In Memory of Marian Hrycak

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I found you too late. But you are ever in my memories of our childhood time together.

Your "long-lost" cousin,
Tatiana

*** Posted by Tatiana Janowycz on 2007-09-27 ***

Yes, my grandmother did work for Chicklets. Believe it or not, she still lives in the same apartment. Thanks so much for sharing your memories of my dad!

Greg Hrycak

*** Posted by Greg Hrycak on 2007-09-09 ***

When I was a little girl, I knew Marian as Myron. Myron's mother worked in Long Island City--I believe it might have been for Chicklets. She would come home with lots of gum and mints--Certs, I think, and I remember Myron handing out candy to all the kids on the block. It was such a treat for us, and even as a little kid, I remember thinking how kind Myron was. That was a long time ago, but about a month before September 11th my husband and I were in Long Island City and being there reminded me of how Myron made our carefree summer days a little bit happier. I told my husband the candy story and he asked if I still saw Myron. I told him no, but that even after all this time, it still made me smile to think of him surrounded by happy kids while he doled out the goodies. And then came September 11th. I was so sad to hear Myron were gone. Even now, in 2007, I still think of his kindness and his quiet way, and thank him for such warm memories.
Gail Suppa Grabowski

*** Posted by Gail Suppa Grabowski on 2007-01-02 ***

Rest In Peace

*** Posted by Marian Hrycak on 2004-09-11 ***

Dear Marian:
I will call you by your given name because I never met you. I see your wife and children at the office and each time I see them... I admire them so much because it takes courage and strength to put a smile on their face especially Joanne's cheery smile.. She is such a beautiful person and I wonder sometimes "How does she do it".. but I know now after hearing of you that she can smile because she had and will always have a great man in her life.. I am sorry I never got to meet you since I began to work there shortly after 9/11 but I know that you were a great man because your spirit reflects onto your wife and children... Your children and wife are so proud to have had you in their life and as for me well sadly I never got to see it but my many blessings and thoughts go out to you and your family..Rest in peace..

Grace

*** Posted by Grace Robles-from Dr. Lowell's office on 2004-09-11 ***

Dear Dad,
It is another year gone by, i cannot believe it has been 3 years since i have seen you or talked to you.. i must admit it doesn't get any easier. I will say that you are in a much more peaceful and safer place. I don't want to make this too weepy and sad.. i just wanted to say on this day 9-11-04.. that we are all thinking of you and everyone who was with you 3 years ago today and remembering what heroes you were.. I miss you terribly and love you even more.. i know you don't like people to fuss over you and are prob cannot believe that we are writing on this meesage board.. But it is our way to let you know and anyone else who reads this how proud we are of you and how very much you are loved and missed!!! words canot describe the whole in hearts that was created on 9-11-2001.. I LOVE YOU DAD!!!

*** Posted by Anonymous on 2004-09-11 ***

Marty,
Wile I don't know a lot about you yet, I am hoping to learn more about you as a person when I visit your loving wife Joanne at the end of Sept. Joanne and I have become great friends and we will go down to Ground Zero to pay our respects. I couldn't leave NYC without going there.
Life is funny, because of your loss, I have gained a wonderful friendship with Joanne. I wish that I had known the both of you as a couple though. I know you are watching over her and the kids.
Take care in heaven Marty.
Love,
Aline from Canada

*** Posted by Aline Nagler on 2004-08-31 ***

Dear Marty,

I keep you, you family, and the others from 9/11 in my prayers always.  I think of the times I was in NY at the WTC.  You were a great guy to talk with, work with, laugh with. We have a plaque in our office with all 40 pictures.  Whenever I walk by I stop for a moment and remember.  No one will ever forget you.  You are in our hearts and minds always.

*** Posted by Kathy Dombrowski on 2003-09-23 ***

I will always keep you and your family in my prayers. My sister Sandra and I had the pleasure to have worked with you in Maiden Lane. You were a kind, gentle and caring person. Very much liked and appreciated by your co-workers.

I see the pictures of our lost co-workers and I pray for them and of course I pray for you and your family. You are missed and will always be in our hearts and prayers.

*** Posted by Carmen Pedsrosa on 2003-09-23 ***

Dear Marty,

Everytime I think of you and all of the others, I become emotional. It was a pleasure knowing and working with you on the few occassions that we did. Your quiet & confident manner spoke of who you were. I will always remember that last occasion when all of the Investigators worked together, on what was your final project. Your name is framed on my desk. I look at it everyday. But, most of all the memories I have of you will always stay with me. You will always be Marty.

*** Posted by LLoyd Joe on 2003-09-19 ***

Marty was a gentle soul - he never let anything bother him. He talked a lot about his family -how proud he was of them. We worked together for 9 years and not once did I hear a harsh word about anyone. He loved his wife, Joanne, so much and always looked forward to the trips upstate each fall. We always heard him on the phone - making reservations or confirming them. We heard all about Chrissy's Nursing School highs and lows. We heard about Greg's upcoming marriage and how he cried at the wedding. He was so fond of Trish.
Working with Marty first as my supervisor then as my partner was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Now -I have 4 new friends for life - his wife, Joanne, his daughter Chrissy, his son, Geg ad daughter-in-law Trish. May GOD bless them all and keep them safe.
I MISS YOU MARTY!!!

*** Posted by Nancy Harris on 2003-09-18 ***

Dear Marty,
Well it's 2 years since 9/11/01.  Much has changed since that horrible day.  I found out just how strong your children are and how much you meant to their lives.  I have learned to live my life without you in the best way I know how, to tell people anyone who stands still just how wonderful you were.  How even on that day you were someone who was thinking of others rather than himself.  I have learned about coping with grief, living from day to day, planning not more than one day at a time.  Remembering what you liked, disliked has more meaning, I've even learned to be more tolerent just like you, to not let things bother me like they once did.  We take care of each other more than before.  The kids miss you like crazy, we talk about you, laugh at you and cry for you.  Greg is in love with that 65 wild cat, Chrissy has become you.  I will always love you and miss you until we meet again my forever love,
your wife,
Joanne

*** Posted by Joanne Hrycak on 2003-09-17 ***

Dad-
As you can see, some things haven't changed...In reference to the 2 letters I have previuosly written I did not read the instructions that the content would need to be reviewed prior to it being posted on this website...So when I was looking for the letter I had written it wasn't there so I tried to the best I could to write it with the same thoughts thinking I had done something wrong.... So you see some things don't change - I didn't read in structions then and still don't now....Lol at least everyone can tell how very much I love you and how much I wanted my letter posted....

*** Posted by chrissy on 2003-09-14 ***

Dear Daddy, it is 9-11-2003 and it has been two years since that most horrible day that broke all of our hearts. I miss you terribly, but each day I wake up knowing you would have wanted all your friends and family to continue life as it was on 9-10-01, and so I try I really do. Some days are better than others but it will never be the same!!! I hold you in my heart always and I stay as strong as I can. I cherish all you have given me in both knowledge and love each and every day! We are doing the best we know how.. And mom is being very strong and you should be very proud!! I know you are are watching over all of us and keeping us safe... You will always be my hero dad.... I love you so much and miss you even more....
Love your little girl,
chrissy

*** Posted by chrissy on 2003-09-11 ***

Dearest Daddy,
It is 9/11/03 and I just wanted to say that I love you and miss you very much..... My life will never be complete but you are always and forever in my heart.  I think of you always and I try not to cry but sometimes it is just too hard not to.  I know in my heart you would want me to go on with my life and so I try my hardest to be as happy as I can.  Mom has alot of support and she has been very strong.  We are all doing as well as can be expected.  I know you are watching over us and keeping us safe. I love you!
Love you with all my heart!!!
  Love your little girl,
  chrissy

*** Posted by chrissy on 2003-09-11 ***

He was a great husband, father, son and brother.

As his son,  I was fortunate enough to have spent much time with him (though in retrospect, it will never seem like enough). He taught me many things and inspired me to learn much more on my own. He was patient,  kind and always respectful of others.  A gentle-man and a gentlemen in the truest sense of the word.  Quiet,  but strong in his convictions. 

He loved his family and they loved him.

He was my mentor and my confidant.  Most of all,  he was my friend.  Life is not, and will never, be the same without him.  I was blessed to have him in my life.

We all miss you.

Requiem in pace, rest in peace.

Greg

*** Posted by Greg Hrycak on 2003-09-08 ***

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