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What could you say about Wayne? : I picked up the AC/DC in Heaven CD in the family room and have listened to it frequently ever since. I feel like I know Wayne through that amazing song and through the memories and actions of his friends and family. God Bless.
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First Name : BRIAN A. SOMMER
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First Name : Lynne
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What could you say about Wayne? : Waynezee, I love you so much. Brother and sister forever!!
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How would you describe Wayne? : All good things multiplied by a million.
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How did you know Wayne? : Wayne is my brother
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Do you have any thing else to add? : Thank you, Waynezee, for the blessing we just found out about...
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First Name : Mario
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What could you say about Wayne? : Wayne, We all miss you so much. I do know that you came to my wife and your sister Lynne not too long ago and told her you are in a very happy and beautiful place, I do not doubt this for one second. Please comfort her and let her feel the joy that the bl
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First Name : John Scott
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What could you say about Wayne? : Didn't know him, but a lot of people did and had only good things to say about him ! He lost is life on Sept 11 2001 along with a lot of other innocent people. The best thing we can do is ALWAYS REMEMBER these heros and pray we have seen the worst of time
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Do you have any thing else to add? : may his family be blessed and may he always watch over them
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Comments to author?([email protected]) : your site is great and I'm sure your brother is proud of you. Just remember he will always be looking over you. Keep your head up and smile.
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First Name : CHRIS
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What could you say about Wayne? : I don't know wayne but I do now!
I went to the family room on 1 liberty st, my aunt was lost in flght 175 marie pappalardo we went to put up a picture of her and I saw a cd ac/dc in heaven I took home I cryed when I listen to it.
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First Name : Tracy
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What could you say about Wayne? : He was one of the sweetest people I ever knew and would go out of his way to help anyone.
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How would you describe Wayne? : A beautiful human being with a wonderful sense of humor.
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How did you know Wayne? : met him through Brian Sommer
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Do you have any thing else to add? : He will never be forgotten!
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First Name : Kim
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What could you say about Wayne? : Wayne was a wnderful human being who loved to have fun. He recently took pictures and video of my wedding which I really treasure.
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How would you describe Wayne? : Wayne was a gentle, loving person who you can depend on and loved to be with his family.
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How did you know Wayne? : He is my cousin.
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Do you have any thing else to add? : Wayne, you will always be our angel.
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First Name : Tom Glackin
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How would you describe Wayne? : He was just a great person that had his life ended too soon. All the shows we went too and how he was always great to me. I remeber all the good times in Wildwood with Wayne and Lynn.My heart goes out to Wayne. Wayne wherever you are ROCK ON!! Miss you !!
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First Name : Tom Glackin
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What could you say about Wayne? : The Russo's were always my extended family and Wayne and Lynn were always considered my cousins. Wayne was just a great person. I always looked up to him especially in High School. We always listened to the same type of tunes and the Stetz shows ruled. Ev
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Do you have any thing else to add? : Sonny, Arlene and Lynn you are in my heart and prayers. Love cousin Tommy
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Do you have any thing else to add? : I PRAY FOR YOU EVERY DAY.
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What could you say about Wayne? : Wayne was a glass is half full kind of optimist. Always positive always friendly. People like Wayne have a way of rubbing off on you. They make you feel better.
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How would you describe Wayne? : Wayne was a vital part of the New Jersey Punk family. He was happy, kind, and ambitious. He will be sadly missed by all of us.
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How did you know Wayne? : I knew Wayne through his band Stetz. My band Adrenalin O.D. had the pleasure of playing with them many times.
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Do you have any thing else to add? : My old band Adrenalin O.D. played our 20th anniversary reunion show last November. That night many of Wayne's closest friends came to our show directly from his memorial service. We gave Wayne a fitting wake that I know he would have enjoyed. Wayne wasn't
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First Name : George
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What could you say about Wayne? : Wayne and I were close growing up. I'm sorry we lost touch after High School. I'll always remember him.
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How would you describe Wayne? : A great kid who I'm sure turned into a great man.
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How did you know Wayne? : Childhood friend
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Do you have any thing else to add? : Wayne, you're in a better place than the rest of us. It's just too bad it happened way too soon and for such a stupid reason. I know nobody can hurt you now.
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Comments to author?([email protected]) : I noticed Wayne's name at the end of the broadcast on the History Channel. We have the same first and middle name. What really struck me was we also share the same birthday of Jan. 5th.,although I was born in 1968. I am a 8th grade history teacher in Rive
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What could you say about Wayne? : Wayne was a great guy. I had the pleasure of working with Wayne at Sedgwick, in the Accounting Department. Wayne and I sat next to each other for 2 1/2 years (1989-1992). During all that time I never heard Wayne say anything bad about anyone. He was liked
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How would you describe Wayne? : Wayne was a wonderful person who cared about people and had many friends.
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How did you know Wayne? : From Sedgwick
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Do you have any thing else to add? : Wayne you will be missed. Please look for my husband, Gary. He also died on September 11th. You and Gary both shared a great love for Music and I'm sure you will have much to dicuss.
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First Name : John Russo
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What could you say about Wayne? : anyone with pictures feel free to email me, and I will put them on the site.
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What could you say about Wayne? : Sincere, honest, loyal, caring, funny, positive, dedicated, genuine.
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How would you describe Wayne? : The best shoulder to cry on, the best cheerleader, the most open minded, generous friend. Funny guy--tried to send me to see Marilyn Manson to cheer me up!
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How did you know Wayne? : From Sedgwick
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Do you have any thing else to add? : We miss you so much. I met your beloved family, as well as your cats. Your niece carries a piece of you in her eyes, and her expression.
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First Name : Noreen Laplaski
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What could you say about Wayne? : Wayne was a friendly, unassuming individual. Always early to work. Always willing to share his adventures & pictures with his co-workers. He was certainly well liked by us all.
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How did you know Wayne? : I was his manager in the Premium Accounting group within the New York Finance Center of Marsh USA Inc.
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Do you have any thing else to add? : I have listened to the CD dedicated to Wayne (AC/DC in Heaven), and I think Wayne would be proud to know the love that his friends & family have for him. Correction....Wayne IS proud of you!
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First Name : Daniel
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What could you say about Wayne? : in all fairness my uncle was a caring person who never talked bad about evryone he was a great sporstman he loved baseball and the giants
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How would you describe Wayne? : i would describe him as very athletic and funloving
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How did you know Wayne? : he was my uncle
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First Name : Cheryl
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What could you say about Wayne? : I don't have the words to aptly describe my friend of over 17 years. He taught me a lot about life and a lot about myself in those years and it is in part thanks to him that I had the courage to move forward in my life. He taught me about unconditional lo
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How would you describe Wayne? : Wayne was quiet, with a sense of humor and always a perfect gentleman to everyone and always willing to give of himself to help the next person or to make things easy for his friends and family.
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How did you know Wayne? : We met at NYU and traveled the globe together afterwards.
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Do you have any thing else to add? : Just that I love him and miss him very much. I am getting married to a wonderful man in September and he got to meet Wayne on September 2, 2001 at the airport, when we returned from India. For that I am forever grateful. I keep Wayne and his family in my
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Comments to author?([email protected]) : I found this site by accident this morning. Every day I find a little more healing from my loss of a good friend. This site helps in that process. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to do this. You have done a wonderful job. I have tons of p
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First Name : Wayne
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What could you say about Wayne? : My name is also Wayne Alan Russo. I feel a special bond with Wayne because we share such a distinctive name. I would just like to offer my sympathy to Wayne's family and friends. God bless you all. I will keep him in my prayers.
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Comments to author?([email protected]) : my first entry got cutoff, could you please erase it for me, thank you very much - Wayne Russo
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First Name : Ginny Hockenjos
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What could you say about Wayne? : I met Wayne when he was about 15 years old. He was kind and friendly to me. I remember thinking how cosmopolitan he was for his age. He
had a great sense of humor and always made everyone feel included when we were together. Sometimes I think Wayne was o
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How would you describe Wayne? : Wayne was thoughtful. He arranged for us to adopt our "Mimi" from the Bronx and then brought Annette, Nathaniel and Lisa to our house in the Poconos to ease their hearts about her leaving them. He and I were photo buddies, sending pictures through the mai
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How did you know Wayne? : His Aunt, married to Uncle Alan Wayne
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Do you have any thing else to add? : We spent the day with Wayne and his family on Sept. 8,2001, three days before he was murdered. We went to the Yankee Game. It was a great day!!!! I will miss him.
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First Name : Alan Wayne Hockenjos
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What could you say about Wayne? : I am Wayne Alan Russo's Uncle and Godfather. He was named after me, my greatest honor. My heart is broken, for him, for my sister Arlene, Arthur and Lynne. I miss him everyday. I wish I could do something to ease my sister Arlene's pain. I will never forg
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How would you describe Wayne? : Wayne was kind and funny and bright, a joy to know. When he was little, I played catch with him and my son Glen on the lawn at Lake Mohawk. I thought life could not get any better than that.
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How did you know Wayne? : I am him Uncle and Godfather
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First Name : Scott Pitts
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What could you say about Wayne? : Wayne you are truly the best of us. You are the example we all strive to match. You are the person we all wish we were...
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How would you describe Wayne? : Describe Wayne? Kind, honest, gentle, warm, genuine, quiet, reserved, wacky, nuts, opitimistic, funny, sincere, friendly, soft, goofy, heroic, inspirational, forthright, basicly think of any positive adjective and that is Wayne. Oh yeah, and I would descr
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How did you know Wayne? : I met Wayne 15 years ago, in the basement of his home, Ted Shiko introduced us...thanks Ted.
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Do you have any thing else to add? : Anything else to add...I love you man, you are the brother I wish I had. You are such a gentle soul and an inspiration. We are diminished because of your passing, and if there is a heaven I hope I go there when I die...so I can kick God square in the nut
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Comments to author?([email protected]) : No one can ever take Wayne's place, no one could ever fill his shoes.
But, those of us that know him can do one thing...we can try his shoes on from time to time and take a walk around. I think Wayne might like that...he set a good example, why not foll
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First Name : Cathy
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What could you say about Wayne? : Wayne was Lynne's biggest fan when it came to her dancing. As Lynne's teacher I saw Wayne at every show and competition enthusiastically supporting not only Lynne but the entire group and offering to help with whatever he could.
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How would you describe Wayne? : Someone everyone was proud to know. In my eyes, Wayne was a perfect brother, a perfect son, and a perfect man. I know he holds a special place in heaven.
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How did you know Wayne? : Through his sister, Lynne
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Do you have any thing else to add? : The world is a sadder place without Wayne Russo
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First Name : Elizabeth
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What could you say about Wayne? : I am sorry to say I never had the pleasure of meeting Wayne. My loss.
I heard so many nice things about Wayne from his Mother, Father and Sister.
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First Name : Lynne
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What could you say about Wayne? : Wayne, I miss you so much. I cry every day. Mom, Dad, and I are lost without you. Our pain never subsides. We are just existing, walking aimlessly through life, until we can be together again.
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How would you describe Wayne? : Words aren't enough to describe Wayne. His actions, his smile, his humor, his laugh, his passions...everyone that knows Wayne understands what I mean.
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How did you know Wayne? : Wayne is my brother
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Do you have any thing else to add? : Wayne, I love you with all my heart. Don't ever leave my side.
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What could you say about Wayne? : Wayne was the best person anyone could know. He never told me no when I asked for a favor. He was the real deal,never let you down.I miss him so much, it hurts deep inside. He was my first cousin, childhood playmate, but he felt like my brother.I will nev
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How did you know Wayne? : Blood Cousins
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First Name : Kristin
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What could you say about Wayne? : I've never known anyone who packed so much life into every day the way Wayne did. I've often wondered if he ever slept. He's truely inspirational.
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How would you describe Wayne? : He's very striking.He's personality and distinct, handsome looks jump right out at you. He's certainly a unique individual.
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How did you know Wayne? : I met Wayne five years ago at a club and continued to know him through Brian Sommer.
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Do you have any thing else to add? : Through knowing Brian and Wayne I got the pleasure to see friendshp in it's truest form. Although different in thier life styles, it's a rare occasion to see such closeness. Brian is Wayne's brother in almost ever sense of the word.
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First Name : RON NOLE
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What could you say about Wayne? : Althougth I wasn't one of Wayne's closest friends I always found him to be one of the kindest and most genuine people I ever had the pleasure of knowing. Which is saying alot for someone involed in the music where you find plenty of people with ego proble
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How would you describe Wayne? : When Wayne would walk into a room he would put a smile on your face and you felt a sence of goodness.
His persona was one of a very wonderful person. He was generous loyal and resecptful of others never saying a negitive thing about anyone and I can't re
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How did you know Wayne? : I met Wayne thur the band Stetz ofcourse and the whole N.J. punk/hardcore family of the early and mid 80's
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Do you have any thing else to add? : I would like to say that I wish Wayne and myself had been able to become closer friends. I regret not having that ever happen.
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Comments to author?([email protected]) : Thank you for putting together this beautiful web site. My heart goes out to you and Wayne's family.
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What could you say about Wayne? : Wayne was very friendly and always ready to lend a hand. It showed that he loved life and enjoyed living it to the fullest.
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How would you describe Wayne? : He always had a smile on his face and was genuinely happy to see you.
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How did you know Wayne? : Married his first cousin Glen
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Do you have any thing else to add? : I think about Wayne daily and how much I will miss him at family functions. I was truly honored that he was a part of the most special day of my life - my wedding day.
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First Name : Diana
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What could you say about Wayne? : I just wanted to say it has been six months and I truly miss Wayne everyday.
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How would you describe Wayne? : I used to call Wayne my Geronimo and he used to call me the Blonde Bombshell.
Hope my Geronimo is smiling down from heaven.
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First Name : Marylou
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What could you say about Wayne? : Wayne, I am so proud to call you my cousin. Your spirit of living life to the fullest will remain with me forever.
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How would you describe Wayne? : Wayne was a gentle person. He cared about other people, he was genuine, loving and sincere.
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How did you know Wayne? : Wayne is my cousin
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Do you have any thing else to add? : I think of you often and you are an inspiration to me.
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What could you say about Wayne? : Wayne is my hero. I always looked up to him and wished I could be the kind of person he was. Wayne was one of the few people that could make me laugh uncontrollably! His sense of humor was truly unique. He is a shining star.
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How would you describe Wayne? : An angel sent to walk among us for 37 years. Now he is an angel watching over us from above.
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How did you know Wayne? : Wayne is my beloved brother
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Do you have any thing else to add? : I am so lucky to have Wayne for my brother. Many siblings do not have the close relationship Wayne and I had. I am thankful for that. I miss Wayne like CRAZY...
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What could you say about Wayne? : I put off signing this guestbook for several months. That says a lot about Wayne and what he meant to me. From kindergarten to our Stetz days he was always a shining light. Pure, fair, kind, giving, fun. Wayne will be in my heart until my final days. I lo
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How would you describe Wayne? : Open a thesaurus, look up 50 positive, flattering adjectives- write those 50 words plus all their synonyms here. That would just be a glimpse of Wayne. I've never known someone so loved, respected, and revered.
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How did you know Wayne? : From elementary school thru Stetz
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Do you have any thing else to add? : He was the Paul Cook of the NJHC scene!!!! Dig?!?
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Comments to author?([email protected]) : Thanks for easing our pain with these fond memories.
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First Name : Kim
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What could you say about Wayne? : Wayne was a wonderful person to work with. He was always upbeat and friendly. He had a great sense of humor. I always looked forward to talking with him. He was always on top of his work and I know he had alot of it to do. He never made me feel like I was
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How would you describe Wayne? : Wayne was always in a good mood. Upbeat, funny! Great sense of humor. Never had anything bad to say about anyone.
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How did you know Wayne? : 6 months
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Do you have any thing else to add? : I have learned alot more about Wayne since Sept 11th. I thought he was a great guy before that, but now I know it. The world has lost a wonderful person and he will be missed!
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What could you say about Wayne? : Wayne Alan Russo was one of the finest individuals I ever had the honor of knowing and loving. I had the honor of growing up with him, the honor of calling him cousin, the honor of laughing with him, and the honor of sharing music with him. But, I have th
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How would you describe Wayne? : Wayne--quiet, unassuming, never wanted to stand out...but his laughter and his sense of caring made him shine like the brightest star. He never said "no", never had a negative word about anyone, even in the darkest times when so called "friends" showed th
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How did you know Wayne? : He was my dear first cousin...my friend, my rock and roll buddy and "Uncle Wayne" to my children
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First Name : Dave Parasite
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What could you say about Wayne? : The first thing I thought of was a band anecdote from the old days : Though I lost touch with most of my old Jersey band pals once I moved to the west coast and started touring full time, I still remember one of our first shows, an ill-fated 1987 hall sho
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How would you describe Wayne? : A genuinely nice guy and a good drummer. I know that he put a lot of himself into his band, and stuck with it whether things were good or bad.
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How did you know Wayne? : from rocking the roll
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Do you have any thing else to add? : I had hoped that no one I knew was a victim of the 9-11 tragedy, and am now shocked and saddened to find out about this.
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Comments to author?([email protected]) : Please accept my belated condolences, I've been traveling a lot lately, and have been out of touch for awhile.
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First Name : Lisa Abbas
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What could you say about Wayne? : Wayne was such an incredible human being. He was funny, smart, personable, well liked, talented, articulate and most of all a great friend!
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How would you describe Wayne? : He was the type of guy the you would have known only if you were blessed to be his friend or family member
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How did you know Wayne? : through Sedgwick James of New York a.ka. Marsh & McLennon
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Do you have any thing else to add? : My thoughts and my prayers go out to all the people that lost loved ones, especially to all the people who suffer the loss of dear Wayne Russo.
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Comments to author?([email protected]) : Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be able to view some great pictures that I didn't see before and get to know Wayne a little better through you.
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