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September 23, 2001

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Historical Context for September 23, 2001

In 2001, the world population was approximately 6,254,936,459 people[†]

Notable Births

Lai Kuan-lin

2001Lai Kuan-lin, Taiwanese film director[†]

Lai Kuan-lin, also romanized as Lai Guanlin and better known mononymously as Guanlin, is a Taiwanese rapper, singer, actor, and film director. He is known for finishing seventh on second season of reality competition series Produce 101 and was a member of the South Korean boy band Wanna One. He also formed a duo with Pentagon's Wooseok as Wooseok x Kuanlin in March 2019, under Cube Entertainment.

Notable Deaths

2001Ron Hewitt, Welsh footballer (born 1928)[†]

Ronald Hewitt was a Wales international footballer.

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Headlines from September 23, 2001

Treading Gingerly on the Campaign Trail

By Jonathan P. Hicks

Candidates for office at every level in resume campaigning while trying not to appear callous or unfeeling at time when primary politics is overshadowed in New Yorkers' minds by World Trade Center attack (M)

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Paid Notice: Deaths MALTBY, CHRISTIAN

By Unknown Author

MALTBY-Christian. Age 37. Of Chatham, NJ. Missing and presumed dead as a result of the World Trade Center tragedy. Christian is survived by his wife Jane and children Max 8, Morgan 5, Samuel 2. Additionally are his mother Mrs. Robert Butler of the US Virgin Islands, father Thomas Maltby of Syracuse, NY, brothers Jason of Chatham, NJ and Jonathan of East Brunswick, NJ and their families, his grandparents Mrs. Elizabeth Maltby of Syracuse, NY and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kesner. Christian, a graduate of Fordham University, was an Assistant Vice President of Cantor Fitzgerald located on the 105th floor of the World Trade Center. A service in his memory will be held on Tuesday, September 25 at 10AM at Grace Episcopal Church, 4 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Chatham Education Foundation. MALTBY-Christian. We mourn the loss of our dear friend. A devoted husband, adoring father, and the kindest friend. Jane, Max, Morgan and Sam will be first and foremost in our thoughts and prayers and you will forever be in our hearts. Duby, Kelly and G-Man

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Paid Notice: Deaths JOHNSON, SCOTT MICHAEL

By Unknown Author

JOHNSON-Scott Michael. Of New York City, died in the attack on civil society at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. He was 26 years old. Scott was born on April 7, 1975 at Mountainside Hospital in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. He was a 1993 graduate of the Montclair Kimberley Academy, Montclair, NJ and a 1997 graduate of Trinity College in Hartford, CT. After college, Scott was employed as a private banker for the Bank of New York. In March 2000, he joined the investment banking firm of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Inc. as a securities analyst in its World Trade Center offices. He is survived by his parents, Ann and Thomas S. Johnson of New York and Montclair; his brother Thomas P. Johnson and sister-in-law, Isabella Speakman Johnson of Washington, DC, and his sister Margaret Johnson of New York City. He is also survived by his grandfathers, H. Norman Johnson of Racine, WI and Stanley M. Werner of Dunedin, FL., 14 aunts and uncles, 25 cousins, and many loving friends. All are devastated by the loss of Scott. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to: The Scott M. Johnson Memorial Fund, Trinity College, 300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106-3100, C/O Scott W. Reynolds. A memorial service will be held at St. Cassian Church in Upper Montclair, NJ at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 29, 2001.

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Wary N.F.L. To Begin Play, Hoping to Aid The Healing

By Mike Freeman

This is where the National Football League -- as unified a family as maybe it has ever been -- is right now: a little nervous, extremely emotional, very guarded and ready to play. ''Are we going to sit around with our hands tied and lock ourselves in our houses?'' Carolina Panthers defensive back Jimmy Hitchcock said last week. ''We can't do that. What we have to do is continue our lives and understand that everybody's a target. That's the situation, and you have to be cautious and alert but continue with your lives.''

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Nine Miles Away

By Erika Kinetz

Scene in Highbridge section of Bronx, NY, described; neighborhood, whose population is largely Dominican and Puerto Rican, was hard hit by terrorist attacks on World Trade Center; photos (L)

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Paid Notice: Deaths IKEN, MICHAEL PATRICK

By Unknown Author

IKEN-Michael Patrick. Age 37, of Riverdale, NY. Victim of World Trade Center disaster, September 11, 2001. Beloved husband of Monica (nee Reedman). Loving son of the late Henry and Margaret Iken. Dear brother of Anne Habeeb, Gerard Iken, Pat Frasco and the late Dorothy Mendler. Cherished uncle of thirteen nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation Wednesday, September 26, Cassidy Funeral Home, 156 Willis Avenue, Mineola, NY. Memorial Mass Thursday, September 27, 8 PM, at The Lady Chapel of St. Patrick's Cathedral, 5th Avenue and 50th Street, NYC. Memorials to NY Archdiocese Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) in memory of Michael Iken, 1011 First Avenue, Suite 620, NY, NY 10022.

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Paid Notice: Deaths VALDES, JOHN TERHUNE

By Unknown Author

VALDES-John Terhune. Died September 19th, 2001, in West Palm Beach, after a long illness. A memorial service is being planned for February. Mr. Valdes was born in Philadelphia, December 22, 1923, the son of Mr. and Mrs. V. Francisco Valdes of Ithan, Pennsylvania. He attended the Haverford School and graduated from St. George's School in Middletown, Rhode Island in June of 1941. Mr. Valdes entered Princeton University, but left to become a Naval Aviator and torpedo bomber pilot aboard the aircraft carrier ''Fanshaw Bay'' during the Okinawa campaign. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and four Air Medals upon his release from the Navy in 1945. Mr. Valdes returned to Princeton to graduate in 1948. His interest in the ''Triangle Club'' dramatic group led to his employment at CBS Television in New York as a special effects supervisor on many of the pioneering CBS network shows including ''The Jackie Gleason Show'', ''Ed Sullivan Show'' and ''Studio One''. He was later employed as a television account executive with BBDO advertising agency in New York and Detroit, working on network television shows for the Chrysler Corporation. For several years in the midfifties, Mr. Valdes was co-owner of Radio Station WCUE AM/FM Akron, Ohio. For many years Mr. Valdes was a director of several New Jersey banks, finally retiring to Florida after the merger of the First Colonial National Bank with the First Fidelity Bancorporation. Mr Valdes is survived by six grandchildren and four daughters; Mrs. Stacy Lorenceau of San Martin, California, Ms. Midge Valdes of New York City, Victoria McKellar of Phoenix, AZ and Ms. Fleury Kelly Valdes of Unionville, Pennsylvania and Southern Pines, North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Greater New York Red Cross, P.O. Box 3756, Church Street Station, New York, New York 10008.

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Paid Notice: Deaths THEURKAUF, THOMAS FRANCIS, JR.

By Unknown Author

THEURKAUF-Thomas Francis, Jr. 44, of Stamford, CT, perished Tuesday, September 11, 2001, in the tragic events at the World Trade Center where he worked as Executive Vice President for Keefe, Bruyette and Woods. Tom was born and raised in Glastonbury, CT, received his BS from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an MBA from Dartmouth's Amos Tuck School. Tom leaves his beloved wife Robin (Siegel) Theurkauf of Stamford, CT, and their three wonderful children Tommy, Teddy, and Henry. He was the son of Helen and Thomas Theurkauf, Sr., Glastonbury, CT, brother to Bill Theurkauf, Sterling, MA, Pat Theurkauf and Barbara Theurkauf, both of Glastonbury, CT. In addition, he leaves many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins across the United States. Tom will be dearly missed by his family, friends and associates. His Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, September 28th, 10 AM, at St. Patrick-St. Anthony's Church, Church St, Hartford, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The House of Bread, 1453 Main Street, Hartford, CT. 06120.

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Paid Notice: Deaths GLINE, MURRAY

By Unknown Author

GLINE-Murray. On Monday, September 17, 2001, Murray Gline of Bethesda, Maryland, formerly of Baldwin, New York. A kind, loving man, he will be deeply missed by his wife of 55 years, Phoebe Meyers Gline, his daughters Ellen Gline Block and Barbara Gline Pearlman, his grandchildren Sarah Block, Rachel Block and Daniel Pearlman, and his sons-in-law David Block and Rob Pearlman. Contributions may be made in his memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at 120 Wall Street, 19th floor, New York, New York 10005 attn: Public Information Group (www.jdf.org).

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Paid Notice: Deaths LEVIN, NEIL D.

By Unknown Author

LEVIN-Neil D. Age 46, of New York City, missing and presumed dead in the World Trade Center attack, September 11, 2001. Neil was the Executive Director of the NYNJ Port Authority, a job he loved. He was a good friend, a mentor and role model for many. He will be deeply missed by his wife Christy Ferer, step-daughters Caitlin and Ali, his mother Gloria, his brother Stanley, sister-in-law Robin, nephew Adam and niece Kim. His father was the late Morton H. Levin. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 6:00PM Tuesday, September 25th at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El, 66th Street and Fifth Avenue. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you remember children of other missing Port Authority victims through the Neil D. Levin Education Foundation, 101 Park Ave., Suite 2500, New York, NY 10178. LEVIN-Neil D. A gentle soul, a caring friend, and a wonderful human being. We will miss you very much. Our heartfelt condolences to Gloria Levin, Christy and the family. Suzan and Jerry Kremer

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Paid Notice: Deaths EULER, HENRY

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EULER-Henry, 91. On September 17, 2001. Resident of Bayside, NY. Widower of Alice (Revaz). Survived by his children, Aline and Henry. Father of the late Joseph. Brother of Elsie Ross Matzdorf. Brother-in-law of Mary Euler and Marguerite Muffatto. Uncle to several nieces and nephews. Many cousins in Germany. Predeceased by his sisters, Clara Peter, Margaret Mehlmann, Christine Poleiner and his brother, Andrew Euler. Son of the late Christina (Paul) and August Euler. Funeral Mass held at St. Kevin's RC Church and interment at Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery, Flushing, NY. Ruhe in Frieden.

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