In Memory of Howard G. Gelling

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We are from Orlando Fl. and were thinking of Howard yesterday. God bless you.

*** Posted by Ben Evans on 2011-09-12 ***

hey howie I cant believe it been 10 years since you left us on this most tragic day just want to say I was really glad to have you as a friend you had such impact on so many people miss you bro rest in peace my friend

*** Posted by Anonymous on 2011-09-11 ***

Howie,

I found out this morning from a post on Facebook--9 years later--that you had left us on that terrible day. I was just in New York with my family a little over a week ago and thought about you, not knowing your fate. I visited the 9/11 memorial, taking video and pictures and buying souvenirs for myself and my family, because this is such a tragic but important day in all our lives. I even bought an oak and acorn memorial leaf and had hung it in over a doorframe in my home last week and bought a gum memorial leaf and placed it on the desk in my office entry the same day.

Now the memories have rushed back and I can hear you say with that one-of-a-kind accent, "What's up T?" What a blast we had on Spring Break in Panama City too. I also remember how you would tell stories about going to clubs into the wee morning hours. NYC seemed like a fantasy land to a kid who grew up in the Midwest. I have now been there and understand you even better. You left Hanover and I lost track of you, but thought about you often. What makes this day so special, among many things, is that my first child was born on 9/11, three years later. She has a great smile and a personality that lights up a room, just like you did. Today is always bittersweet and this makes it even more bitter, but I will always keep you in my heart and thoughts next to the other brothers I have lost through the years. I'll be raising a pint to you tonight and will be making the trek back to NYC after they dedicate the new memorial. Until then, I'll be thinking of you often...

Todd Barsumian, Evansville, IN 9/11/10

*** Posted by Todd C. Barsumian on 2010-09-11 ***

Hey, what's up Howie? It has been 9 years since you left us but there is not a day or year I don't think about the good old time we had hanging out on the block. I am just just glad to have you as a friend and brother. I really miss you, bro. I just wish we just could turn back time that day. Miss you and I'll see you when I get there. Your boy evan

*** Posted by evan zwilling on 2010-09-10 ***

For Howard and everyone who knew him:

I've been reading all these nice notes left for you ... crying all the while. It never goes away, all the sadness. Our family (your family) changed a lot after you died in the towers. I think 9/11 is why. I'm writing a book about how I feel 9/11 changed our family: It's the only way I know how to preserve and expand your memory honorably.

Love and miss you, cousin,
Margie

*** Posted by Margaret Debrot on 2009-11-07 ***

How-Luv,

The pain of losing you hasn't gotten any easier, cuz. Miss ya tremendously....

—Cousin TA

*** Posted by Tom Andruzzi on 2009-09-11 ***

I knew Howie from Xaverian. He was two years younger, and we met through student gov't meetings. His infectious enthusiasm was something that always stuck with me. God Bless him and his family.

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

To the family and friends of Howard G. Gelling,

I would just like to extend my thoughts and prayers to all those who were touched by knowing Howard. I never met him, but I had the honor of reading his name at this year's ceremony. I was extremely proud to do so, and I feel that this will forever connect us.

Sincerely,
John Darcy, Sq-18 F.D.N.Y.

*** Posted by John Darcy on 2008-09-17 ***

Hey, what's up, Homie? It's your boy, Evan. Well, another Sept 11 has gone, but you are never forgotten. I still remember all the days we used to chill in each others' houses. I wish you were still with us, but that said and done, well, gotta go. Remember, you will never, ever be forgotten. From your boy Evan. PS. TVP in the house, lol.

*** Posted by evan zwilling on 2008-09-11 ***

Love and miss you Cuz...

*** Posted by Tom Andruzzi on 2008-09-11 ***

My sympathies to all of Howard Gelling's friends and family. My father was Charles Harvey Gelling III. Whether I am a relative or not, I was stunned to learn a Gelling had died in the WTC. He sounded like a great guy. I wish I had met him.

*** Posted by Eva Gelling Ward on 2008-04-03 ***

howie was one of my very good close friends we lived in the same building together growing up he was one of the funnist person if you ever got to meet him howie will be greatly missed miss you kid ill see you on the other side when I get there your boy evan

*** Posted by evan zwilling on 2007-04-24 ***

I Found this site on google. I noticed Howard had the same Surname as me. I am from holland. it was weird to see a fellow gelling died in the wtc. Rest In Peace!

*** Posted by Rogier Gelling on 2006-11-30 ***

I fondly remember Howie as a classmate at Hanover College. I don't think I had ever met anyone from New York City before then and I strongly recall being awestruck by his accent and his outfits and his energy. His personality was captivating. No one in Indiana wore flat caps in 1992 - except Howie! I remember baggy trousers, chunky black shoes, and slick black hair - and why am I thinking he wore a leather vest? Only he could have gotten away with it. My first thought of him was "trouble." But then I got to know him. He had great style and was so charismatic and inspiring and I remember laughing always whenever he was around. I also recall him being very persistent... so it was no surprise to learn he had gone to NYC and had achieved such great success - professionally and personally. I didn't learn about his death for a year or so after when I was visiting NYC and went to Ground Zero and was randomly reading through names. I didn't think it could possibly be the same Howie... I was so sad to learn that it was. Howie was one of a kind and I will always remember him. He and his family are in my thoughts and prayers. I think about him all the time. Especially today.

*** Posted by Katie Boots, Washington, D.C. on 2006-09-11 ***

I got to know Howard when he was attending college in Indiana at Purdue University (although I atteneded a different school). He had the energy and the charisma that set him apart as a person. After we both graduated, we still stayed friends and he actually helped get me a job in the industry where I still work today. He always looked out for me and honored me by asking me to stand up in his wedding. God was very good to me for giving me Howard's frienship and I do miss him.

*** Posted by Ted Funk on 2006-09-11 ***

Howie was the first person I met at freshman orientation at Hanover College, and I was blessed to have him as a floor mate and a fraternity brother. As I listened for his name this morning, it just doesn't seem real, his spirit lives on. God bless you Howie!

*** Posted by Dean Hershman on 2006-09-11 ***

Howard - It seems like yesterday that I was with you in Dublin, Ireland when I ran the marathon and you picked me up with Chrissy at the end of the race. It's hard to believe it has been 5 years. That day changed me forever and you will live in my memories for the rest of my life. We all miss you very much. Your Cousin,Bob

*** Posted by Robert Debrot on 2006-09-10 ***

I don't know who Howard was, I don't know his family or friends, but I know, that I am with you. Love is not bound to family, friends, countries. It is eternal and someday, we all, will overcame the hate and rage in this world with love.

I send you my deepest condolences and I will pray for Howard and all the people who knew him. People aren't dead, when there are others who hold the memories tight to their heart. Howard is now at a better place, watching over all you nice people. Howard, you will never be forgotten.

Rest in peace, dear Howard G. Gelling.

*** Posted by Vito, from Germany on 2006-09-08 ***

My daughter and myself had the great honor of knowing Howie for four years prior to his death. I will never forget the kind man he was, fantastic son and brother. I still have pictures of family functions we all attended and I keep them close to me to remember all the good times I was able to share with him.

*** Posted by Heather Beals on 2006-09-08 ***

I knew Howard since the age of 11 years old, he was one of my brothers best friend growing up. As friends do part in life, Howard was a shinning examble of how hard work does pay off. He was a role model for me. He is deeply missed by me and my family.

*** Posted by Michael Agulla on 2006-09-08 ***

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