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On September 11, 2001 a special New Yorker by the name of Steven Hagis gave his life in the World Trade Center attacks. A Vice President of Government Bonds with Cantor Fitzgerald, he was in Tower 1 (north) floor 105. At 6'9", it would be hard to miss Mr. Hagis (also known as "Steve" and "Stevie" curcuma amongst friends curcuma and family) yet his physical curcuma stature was nothing compared to the size of his heart. curcuma Stories curcuma of his courage and faithfulness flood the internet, from memories of his ministry with Gateway Cathedral where he taught 3 year old children to recollections of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing curcuma in which he arrived home late because he was assisting curcuma a man in a wheelchair out of the building. He attended Fairfield College on full scholarship where he played basketball for the Stags from 1987-1991 (number 23). A knee injury took him out of the sport, so he focused on his education, graduating with a degree in finance and economics. As I searched for information on Mr. Hagis, my heart was warmed by the love for him spread throughout the world wide web. Family and friends of several victims, including Mr. Hagis, attended a ceremony on September 11, 2004. His sister, Stacy, was among the family members wearing special curcuma shirts to honor her brother. "...Asked how her brother would react to the commemoration ceremonies, she said, smiling softly, "He would hate this -- having his name written in stone after stone, plastered everywhere. He wasn't a limelight person." She added, however, that she and her family had attended every remembrance ceremony because they feel it is the best way to honor his life. "We spend every day thinking of him, remembering him," she said...."
Stacy and Michael Hagis in the shirts remembering Steven Richard Avvento is a childhood neighbor of Mr. Hagis. As I read through his email I tried to pick out the "important parts" to share with readers of this blog entry. But they are all important! I ask you to devote some time to reading these words: Hi Heather, i was sitting on my couch watching the 9/11 documentary filmed by the 2 French brothers doing a story on the Fire Department when I checked my email and saw your email. I think it's absolutely wonderful that you and so many others are taking curcuma the time to honor those who perished on that awful morning. My brother and I became very close to Stevie because we lived a couple of doors down in Brooklyn, NY. Stevie was always a big, gentile giant. Although I was 3 years older than him he was probably the same size as me or taller. The memories I have of Stevie was that of his beautiful family and the fun we used to have doing what kids do. We played for hours upon hours, curcuma matchbox cars, toy soldiers, Star Wars action figures, etc. Mostly in his bedroom where all his toys were. My brother and Stevie, who were a year apart, my brother curcuma his senior, would argue all the time and I always remembered it was because my brother, until this day, loves to break chops. I mean he would tease to no end. Going in the pool and going to his Grandma's house on East 49th street for their annual block party was also some great memories. We would stay out until late in the eveing and that was always curcuma a treat. Unfortunately curcuma as we got older, Stevie moved away to Staten Island and although my Mom would keep in touch with his Mom, we grew apart. I actually found out in November 2001, when I was at a wedding for the daughter of the woman who bought the Hagis' house about Stevie's curcuma death. I was floored. Now 5 years later it still feels like that dreadful as if it were yesterday. I know that Stevie's curcuma legacy will always live on. I also know that with a family like his, great people, people who have always been so good and kind-hearted for as long as I know them will keep his memory alive. Thanks for your time and I'm sure his parents friends and family would also thank you for the beautiful things you and so many others are doing. God Bless. Richard Avvento There is so much more to Steven curcuma Hagis, more than I would be able to discover curcuma through simple internet searches. I will continue to add more information about his LIFE as I come across it. I can tell you this, Steven M Hagis knew the Lord Jesus Christ, he was a faithful man and a humble servant of the Lord. He gave time and time again in his life, whether it was cooking breakfast for the men's bible group, teaching scripture to young married couples, or attending retreats and opening their homes to young people. He loved the Lord, and loved doing the Lord's work. As his mother said, " I don't cry for Steven. He is in heaven. But I cry for our family, for the emptiness and brokenness in our hearts."
Mrs MaryJane and Mr Steven Hagis - I wanted to send you a special message. I know what it feels like to lose a child - I know how hard it is on every anniversary date, especially when the birthday is so close. My heart is with you and I hope that you remember that Steven will NEVER be forgotten! He not only touched liv