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.

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

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

Posted by Preston Taylor Holmes @ 6:01 am
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1. 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

   comment by stiknstein — Monday, September 11, 2006 @ 11:40 am

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2. 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.

   comment by michele — Monday, September 11, 2006 @ 1:18 pm

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3. 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…

   comment by Billy — Monday, September 11, 2006 @ 7:26 pm

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4. :smile:Nice read!..thank you for sharing..sent a TB..hope it sailed on thru to ya.

   comment by Angel — Monday, September 11, 2006 @ 8:38 pm

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5. 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

   comment by USSRangerDan — Monday, September 11, 2006 @ 9:10 pm

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6. Wonderful tribute, thank you.

   I linked your tribute at 2996 tribute to victims of 9/11 - Terrence E Adderley

   comment by bernie — Tuesday, September 12, 2006 @ 2:36 am

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7. that was perfect Preston. Now i’m crying.

   comment by annika — Tuesday, September 12, 2006 @ 10:32 am

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