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Saturday, September 09, 2006

In Honor of Laura M. Longing: We shall NEVER forget!


Laura M. Longing
Age: 35
Resident of Pearl River, NY

Laura M. (Pettus) Longing of Pearl River, New York, was an extraordinary woman. In her thirty-five years, she accomplished much and touched the lives of many. She was a loving wife and mother, an accomplished businesswoman, and a patriot. She was an Assistant Vice President for Marsh USA. Her office was on the 96th floor of the World Trade Center in the North Tower (Tower I). She managed projects in the technology information systems department. During her ten-year career, Laura worked for Marsh & McLennan Companies and their subsidiaries.

Laura graduated from Nanuet High School in 1984. While a student, she played varsity soccer and softball. After high school, Laura earned her Bachelor's Degree in Management from Pace University in 1988, and went on to earn a Master's Degree in Finance from Iona College in 1994.

In addition to being a successful businesswoman, she was the mother of William and Bryan, and a loving wife to her husband, Chris. She was the daughter of Kevin and Anne Marie Pettus, and sister to Keith and Peggy Pettus. Laura had four nieces and nephews: Rory and Grace Pettus, and Brendan and Erin O'Shea. She was the daughter-in-law of Helen Longing and sister-in-law of Dierdre Pettus, Donna O'Shea, John O'Shea, Lorraine Longing, and Anne Longing.

In her leisure time, Laura loved the outdoors. She spent much time camping, and playing golf and softball.

She touched the lives of her family, friends, and coworkers. She put the needs of others before her own. Although she lost her life in the World Trade Center tragedies of September 11, 2001, she lives on in the memories of those she loved and who loved her.

It is my privilege to honor her memory as one who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country in the name of freedom. Laura M. Longing is truly a hero.

Respectfully,
Jessica L. Jepsen, San Diego
http://daisymaemaus.blogspot.com

8 comments:

Chatham said...

My Beans were talking about 9/11 yesterday and how everything has changed. It makes everyone sad.

Hot(M)BC said...

What a lovely tribute to Laura. Beautiful :)
~~ Mom Robyn

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

Great tribute, very well done.

Wendy aka Cheeky said...

Thank you for sharing Laura's life with us......you did a wonderful job.

I honored Edward Raymond Vanacore

Lone Star Purrs said...

Thank you for sharing...and remembering.

~LSP Momma Becca

Remembering Sean Tallon, FDNY

Anonymous said...

You make Americans like me proud.

Love,
Whimpysmom

Carolina Cats said...

What a beautiful tribute. Thank you for sharing Laura's story.

I remembered John Paolillo, NYFD.

Nora

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