In Memory of Robert T. 'Bobby' Hughes

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As the 10th anniversary of that horrible day approaches, we can attest that time does not heal all wounds, time just allows us to handle the pain better. My family continues to pray for Bobby and the Hughes family and his heroic acts will never be forgotten.

*** Posted by Teresa Torsiello on 2011-09-09 ***

As it's the 9th anniversary of that horrendous day and it's harder each year. I now protect follow in the footsteps of my 343 brothers who fell and now I understand what it means to be in the brotherhood.  Each day I pray for Bobby and my family, also those who lost their lives this horrendous day. Bobby, we miss you and love you.

*** Posted by Scott Beluuci on 2010-09-11 ***

As another anniversary approaches I find it harder every year that passes. This time of year we all relive the horror of that day. Bobby we miss you we love you and we will never forget your sacrifice. God bless you and the rest of our family.

*** Posted by Joe Bellucci on 2009-09-08 ***

You were the greatest Sayreville Bomber ever. You are the soul of our Bomber team. We now you'll always be blessing little Sayreville.

*** Posted by Kyle on 2008-11-20 ***

I worked with Bobby at Bank of America; we would take the same train together in the morning. I knew him for a couple of months before we moved to the world trade center. Bobby always had a smile on his face when he needed help with his computer. I will always remember those moments. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hughes family. God Bless

*** Posted by Mike.S on 2008-09-11 ***

I had only met Bobby once or twice, but knew his sister Lindsey. She was like a little sister. For those of you who didn't know Bobby or know of him, there isn't another soul out there like him. He was a caring, thoughtful person who always put everyone else in front of him. This statement proved true during the last moments of Bobby's life. Bobby was on his way down the stairs of the WTC but stopped to help someone in need. He never made it out. That selfless act is only a small example of the man that Bobby really was. While we all miss Bobby, we know that he is with us in spirit, looking down on his family and friends. Because that's who Bobby was. Tomorrow marks the 6th anniversary of his death and the whole town will stop and remember the loss of a great, kind, loving man who sacrificed his life for the life of someone else. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hughes. Linds, I miss you!

*** Posted by Nicole Paley on 2007-09-10 ***

Bobby is my best friend. I'm not going to speak about his character, because anyone who knew him already knows what kind of person he was. Bobby chose to go back in and help. I've grown to accept his decision because I honestly believe if he had a chance to do it all over again, he wouldn't have done anything different. I miss him very much and hate that as time goes on I forget what his voice sounded like or what it felt like to hug him. Bob, you and your family are in my prayers every night and will be in my prayers every night until me meet again. I am proud of your decision and I am proud to be your best friend.

*** Posted by Rick on 2006-09-11 ***

I only meet Bobby a few times but one thing I will never forget is that he made me and the rest of his family laugh and smile when he came over it will be five years since that horrenedese day and I will never forget how many people I had to consule.Bobby each day thats passes bye I will never forget how you helped me and so many others with their problems I will always love you and miss you cousin and may god keep you near him and may he watch over us with your presnece with him

*** Posted by Scott Bellucci on 2006-09-05 ***

i remember playing basketball when we were kids. didnt get to see him after that but my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

*** Posted by keith on 2006-07-23 ***

Dear family and friends of Bobby,

The last time Bobby and I spoke, was the Montclair State University graduation ceremony in May 2001.  As we, the graduates, were leaving the arena floor, Bobby and I met in the crowd and had the chance to talk while taking an escalator to meet family and friends who had attended the ceremony.  Bobby explained that following his last full-semester, he had taken a position with Bank of America and was working in the World Trade Center.  I was excited and happy for him, wished him the best of luck, and we parted ways.   

About three weeks later, I too accepted a position in the World Trade Center complex.  The 41st floor of 7 WTC was where my career dreams began.  September 11, 2001 was the beginning of two years of pain that I endure everyday.  However, I am one of many lucky individuals who made it to safety that day. 

In the time following the day our world changed forever, days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months.  Until late spring 2002, I was under the assumption that no one I directly knew fell victim to the attacks on September 11th.  Then one early June evening as I was walking into the gym I was a member of at the time, I realized that my assumption was false.  After speaking with a girl (I do not wish to name) that Bobby knew very well, the same girl I knew lost someone of great personal significance, my heart sunk further.  I learned two weeks following the attacks that this girl had lost someone, but did not realize it was someone I knew, as well.  The girl and I both understood that we were each in pain; we just never talked about all the details before that night. 

As I listened to and read about Bobby’s heroic acts, the accounts did not really surprise me.  I am sure that the accounts did not really surprise anyone else that knew him either.  I can still see him walking towards the business building on campus of MSU.  I can still remember us both shaking our heads in confusion at the material presented to us in one of our economics classes.  Bobby always had a smile on his face.  He always had an extra minute to talk.  He was a sincere, warm person full of life and happiness, willing to give more of himself than most others. 

I wrote this letter today, just to say I will never forget.  I will never forget that terribly frightening day when so many lost so much.  I will never forget those selfless individuals like Bobby who put others before themselves.  His bravery is what heroes possess.  His actions are what heroes do.

Thinking back to that day, when I was walking down the seemingly endless flights of stairs, my only thought was reaching the street before a plane flew into the building I was in.  The difference between Bobby and I was that he had other people on his mind.

*** Posted by Michael Feeley on 2003-09-11 ***

Bobby was one of the most honest and caring friends I had.  I had known him for many years, but only became close with him after our high school years.  We had a group of friends that even though we went our seperate ways we always looked out for each other.  To this day I still owe Bobby a large favor that I will never be able to pay back.  He will be missed. 

Michael Conway Jr.  ET3 (SW) USN

*** Posted by MIchael Conway Jr. on 2003-09-11 ***

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