Michigan Honors 9/11 Victims

  Terence (Ted) E. Adderley, 22; originally from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Ted worked for Fred Alger Management at the World Trade Center. He graduated from the Detroit Country Day school in 1997, and then attended Vanderbilt University. During summer breaks Ted worked at Kelly Services in Troy, Michigan. His grandfather founded the firm, and his father served as chairman, president, and CEO. 

 Todd M. Beamer, 32; was born in Flint, Michigan and spent much of his youth in Glen Ellyn, IL.  He graduated in 1991 from Wheaton College. Todd was an account manager for Oracle Corp., and was a passenger on Flight 93.  Mr. Beamer is survived by his wife and three children.   

 Albert Ogletree, 49; was born in Michigan and lived in New York City.  He was working in the cafeteria at Cantor Fitzgerald in the North Tower of the World Trade Center when the attack occurred. He worked for Forte Food Service.  

 Todd Ouida, 25; a graduate of the University of Michigan, worked as a trader for Cantor Fitzgerald at the World Trade Center. On his application to U-M, he wrote, “I discovered no matter how big the person is on the outside (for I am only 5’5″ tall) that the size of the heart is always going to be more important.” 

 Manish Patel, 29, a University of Michigan graduate, worked for Euro Brokers Inc. at the World Trade Center. Manish is closely associated with the State of Michigan. An economics major born in India. 

 Robert R. Ploger III, 59, attended Michigan State University. Robert and his new wife, Zandra, were aboard flight 77, heading to Hawaii for a honeymoon when the plane was crashed into the Pentagon. Robert was a computer specialist, and lived in Annandale, Virginia. Robert is closely associated with the State of Michigan. His parents, Robert Sr. and Marguerite, were originally from Owosso. 

 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, from Flint, Michigan. A VP at Alliance Consulting, lost on 9/11. A dedicated football player and community member.

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

Kirsten Lail Christophe, 39, Michigan State & DePaul Law. VP at Aon, remembered by family for her strength and dedication.

Brian P. Dale, 43, Michigan Law grad, co-founder of Blue Capital Management, lost on 9/11.

Christina Sunga Ryook, 25, U-M alum, served in HR at Cantor Fitzgerald, honored for her service and community involvement.

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

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

Eric R. Thorpe, 35, from Michigan, a dedicated professional and community volunteer, lost on 9/11.

 Brian John Terrenzi, 28; was born in Michigan and lived in Hicksville, Long Island, New York.  He worked for Cantor Fitzgerald as a global network manager.  He and his wife Jane had just recently purchased their first home and Jane was expecting their first child.   

 Lisa Marie Terry, 42; born and raised in Michigan. Lisa was a vice president with Marsh & McLennan in their Rochester, MI office. She was an experienced and devoted horsewoman, having ridden since childhood. 

 Eric (Rick) Raymond Thorpe, 35; born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and lived in New York City.  He worked for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods where he was a top salesperson.  Mr. Thorpe was an active volunteer and gave back to his community. He is survived by his wife and daughter.   

 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, from Dexter, Michigan. A dedicated flight attendant, her promising life was cut short on United Airlines Flight 175. She graduated in International Marketing from Miami University, Ohio.

Meta Fuller Waller, 60, Michigan graduate. She was a Pentagon special programs manager when Flight 77 struck. A civil rights advocate, she attended the UN Conference in South Africa shortly before her passing.

Scott Weingard, 29, Michigan graduate. A World Trade Center worker for Cantor Fitzgerald, he was to turn 30 in September. He and fraternity brother Larry Polatsch were lost on 9/11, now memorialized together.

Meredith Whalen, 23, from Canton, Michigan. An alumnus of Michigan and a researcher in Hoboken, she loved horses and sports during her youth.

Marvin Woods, 57, a Navy civilian communications manager, was in his Pentagon office when it was struck on 9/11. Born in Michigan, he served with dedication for 18 years.

Sandra Wright, 57, from Michigan. Aon employee, she is survived by her family and was laid to rest in Pennsylvania.

Marc Zeplin, 33, Michigan alumnus and VP at Cantor Fitzgerald. A Michigan sports broadcaster, his legacy is honored alongside 9/11 victims.