In honor of Thomas Jurgens

Thomas Jurgens was a close friend of mine in High School, we dated shortly and kept in contact until just before he left for the service.

A few months after 9-11-2001 My best friend read an article to me in the Valley Stream local paper on the memorial grove in honor of those who have passed in 9-11-01, Tommy being one of them, this was how I found out.

I've visited that memorial park in VS Hendrickson Park, on the lake Behind our high school, Valley Stream Central. And contacted the family through a website I found. But the pain I felt his family was in my heart.

Recently a friend contacted me and told me how Tommy was being honored by the fellow court officials and others who knew Tommy and his family, with a plaque. On Sept 30, 2006 Tommy was honored once again, this time a corner was named after him. Lafayette Street in New York City/Manhattan has been named Court Officer Memorial Way. Tommy's corner is Lafayette & Leonard.

Thank you D. (pictured in uniform) for sharing this information with me and the pictures. I am honored to know that Tommy has touched so many lives and that you were able to honor him during the unveiling.

We had a wonderful ceremony today in downtown Manhattan, as three streets were renamed in honor of our brothers. "Wind Beneath My Wings" was played as the first was unveiled, by Tommy's brother.

-D.

In my HS yearbook Tommy left me a day without pain. Little did Tommy know just how important those words would be. I remember his words and his love for helping others and I was lifted out of sadness.

Thank you Tommy
You will always be loved in our hearts
your friend
Lori