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The 2996 Project – Larry I. Beck

September 11th, 2006 at 6:01 am by Preston Taylor Holmes

As part of the 2996 Project, we take the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the worst terrorist attack in our nation’s history to remember Larry I. Beck, mailroom clerk at Cantor Fitzgerald, killed on 9/11 at the World Trade Center. Larry was from Baldwin, New York, and was 38 years old when his life was cut short by Saudi missionaries from the Religion of Peace™.

Since I didn’t know Larry (obviously), the closest I’ve been able to find is a comment from an acquaintance of his at another September 11 tribute site.

I knew Larry. I didn’t know him very well, but he was still a part of my life. I grew up in Merrick, Long Island, New York. Larry grew up in the adjacent town of Bellmore. As a child, my parents sent me to day camp at Merrick Woods Day School for many years. Larry was always in my group. The counselors paired us off alphabetically, and since his name was next to mine on the roster, he was my swim buddy. His locker was next to mine in the boy’s locker room. In later years, we were both counselors at the same camp. We went the same High School. (John F. Kennedy High School, Bellmore, New York – the same high school that Amy Fisher went to incidentally) We really didn’t have much in common but still knew each other on a first-name basis, and saw each other occasionally at singles events. I know he was a nice guy, but now maybe I wish I had known him better. When I am an old man and look back on my life, I will remember Larry Beck.

There was also a tribute here which includes a profile from the N.Y. Times (2002):

Larry Beck liked his job in the mailroom at Cantor Fitzgerald, because his appointed rounds let him talk to his co-workers, philosophize about the Mets’ performance the night before and, with special joy, show off pictures of his nieces, Isabel and Michaela.

Mr. Beck, 38, who grew up in Bellmore, N.Y., and lived in Manhattan, always sent the most beautiful and touching birthday, anniversary and Mother’s and Father’s Day cards, his aunt and uncle recalled. He was particularly thoughtful when his cousin Ilene Fallas gave birth to her son, Evan.

“Larry had bought him a blanket, and my son loved that blanket so much,” Ms. Fallas, who lives in Panama, wrote in a tribute to Mr. Beck on the Internet. “That made me happy, because one of the things that was so cherished by my son was given to him by Larry, who stood for all of those things that that blanket was to my little boy: warm, lovable, comforting and dependable.

“Knowing that I won’t hear Larry’s voice on the phone on the day my family and I arrive home to New York to visit is just too much to bear.”

Having no real insight into Mr. Beck beyond the little things I’ve been able to find, I will note that the above photo of Larry suggests that he was probably a good guy to go have a beer with. I’d like to think that he was as warm and full with the enjoyment of life as the photo and stories suggest.

If anyone who knew Mr. Beck has comments, we’ll certainly include them as well.

It helps to remember that all thse folks were just the kids you went to school with, swim buddies, friends from camp. Regular folks. Going about their daily routines, minding their own business. Say a prayer for them and their families today.

Places to leave tributes for Larry I. Beck (in addition to the comments section of this post):

Legacy.Com
Sept 11 Victims.Com
TerroristAttack.Com
CNN

Here is the full list of 2996 tributes. If you have any tributes that you want posted, email them or leave them in the comments.

Related 9/11 sites:

The Black Day
The 9/11 Digital Archive
Fox News
CNN
Zombietime
Forever Changed – (This is a particularly good site that puts faces with the names of the victims – helps put things in perspective.)
NY Metro

UPDATE:

Some other good tributes:

Must visit Wuzzadem today
Beth’s place
Vinnie
The Lovely Blonde Sagacity
Point Five
Woman Honor Thyself
Daily Inklings
StikNStein
Planck’s Constant

More to come as I find them (and have time to post them).

UPDATE 2:

In case you haven’t noticed, the 2996 site is down. However, it’s mirrored here and here.

h/t CalTechGirl

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14 Responses to “The 2996 Project – Larry I. Beck”

Unpartisan.com Political News and Blog Aggregator Says:
September 11th, 2006 at 6:04 am
Bush, wife lay wreaths at ground zero

…

President Bush and his wife Laura stood in somber silence on Sunday after laying wreaths at the grou…
stiknstein Says:
September 11th, 2006 at 11:40 am
Never forget the Victims…….
Never forget the Heroes……
and
Never forget the Enemy…..

Stik
Some of the heroes here.
http://www.stiknstein.com/?p=1067
stikNstein....has no mercy Says:
September 11th, 2006 at 11:50 am
2996……ANTHONY TEMPESTA…

Many of the 2996 tributes will begin with….I did not know you but…..

Well….I didn’t know Anthony…..but what I’ve learned about him makes me smile….One more person you’ve made a difference to…&#8…
michele Says:
September 11th, 2006 at 1:18 pm
He looks like a fun-loving guy in the picture; like he would appreciate being remembered on this particular blog. And God bless him just for being “Uncle Larry” to some lucky kids.
Point Five » 9/11 Remembrance: Christina Donovan Flannery Says:
September 11th, 2006 at 3:51 pm
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Nashville Is Talking Says:
September 11th, 2006 at 6:18 pm
2,996 Project: A Round-Up…

Locals who participated in “2,996: Bloggers Tribute to the Victims of 9/11″: Mother Tongue Annoyances Musings from Malicious Poetry Hut Blog …right justified Six Meat Buffet UGA Grad 1995 The Vol Abroad Mel’s Diner Flank Two Position BlondeMomBlog…
Billy Says:
September 11th, 2006 at 7:26 pm
Great tribute, Preston. Thanks for stepping up big time to help put a face on this tragedy. For someone who didn’t “know” Larry, you did an awesome job of helping us feel like we did…
Woman Honor Thyself Says:
September 11th, 2006 at 8:36 pm
My 9-11 Struggle…

Sigh. Sad to admit, my sweet friends, but truth be told we all know that memories of epochal events fade with time.
Which tower fell first? Do you recall?

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Angel Says:
September 11th, 2006 at 8:38 pm
Nice read!..thank you for sharing..sent a TB..hope it sailed on thru to ya.
USSRangerDan Says:
September 11th, 2006 at 9:10 pm
Rest in peace Larry.

You will not be forgotten.

Thank you Six Meat Buffet, for letting me get to know a little about Larry Beck
Daily Inklings Says:
September 11th, 2006 at 10:35 pm
A Tribute to Thomas R. Clark, 37, Summit, NJ…

A tribute to Thomas R. Clark, 37, Summit, NJ

This year, I wanted to pay tribute to one of the 2996 persons who lost their lives on 9/11. I found the 2996 Project and signed up, wishing to commemorate that day, now in its fifth anniversary, in a more p…
Planck's Constant Says:
September 12th, 2006 at 2:34 am
2996 tribute to victims of 9/11 – Terrence E Adder…

Before 9/11 the only view I had of the New York City skyline was from the top floor of my home in New Jersey. On any day I could look out the window and see the upper 30 floors of the World Trade Center.

When both buildings disappeared from view t…..
bernie Says:
September 12th, 2006 at 2:36 am
Wonderful tribute, thank you.

I linked your tribute at 2996 tribute to victims of 9/11 – Terrence E Adderley
annika Says:
September 12th, 2006 at 10:32 am
that was perfect Preston. Now i’m crying.