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A tribute to Lynette D. Vosges

Lynette Vosges was one of the thousands of victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks. She was at work that day, at Aon Corporation, where she was senior vice president of reinsurance. While I couldn’t find a lot of facts about Lynette (I know she was 48, in the World Trade Center, and lived in New York City), what I did find was a lot of ways in which she touched lives around her.

Here is just a small sampling:

…I’ve known Lynette since I started at Aon and from that time on she’s been the sweetest and most caring person that I know….

Every time you walked into my store, your smile out shown all the diamonds that we have. You are truly missed….

Your smile as well as your laugh I will never forget. I know that you and Colleen are walking through that pearly white gate to sit at the right hand of our father in heaven….

I was fortunate enough to work with Lynette for a time at AHNA in New York. So beautiful, so stylish. I still remember our last Aon Specialty Re Christmas party with Lynette, Colleen and Gavin — such a lot of fun and laughs. That was always the way with all three of them and I pray they are together now.

Thank you for being such a true friend. Your support, sincerity and faith will never be forgotten. You were my voice of reasoning and one I could always count on. I love you and miss you so much.

We met at Guy Carpenter and Lynette was the first one to welcome me aboard and made me feel welcome. She was a classy and wonderful person….

I remember working with Lynette at Guy Carpenter & Company, Inc. a long time ago, during the early 1980’s. Lynette was a very beautiful and pleasant woman to be around. She brought joy to my life back then. I will always remember her….

I have known Lynette for 20 plus years. We had some business dealings way back when she worked at Guy Carpenter and we have been good friends ever since.

Although we did not have day to day contact, it was always a joy to get together with her. She was more like extended family than just a friend.

Her loss has by far had the greatest impact on me. She was just that sweet and I miss her.

…You gave selflessly to each person that you encountered on your journey on earth. Your kind friendship, your gentle laughter, your grace and poise will be missed by all who knew you. You never held back from helping others– if you had a skill or means to assist them. You are not and will not be forgotten by us. Each of those who were blessed with the good luck to meet you are lucky souls….

Thank you for everything you have done for me. Thank you for all the love you gave me. Thank you for being there for me. I miss you very much. Love you always, your grand daughter. Now I am ten years old and I am in fifth grade . I know you are very proud of me.

Hi Lynette, I just want to thank you for being such a great inspiration to my daughther and myself. I met you many years ago and you always seem like a beautiful person which you were. My daughter adored you and will always remember you. I know you have her in your heart and always be there in her heart. Thanks again for coming into our lives.

I remember reading another comment about Lynette from someone who didn’t really know her, but had encountered her regularly when Lynette was getting her nails done. I think it’s beautiful that she was a person who is constantly remembered as a generous, loving person by both her family and her barely-acquaintances.

Aon Corp has a website devoted to the many, many employees they lost on September 11th. Since kids sometimes put it best, I particularly recommend the Letters to Aon from Manuel Perez Elementary School.

This tribute is part of the 2,996 Tribute Project (which is currently overloaded with traffic), a blogging effort that seeks to remember the individuals involved in the tragedy that was the terrorist attacks.

References: Legacy.com guestbook for Lynette D. Vosges · CNN’s September 11th Memorial.

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