Plaintiffs' Statements   Tara Bane Clara Chirchirillo Grace Godshalk Fiona Havlish Theresann Lostrangio Ellen Saracini Russa Steiner   Statement of Clara Chirchirillo   On September 11th I lost my husband, my partner, my very best friend, and indeed the future he and I planned to share together. My sons lost their father, their mentor, and an innocence that came from years of love, nurturing, and a strong rooted belief that we would always be there for them and for each other. I am here today to take a stand against the evil that has invaded our lives. We have always taught our boys to stand up for themselves and to do what they know to be right in their hearts and in God's eyes. After much thought and prayer I believe that what we are doing here today will accomplish this. I am confident that judgments will be made throughout the world against any and all defendants who took any part in this heinous act. I need to do whatever possible to bankrupt all nations and individuals supporting terrorism and terrorist activities. For my sake and that of my sons I need to know that I have done what I could to stop these cowards. At my husband, Peter's memorial service a letter I wrote to God was read in which I wrote: "I have no regrets. What I have is 21+ years of memories and love and a family we began together. A family who I know will grow stronger and closer because of our love and our faith in you and in each other. A faith and love that he nourished and lived with every day of his life." I believe Peter would be proud of what I am doing and I thank God for the strength He has given me to follow through in helping to stop this evil in our world today. Clara Chirchirillo February 19, 2002         Return to Home Page | Site Design by Ravine Design & Advertising