It has been two years since September 11th, 2001 and I
decided to learn about some of the people who lost
their lives that day. I came across Nicole's name, who
was the same age as I am. She seemed like such a
beautiful person, full of love and life. I want to
tell her family that I'm sorry for their great loss,
and that Nicole will continue to touch the lives of
many people, like me, who never met her, with the
message of living each day of life to it's fullest.

Sincerely,
Andrea

 

My name is David Akers and I work out at the Right Stuff Gym. I never met Nicole but I remember her beautiful smile. She always seemed so happy and pleasant. When our country was attacked and I heard Nicole was on flight 93, my heart was broken. How could these monsters take away such a beautiful life? How could this tragedy happen so close to home? I would go to the gym and I didn't see that beautiful smile anymore. Reality set in.

I couldn't imagine what it would be like to lose one of my children and what the family must be going through. The pain must be unbearable, and I cant say I totally understand, but I know Nicole's family must be very strong. I know God is in control and He is there if we seek Him. It doesn't seem fair and how could any good come out of such loss and tragedy. Well, from reading this beautiful website, Nicole was a blessing and many people will strive to live their lives the way she did. I never personally knew Nicole but I will never forget her.

 

I didn't personally know Nicole, but I can remember that bright face waiting on me at my numerous visits to Chili's! Nicole graduated right before I got to Pioneer. And the day we found out Nicole was on the flight, it made our hearts drop even farther. But I know that God has taken Nicole for a reason. And I know I will have the honor again to see that bright smiling face right next to my Lord's. Take care of her Jesus- and bless her family! Nicole, help people to become more like you.....
In God's Peace-
Emory

 

this is for the girl named nicole i did not know her but i am sure she was a great person and i say my prayers every night for all the people that lost their lives on 9/11 and for there families. no one deserved to die in that 9/11 and i just wanted to say that i thank god every day for every breath i take and i am so sorry for ya'll loss god bless ya'll and give ya'll the strength to go on and live in her memory and my name by the way is patty l maturin i live in patterson lousiana and i have no kids but on that day i went and took ma godchild and niece out of school and all i could do was hold them and thank god for what i have in ma life me and my family all sat around the room holding each other and praying for all those people that lost their lives even little children that did not know what was going on or what life was about yet they didn't get a chance to know so again god bless america i hang a flag and i am so proud to be an american god bless the good old USA

 

Thinking of you today Nicole. God bless you and your family. I think of
you often - but, today especially. I cry for you now... and will be strong
because of you later. Never forget.

Tom Daly
National Sales Manager - Roofing Division
Olympic Manufacturing Group, Inc.

 

Dear Mrs. Miller,

Dear Mr. Miller,

yesterday there was running a shattering report about Flight 93 here in the TV.

Today I was looking in the web for further information about this story and came to your beautiful memorial site about your beloved daughter Nicole.

Here in Germany we have one out of these sad, misty autumn days and heaven is weeping as we say here.

I am not ashamed to admit that I could not hold back my tears as well when I came to Nicoles site with the photo gallery.

In the past few days my mood and behaviour was not the best because of several unimportant so called “daily problems.”

Today I am so ashamed about having complained in words and thoughts if I think about the faith of your daughter and what you made through.

Deep from my heart I wish that God might give you the strength to overcome this 2nd anniversary that must be so hard for you.

I know that it does not mean anything, nor do I know if this mail will reach you at all:
But today I am with you, your family and Nicole!

If your way should ever lead to the north of Germany I would be more than proud and happy to invite you for a free stay.

God bless you.

Yours truly

Andreas Busse

29556 Suderburg, Germany

 

God bless Nicole's family! What a beautiful daughter and tribute to her. Thanks for sharing her life. Look forward to meeting her in heaven! I will never forget the heroes of 9/11/01.
Mrs Sandy Farrelly
Pacifica, Ca

 

I accidently stumbled across your beautiful Nicole's website and it brought
me to tears. I just wanted you to know that thoughts and prayers are with
you and Nicole on this 2nd Anniversary. Of course, she has not been
forgotten by her family and friends but I wanted you to know she has not
been forgotten by America. We do know how special she was and still is,
only in heaven now.

Thank you for sharing.

Amy James
Plano, TX

 

God bless you, Nicole. God comfort this precious family and their tremendous loss on this day. While we didn't lose anyone from our family, our hearts ache for the one's who were lost! We will never forget any of you. Fly, Nicole, Fly............

Chuck, Desiree', Chayce, Bryceton, Addysen and Baby Devynee (whom I had just discovered I was pregnant with days before 9/11)

 

To the family of Nicole,

I and writing you for the second time since I found Nicole's site. I have
been sitting here reliving the events of 9-11-01 and being the second year
anniversary today that may not be that unusual. But unlike some people who
seem to have forgotten what happen, I have not. Nicole has put a face to
the heroes of 9-11 for me and for that I am sad. I am sad that such a
beautiful person left our world in such a way. On this day of remembrance,
Nicole and your family are in my prayers. I hope you can find peace and
comfort someday about what has happened if you have not already done so.
Nicole's website is a tear jerker every time I go there but it is beautiful.

I hope your family is doing well.

Thank you,

Paul Norris

 

To Nicole and her family - God Bless and Semper Fidelis!
Cpl. R.A. Ruiz, United States Marine Corps
West Valley College Student

4082360444@archwireless.net

 

Nicole........
It has been two years since that horrible day that no one will ever forget. I'm not sure where to start. There is so much I want to tell you. First I want you and your family to know how lucky I feel for having known you, even if it was only for a few months. I want you to know that I pray for you and your family everyday. I still remember our last phone conversation. You called me and when I called you back I felt so silly cuz i had to ask "is Nicole there?" and then someone asked "may I ask who is calling?" and I had to answer "Nicole"...........it made me giggle.........i remember feeling proud to have the same name as you..............then you got on the phone and blurted out in about half a second all about going to New York and how excited you were..........and your enthusiasm was contagious as it always was.............I was SOOOOO excited for you.........you promised to take lots of pictures and show them to me when you got back ..............we never got to make that memory..............i still remember the last time i saw you...........we were in the back at Chilis, by the office................you were as bubbly as ever and on your way to work out.............. :) of course :)........and you gave me a big hug before you left ..................then 9-11-01 came.................i remember going to teach dance in the morning............it was so hard to look at the little kids after seeing such horrible things on the tv in the morning............i just felt like crying the whole time............everyone was asking everyone,............did you know anyone? did you know anyone?................i kept answering..........i don't know...............i had an emptiness in my heart that I had felt before.................it was the feeling that i was going to get heartwrenching news..........and later that night, it came..........the call from Jen at Chilis, and it was all too familiar..............without boring everyone with all the details of my life............i will just say that i knew nicole for a reason................i haven't figured out exactly what the reason is..................but the events in my life lead me to her...........i was back at Chilis I feel now for the sole purpose of knowing Nicole...............and I am so thankful for that..................I just wish things could have been different for the world............but I find comfort in knowing we have such an amazing angel watching over us.................Please know you are all in my heart and prayers and if you ever need someone to talk with, i would love to listen and learn more about Nicole. God bless all of you.
Love,
Nicole (Meador) Duffy
snduff@aol.com

 

I shared Nicole's life with my 6th grade students today. What a special person she was. We discussed the word "Courage" and wrote essays also. I lost my darling 16 year old niece in an accident and know inportant it is for people to remember her. I wanted you to know she touched our lives today. Thank You for the beautiful memorial. God Bless your family and bring you peace today and always.

Sincerely,
Rosanne Cornell
Bakersfield, CA

 

To the dearest nicole miller ,

May God bless your beautiful soul and give strength to your lovely family ..they deserve all the best.God took you away from earth and brought you where you belong to watch over them as the days pass! I believe God brings you in this world for you to accomplish something and when you're done it's time to go and join God where you wait until you get reunited with the people you love.Take care my sweet angel and just enjoy your new beautiful wings that you got .

My prayers are with you...

you were known by thousands and missed by millions!!

xoxox..

 

Nicole...
hero, friend to many, sister, daughter.
Many things you were but most of all your my hero and guardian.
I don't know you but thank you for being what you are and were,
Thank you for standing up and protecting the U.S. and everyone.
Thank you for protecting me and my family. Yes I am a teen but I know you are
Very special to me.
THANK YOU!

Love,
Megan

 

I came across your memorial site today, on the 2nd anniversary of 9/11/01. It is beautiful beyond words.
I did not know Nicole personally, but I was a student at West Valley College in Saratoga in the fall of 2001. She had a couple of the same instructors as me (in different sections). One of her good friends was also in one of my classes as well. It was devastating to many of the students at WVC when we heard that someone so special from our small community college had been on one of those planes. I remember being in class after the campus reopened on 9/12 when the instructor was notified in the middle of class that his student, Nicole, had been on Flight 93. The whole class and the instructor were in a state of shock and disbelief. That was when the whole tragedy of what had happened really hit home.
I transferred from WVC after that school year but went back to see the memorial there for Nicole and another WVC student, Mark Bingham who was also on Flight 93. The heroism of the people on that flight was amazing - I will always be grateful for what they did that day.
There are so many people who lost their lives on 9/11 but every year I always think about Nicole and her family.
Thank you, Nicole. Rest in peace.

-Kristen Nygaard

 

Dear Cathy and family...

May God Bless you and your family today and always!

Love in Christ,
Mary, Kelsey and Melanie Heater
(Heidi's Aunt and cousins)

 

I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family and my highest gratitude to your daughter. My husband was sent over to help fight the war against terrorism almost a year ago. Seeing Nicole reminds me how important my husbands being there is. Thank you Nicole you will always be a hero to all Americans as well as the rest of the people who gave their lives on that flight. May god keep you in his arms and god bless your family.

Amy Ivie

 

Dear Nicole,
You don't know me, but we share the same name and age. On 9/11 when I saw the names being read and I saw ours something really got me inside. I had always taken life for granted, and never lived every day like it could be the last. I want you to know that you inspired me to change my life. I am no longer taking life for granted or anyone in my life for granted. I hope that your wings in heaven are golden, and your halo is shining bright. This poem is for you and all of the other angels that were taken that day.

Fly Nicole, Fly!

Nicole Miller
Harrisburg, Pa

 

I am a New Yorker and have felt the pain and sorrow of the events of 9/11. I happened to come across this website dedicated in the memory of your angel Nicole. As I was going through your site and looking at pictures, I couldn’t help but to be overcome with emotion. Nicole’s warm smile and happiness just shines right through and touched my heart. Thank you for sharing her beauty with us all.

Today is the 2nd anniversary of 9/11 and I wanted to take this opportunity to express my sincerest sympathy to Nicole’s family on their loss. She truly is an angel and I am certain that she is in heaven watching over you.

May God bless you, Nicole.

 

I ran across your website tonight. My eyes are now swollen shut and my stomach is sick from crying. I am so sorry for your loss. I know nothing can be said or done to aid in your loss. I just wanted to tell you that everyone cares, even if they did not know Nicole or your family.
As always,
New Hampshire

 

Today 9-11 we pause and reflect on Nicole and the many others we lost, hold
them in your heart and never forget them. To the family and friends of
Nicole please know I'm thinking about you all, God Bless.. Rick Clements

 

Well Sweety , 2 years ago today we lost you here on earth. But your with us in our hearts everyday..And as days go by different things come up in my life that remind me of you so much..and Heidi needs your advice in her life right now, ya know just girl talk/best friend talks.like old times...that moms can't offer.. or just for you to be with us for you to make us all smile/laugh together. But i know your in a better place looking down upon us all. I was so scared yesterday when i dropped Heidi off at the San Jose Airport, she was going to visit a friend in L.A. ..than... i stopped and thought..well, if Gods way is for her to join you, I won't feel as lost knowing she is with her BEST FRIEND!!! well baby... Just wanted you to know I'll always love ya and your missed soo much. and we shall all join ya someday. i'll make ICE COFFEE for ya in heaven . :) :) :) :) xoxoxoxoxox Love ya always... your 2nd Mom ... Love Gail Barnes

 

 

To the Family of Nicole Miller, I visited your website today on the memorial of September 11. I feel deep sorroow for your family you seemed to be so close and so happy. I hope that this email finds you to be holding strong. I know that you know your daughter,sister and friend is a hero and all of us Americans are truely grateful to her, always. All my love and respect, Heather Evans L.A, California. God Bless.

 

My name is Yvonne, I am a 25 year old Canadian who now lives in Seattle WA.
As I sit here, I try and find the right words to say...but I am not sure
there are any. I never knew Nicole, or anyone who lost their lives that
horrible day. But I do know what it is like to lose someone so close to
you...my mom passed away in 1996 from cancer. The last few days as the
second anniversary of Sept 11 was fast approaching I found myself searching
the net and looking at the list of all the people who died in the attacks
that day. For some reason throughout my searching I kept coming across
Nicole's name. Finally I ended up at this site you have all made for her. I
probably spent at least 2 hours here that first night just reading and
looking at all the pictures. I cried as if I had known her and my heart
broke for her family and her friends. It is so hard to understand how
something so aweful could have happened, and even as I write this I am
crying, I am so sorry for your loss. Yesterday when I was watching the
coverage of all the memorials on CNN, when they were reading the names of
the Flight 93 passengers, at Nicole's name I prayed for her and for you, her
family. I prayed that God would continue to heal your broken hearts. After,
I drove to a place in Seattle where there is a memorial to 9/11. There I
laid flowers and a card in Nicole's memory praying that God will continue to
care for her and hold her in His loving arms. Nicole will never be
forgotten, everyone in America and around the world will always remember
those who died that day, and the actions of the passengers on flight 93 that
saved so many others lives. I will always think of Nicole, she is forever
imprinted in my memory and I am so thankful that I was led to this site to
learn more about her and how much she was loved, and the impact she had on
so many lives. And who knows, maybe my mom has had the honor of meeting her
and I pray that one day I too will have that privelage. And I know on that
day when I see my mom again and you all see Nicole that they will be waiting
with open arms. God bless you all, and Nicole...I'LL SEE YOU IN HEAVEN!!!

Yvonne (Seattle, WA)

 

My fiancé Miranda, forwarded me Nicole's webpage, telling me it made her
cry...

Needless to say, I too was totally moved as well.

Nicole was and will always be a beautiful woman. The pictures depict so
much for me - she obviously loved family, her friends, and life itself.

Nicole is in my thoughts today...I will think of her often when I see a
butterfly I am sure. What an amazing story to read that they came
back...truly amazing.

I wish those who knew and loved Nicole the very best.

Thank you for sharing your memories with me,

Robert.

 

I just went through your site. It was so touching! I wish I could give you that "One more day" You are in my heart and prayers!

Cathy

 

Death is nothing at all...
I have only slipped away to the next room...
I am I and you are you...
Whatever we were to each, that we are still.

Call me by my old familiar name,
Speak it to me in the same way you always used.
Put no difference into your tone,
Wear no false air of solemnity or sorrow.

Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play,
smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effect, without the ghost of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was.
There is absolutely unbroken continuity.
What is this death but a negligible accident.

I am but waiting for you for an interval
Somewhere very near
Just around the corner.
All is well.

Henry Scott Holland 1847

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