In Memory of Michelle Renee Bratton

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Dear Erin,
  I just read your letter that was published by Glamour magazine. I remember the first time Shell came to visit you at Stonybrook, and I thought you were twins! You two had the same laugh, carefree, confident attitude, beautiful beaming smile,etc.. I could go on and on. I am so shocked and heartbroken to learn ten years after that horrendous day that your loving sister Michelle perished. I joined the NYPD on March 1st, 2000, and on 9/11/01 I was a rookie cop assigned to The WTC site for perimeter security for months after the attacks. You Both will always be in my Heart and in my Prayers, Sandy Morse{Klenosky)

*** Posted by Sandy Morse {nee, Klenosky} on 2011-10-14 ***

Dear Erin,
  I recently read your letter to Michelle that was published in Glamour. It was very touching, as I share that same sisterly bond, and can not imagine the loss you have endured. Remember all those special talks and experiences, they are so dear. So very sorry for your loss.

*** Posted by kara on 2011-09-24 ***

I was not blessed with having had Shelly in one of my classes, although I had had her aunt Mandy in my classes a long time ago. But I had met Shelly and she had a smile that would light up a room...and it did. How tragic that her light went out so quickly but how blessed we all are for having experienced it.

*** Posted by Dr. John Kares Smith on 2011-09-11 ***

I never knew you but hope that this message lets your family know how much your life and the joy you brought is being passed on each and every day since. May God rest your soul and may God bless your family. May your memories shine brightly.

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

Never got to meet Shelly, but her story is very inspiring and I bet she was a wonderful, caring person. Praying for Shelly and her family.

*** Posted by Anonymous on 2011-09-10 ***

Shelly, another year has now past and with it so many memories that could have gone with it. I am so hurt that although I am your aunt, I never got to really know you but I thank you for who you were. In the past 6 months I have gotten such a sense of who you were on earth and I can honestly say that I cannot wait to finally wrap my arms around you! I believe that on that day, you learned about me and our situation, and were harmonius in helping us all through getting to be a close family. I have always loved you and always will. Please know that you and the rest of our family will forever be in my heart. God Bless you my angel, Aunt Charlene

*** Posted by Charlene McCaffrey-Maycott on 2011-09-09 ***

Michelle,

Though I never got to know you, I can't help but cry every time I think about you and your family. I was at your memorial service when I was six years old. I never quite understood it all then, but now I do. My heart and the hearts of my family go out to you and your family. Maybe someday we will meet, but until then, you and your family will be in my prayers.

*** Posted by Michelle Fox on 2010-10-15 ***

Dear Erin:

Losing someone we love often embodies us with anguish; with the essential counseling from family and friends, it is possible to lessen that grief.

Your classmate from Pine Bush High-School Class of 1994,
Susana

*** Posted by Susana on 2010-09-12 ***

Michelle,

I was never blessed to meet you. But when my father came back from ground zero on the 12th to tell me that a distant relative of mine had passed away, I couldn't help but shed tears for you. Whether we ever met or not, my prayers will ALWAYS go out to you. We all love you and miss you.

*** Posted by michael mccaffrey on 2010-09-09 ***

I miss you so much. I think of you all the time, and especially about the last time we spent together in April of 2001. I am so grateful to have been able to have that time together.

Love you always,
Jennifer

*** Posted by Jennifer McCaffrey-Cobb on 2009-09-11 ***

These testaments to the goodness and kindness of Shelly make me wish that I had had the honor of meeting her. My prayers go out to the Brattons today. God Bless.

*** Posted by Claire Dolan-Heitlinger on 2009-09-11 ***

Another year, another anniversary of that awful day. My thoughts and prayers are still with you and your family. God bless you still, and we will all be together one day.

*** Posted by Charlene Maycott on 2009-09-11 ***

Thinking of all who died on this day. Words cannot express the sadness for everyone, as a whole. God bless you, Michelle.

*** Posted by Barb Bratton-Starkey on 2009-09-11 ***

In memory of someone who shared the same surname. A pointless death. Sincere sympathy to all surviving relatives on behalf of this English branch of the family.

*** Posted by Robert David Bratton on 2009-03-09 ***

Dear Shelly,

I love and miss you very much. I miss the eyelash kisses we would do together when we both needed a hug and kiss. You are on my mind always.

Love,
Mom

*** Posted by her mom on 2009-01-14 ***

Shelly was such a talented diver and a huge part of the Oswego State University Swimming and Diving Team. I am so grateful for having the opportunity to get to know her so well and have so much fun with her. Training trip in the winter of 1999 was so much fun - you, me, becky, and mary....what a trip! We all miss you, but are so blessed to have met you.

*** Posted by Jill on 2008-09-11 ***

You will always be in my prayers. Although I didn't personally know you, we had a mutual connection. I will continue to pray for your family also. God bless you! You are in a much better place now, and someday we'll all be together.

*** Posted by Charlene Maycott on 2008-09-11 ***

I left for basic training on 9/17/01. I did not find out about Michelle until I was already in boot camp and I immediately wept. It solidified my reason for enlisting. I think about Michelle almost every day. Not only did we go to school together, but we were lifeguards together. She had a contagious personality, full of smiles and laughter. It saddens me to think that this world is without her, but she left a beautiful, indelible mark - one that will stay with me always. I thank God and her parents for bringing her into this world. I pray that her family finds peace and comfort in knowing that Michelle was a ray of sunshine wherever she was.

*** Posted by Lisa Hennings on 2007-09-11 ***

I feel soooo bad about this beautiful young woman.

*** Posted by Megan on 2007-09-04 ***

I think of Shelly all the time. She was sweet to everyone. A gift of a soul to the world. I was lucky to have been able to know her when she was here. I hope your family is doing well. I worry about Erin, as I never saw them apart. I love you, E! We all loved Shelly and will never forget how happy she made us. I cry, but I always end up smiling because when I think of her, she is always smiling.

*** Posted by Irene Bach on 2007-06-11 ***

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