Honoring 9/11 Victims from Michigan

Robert G. - A Life of Courage and Love.

Ted A. - A Young Life Cut Short.

David A. - A Life of Achievement.

Todd B. - A Courageous Passenger.

Robert P. - A Heart of Gold.

Marsha R. - A Lawyer and Friend.

Manish P. - A Michigan Son.

Stephen P. - A Love for Music.

David P. - A Michigan Legacy.

Marsha R. - A Dedicated Professional.

 Marsha D. Ratchford, 34; born in Detroit, Michigan and lived in Washington, D.C., she worked for the Navy and was at the Pentagon the day of the attack. She is survived by her husband and three children.   

Eric Lee Bennett, 29, of Flint, Michigan. A VP at Alliance Consulting, lost in 9/11. A football player and committed community advocate.

Dr. Yeneneh Betru, 35, from Ethiopia. Michigan Medical School graduate and healthcare innovator, lost on Flight 77.

Kirsten Lail Christophe, 39, Michigan State & DePaul Law. A VP at Aon, loved for her strength and dedication.

Brian P. Dale, 43, Michigan Law graduate and co-founder of Blue Capital Management, a 9/11 loss.

Christina Sunga Ryook, 25, U-M alum, served at Cantor Fitzgerald, celebrated for her service and community spirit.

Joshua A. Rosenthal, 44, Michigan graduate, SVP at Fiduciary Trust, remembered for leadership and community impact.

Lisa Marie Terry, 42, Michigan native, VP at Marsh & McLennan, cherished for her dedication and kindness.

Eric R. Thorpe, 35, Michigan-born professional and volunteer, lost on 9/11.

Lt. Col. Kip Taylor, 38, from Marquette, Michigan. An assistant to a three-star general at the Pentagon, he died when Flight 77 crashed. An alumnus of Northern Michigan University, he was a patriot and leader.

Eric (Rick) Thorpe, 35, from Grand Rapids, Michigan, and New York City. A top salesperson and active volunteer, he embodied community spirit and commitment.

Brian John Terrenzi, 28, Michigan-born, lived in Long Island. A network manager at Cantor Fitzgerald, he was dedicated to his family and community.

Lisa Marie Terry, 42, Michigan native and VP at Marsh & McLennan. A devoted horsewoman, she is remembered for her kindness and dedication.

 Barbara Edwards, 58; grew up in Wyoming, Michigan. Mrs. Edwards was a French and German teacher at Palo Verde High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born in Germany, and moved to Michigan at age 10. She graduated from Kelloggsville High School in 1961 and from Western Michigan University in 1965. She was traveling on Flight 77 when it was crashed into the Pentagon. 

 Paul Friedman 45; a University of Michigan graduate, MSE.  Paul is closely associated with the State of Michigan. Paul worked as a senior management consultant, Emergence Consulting. On the day before he boarded Flight 11 from Boston, Friedman spent the day with his newly adopted infant son. 

 James Gartenberg 34; member of Julien J. Studley, Inc., World Trade Center. He served as president of the University of Michigan Alumni Club of New York for 12 years prior to serving on the National Advisory Committee for the University Library and Task Force. He is survived by his wife, who is also a University of Michigan graduate, and two daughters, his youngest born after his death.    

 Elaine Myra Greenberg, 56; her sister, Karen Rappleye, lives in Birmingham, Michigan. Elaine was a financial services consultant for Compaq, and was attending a conference on the 106th floor of tower one, World Trade Center, on the morning of September 11, 2001. Elaine lived in New York City. 

Bradley (Brad) Hoorn, 22; originally from Richland, Michigan. Brad, who grew up in Gull Lake, Michigan and attended Yale University, was a research associate with Fred Alger Management. He was working on the 93rd floor of Tower 1 at the time of the attacks. He graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1997. 

Suzanne Kondratenko, 27; originally from Romeo, Michigan, Senior Consultant, Keane Consulting Group. Confirmed dead, World Trade Center, at/in building. Ms. Kondratenko grew up in Romeo, Michigan and attended Sacred Heart high school. She was attending a meeting with Aon Insurance executives on the 92nd floor of the north tower at the time of the attacks. 

•  Peter Edward Mardikian, 29, born in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Peter was attending a Risk Waters Group conference at Windows on the World.  He worked for Imagine Software, Inc.  He is survived by his wife, Corinne; they had only been married six weeks.   

 Kathleen Nicosia, 54; mother Phyllis Hawk is from Portage, Michigan and sister Kimberley Meyer is from Tecumseh, Michigan. Kathy was a flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 11 when it flew into the World Trade Center. 

Alicia Titus, 28, Dexter. Flight attendant on Flight 175. Miami graduate, in International Marketing.

Meta Waller, 60, Michigan alum. Pentagon manager and civil rights advocate. Lost on Flight 77.

Scott Weingard, 29, from Michigan. WTC worker. Engaged and lost on 9/11.

Meredith Whalen, 23, Michigan alum. Researcher, horse enthusiast, sports fan.

Marvin Woods, 57, Pentagon civilian. Navy veteran, Michigan native, dedicated to service.

Sandra Wright, 57, Michigan. Aon employee, survived by family, laid to rest in Pennsylvania.

Marc Zeplin, 33, Michigan graduate. VP and sports broadcaster. 9/11 hero.