Over 8 years after their passing, I can read about their lives and see their pictures and still be overcome with emotion. I didn't ever know them, but through reading their parents words and posts here from friends, they made their mark in a very positive way, and its still being felt!
John Kaffel, 11/21/2009
We have just found this page and our hearts go out to you I would hope time has helped to heal, though how it ever could I just don't know
You are in our hearts and prayers
Anne and Dennis Marsden, Sheffield, England
Anne Marsden, 11/05/2009
Folks: We are always thinking of you and we are so proud of Paula's efforts in behalf of Pete and his family... Natalie
natalie bartlett, 11/05/2009
Today, the 69th. birthday of Mr. John Lennon made me think of Peter, Sue, and Christine....as John sang so many times, and I believe he continues to sing through eternity, "All We Are Saying, Is Give Peace A Chance" and "Imagine"....and I can imagine up in Heaven what a jam session it must be with Pete, Jerry Garcia, John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, and the whole gang all together....and what a party it will be one day when we all go home to God. Until then, "May The Four Winds Blow You Safely Home!" May God continue to embrace, comfort, and love the Hanson family and all of their loved ones, the Lee family and all of their loved ones, and may God continue to lovingly hold Pete, Sue, and Christine in the Palm Of His Hand! In the words of Elton John to his friend Princess Diana, "they belong to heaven now....and the stars spell out their names."
Kevin Brown, 10/09/2009
My memories on the ground, just South and East of Tower 1 are too searing, even these 8 years later. GZ became sacred ground immediately, to us. Let it always be respected as such, in memory of all the families, and the littlest victim.
Indi S, 9/24/2009
I am putting together a play for my drama class at my high school about 9 11. Your story is one that I hold very close to my heart and I hope you are still enjoying life even after your tragic loss. The play will be dedicated to all the victims of 9 11 and their families and friends, in particularly the Hansons. All my love, Charlie Cadman.
Charles Cadman, 9/20/2009
Dear Hanson Family,
I just wanted to extend my condolences to you. I think that you deserve a wonderful life full of happiness and many smiles because you son Peter Burton Hanson had such a lovely family with such a bright daughter.Just know that he's watching over you and he says don't be upset that he's in a better place.
claudia nicolas, 9/16/2009
Although 8 years have now passed, we have not forgotten and we will never forget. God bless you. I am so sorry for your loss
Jennifer Green, 9/15/2009
I think of this young family daily, and my heart aches for them and the friends and loved ones left behind. Peter, Sue and Christine will never be forgotten. God Bless you today and always!
Paige VanWinkle, 9/11/2009
Dear Hanson Family:
Please know that your precious children Peter, Sue, and Christine are remembered today and always. And I, although otherwise a stranger to you, extend all my love and wishes for peace and comfort to you. The Lord keeps your children in His loving arms for eternity.
With love and sympathy,
Helena
Helena C, 9/11/2009
I was a friend of Pete's from high school. One of my favorite memories of him was going on a school science trip to St. John. We all had a lot of fun, but it was Pete who kept us laughing all the time. We will not forget. We will not. God bless you today and every day they are not with you.
Stacey Wurtz, 9/11/2009
RIP, Peter, Sue,
Douglas Straley, 9/11/2009
Pete, Sue and Christine,we miss you guys. Rest well and we will see you later on. May Peace be with you.
Brock Phillips, 9/11/2009
Pete, Sue and Christine, Forever in our hearts. Rest in Peace!
Melissa Teger, 9/11/2009
Peter, Sue and Christine - Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.
Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek, 9/11/2009
Still remember and think of Christine and her parents often. My life was changed forever when I read Christine's name, and age, on the roll listed on CNN. I am still moved and sorry for your loss, and PROMISE that those in contact with my family will always be reminded of the youngest victim and her precious parents. Christine is playing with angels today:) I am also just as determined today, as then, that those responsible will be brought to justice. God Bless you all.
Charles Parcus, 9/11/2009
Eight years have passed but it seems like just the blink of an eye. The letters and poems from your friends and family have kept your spirits alive. What a beautiful family. And little one...while your time here was short, it sounds like you brightened so many lives. God bless you for being amazing loving people, and God bless your family as they remember you and wait for the day they can see you once again.
Jessica Weiler, 9/11/2009
Remembering Peter, Sue, and Christine today...as I do every year. Today is also my birthday, so the day is always bittersweet for me. My oldest daughter was Christine's age at the time 9/11 happened, so I have always been particularly drawn to Christine and her parents...they are never far from my heart and mind. They will never be forgotten. I look at my now 10-year old daughter and wonder what Christine would have been like now. Thank you for this beautiful website. Our thoughts are with your family and friends today.
Amanda Page, 9/11/2009
i never knew you but God bless you all and you are together now eternally. GOd bless your family.
shona durna, 9/11/2009
Thinking of you and your family on this day. As a mother of 2 small daughters (ages 3 and 10 months) I cannot even begin to imagine what it would be like to go through what you had to. My heart is with you.
Heather Futral, 9/11/2009
I really can't find the words to express how sorry I am that this happened to your family, to any of the families that were victims of the 9-11 attack. We will light a candle in their honor. Blessings, love and strength from my daughters and I to you and yours.
Lilith Wolfstear, 9/11/2009
Such a tragedy, such a loss. Beautiful smiles that will live on. The youngest trooper was hopefully the bravest. Such a wonderful family structure and support, and thoughts to those that still have lost feelings and missing days. Here was a family that wasn't torn apart, but bonded together.
Penelope Fennig-Alvarez, 9/11/2009
In the past eight years since that terrible day, my thoughts have frequently returned not only to the overwhelming loss of all those innocents of that day but specifically of this precious family. I wanted the family to know that since 2001, I have had a small note tacked to the wall at my desk at my office that simply says Christine Lee Hanson. It is there to always remind me so that I will never forget little Christine and all the rest. My own daughter was 1 year old on that day having been born on September 10th of 2000. I am absolutely determined that I will never forget and I will never let anyone else around me forget all those innocents that we lost and who it was that took them from us. God bless you and I know without a doubt that we will all be reunited with those we love one day.
Chris Roberts, 9/11/2009
You're not forgotten, and still in the hearts of good Americans everywhere.
Dennis H, 9/10/2009
so sorry to hear of ur loss watched a film about 9/11 i am only 11 years old so didnt know much about it but doing a story on it in school and i was reading about 9/11 and noticed about the little baby being youngest victim has made me sad she will be with all the little angels and her mummy and daddy for ever r.i.p from margaret anderson 11 scotland uk
margaret anderson, 9/10/2009
Tomorrow will mark 8 years since 9/11/01. I remember everything about that day so vividly. I did not know the Hanson Family but came across their story and wanted their loved ones to know that total strangers share in their pain. Your family will not be forgotten. How lucky you were to have such a beautiful family, even if for the short time they were on this Earth. My heart is heavy. Peace to your family
Pamela Peters, 9/10/2009
You are always in my thoughts. May your souls rest in peace. So many people loved you.
Annie Esposito, 9/10/2009
As the anniversary of 9/11 approaches, I just want to say the loss of this beautiful family still brings me to tears...just looking at that beautiful little face of Christine's tears me up...May you all three rest in peace and to the family of the Hanson's, just know that even complete strangers like me, mourn your loss.
All my deepest sympathy with you. As a mom, I can only imagine
and am moved by your comments. All three of them are so beautiful. May they
rest in peace. And I hope you can find peace and courage to think of them
without too much suffering. I think of where they are, that they would like you
to know they are okay that you can enjoy life again. All my best thoughts are
with you.
Jolle Tschopp, 8/31/2009
I am deeply moved and touched by the story of Peter, Sue and Christine. I am currently writing a memorial poem for the victims of Sept 11th, and during my research I came across the story of the family. I too, traded in my tie dye and became a professional nearly 8 yrs ago. The music of the Grateful Dead embodied freedom, love and peace. My prayers are with your family always. May your memories comfort you at your times of greatest grief.
"Reach out your hand if your cup be empty,
If your cup is full may it be again,
Let it be known there is a fountain,
That was not made by the hands of men."
"If I knew the way I would take you home."
~From "Ripple" .. Robert Hunter/Grateful Dead
Rebecca Walters, 8/29/2009
hi Hanson family my thought's and prayer's are with you's every single day may your wonderful family rest in peace
jonathan ortiz, 8/18/2009
I give my deepest sympathy to the Hansons. They seemed like such a loving family and I would have loved to meet them. I am only 13. May God hold them in his hand. God bless.
JT Nudge, 8/09/2009
Just thinking how short life is and thinking of all of you. I always thing of you and how senseless it is that you are not with us. I still can not believe that you were taken in such a tragic way. You were all so beautiful. It makes me believe that you were needed somewhere else...you are now angels.
Annie Esposito, 6/25/2009
Dear Mr and Mrs Hanson
My name is Kimberly Wiley and I am making a web site about 9/11. It is really a memorial site. But first please let me say that I am so sorry for your loss. While I was looking for information about 9/11 I came across your website. Your website touched my heart so much. When I get my 9/11 website published I will send it to you. To lose someone you love is never easy. I have lost my father and grandmother. My heart goes with you. It is a shame that so many people forget 9/11. Our nation came together. Brave men and women sacrificed themselves for us. That is what my site mentions.
Kimberly Wiley, 6/07/2009
My dear sweet brother, Sue and Christine,
It has been 7 years since that fateful day. The pain is still raw. Some days are better than others. But you are missed terribly. I keep you alive by talking about you with the girls. They know all our funny stories. I wish I could talk to you Peter, I miss you so much. I can still hear Nicole's screams as the plan crashed into the world trade center. I do believe you live on through her. You are my three angels. I always see the signs you send me. Keep on sending them my darlings. they are what keep me going.
With LoveAlways, Your loving sister, Kathy
Kathy Hanson, 5/30/2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I am 13 years old and i was reading about all of the people who lost their lives during 9 11. I saw that Christie Hanson was only 2 years old (the youngest to die during 9 11) I was shocked and it actually hit me pretty hard. I am actually writing a story about Christie for my project.
Kylie
Kylie Golden, 4/08/2009
Well When this terror attack happened, It was my birthday. I turned 6, waking up on my birthday and having this tragedy happen really crushed me, not because it was my birthday... because this terror happened. And some people say it was a setup. IF it was a setup it hurts even more because the American people did this to American people. GOD BLESS and I'm sorry for your loss.
Trevor Garner, 4/08/2009
An unbelievable tragedy one can only take solace in the fact you were all together. I have a young family and can't imagine how this has impacted on all those that loved you!
R>I>P
Chad Edgecombe, 4/06/2009
I am so sorry for the loss of the Hanson family.I pray they are in heaven with Jesus.
Melinda Gates, 3/24/2009
Happy Birthday, Christine Lee. I pray for you, your parents and your loving grandparents every day. Celebrate your birthday today with the Angels. God Bless.
Paige VanWinkle, 2/22/2009
I Cant imagine the pain you felt on that fateful day. I still remember every detail of that morning. I just want you to know that I have not forgotten and I never will. My heart goes out to you and your family. May your remaining years be blessed ones. And may the pain in your hearts subside in time. God bless you all. Sincerely,
Chris Graves
Chris Graves, 2/21/2009
My heart and deepest sympathy goes out to you. You all were taken away from us too too soon. What a beautiful family. Heaven belongs to you, and I can see your precious, sweet little baby Christine held safe in the arms of Christ Jesus. No one can pluck any of you out of his hands, and there is no more sorrow, no more weeping, and no more pain where He is. You are free.
Stacey L Smith, 2/18/2009
My heart goes out to those who lost somebody that terrible day.Nobody deserves what happened.I am so sorry and I will always pray for you and those lost.The hansons seemed like such a loving family and I would have loved to meet them.Peace and love.Aaron Robinson.
Aaron Robinson, 2/09/2009
Best regards from Argentina. Keep the amazing strength that makes you stand up no matter what. Hold your beloved ones very strongly in your heart until you meet with them again. Best wishes from Ignacio Gobet.
Ignacio Gobet, 1/13/2009
Innocent souls release from their shells
And ascend to heaven above
Though their presence is only in heart
They live in spirit, memories, and love
T Duke, 1/12/2009
I have just finished reading what Eunice has written and I'm in tears. Even after seven years, there are no words. I did not know Peter or his family but I have visited this website several times over the past couple of years. Seeing the photograph of all three Hansons and the messages left makes it feel so raw, that happened that terrible day. It is something I can barely even begin to understand, no more than I could at eleven years old when I came home from school to the news that such an event had happened. To Eunice, Lee and the family of Peter, Sue and Christine, my heart truly goes out to you all. God bless.
