In Memory of Zoe Falkenberg

R.I.P., little Zoe. You did not deserve to die so young. You will always be remembered. And the great things you would've achieved!

*** Posted by Sarah on 2010-07-04 ***

Zoe,

I miss you. I haven't danced for two years, but I do it sometimes. I know it's been a while, I'll always remember our ballet days and changing our names, and more. Life has been and is different without you. Anyway, I do wish you were here. <3 Thank you for being there for me.

Chloe

*** Posted by Chloe on 2010-05-10 ***

Zoe,

You are the same age as my granddaughter, and my heart aches at your loss. I will always remember you, darlin', in my prayers. May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

*** Posted by louise doherty on 2010-02-25 ***

Sleep tight, and don't let the bed bugs bite. We miss you, Zoe.

*** Posted by Anonymous on 2010-01-17 ***

Zoe,

You were exactly one year younger than me when you died, my birthday being the day after yours and one year earlier. I lived only an hour from the Pentagon, where your plane was hijacked. I remember listening to the radio on that terrible day after I got home from school. They talked about children being on the planes, and I heard your name. It upset me more than anything to know a kid just like me had died so tragically. I think of you and your little sister every year on 9/11. At least you feel no pain or fear now. I know that you and Dana are singing with the angels now. God bless you.

*** Posted by Hannah on 2009-12-21 ***

조이야,안녕.
많이 힘들었지? 천국에 하나님하고 가족이랑 편히 쉬렴.

*** Posted by 정연수 on 2009-12-09 ***

Hi, Zoe,

I'm a Korean boy from Ilsan who has interests in history. I'm right now 12 years old, and you're 17. I guess your older than me.... I wish I could meet you one day. And that day will be a very great day. I'm very sorry that you lost your life so early. If you were my friend, you would be my best friend ever. 하나님이 누나랑 함께 있으시길 (May God be with you).

*** Posted by Yeon Soo Jung on 2009-12-09 ***

I miss you. I don't understand.

*** Posted by Anonymous on 2009-10-14 ***

Hi Zoe,

You are a beautiful girl. I would have loved to meet you and your family. I boarded a flight at gate D26 at Dulles, like you did, and I prayed for you. Your sweet face makes me think of you every day. I hope you are enjoying yourself in heaven. You are remembered. God bless you, Zoe.

*** Posted by J.T. on 2009-10-03 ***

Zoe,

I was ten years old when this tragic day occurred. I can’t imagine what your family has gone through. I have a little sister who was eight then, and I can’t even think of what it would have been like growing up without her. If it had not been for her, I would of probably gotten into a lot more trouble than I have because I have tried to lead her on the straight and narrow by leading as an example. Where I’d be without her is something God only knows. I’m so sorry that your life was taken almost before it had begun and for the heartache that your family has gone though. In our memories, this is the day that everything was turned upside down.

*** Posted by Milton D on 2009-10-02 ***

Hey Zoe,

I feel really bad for you and your family. I have a little sister that is eight years old. I can't imagine losing her at eight years old. I don't know what I would do without her. I'm really sorry for your family that they lost you at eight years old. That is really sad. I believe you are in a better place. Rest in peace and keep watch over the people you love. They all miss you, Zoe. I didn't know you, but I am really sorry for your family. From what I have read about you, you sound like a sweet girl to me. God bless you, Zoe. Be good and keep watch over the people you love.

*** Posted by sabrina on 2009-10-01 ***

I miss you so much. I miss ever girl scouts meeting I had with you. I miss you so much honey. I know you're looking out for me.

*** Posted by Diana on 2009-09-11 ***

Zoe,

I think of you every day. I hope you are spreading your wings in heaven as an angel. God bless you, Zoe.

*** Posted by J.T. on 2009-09-03 ***

Zoe and I were friends in first and second grade. I'll never forget going over to her house and her being in love with the sparkly red high heels I wore all the time. Everyone always loved her. She'd be 17 now (:. Rest in peace, Zoe.

*** Posted by Anonymous on 2009-07-22 ***

It is so sad when you die at a young age at 8 because of some terrorists who took over the plane. I don't know you, but I am really sad for all the children that died that had just started beginning their lives and died on September 11, 2001. I pray that you're in heaven, and I hope you are enjoying yourself up there.

*** Posted by Colin on 2009-07-03 ***

I miss you, Zoe, so much.

*** Posted by Anonymous on 2008-11-24 ***

I didn't have granddaughters on 9/11, but I do now. They are 6 and 4. The thought of anything happening to them is too hard to imagine. On that day I believed that one of my daughters might have been in the City, and I tried to reach her by cell phone, but nothing was working. It was a terrible feeling. My thoughts and prayers go out to Zoe and her family. I am a retired elementary school teacher, and when disasters like this fall upon the most vulnerable of us it only shows how much we need to protect our children as best as we can.

*** Posted by Greg on 2008-11-15 ***

I am doing a school project, and I chose Zoe because she was so little. For our school we are taking these people's names and writing them down on a special piece of paper, and we will light it on fire, and it will disappear into the air. We'll pray for her. May god bless you, Zoe.

*** Posted by august on 2008-09-09 ***

I didn't know Zoe very well, but if she were still alive today, she'd be going to my school and making friends who loved her. We went to elementary school together, and were in the same Girl Scout troop for a year or two. Whenever 9/11 rolls around, I think of her. And what a good and amazing person she was. God bless you, Zoe.

*** Posted by Emma on 2008-07-19 ***

God bless you, little Zoe! We never knew Zoe, but we think about her very often. Rest in peace with Dana, your mother, and your dad, little beautiful angel!

Lauren and Emily
15 years old
Atlanta

*** Posted by Lauren & Emily on 2008-04-30 ***

I am doing a project in school where we have to choose a victim of the 9/11 attack, and I decided to choose Zoe. We are to design a memorial for our victim. Even though I have never met Zoe, all of my prayers are with her. God bless you, Zoe.

*** Posted by Kieran on 2008-03-28 ***

Sleep tight, little one.

*** Posted by Sarah on 2007-09-21 ***

I never knew you, but I think of you from time to time. Especially today. I ordered a 9/11 memorial bracelet and was sent one with a random person's name. It was yours. I am sure you are still sorely missed.

*** Posted by Anonymous on 2007-09-11 ***

I have seen many pictures of victims of that awful day. I never have, and probably never will, know why people have to die so horribly. I never knew Zoe, but she looks like a girl that would do only good for her country. I wish her family well, and will pray for them every night from now on. She would have been about my age by now, had she lived. I would have enjoyed being friends with her.

-An unknown friend.

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

I've seen pictures of so many of the people that lost their lives on 911, but none has touched me so deeply as yours. Here I am crying a river of tears for a little girl I never knew, but somehow feel I do. Perhaps I see my own child's face in yours and my heart aches for your mother. My heart aches, because I see such innocence and goodness in your face. You look like a little girl that had probably only known goodness, had only been surrounded by love, and it hurts so much to think of what you and your little sister might have experienced on that fateful day. It just pierces my heart.

*** Posted by Anna on 2007-01-28 ***

I'm thinking about you, always will, as you look down on us. Love

*** Posted by Mikael on 2007-01-23 ***

I never knew Zoe, but I think about her every day, and I wish she'd got to grow up.

*** Posted by Julia Kuchenmeister on 2006-11-15 ***

The fear you felt was felt by many of us left behind. May your death teach us to hold our own little boys and girls closer to our hearts.

*** Posted by Ramon on 2006-09-14 ***

Rest in peace, for you will remain in our hearts forever.

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

May the Lord bless you and keep you safe.

*** Posted by AB - Woodbridge, VA on 2006-09-11 ***

i always think about 9-11 and Zoe. it makes me so sad

*** Posted by Katheren on 2006-03-17 ***

God said, "let the little children come to me, and do not harm them, for it would be better to tie a weight around your neck and throw yourself in the Sea, than to stand before me if you hurt them"... You are innocent and in Heaven no doubt little one! no more, tears, no more suffering, no more death! I will meet you some day!  God
Bless your family!  sincerely, Brenda -- San Antonio, Texas

*** Posted by Brenda Fazzini on 2006-02-02 ***

Although I did not Zoe, I almost feel like I do from all of the wonderful comments about her written here ...

*** Posted by Rebecca on 2006-01-11 ***

We were soulmates of friendship since the first day we met. I will never forget the beautiful memories and summer days we spent together. I will never forget the call I got saying you were in the plane that hit the Pentagon. Even 4 years later I cry and pray every night. You were such a beautiful person and didn't relize until you were gone and now regret it. It is amazing to see all of these posts from people who didn't even know you. To all of you you didn't know her you were seriously missing out. I love and miss you very much...

13 years old
Silver Spring, MD

*** Posted by Mallory Cason on 2005-09-19 ***

God Bless you little one. thoughts go out to zoes family God Bless you all.

*** Posted by cassie on 2005-07-25 ***

God bless you.you were taking away to soon you will never see 4th grade i'm so sorry that you had to die but in my heart you will always be a hero. I have a sister about your age i dont know what i would do if she was on that flight im so sorry my heart goes out to you and your family. I didnt know you but i feel like i did. your just so little you didnt even get to go to prom or you didnt even get to date. i didnt know you but i miss you and so does your family i know they miss you so much. I know i would miss my sister if she died i got to go GOD BLESS YOU ALL......

*** Posted by Ashley on 2005-02-09 ***

There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you.

*** Posted by karen on 2004-09-15 ***

God Bless you and keep you always. Prayers for you, God's child.

*** Posted by April Almeida on 2004-09-12 ***

Zoe - I know you are tending a beautiful Zinnia garden where you are. I can see the colours in every rainbow. Hold little Dana close to you forever. You are both precious and will never be forgotten.

*** Posted by Debbie on 2004-08-24 ***

God Bless the young one.

*** Posted by Anonymous on 2004-05-01 ***