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Semper Unitas

In September of 2001, I was working at Marsh in Chicago office. I didn’t know any of the victims personally, but I was shocked by what has happened to them. It took me almost two months to be able to express my feelings in a poem that I dedicated to all the victims of 9/11.

I want my poem to also become a special memorial for Tatyana.

May you always be alive in the hearts of your family and friends! God bless your spirit!

Barefoot Dream

/Dedicated to all the victims of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001/

Bare-footing through the broken glass,

through concrete ash and bloody mess,

through melted steel, through roasting fire,

I'm waking up with one desire.

I wish someone could turn back time

and to protect New York's skyline,

to change the fate of tallest twins

and save the lives... My night begins

with silent prayer in my mind

to keep the horror from mankind,

to soothe the pain and stop those dreams,

sleepwalking through the chilling screams.

Still, every time I close my eyes,

I see the smoking hole in skies...

My mourning heart is hurt so deep -

I dare not to fall asleep.

Marina Dudanova

November 2, 2001.

Vechnaja Pamjats !

Rest in peace sweet angel.

I didn't know Tatyana personally but as a colleague and Christian I would like to extend my condolences to her family and I pray that she is resting peacefully, waiting for us to join her in heaven.

With love,

Michael Cantatore

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Although I did not know Tatyana, her loss is a loss to each and every one of us. May her spirit be at peace.

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