In Memory of Robert M. Murach

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After 9/11 a friend from St. Patricks school in Brooklyn, that had an email connection with me after many years, informed me that Robert was one of those killed in the Towers. It was a long time ago, but I remembered him well. I dug out an old autograph book from 8th grade graduation and found the page where he wrote...so strange to read those words and know that he no longer is around and not by old age which is the only acceptable way. I never knew where he went after St.Pats, but from reading these tributes I know he succeeded in life with career and family, a family that loves and misses him so much. From the short time I knew him, and from the man he grew up to be, he was a great guy.
My thoughts and prayers to his family.

*** Posted by Carole Gaine Corr on 2011-09-11 ***

I remember Bob as a loving, dedicated father to his two lovely daughters, Madison and Hayley. I will always remember the smile that lite up his face when he saw them. Never forget. God Bless Bob.

*** Posted by Karin Graham Lemke on 2011-09-11 ***

3650 days ago was the worst day in our lives and we think about you every single day since then. We miss you and love you on this 10th anniversary. Rich, Faith, Caitlin and Colleen

*** Posted by richard murach on 2011-09-11 ***

Right after 9/11 one of our family friends gave everyone bracelets with the name of someone we lost in one of the towers etched into them. My bracelet had, and still has, the name Robert M. Murach. At the time I looked him up on-line and discovered that he was a father of two little girls and found out some other details about his life. It is 10 years later and now I am a father with two little girls and I can understand what he lost and what they lost on that day. My heart goes out to Madison and Hayley and I want them to know that their dad has touched my life and the life of my family and that we will never forget him.

*** Posted by John Rutherford on 2011-09-10 ***

It is 10 years now Robert, yet the pain of your loss achingly persists. Although saddened today, we are comforted by the great legacy you have given us and the indelible and loving memories of the many ways you have gently touched the lives of your beloved family and close friends. They say that "Out of the darkness, comes light...," Yet, 10 years later, many of us continue to search for just a glimmer of it, hoping to accept and understand just a little better...

May God grant you peace.

Brian

*** Posted by Brian Murach on 2011-09-10 ***

We have not forgotten

*** Posted by mollyCampbell on 2011-09-08 ***

I find it difficult to fathom that the 10 year anniversary of 9-11 is fast approaching. That day is still so clear in my mind. And the memory of Robert Michael Murach is still etched in to my heart. What a wonderful, loving, kind and generous human being he was. The memories of Bob and my brother, Alan, running track together at Columbia is so wonderful. They just ran and ran and ran..breathless and free. Bob, today I continue to pray for you and your loving family, your wife Laurie, and daughters Madison and Hayley. May you forever rest in peace, because, you are forever in my heart. God Bless you.

*** Posted by Susan C. Russo on 2011-09-02 ***

My thoughts went back to my high school days and Bob. In my mind he will always be that handsome teenager I knew. God bless you Bob, and your family.

*** Posted by Brian Hatot M.D. on 2011-05-02 ***

....I thought about Bob today... My sincere wishes for Madison and Hayley. Knowing him back to our elementary and high school days, I can tell you he had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed to laugh and wanted others to do the same. Let's always remember him with a warm smile...

*** Posted by Art Lopez on 2011-05-02 ***

As this 9-11 came and went, I still think of Bob. We worked together at Lehman for several years, and there were few like him—good natured, high spirited, a person everyone liked being around. I remember one night, Bob, Sean Kelly, and I went out after work. Once we got through the usual work stuff, Bob started talking about his family, and I listened intently for a long time. He loved his family very much!

I'm glad I stumbled across this website, and I'm happy to be able to share this story. I will never forget my friend Bob.

*** Posted by Kevin Harrison on 2009-09-29 ***

My father knew Bob very well.... For quite some time my dad was his dentist. I was so saddened when I found out Bob had passed away. I did not know him well, personally. I have memories of going to Baker field with my dad and watching the guys run ... and run ... and run. My favorite of all time was the relay. I was a chubby eleven-year-old enamored with these cool, smart (of course they were smart—they were Columbia students), and athletic "older boys." ... I was in pre-teen girlie heaven. Bobby Murach was one of those young men. I saw him many years later at my dad's office, still as nice as could be. My deepest sympathy goes to his family and friends.... Bobby is a "snap shot" in my memory bank when I was a kid ... and I'm glad I've always remembered him.

*** Posted by Leslie Thompson on 2009-09-26 ***

Bob,

The family you left behind stays in my heart and prayers. You were so loved by your daughters, and you truly live on through them. I only hope they have the same aspirations and hard work you demonstrated, and that they keep you as a role model despite the years that have passed. I pray for your daughters daily.

*** Posted by anonymous on 2008-09-23 ***

I can’t believe it has been seven years. I have often thought about posting a message here but never really knew what to say, except to say that my heart goes out to your family at this time.

Whenever Bob visited the London office, we always made time to go out and grab a few pints of Guinness and have a laugh.

Bob was one of the good guys and I had a huge amount of respect for him. I learnt a lot from Bob and I grew to think of him as a friend as well as a colleague.

I have long since moved on from Cantors, but I will never forget you Bob.

*** Posted by Simon Tatam on 2008-09-11 ***

It is incredibly difficult to believe it has been 7 years since that fateful day. I have never forgotten. Nor will I ever forget Bob. Although he only touched my life for a brief period, way back in the early college days when I would visit my brother at Columbia (Bob was his best friend), he left an indelible mark on my heart. I pray for his family. I don't think you ever get over losing someone in such a tragic way, but one has to keep moving forward. May his family and friends find continued peace in the coming days. God bless.

*** Posted by Susan C. Russo (Houston, TX) on 2008-09-09 ***

I got to know Bob at Saloman Bros. I consider myself lucky to have met him. People like Bob are rare in this world. He was honest, funny, and always full of life. We lost touch for a while, but we met again when he worked at Cantor and I worked for CSFB in 5WTC. We would meet and talk in Tobin Plaza. I said to Bob that I was tired of working with MBS securities and needed to do something different. I thought about going back to school full time, and Bob said he could get me in to Cantor doing foreign exchange. But he also said that school sounded like a better idea. So I went back to school and was not there on 9-11. His encouragement to go back to school probably saved my life. Thank you, Bob, I think of you often.

*** Posted by Joseph Gravano on 2008-08-27 ***

Robert will always be in my heart. I only wish I knew him better, but I still remember every time he called for my dad and said it was uncle Robert, and the times he would ask me what was going on in my life. He was a sweet, caring man, and life took him too soon.

*** Posted by Anonymous on 2008-02-25 ***

I Love You! I Have Been Missing You A Lot This Week. I Just Wanted To Say, I LOVE YOU And I MISS YOU.

xoxox
Hayley

*** Posted by Bob's daughter on 2008-02-01 ***

Bob and I were fraternity brothers at Nu Sigma Chi during our Columbia years and lived on the same floor of the fraternity house, just a few doors down from each other. All of the brothers of the house were close, and we spent a lot of time together playing cards,  competing in athletics (a great runner he was), talking about life and nonsense, and we still managed to get our studying in as well. He was always a happy-go-lucky guy, and we truly enjoyed our lives to the fullest during that time. I am happy to have known him.

One cherished event that will always be a great memory is that Bob and I went to a midnight showing of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" when it was at its cult classic peak at the Waverly in 1977. It was our first viewing of the film and we had a ball waiting in line for a couple of hours watching the dressed up groupies behaving and participating in the skits during the movie itself. Every time I hear any of the songs, or see anything to do with the Rocky Horror, I always think of that night and remember Bob.

I only saw Bob a few times after Columbia in passing at the Trade Center when I worked there and in Lower Manhattan passing through to get the Path train. And at a couple of Columbia football games, but each time it was always great to have seen him.

Great memories, but always with a touch of sadness now.

*** Posted by Bohdan on 2007-12-18 ***

My dad was a great man. He was always there for my sister, my mom, and me! He will forever be in my heart. I love him and will always love him.

*** Posted by Hayley Murach on 2007-12-11 ***

I never met Robert... but I have heard some great things about him from his daughter, Hayley. She always said you were a great man! I know she misses you a lot! And I do, too, even though I never met you....

*** Posted by Marinna Barrie on 2007-11-29 ***

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