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It was a bright September morning, like so many other mornings, and yet this morning was one that would not only change our world as a nation, but the world of the loved ones of 2,996 people on a personal level.
On this 5th anniversary of 9/11 2,996 bloggers around the world will post in memory of each of those who lost their lives on that tragic day. Benilda was a woman pursuing her dream of becoming an American citizen and bringing her family to America. Her parents were petitioning US authorities to allow her to immigrate, and her visa came through in September of 2000. She moved to New York and found work with an office cleaning company at the World Trade Center. Benilda was proud to work there. Unfortunately, Benilda's dream didn't come true. She lost her life on that beautiful and horribly tragic September morning, leaving behind her common-law husband Cesar Gabriel and their three children, Darryl, Yvonne and Lucki Angel. At the time of her death they were 11, 5 and 2 respectively. Benilda's death has left a gaping hole in the hearts of her husband and children. Reading the tributes left here and here by her son and some nieces is heartbreaking, and my heart mourns for their loss. But this page is about more than her loss...it's about her life and the wonderful person that she was. I wasn't able to find much information about Benilda other than the links I've shared, but what I found revealed that she was a loving aunt and mother, helpful and generous. She had a kind heart and was very understanding. Let me share a little of those tributes with you: Im one of Benilda's niece and she is one of my dearest aunt that anyone could possibly ever imagine. It is so hard to accept that she has passed away. She's always been so caring, understanding and most of all, a very loving person. and Auntie, If you could hear me, I just want you to know that I will always keep you and your family in my prayers. I will Always love you. And someday you will reunite with your family again. I will always be a very good niece of yours and a wonderful cousin to your kids like you ever wanted me to be. Thank you so much for being a terrific aunt. ~ Joy Domingo  This is realy emotional to find out that the best aunt in all the Domingo family. Sory to the rest of them but the truth is she was always there for me and my family. She is one of the person who helped us to get where we are now. I wouldnt be in this country if it was not for her. and Auntie I know your watching for everything we do and what is going on. Since the day you left it was realy horible because everything got ugly and i want to thank you also for being my aunt and helping us when we needed help ~ Leslie Hi mom I would like to introduce my self to everyone that my mother’s one of the victim in 9/11. I would like to broadcast and share what I want to say. Mom you are the greatest mother I have ever had in my life. Thanks for us treating nicely, caring us perfectly and else. Now I have experienced that orphan is hard to live without mother. However, I am cementing my spirit that even you are gone, my father will be our mother and father but also I would like to help my father being helper two my sisters. Nevertheless, the problems are hard for me that our sister is not in our hand. Nevertheless, to make you feel very happy I would like to say that were claiming my sisters back. Because I know, your soul wills not stopping scared everyone like in Canada, in Philippines, especially here. Well, too much pains and emotions that we had, but I am not getting hard on this problem coz so many peoples shared this problem. September 11 for me is sad moments. My father’s and your sibling hard for them that you were gone specially your child daryl domingo, lucky angel domingo and Yvonne domingo. Your kids and I have left your husband memorable of you. I can see my father eyes that he’s poor person that you think his world is gone. I mean you know his been forgotten things you know. For this message if you got heart if you read this message wish you would return my sisters back. All I want to say I really love you mom and I miss you a lot. Since that you were gone you stock of my heart, left pains and emotions. In addition, it is hard to adjust. Nevertheless, everyday go on my spirit getting cementer. It is hard for me to fade those pain and emotions. I love you forever and I will missing you every seconds. In addition, fathers always miss you and love you and my sisters too. Happy anniversary to all of you who ever included to September 11. Much more to you mom. Love you ~ Darryl While Benilda is no longer with us, her heart and soul linger on in the lives of her loved ones. She left a beautiful legacy of love, kindness, generosity and more. I never knew Benilda, but in doing the research for this tribute my heart was touched by her as well and now she's become a part of my life. I hope and pray that this tribute to her life touches you as well. Benilda, I will never forget you. Goodness will always triumph over evil, light always shines in darkness, and your spirit shines through even in that darkest hour. |
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You say you will never forget where you were when you heard the news, Sept. 11, 2001. Neither will I. I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room with a man who called his wife to say "Good-Bye." I held his fingers steady as he dialed. I gave him the peace to say, "Honey, I am not going to make it, but it is OK...I am ready to go." I was with his wife when he called as she fed breakfast to their children. I held her up as she tried to understand his words as she realized he wasn't coming home that night. I was in the stairwell on the 23rd floor when a women cried out to me for help. "I have been knocking on the door of your heart for 50 years!" I said "Of course I will show you the way home - only believe in Me now." I was at the base of the building with the Priest ministering to the injured and devastated souls. I took him home to tend to his Flock in Heaven. He heard my voice and answered. I was on all four of those planes, in every seat, with every prayer. I was with the crew as they were overtaken. I was in the very hearts of the believers there. Comforting and assuring them that their Faith has saved them. I was in Texas, Kansas, London, everywhere in the world. I was standing next to you when you heard the terrible news. Did you sense Me? I want you to know that I saw every face. I knew every name - though they did NOT all know Me. Some met me for the first time on the 100th floor. Some sought me out with their last breath. Some couldn't hear me calling them through the smoke and flames, "Come to Me...this way...take my hand." Some chose, for the final time, to ignore Me. But, I was there. I did not place you in the Tower that day - you may not know why, but I DO. However, if you were there in that explosive moment in time, would you have reached for Me? September 11, 2001 was not the end of the journey for you. But someday your journey will end. And I will be there for you as well. Seek Me now while I may be found. Then at any moment, you know you are "ready to go." I will be in the stairwell of your final moments. Remember...I love you. ~ Author Unknown |
