13th Annual Nanuet High School 5K Run/Walk

The 13th Annual Nanuet High School 5K Run/Walk

Robert McKiernan Scholarship Rund

Today I had a chance to return to my former high school, Nanuet Senior High, located in Nanuet, NY to run in the 13th Annual 5K Walk/Run for the Robert McKiernan Scholarship Fund. I am fortunate to live close by so I still get a chance to participate in many community events in Nanuet. While I was getting ready for the run I had a chance to visit the Nanuet Community’s WTC Memorial. Like many other community’s in the NYC area, the wounds from the events of September 11, 2001, were deeply felt and the need to remember and honor those lost was very strong. As I read the names of those lost I can’t help but get tears in my eyes as I see the names of those I knew as classmates and friends. I am very pleased that the Nanuet community has provided such a wonderful memorial for people to reflect and remember, and it motivates me to continue on as a Memorial Miler!

Laura Dimarino & Friend ------------- Paul -------------- Jamie Kempton & Friend

The Nanuet School District
World Trade Center Memorial Tribute

The Nanuet School District and FANN (Friends and Neighbors of Nanuet) World Trade Center Memorial is situated between the MacArthur Barr Middle School and the Nanuet Senior High School. The beautifully lighted monument and sitting area serve as a permanent site for the families and friends of those lost that day. The area also serves present and future community members as a peaceful place to remember and reflect. The memorial pays tribute to the following nine Nanuet residents who fell victim to the World Trade Center tragedy:

John D'Allara: John was a Rescue Specialist with the New York Police Departments' Emergency Service Unit. He is survived by his wife, Carol, and two sons, John and Nicholas, who both attend the Nanuet School District.

Laura Longing: Laura was formerly Laura Pettus, Nanuet Class of 1984, a loving wife and mother. She was a graduate of Pace University and received her masters in finance from Iona College. Laura worked as a Project Manager for Marsh & McLennan Companies on the 96th floor of the World Trade Center, Tower 1.

William Lum, Jr.: William was a Senior Claims Specialist with Marsh & McLennon Companies. Bill was born and raised in Pearl River and was a 1974 graduate of Nanuet Senior High School. He is survived by his mother, Grace, and father, Bill Sr., who reside in Pearl River.

Myrna T. Maldonado: Myrna was raised at St. Agatha in Nanuet and worked as a Systems Designer for the Port of Authority at the WTC. Myrna was a 1970 graduate of Nanuet Senior High School. She is survived by her husband, Wilfredo, and two sons, Jarid and Jordan.

Joseph Marchbanks, Jr.: Joseph was a Battalion Chief in the Harlem Firehouse. He is survived by his wife, Theresa, and two children, Lauren and Ryan, who both attend the Nanuet School District.

David Ortiz: David was a locksmith at the WTC. He is survived by his wife, Lillian, and two children, Richard and Crystal, who both attend the Nanuet School District.

James Woods: James was a trader at Cantor Fitzgerald and graduated from Nanuet Senior High School in 1993. He is survived by his father, John, and his mother, Joyce, who reside in Pearl River, and his sister Eileen.

David Wooley: David was Fire Captain of Ladder #4 in NYC and owner of "The Perfect Match" a wallpapering and pain ting business in Rockland County. He is survived by his wife, Linda, and two children who reside in Nanuet.

Loretta Vero: Loretta lived in Nanuet for 15 years. She was a corporate consultant with American Express and is survived by her sisters.