Lynne was known as the “Ann Landers” of her group of friends. “They were always calling to ask advice, from clothes to boyfriends to whatever,” said her mother, Pat Morris. “I used to joke that the phone was glued to her ear.”
She had an infectious smile that drew people and animals toward her. At 22, she had an equally bright future ahead of her as a stock trader or a teacher. She couldn’t decide which she wanted to do because she enjoyed both. A year after she graduated SUNY Oneonta, she landed a job with Cantor Fitzgerald as a P&S Clerk in the Equities Department.
Lynne wanted to move up in the corporate world, but she didn’t want her career to rule her whole life. Raising a family was very important to her. Several months prior to 9/11, she rekindled her romance with Mark Chabus and was planning to announce their engagement.
But instead of going to her wedding, her friends and family had to say goodbye. If there is a God and a Heaven, she would be there with that glowing smile.
I never got the chance to meet Lynne, but she sounded like a sweetheart and someone who was loved very much by everyone she knew.
Heather Hartman:
“I have known Lynne since we were babies; she was my neighbor and my friend. My favorite memories of Lynne include sleeping over at her house, with our friends Sarah and Jaime, and playing truth or dare. Another one is how she hated when I called her “Lynnie pig” just because it rhymed with “guinea pig”. . . that still makes me smile, as Lynne always could.
“Lynne has touched so many lives, and since we grew apart as we got older, I’m not sure if she ever knew how much she touched mine. But she is a part of many of my childhood memories and I will always love her. I misse you Lynne!”
Her mom, Pat:
“She was probably helping someone right to the end.”
Her older sister, Chrissy:
“She always worried about everyone else’s feelings more than her own, and she said it sometimes got her in trouble.”
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So young, so much potential. A moving tribute. We won’t forget.
That was lovely, Deborah. Thank you for participating in this project. My heart goes out to all of the families and friends of those lost that day.
TheCleaningWoman: It sickened me that she was so young.
Marti: Thank you. I’m glad to be a part of this.
You have moved a 37 year old man into tears. There is a special place for you in the after life and for Lynne. Best of wishes to you and yours.
Jeff
I’ve been rather emotional myself this morning, Jeff. Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope you stop by again.
Best wishes for you, too!
Another moving tribute for someone that was a wonderful person. Such a young life lost.