A Tribute To Elizabeth Claire "Beth" Logler, One Of The 2,996 Lost In The Attacks Of September 11, 2001

It's an honor to pay tribute to...
Elizabeth Claire Logler
of Rockville Center, New York.

She was born 16 October, 1969; the daughter of Robert and Claire Logler.

"Beth", who was the Vice President of investor relations at Cantor Fitzgerald's eSpeed Division, was lost in the attack on the World Trade Center.

She worked in an office on the 105th floor.

Cynthia Artin, who worked with her at the American Stock Exchange, commented in one online tribute to Beth, in 2003, "She was the brightest light --- remarkably gifted, articulate and always positive."

Beth Logler held an MBA from Adelphi University in Garden City, Long Island.

Beth was the fiancee of Douglas Cleary of Scarsdale, New York; they were to be married in December, 2001.

Beth and Doug worked together to furnish a co-op at Tudor City in Manhattan. She incorporated family heirlooms from her grandparents.

Doug said of her, "Beth had a great relationship with her grandfather." He added that they had "formed what by all accounts was a club of kindred spirits, a pairing of souls."

Doug described a typical encounter between Beth and her grandfather James Byrnes, whom she called Pop.

According to Doug, Beth would drive to his home in Yonkers in her hunter green Saab with the sunroof open. Mr. Byrnes, 87, in Irish cap and tweed jacket, would hop in and immediately reach for the loudest, wildest music he could find on the radio. Off they would zoom, laughter pouring out of the open hatch.

"The two were devils together," Claire Logler said. "Both ready to go, ready to have a lot of fun."

It is my hope that Elizabeth Claire "Beth" Logler rests in peace and that her family has found comfort.

Sources include: The New York Times, Legacy.com

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Celebrating The Spirit Of Joseph Vincent Vigiano - September 11 - 2,996 Tribute

The memory of September 11, 2001 has not faded in the American consciousness. It is likely to remain in the forefront of our collective mind for generations to come.

What concerns me is that the event could be remembered in a big picture sort of way while the people who died in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Shanksville, Pennsylvania are forgotten.

The 2,996 project, which was surrounded by controversy last year, has all but shut down. What was a vibrant voice has been minimized to not much more than a whimper.

What has not dampened, what has not faded away, is my enthusiasm to recognize and celebrate the spirit of an American hero:
Joseph Vincent Vigiano

Joseph, a member of the New York City Police Department, and his twin brother, John, a New York City firefighter, were both killed when the World Trade Center was attacked on September 11th.

Their birthday was April 5th.

{A 2,996 tribute to John Vigiano}

Both Joseph and John were Eagle Scouts. John was the serious one and Joseph the funny one according to their father.

Joseph Vincent Vigiano was killed while attempting to rescue trapped victims. He was posthumously awarded the New York City Police Department's Medal of Honor.

Joseph Vincent Vigiano was married and had three children. The two oldest boys, pictured were 8 and 6 years old. The youngest was 3 months. His wife Kathy was also a member of the New York City Police Department. The family lived in Medford, New York.

Joseph was assigned to Emergency Services Squad 3 in Harlem.

I picked up a few facts about Joseph from The Officer Down Memorial Page which is dedicated to him as well as some other websites.

Joseph served as a New York City police officer for 14 years. He was 34 years old on September 11, 2001.

The site characterizes Detective Joseph Vincent Vigiano as one of the most decorated officers in the New York City Police Department. He was shot and wounded three different times in his career.

Richard H. Jacob wrote the following comment on the Officer Down page:

Joey, what can we say, Its been going on 6 years and we still talk about you all the time. The crazy things you did in the 75. Remember when you locked me in the office? We pray for Kathy and the boys as they continue on without you. We know that you are watching, to guide and help them along. Your tireless energy and your fun personality, your attention to duty and your heart of gold. Rest in peace my brother, you are so missed......

Jakeman & Mrs Jakeman
75 pct Sgt Retired

It is my hope that the family and friends of Joseph Vincent Vigiano and his brother John are at peace.

I will not allow the memory of Joseph Vincent Vigiano to fade away. While the word is easily thrown around these days, he is a true hero.


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