Just the other day I found myself describing to a friend who Nicole was and what she was like, how she was 21, beautiful, tentatively stepping into adulthood, bravely exploring the world.

I create theatre to make a difference in the world, and to express myself. Right now I am working on a piece about "Guernica", the Basque village destroyed to incite fear (and demonstrate the Nazis' destructive powers) prior to WW2, later depicted in Picasso's famous painting. Stories of innocent people, living their lives, in the middle of the work day, and terror coming from the skies. This is a story that hits so close to come for me, thinking about what happened to Nicole and so many others on September 11.

My hope is that the theatre piece will remind people of our humanity, our innocence, our fragility, our individuality. It's hard going back to those emotions I felt in 2001, as the aunt of someone, so close to my own age, losing life as a result as something so dark. But it's important enough to go through it again. And remember. Particularly, to remember Nicole. Who she was, in as much vivid detail as I possibly can.

My love to Cathy, Wayne, Wayne Jr, Tiffney, on this day and always.

Love from,

Dorothy Cosby
Marketing Affiliate
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance

Nicole,
Today is your 25th birthday, quarter of a century. I know you are watching us from heaven. I hope you are having a blast partying up there. I miss your smile. Jovana just started working at Chili's she said she saw your picture and Jersey on the wall and she remembered you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICOLE!!!! Until we meet again.
Kat Bacio

Nicole:

I never had the honor of meeting you in person, but I feel I know you in spirit. After the horrific event of 09/11/01, I had the honor of connecting with your dear mother and sister through your memorial site. My heart goes out to your family and friends each and every day.

I wish you were still here with us on earth, but I know I will be able to meet you in heaven one day. Happy 25th Birthday! You are a hero in all of our eyes. I sent you a little gift to remember me by and your Mom should receive it sometime tomorrow on your birthday. Keep smiling down upon us all. :)

Love,
Your Friends
Nicole and Sons
Canton, NY

Nicole,

Happy 25th birthday! You are still missed everyday and you not being here still affects many people. It's a huge blessing to have your loved ones still celebrating your birth! I'm sure you had a wonderful birthday party in heaven celebrating with all the other angels! I still think of you often...even the little things make me think of you. Your family and friends are always in my thoughts and prayers! Happy 25th!

Tiffany

Nicole... Where do I start. I miss our hilarious childhood times we had together. I still think of some of them to this day. I have your picture button on the visor inside my car. It's my way of knowing that you're watching over me and keeping us safe. When I say us, I had a beautiful daughter. She was born in July, I named her Mikayla Elaine and she's such a joy! I can't believe it’s been this long, I miss you terribly but it's nice to know you're in a much better place. I'm sure every time you smile, is every time the sun shines. I know we'll meet again someday and until then take care. I love you!
Always, your friend, Michelle

Nicole.. Hello Beautiful! WOW.... I can't believe you would be 25 today and that it's been almost four years since you became one of God's Angels. I think of you every single day and miss you so much! I wish everyday that you could still be here to share some of the important and special events happening in our lives but I know you are up in Heaven watching over me each and everyday. I love you so much! Happy Birthday my special Angel!
Love always, your best friend Heidi

To my Beautiful Angel Nicole, Happy 25th Birthday. You are always on my mind and in my Heart. I wish you were right here so I could give you a big hug and kiss, but unfortunately your not so you will just have to know that I'm thinking it just as I always do. I miss you so much and I love you so very much. I'm thankful to have been a part of your life!
I love you, Forever, XOXO
Tina

Dearest Nicole,
It seems like every time I think about you, I think about the fact that I didn't get to really know you or get close to you. It was always a " hey, how are you" I will forever regret that. But I just want you to know that I love you and miss you so much.
FOREVER, Happy 25th Birthday!!
Your Cousin, Jessica

Happy Birthday my baby!
It's your favorite Auntie Sheri..... sometimes I feel like I have put myself in a protective cocoon in hopes to forget...but it's moments like this..... it becomes sooooo unbearable yet again. So much has happened since you've been here... but I'm sure you know....there's been as many bad times as there have been good. I wish you were here to share them all with us. You had such a way about you that was so pure and cleansing to the soul....nothings been the same since you've been gone....it's so hard to love for fear of loss.... and yet I feel I put a strangle hold on the ones around me for fear that I might loose them too.... I always ask myself.... what if....? what would we all be doing now? ...if............... 25 spankings to you sweetie pie...... make a wish and blow your candles.........!!!!!!! hugs and kisssssses..
love, Your Auntie Sheri

To my beautiful angel niece, Nicole, on her 25th Birthday.
We are all here to celebrate your special day. It seems just like yesterday that you were here with us laughing, dancing and having fun. I miss you everyday and there is not a day that goes by that you are not thought of and spoken about. I'm proud to say you are my niece and that I knew you as I did. We'll meet again in HEAVEN one day and it will be so great to embrace you!! Until than, rest well with our mom, dad and Grandma and to us you will always be forever young, 21. Love, Auntie Lynn

Nicole, My little cousin,
Only if you knew how I miss you. It's been different these past few years without you with us, but you've been here at every party or every birthday with us. Now it's your turn again, big number 25. I just want to say I Love you and miss you. Happy Birthday my little cousin Nicole,
Love,
Your Cousin Flint