 2010-07-07 ***
Hector, you are in my prayers, and I think about you all the time. You will always be in my heart.
*** Posted by Lisa on 2010-05-05 ***
Hey Uncle Hec,
Just wanted to let you know that I haven't forgotten about you. It gets harder and harder each year when September 11th comes around. We lost you so suddenly that we didn't know what to do. I remember crying in the back of our car because they claimed they had found you, and they didn't. They put us through a lot, but we got through it. I love you, uncle, and your godson (Jeyven) and the rest of your nephews and your niece (me) miss you dearly. You will always be remembered. R.I.P., Uncle Hector.
*** Posted by Julia Martinez on 2009-09-14 ***
The Child Angel
Let your life come amongst them like a flame of light, my child,
unflickering and pure, and delight them into silence.
They are cruel in their greed and their envy,
their words are like hidden knives thirsting for blood.
Go and stand amidst their scowling hearts, my child,
and let your gentle eyes fall upon them like the
forgiving peace of the evening over the strife of the day.
Let them see your face, my child, and thus know the
meaning of all things, let them love you and love each other.
Come and take your seat in the bosom of the limitless, my child.
At sunrise open and raise your heart like a blossoming flower,
and at sunset bend your head and in silence
complete the worship of the day. And let them not
touch another soul.
Rich
Bx, NY
*** Posted by Richard R. Tirado on 2009-09-11 ***
Papi,
I miss you so much. I think about you each day that goes by. It feels like you just left yesterday. I always sit and cry, worrying why we had to say goodbye. You are my hero, my heart, my soul, my everything. Papi, I miss and love you so much!
Love always,
Ashley
*** Posted by Ashley Renee Tirado on 2009-09-11 ***
“The Difference between a Hero and a Victim.”
A hero is one who walks into danger, and a victim is one who finds himself/herself in danger. Firefighter Hector Luis Tirado was a hero for all Americans, and he lives on in the memory of his family and friends who knew him and of those around this nation who never met him. May the earth rest lightly on his grave.
Henry John Tirado (NO RELATION)
USMC retired
San Diego Sheriff's Department
*** Posted by Henry John Tirado on 2009-08-26 ***
Hey, Hector,
Just wanted to come by your memorial and wish you a happy birthday on your special day.
*** Posted by omayra martoral on 2009-07-07 ***
Hector.... I may have not met him, but I've heard many good things from my father, Victor Rivera and Dj Tirado. May god rest both of their souls, and may god rest Hector's soul as well.
*** Posted by phillip rivera on 2009-05-05 ***
I worked with Hector many years ago delivering flyers in Parkchester. He was always a good man, always had a smile on his face, and always wanted to help people. I moved to Florida to chase my dream, and I see Hector was chasing his. I just recently found out he was lost on 9/11/01. My prayers are with his family. R.I.P., brother.
Deputy Scott Schuck
Pasco Sheriff's Office Fl
S.T.E.P. Unit
*** Posted by Scott Schuck on 2009-04-04 ***
A hero is someone looked up to,
Whom others could love to be,
A hero is someone who is very courageous
And willing to put their life aside
For another’s happiness or well-being.
A hero is somebody who can make someone’s day.
A hero does not have to be able to fly,
Nor to have any other superhuman power.
Anyone can have a hero, and mine is my father.
One of the greatest heroes of them all,
My hero is who I'm willing to be,
One I can look up to, one that I can't see,
One I know who would have always been there for me.
Love, your son,
denzel tirado
*** Posted by denzel tirado on 2008-11-19 ***
Every time I sit still and daydream, I'm dreaming about the times we spent together, and how when I was with you, I was never sad. I remember the time we spent at the park right by Yankee Stadium, playing tag even though Ashley and Ronald didn't like your girl friend, we all had a great time. I think about, if you were here, how close the family would be, how I would know the Tirado side of me, and how your kids would be together. I miss you and wish you were here. You always told me to be great and someone important in life, so I'm following in your footsteps and becoming a fireman.
*** Posted by Denzel Tirado on 2008-10-16 ***
Hector was my cousin through my father's side. He and my dad (David Tirado Jr) were very close. May they both rest in peace! Right now they must be catching up on old times and looking down at their family that has grown apart over the years. Hec, I only met you once when I was younger and 'til this day still remember your smile. Many people say that I have your smile. =) I was told that you brighten everyone's day with your smile, and in your pictures that we look at every day, you still do. You will always be in my heart, and I look forward to meeting you again one day.
Love always,
Christina
*** Posted by Christina Tirado on 2008-09-11 ***
Hey, Hector! It's Omayra. Just stopping on your page to say that your family and kids miss you dearly on this memorial day. <3
*** Posted by omayra on 2008-05-26 ***
Hey Hector,
My name is Omayra. I am your daughter's fiance. Even though I never had a chance to meet you, I think you're brave. Your someone who inspires me more and more to become an EMT, even though you might not know it. Someday I want my kids to admire and look up to me as much as your kids admire you. Rest in peace.
*** Posted by omayra m martoral on 2008-05-19 ***
My father is a hero. Always will be missed, never forgotten. I love you papi, and miss you dearly.
Your little princess,
Ashley
*** Posted by Ashley Renee Tirado on 2008-04-22 ***
I meet Hector when I signed up to become an auxiliary housing police officer. We were the first group at PS8 in the Bronx. My husband was the Trainer Officer. God bless your soul, Hector.
The Colon Family
*** Posted by Zulma & David Colon on 2008-02-15 ***
i am always thinking of you. you was a great nephew.
*** Posted by henry tirado on 2007-07-29 ***
Hector was my nephew. I still think that someday he will call me on the phone asking to speak at 1 or 2 am as he did. Usually, he'd call to tell me that he loved me or was thinking about me. Some mornings, he'd appear at my doorstep before I left for work to have coffee. He had the keys to my house. I trusted him more than anyone else. He was not only a true hero for America but for me, as his uncle. He died at WTC Bldg 7. He still lives in my heart and my mind. I treasure every gift he ever gave me. Most especially, his unwavering, unconditional and honest love. God bless him always.
Roberto Tirado
erosben@hotmail.com
*** Posted by Roberto Tirado on 2006-12-21 ***
I have yet to know what about the person you are.
Looking in your kids face, you were they star.
You smile so bright with the sun on your face.
You are they father, and never could I replace.
All I know is the stories they tell will remain 4 ever.
Regardless if things flow from a diffrent type of weather.
I respect the person you are,
God had a plan and it took you very far.
For now you are at peace at least,
now minds will remain at peace.
RIP in peace Hector Luis Tirado Jr.
*** Posted by Eric L. Stokes on 2006-07-18 ***
In Memory
What was it you had said?
Why did you have to go?
Each simple little memory
Now passes by so slow.
I am stuck in the yesterday
Not wanting to accept
The horrid truth that you are gone
Your life taken without threat
This morning you awoke
To face a brand new day
But a cold-hearted terrorist
Took that gift away
Though the grave cry for the lost
In the settling of the dust
They failed to shake our foundation
For in God we put our trust.
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This web site is affiliated with 24K Gold Music Shows - an oldies music showband performing in Central Florida. The members of the showband feel strongly that there were many heroes manifested during the onslaught of terror associated with 9-11, and present this site as a memorial to those whose lives were lost, and the loved ones they left behind.
24K Gold Music Shows perform primarily 50-60s Oldies, Elvis songs, DooWop, and older country music, as well as patriotic songs. All of the musicians, singers, dancers, and staff of the 24K Gold Music Shows extend their deepest sympathies to every one who lost loved ones on that terrible day.
24K Gold Music Shows performs an original song called "The Day America Cried", which is a 9-11 tribute song. In the live shows, they honor with the song not only the heroes of 9-11 but also those who are still alive: the police personnel, firefighters, emergency personnel, soldiers, and others who have served our country and kept us all safe.
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In Tribute to
Hector Luis Tirado
