Michael Hannan

Friends, co-workers and the woman who became his wife were all irresistibly drawn to Michael Hannan by the same qualities. They all remember a man who knew how to put people at ease and to make them laugh a lot. He was the catalyst for new friendships between the various people in his life. "Michael was the tree trunk and his friends were the branches," said Chuck Abar, a neighbor and close friend.

Mr. Hannan, 34, was an assistant vice president at Marsh & McLennan. His supervisor, Noreen Laplaski, recalled how he fostered camaraderie through his presence and his passionate involvement in a variety of corporate athletics.

His energy and enthusiasm were never more evident than in his professional life. He rose within the ranks of his department ahead of people who had been in the company far longer.

"He had so much potential, he would have really gone places in the company if he had lived," Ms. Laplaski said.

At the heart of it was his determination to find a solution to every problem. "If he came up against a wall, he would climb over it, crash through it or go under it," Ms. Laplaski said. "He wouldn't let it stop him. He was like a younger brother to me."

Friends and co-workers agree on one more thing. That what sustained Michael Hannan was his wife, Andrea, and two young daughters, Rachel, 5, and Alexandra, 22 months. "What drove Mike was how much he loved Andrea and the girls," Mr. Abar said.

Copyright (c) 2001 by The New York Times Co. Reprinted by permission.
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Miss you lots and think of you often. This is really a tough day for everyone I'm sure. You made a lasting impression on every person you've met in your life. You were well liked and a bright light when you entered a room. I miss our banter back and forth at work. I hope your girls get to read these tributes some day and know how great their dad was and how missed you are by all. We will meet up again, my friend. Save a spot for me up there, will ya ?
Linda Vogt, Colleague
Sep 11 2011 5:49PM
It has taken me 10 years to write this. I tried a number of times... never felt what I wrote would express what a great person Mike was. I work in the Syracuse, NY office. On 09/10/01 Mike an I where trying to muddle through an accounting problem that we had been working on for awhile, it was late in the day and decide to talk first thing the next morning. I wish we had been able to do that. No matter what the problem Mike would always find a solution. He was a great person to work with.
Renee' Impaglia, Colleague
Sep 8 2011 8:21AM
Finally got him. It doesn't change things but there is a small amount of relief and satistaction that he will not be able to harm more people. I miss you and all that you were very much.
Peter Kress, Friend
May 2 2011 3:54PM
my name is johnny angel hannan son of marcel hannan my grandfather is john hannan well i would like to to say we love micheal and we will be remembering him today and alll of the ones who were lost this tragic day my condoleces go out to our family even tho we have never been in touch becaouse my family lives in miami well love all of you love micheal..love johnny
johnny hannan, Family
Sep 10 2010 11:27PM
I just wanted you to know that I think of you often. I miss your laugh. We always heard you from cubicles away ! You were the life of the party who always kept everyone entertained. God Bless you and your family...I know their pain will never go away and neither will mine.
Linda Vogt, Colleague
Sep 10 2010 1:41PM
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