In Memory of Michele B. Lanza

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Just wanted to post my love and thoughts today, being the 10th anniversary of this horrile date. I will never forget Michele or Nicholas. I watched the documentary and often wonder how he is now. Sending love and prayers.

*** Posted by Maritza Cander from Ohio on 2011-09-11 ***

I also knew Michelle from RRI days. We became friends although I was a good deal older than her, more of a mother figure I think. She was also friends with my daughter, who also worked there in the summer. She was adorable, very friendly and did an amazing job. It has been 10 years and I still get very upset thinking of all those who lost their lives that day. Michelle, know that you are missed and I know that you are an angel in heaven. God bless Nicholas and keep him safe.

*** Posted by Jean Segelbaum (Perron) on 2011-09-11 ***

I met Michele when she first moved to Virginia and we were both working at Riverside Research Institute. I knew immediately that there was something special about her, and I wanted to get to know her better. We became good friends, at work and outside of work. We shared many things, good times, and lots of laughter. We slowly drifted apart with new jobs, husbands, and children, eventually losing each other's phone numbers and addresses.

I have thought of her often, wondering how she is, where she is, and where her life took her. After repeated attempts to find her on Facebook and Myspace, I Googled her name. I now know that sweet Michele is an angel. May you rest peacefully in God's hands and ride the wings of angels forever.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Chamberlain and Lanza families.

*** Posted by Sheila Price Floyd on 2009-11-12 ***

I think of Michele from time to time but mostly on that awful day's anniversary. I first learned of her from the HBO's telling Nicholas, whom I named my 2 year old son. I wanted to hug Nicholas through the screen so badly and tell him it was gonna be alright, I sobbed for him and Michele. Your family is like my family, very close. I will never forget Nicholas and Michele. God Bless.

*** Posted by Doreen on 2009-09-12 ***

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

*** Posted by Lori on 2008-09-30 ***

I am Michele's younger sister. I wish to thank everyone for their kind words and prayers. Michele truly was a Saint on Earth. She was worthy of God and that is why she is with him now. May God bless you all and these great United States of America. Peace be with.

*** Posted by Cindy on 2007-09-10 ***

My heart goes out to Michele's Family and I hope that Nicholas is doing great  I've watched the movie every year sence it came out and seen what real life hurt this family went through and truly hope they are doing ok

*** Posted by Shelly on 2006-09-12 ***

I knew Michele Lanza as Michele Chamberlain from primary school all the the way through high school. I just want to let her family know that my greatest memories of Michele were of her making us laugh in high school and how she once served as my protector in a time of need. I remember her blonde halo. She was truly an angel. Even though we all lost touch after high school, I find myself thinking of her quite often. I will never, ever forget her. God Bless you all.

*** Posted by Marie McBeth Marable on 2006-09-11 ***

I'm so sorry that I watched the HBO Special on Michelle and came in on it very late. It was the segment which showed the young man from Bengla Desh and Nicholas trying to get people to identify Afghanistan, his country, etc. I then became rivoted at the parents in her apartment and then the realization that she indeed, had perished in that despicable act. I can only say that you all should be so very proud of him and I hope his dad shares him with all of you. The first thing he said is that he wanted her back; he wouldn't see his friends anymore and he wanted his father to take him to Virginia, that he wanted another mother just, I think< knee jerk that he couldn't bear the fact of missing her (which I feel the father handled very well)--then he let his grandparents know how much he loves them--and grammy said he was her best boy and he loved her even if she had to holler at him. As a mother and grandmother, I just say my deepest love to you. I would love to know how Nicholas is now. Heartfelt prayers for Michelle, you, for him and for the 11,000 (!) children who lost a parent. She will be on my lips at morning mass every day at Holy Family Church in Poland, Ohio.

Sincerely, and with deepest respects,
Jane Sainato

*** Posted by Jane E. Sainato on 2006-09-11 ***

Michele and I worked for the same company when she lived in Virginia... she was a beautiful, vibrant young woman. She loved her son Nichols more than anyone or anything on earth... he was her pride and joy. I was disappointed when she moved to New York but understood that she and Nick needed to be near her family. I want them to know that she was a delight to work with, a loving mother to her son, a shining light and will always be thought of with a smile. She watches over Nicolas.

*** Posted by Susan Mitchell on 2006-09-11 ***

I recently watched a documentary on HBO about Michele's son Nick. I hope he is doing well, and may she rest in peace.

*** Posted by D. Larson on 2006-09-09 ***

I thank all those who died for us in the war...I also want to let people know of those who lost loved ones I feel so bad and that you deserve everything that could be given to you..(e.g. money, flowers, etc.).

*** Posted by Ashley Mcleod on 2003-09-11 ***

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