“Gary Paul Geidel (December 11, 1956 – September 11, 2001) was a New York City Fire Department firefighter killed during the September 11 attacks shortly before scheduled retirement. His brother Ralph Geidel, also a firefighter, helped in the 9/11 rescue effort as well and around 2014 died of complications attributed to toxins he inhaled at the scene.” Wikipedia
I did not know Gary personally, I did not know his family, I painted this for a friend’s mother who knew Gary’s mom very well.
My father’s cousin’s husband was in one of the towers – he didn’t work there – he’d been there only for an interview – on 9/11 his story changed to past tense
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Countless stories changed that day.
May the memories of those who were murdered on 9/11/2001 be eternal.
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Hi Ray
the sadness still resonating – so much greater than the towers themselves
I hold out childishly for planetary peace
am:)
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Unfortunately there never has been and probably never will be, but we can hope
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yes we can
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A truly sad day that touched people across the world.
A day that changed thousands of lives not just in America but throughout the world.
Peace and love to all.
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yes George
peace to all – we can always work towards hope
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❤️
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Beautiful. I’m sure his mother loved.
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ah, thank you Georgiann
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