In Memory of Ruth Sheila Lapin

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beautiful.....never forgotten....xoxo

*** Posted by Reyna Anthony on 2011-09-16 ***

Ruth was one of those exceptionally wonderful people... who we were are all very lucky to have known... who walked the face of this earth. She raised two great kids... Doug and Heather... and reminded us all what a wonderful thing it is to be alive.

... and, she loved me...

I will always miss her... and, it goes without saying, will never forget her.

All of us... who were fortunate to have Ruth in our lives... were truly blessed.

Ruth... I will always love you... too.

*** Posted by Charlie Roberts on 2011-09-10 ***

Ruth was a wonderful, generous, kind friend. She would often get free tickets to Broadway shows and would share them with her friends. I went with her several times. She was very smart and dedicated to all her endeavors. Everything she did, she did very well. I think of her often and miss her very much.

*** Posted by Esther Etherington on 2011-03-02 ***

I knew 7 people who died at the World Trade Center that day; 6 were former co-workers of mine from Marsh and McLennan, and the 7th was Ruth Lapin. Ruth's daughter Heather Daly was my son's 3rd grade teacher in the 2000-01 school year. Some people never meet their children's teacher, no less the teacher's mother, but I was the homeroom mom, and Ruth was the kind of mother who came in on special occasions to help out in the classroom. Ruth was so proud of her daughter, and so warm, funny, and helpful with all of the kids. The moms all loved her. A few of us went to the church to see Heather get married, and I remember what a beautiful wedding it was, and how full of joy Ruth was that day. We could see and feel her love for Heather.

Heather, I want you to know that I think of your mom every year at this time. I'm so happy to read that you have a daughter of your own; I'm sure you are as wonderful a mom as your mother was. Mike is a college freshman now, but he still remembers being in your class--you were one of his favorite teachers.

I hope you will always feel the loving presence of your mom; she is a part of you, you are an expression of her, and through you she lives on. God bless you and your lovely family.

*** Posted by Laura Meerovich on 2010-09-12 ***

My name is Carol Greenburg. Ruth Lapin was my second cousin. Sadly, my parents and I had lost touch with Ruth some time ago, but I followed her adoringly all around my grandparent's many times when I was a little girl. My late brother often spoke of her fondly, and my uncle was very close to her. The last time I saw Ruthie, I couldn't have been much older than eight. At 47, I still keenly remember how she and her then-fiance, Heather's dad, took so much time to pay attention to a needy little girl who had no one her age to play with and many breakables to avoid. Years later, among the many things I learned about her at her memorial, I found out that she had become a Girl Scout leader. Although my encounters with Ruth were brief and long ago, I can say from personal experience that no one could be better qualified for such a calling. I think we all lost more than we can ever know when we lost her.

*** Posted by Carol Greenburg on 2010-08-20 ***

Ruth Lapin was my mom. Today would have been her 61st birthday. I miss her every day. What can I write to help you get to know her so that you can understand how special she was, not just to me, but to all of her family and friends? She was a kind, loving, generous, forgiving, silly, witty, free spirit.

She never did anything half way. She wanted a better job, so she put herself through night school to become a computer analyst. She was a Girl Scout leader who enjoyed entertaining kids, so she went to clown school. She enjoyed stand-up comedy, so she took a class and became a comedian. She was a single mom who struggled to make ends meet. She made mistakes, but her love was always unconditional and unwavering. She had a hard life, but she made the most of it. She spread laughter and joy to everyone around her.

I am so proud of her accomplishments. She always made time for her friends and volunteered for causes that she believed in. She loved the theater, the New York Giants, and most of all she loved me and my brother.

Whenever I have good news, she is the first one I want to tell. When I am having problems, I want to go to her for a hug and a smile. I wish she were here to help me raise my children, whom she never got to meet. She would have been an awesome grandmother. My 4-year-old daughter, Ruth Marie, told me that she did meet Grammy Ruth when she was in heaven, waiting to be born.

I never dreamed that she would be killed 6 weeks after my wedding day, but I am so grateful that she was with me on the happiest day of my life. I think about my mom every day.

If you are reading this because you knew my mother, please think of her and smile. If you didn't have the pleasure of knowing her, just know that she was wonderful. Please say a prayer for peace so that no more innocent people have to die as a result of ignorance and hatred.

*** Posted by Heather Daly on 2009-04-16 ***

I am up doing research on the internet and entered the name of my friend and colleague, Joel Lapin, and read his entry. This site reminded me of the tragedy and gave me a name of one of the victims. I am sorry for your family's loss.

*** Posted by jan friedel on 2007-07-17 ***

I'll be honoring Ruth Sheila Lapin at my blog on 9/11 - www.AcmeAnvilCo.com.

Rest in peace, Ruth - we will not forget!

*** Posted by SteveO on 2006-08-23 ***

I did not know her at all but I am drawn to her name because it is the same as mine. She is a personal reminder and connection to me that represents all those who died on September 11. May her memory be a blessing and may all those who died on this tragic day rest in eternal peace.

*** Posted by Joel D. Lapin, Baltimore on 2004-08-25 ***

Ruth knew how to have a good time. She appreciated the power of a witty remark and a good laugh. She had a unique spirit that doesn't come along frequently and a deep love for her children. Ruth was a person who left a lasting impression on you. She enjoyed her life.

*** Posted by Mary Kaiser Kemler on 2004-07-30 ***

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