In Memory of Kieran Gorman

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Sitting at home tonight watching the 10th anniversary of 9/11.... its just like yesterday. I knew Kieran well, I babysat their eldest son, Barry.... He was a kind gentle man and adored his wife Ann and his sons. I remember him coming to pick up Barry from our daycare centre in Yonkers and he had to duck his head because he was so tall! Barrys eyes would light up when he saw his da coming to collect him. I cried when I saw his picture on the news, I was devastated for Ann and the boys... I went to his memorial service in December 2001 and by the crowds attending the service it was plain to see how well he was thoughtof... My fiancee and I were over in NY in March of this year and visited the WTC site and went to the museum and looked for his name among all the people and found it and the picture of him in his GAA gear, I cried again... I think about all his family regularly and would like to tell the boys that your da was one of the best.....

Michelle McClelland 11/09/11

*** Posted by Michelle McClelland on 2011-09-11 ***

A True Gentelman, a person you could be proud to call a friend.Manys a good night had in Clarkes! God Bless, to you and your Family.

*** Posted by Philip Lee on 2011-09-11 ***

Thinking of you and your family Kieran, I know your looking down on us all. You have a wonderful wife is doing an amazing job with your 3 beautiful boys. Rest in Peace Kieran xxx

*** Posted by Trish Buckley on 2011-09-10 ***

I never met you or knew you....but I too lived in woodlawn new york.... but I think and say a prayer for you when ever we talk about that day...may god bring comfort to your family...and may your gentle soul and spirt roam around your old sligo home....god bless...

*** Posted by joei flanagan on 2011-09-09 ***

I worked with Kieran for Euroway construction and he really was a gentleman.He was a friend to me and I will never forget him.His children can be proud of their father, I know I am. Slan leat a chara
  Pj

*** Posted by Jimmy Fox (P J ) on 2011-09-07 ***

Justice has now been part served now. For this cousin I never knew.

*** Posted by patrick bibby on 2011-05-03 ***

Kieran,

I never knew you personally. I am from Sligotown, and I came here to the States in '97. After what happened on that day, I would never be the same. I was flying home one time from Ireland, and I was reading this book. It was called "Fire in the Morning." I was sitting beside a man who saw me reading it. When I was done, he asked me how it was. To be honest, I didn't want to talk to him about it. But to my surprise, he mentioned your name(it was also in the book). He told me that he worked with you just before it happened. I truly thought this man was strange, but as he kept talking, he knew more than I ever did about what happened that day. He told me that you were not meant to go to work that Tuesday. It made me so sad, and I started to cry. Kiernan, what I heard after that was that you were a hero that day, and because of you, I became a firefighter, and I did it in honor of you. Every year I go to ground zero to place my roses for you and your family and to all the other victims that died that day. Kiernan, god bless you. May god keep you safe, and I promise this: I will never forget that day, and I will never forget all of you who are not here with us today. May god bless your family and friends. WE WILL NEVER FORGET!

*** Posted by Julie on 2009-07-25 ***

Kieran,

You were a gentleman and a wonderful husband and father. Every September 11 we pray for you, Ann, and the boys. Both Marian and I visited the WTC site in 2006, and we prayed for you. You will always be remembered. God bless.

Barry Scanlon & family (Carrownanty, Ballymote, Co. Sligo)

*** Posted by Barry Scanlon on 2009-05-07 ***

I cant believe it was 5 yrs since that terrible day, Kieran I think of you still and all those great days when myself and Tommy Sheridan used to go up to Woodlawn to meet you and Tony Finnan, I wish we had those days again.

Rest in peace big fella

*** Posted by Greg McIntyre on 2006-09-11 ***

Today is Sept 11, 2006. I often think of Kieran and what must have went through his head on that dreadful morning 5 years ago today. I often think and pray for his wife Anne and his three sons.... Kieran, I hope you are in a better place... like my brother Michael and his wife Edel commented above, knowing you Kieran, you were helping others up to the end.... God be with you and yours forever.

Patricia McGovern (Normanly)

*** Posted by Patricia McGovern (Normanly) on 2006-09-11 ***

kieran was lie the gentle giant (aka "the big guy") never liked to see anyone in need, he would give his last penny to someone he thought needed it more than he did. he died a hero that day no doubt hepling others get out he would not leave anyone behind. he was crazy about football. crazy about his family and a very trusting friend. his passing hurts as much today as it did on that horrible day 9/11. we miss you big guy, you have 3 wonderful boys who are going to grow up just like you. rest in peace

*** Posted by mike and edel on 2006-04-15 ***

I think about september 11th sometimes.  When i do think about it, it brings back the memory of my brother living in New York, and the stress I felt when I couldn't contact him for days following this murderous and cowardly act of violence on the American people.  I also think about the people who perished, and Kieran Gorman comes to mind.  I never knew Kieran personally, but I am from the same county: sligo.  I would just like to say sorry to his parents, friends and family.  To end this letter I would like to say that life is short, but memories are forever.

*** Posted by john o'rourke on 2004-02-10 ***

I received phone calls after September 11th from friends who thought it may have been me who perished. I worked in the WTC for 5 years but left in 1997. God bless Kieran and his family.
kgorman4ny@aol.com

*** Posted by Kieran Gorman on 2003-09-19 ***

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