It has been 9 years since the events of 9.11.01 unfolded. It remains one of the darkest days in our country's history, but also stands as a reminder of the bravery and fortitude of our nation's citizens. This is a Memorial to one of the brave ones who made the ultimate sacrifice in our country's defense. We will never forget you, Nicole.
My precious daughter Nicole,
It has been nine years since you left us. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you. Our family has grown so much. You have many new little cousins and of course your little neice, Nicole, named after you. She is so precious and one of these days she will know about her Auntie Nicole. She will grow up knowing the heroism of your flight that day and be proud of you and to have your name. Even though it has been nine years it still seems like only yesterday. I can still hear your laughter and picture your beautiful smile which always brings a smile to my face. , I still miss you so much every day and I cannot wait till the time we are together again. To have so many family and friends, which some I never met, helps the healing which I'm very thankful for. You still touch so many lives after all these years. I know you are smiling down on all of us
Love you so much!
Love, MOM ....Your niece Nicole....photo
My heart has never forgotten Nicole and my tribute is for her and her family.
She was a wonderful soul and is home in heaven today!Carolyn De Los Santos
Nicole,
As the years quickly pass marking yet another anniversary of your loss, the memory of your courage continues to inspire. And I can only imagine the absolute peace, joy, and happiness you experience in God's loving presence. For those of us who never knew you, we remember you today. Not in grief, rather with honor and celebration. Celebration for your life and the love you shared with so many. Honor for your courage and action. Although your absence leaves a tremendous void -- we will never forget you, we will never forget the other victims, and we will never forget your loved ones. America is a stronger nation thanks to your example. And the hearts of those blessed to live here, echo sounds of gratitude, respect, and remembrance. God bless your family, and God bless this country. Peace to you this day
It was a cold early spring day in northern New York during a weeklong training exercise that the newly forming infantry company was working through. I was the company First Sergeant moving through the various sites just observing and chatting with the Soldiers and leaders I had only been with for 2 months. I stopped at a young man who had something stored in his helmet. I inquired in that sarcastic soldierly tone if he was carrying a picture of his girlfriend in his helmet. He stated he was not and pulled it out and handed it to me. The young Soldier’s name was Armstrong and he was from California. He explained how he received this letter in the mail and I proceeded to read it. I was so touched the that letter from Mrs. Miller that I can’t talk about that moment without becoming extremely emotional. I will never forget the photo of Nicole with her dogs on the front and although I have forgotten the exact words of the letter, the context and scope remain with me. From that moment forward, the name Nicole Carol Miller would be forever seared into my mind as the main reason I do what I do. In September 2002 I attempted to contact the Miller family in an attempt to relate this story and to let them know that in the summer of the next year we were getting our turn in the crucible of the war on terror, Afghanistan, and that I was taking a personal fight to the enemy. Nicole Carol Miller was my motivation and remains so to this day. That we would NEVER forget the sacrifices of others in what became the Global War on Terrorism. Sometime later PFC Armstrong showed me a second letter he received informing of the memorial to Nicole in his hometown. What a beautiful place, someday I hope to visit that memorial and reflect on that wonderful young woman and her spirit; hopefully I was up to the task and represented that spirit honorably in my quest in getting the richly deserved payback from those who so barbarically took her life on September 11 2001.
God bless you always,
LaMar K. Stellfox
Sergeant Major (Retired), United States Army
I DIDN'T KNOW NICOLE , BUT AFTER WHAT HAPPENED ON 911 I SAW YOUR BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE TO NICOLE , AND EVERY YEAR I THINK OF HER AND OF YOUR HEARTBREAKING LOSS , I LIVE IN BUNDABERG QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA. AND KNOW THAT OUR PRAYERS AND WARMEST WISHES ARE WITH YOU AND MANY OF OUR FRIENDS TO, LOVE TO YOU AND ALL NICOLES FAMILY FROM CAROL WILSON xxxx
We always remember your beautiful daughter nicole , I hope your pain has eased a little , just know that even down here in Australia we were all heartbroken at your loss and all the other families hit with this terrible day, and we will never forget , Nicole just seems to stay in our hearts and thats because of the wonderful tribute you made for her , and she does look like an angel . Bless you all love from Carol and Bob Wilson... Bundaberg Queensland .
Dear Miller family,
As the anniversary of 9-11 approaches, I want you all to know that Nicole is not forgotten! Also, wanted to let you know that you all are not forgotten and that your loss is beyond any comprehension that I have. Words continue to be the only way I can let you know what an impact your daughter, sister, friend, has made on me in my life. Know that you are in my prayers everyday, along with the other families of those lost everyday since then. Continue to have faith in GOD, and may He grant you peace in knowing that you will see her again, on the day when there is no sunset and no dawning. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of her life and yours, and to be able to see the love that you have for her. I cannot see a monarch butterfly and not think of her, she touches my heart. GOD bless Nicole, and GOD bless you. Diane
I HAVE FOLLOWED YOUR TRIBUTE TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL AND OH SO SPECIAL DAUGHTER . HER BRAVERY WILL BE REWARDED IN HEAVEN AND JUST LIKE YOU ALL BELEIVE I THINK GOD CHOSE HER AS A SPECIAL ANGEL, AND HOW WONDERFULE SHE NOW HAS A NAMESAKE IN HER PRECIOUS NIECE. I ALSO LOST SOMEONE THROUGH A TRAGIC INCIDENT AND YOU LOOK AND LOOK FOR ANSWERS, WHY, WHY THEN, AND I FINALLY REALIZED THAT GOD DOES THINGS THAT MAKE NO SENSE TO US BUT THERE IS A REASON AND ONE DAY WE WILL KNOW IT. I CAN ONLY HOPE MY BROTHER IN LAW MIKE GETS THE PLEASURE OF MEETING YOUR "DANCING GIRL" AND HE LIVED THROUGH THAT HORRID DAY AND I THINK HE WILL LET NICOLE KNOW HOW LOVED AND MISSED AND HOW MANY PEOPLES LIVES SHE HAS TOUCHED, I WILL FOLLOW THIS SITE FOR AS LONG AS YOU KEEP IT GOING (WHICH I KNOW WILL BE ALWAYS) AND WHEN I DO SEE A BUTTERFLY (EVEN IN MICHIGAN) I KNOW IT IS YOUR DAUGHTER JUST CHECKING ON THINGS FOR GOD, I BLESS YOU ALL AND KEEP YOU IN MY HEART.
I'd like to thank Nicole and everyone else on Flight 93. Without the choices you guys made, my future would of never been so good so far. It was really sad to have you guys made the choice that you did. But you did not think of yourselves while making that choice. You had thought of your family, friends and complete strangers. Thank you and you will always be honored along with everyone else who died that day. Rest in peace. We'll take the fight over now.
would like to contribute this prayer/ poem in honor of Nicole's birthday. It is St. Patrick's rune. This is a prayer I recited many times in the weeks following 9-11, changing the first words to "In Seattle" and final words to "between Nicole and the powers of darkness." I've always felt it is a very powerful prayer, and soothing as well.
We are grateful for your birth, Nicole, and we miss you. Love and peace.
At Tara today in this fateful hour
I place all heaven with its power,
and the sun with its brightness,
and the snow with its whiteness,
and fire with all the strength it hath,
and lightning with its rapid wrath,
and the winds with their swiftness along their path,
and the sea with its deepness,
and the rocks with their steepness
and the earth with its starkness:
all these I place,
by God's almighty help and grace,
between myself and the powers of darkness.(St. Patrick)
Love from Dor
xoxo
Dor Cosby Atkinson
Dearest Nicole:
Wishing you a Happy 30th Birthday in heaven. Where do I begin? Life gets so hectic, but I never forget about you. It is hard to believe you would have been 30 years old today? Where has the time gone? It still hurts as much today to think about 9/11 and all the innocent people "heroes" lost.
I know and find some peace knowing you are the most beautiful angel watching over us from heaven. Though we never met, I will never forget you.
Please continue to watch over your friends and family and give them the strength they need each day to go on. They love, miss, and are so very proud of you. Your little niece, Nicole, is so beautiful. She definitely takes after you. :) You must be so proud as you watch down over her from heaven.
Until my next entry, you are always in my thoughts and prayers. Dance on "Angel Girl"---
Love,
Nicole Jackson and Sons
Canton, NY