Thomas Hynes Obituary

Carolyne, I always think of you, your beautiful daughter, your parents and the loss of your wonderful husband every September 11th. I may have moved out of the NY area but my heart is there with you today.

Carolyn, my son plays hockey for North Park youth hockey in NYC where Tom volunteered as a coach. As you probably know, this program has one award annually, The Tom Hynes Award, which is given to the player on each team demonstrates leadership, sportsmanship and dedication to his/her team. My son, like your daughter, was born in 2002. He never had the opportunity to be coached by Tom, but having won The Tom Hynes Award as a Pee Wee is an enormous source of pride for him because of the legacy of your husband. His legacy lives on with the boys, girls and families of North Park hockey. God bless you and your daughter.

Not forgotten. Remembered and appreciated.

I still think of Thomas regularly. He was assigned to me as a "Big Brother" during my freshman year at Niagara. He looked out for me, helped me to acclimate to the school. Rest in Peace, Tommy!

Thomas although I didnt know personally you where in my heart today as I was given your name in honor to walk up stairs in the Chase Tower in Phoenix Az, I prayed for you today.

I think of you often my friend.

I worked with Tom Hynes at a financial business. Great guy to work with, always a smile on his face and always had something positive to say.

I knew Thomas when he was a lifeguard during the summer at the Davenport Club in New Rochelle, NY. I did not know he lost his life in September 11th. we had lost touch. But today, as I was watching the televised memorial service, I saw his picture and recognized him. I am so sorry to hear of his loss on that day and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Today, September 11, 2013, I am wearing 'Thomas Edward Hynes' name tag on my shirt to remember a lost life in the horrific tragedy of 9/11. Although I did not know Thomas, my prayers go out to him and family, especially his child, and wear his name today with pride and grace in remembrance of a intrepid man who will always remain in our minds.

As yet another year passes, our thoughts and prayers continue to remain with Tom's family. May he rest in peace.

I think of Tom every year on this day. May his soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed rest in peace.

He touched lives in a way which isn't reduced by the passage of time. Happy and genuine and so full of life. He won on the field, and in life. Not b/c he put himself first, but b/c he put others first and really made you feel like you were his best friend in the world at that moment in time. Impact player, impact person. Missed dearly.

I think of Tom often. I was always amazed by his spirit- the way touched everyone around him. He was sweet, funny, and caring. I don't remember the last time I saw Tom. It was years ago. I picture it on a bus on the way to a hockey game in high school. He was looking out for me- a young kid on an older team. That's what he did.
My thoughts are with his family and friends.

Thinking of Tom today and mourning his loss. We went to Niagara University and happened to be on the same team for orientation. We became great friends and he often just stopped by the dorm rooms just to say hi. He was always happy and such a fun person to be around. He was the only person I knew who lost his life that day and it deeply saddens me. I am hoping your family finds a sense of peace especially today and that you all see glimpses of Tom in his now 9 yr old child. God Bless You!

Thomas & I were neighbors in Pelham..we were close friends who shared the same birthday...I will remember all our fun times together forever!!! My thoughts & prayers are with his family!!

He was my Ice Hockey coach. He taught me so much and miss him dearly.

I went to Niagara University with Tom. Although we are not best of friends he regardless had a profound effect on those he met. His energy, Sense of Humor, and overall positive attitude was infectious. Myself and other Alumni hold Tom in our memories and heart. Thinking of you.

The last time I saw Thomas he, my brother and I shared a big steak meal together and, as always, laughed a lot. A great guy and a tragic loss.

Mr. & Mrs. Hynes, John, Carolyne and Olivia,
Craig and I are thinking of you as yet another anniversary passes. We continue to remember you all in our prayers. May Tom rest in peace.
God Bless,
Craig & Anne Cunningham

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ten years ago was the eve of your wedding to my sister. Remember waiting and waiting that day at the altar for the bride to show, which of course she did. How amazing the memory of that day is for us, and the memory of you, smiles from ear to ear.

It was never any other way with Tom. God knows how we've needed those smiles since.

As long as there is a living memory of you it is one of knowing how people can be toward one another; how caring and giving we each can be. And where our kids, who have lost out so much for never having known you, can certainly be taught that generosity of spirit, it is because we learned it so well from you.

You are missed but never forgotten.

Peace and Love,

Carl

Happy Birthday!!!

I wanted to send a note to let your family know I think of you and your family often...You are such a wonderful memory of mine from PMHS - you were a wonderful person - with a beautiful smile. God bless you - your wife, daughter...God bless your parents and brother John who should have never had to live thru this horror. May you find peace in heaven. You will be missed !!!

In remembrance....

As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.

I learned today that I narrowly missed out on an opportunity to give a testimonial for Tom, so I figured I'd write something here. Thomas, you were my other big brother. I can't remember not knowing you. You brought so many laughs and good times to me and my whole family. You made our move from Pelham so much easier by showing up on our doorstep as often as possible. You counseled me as a young adult, you looked after me and you never neglected to call and check in. You were an example to me of what a friend should be and I will never forget you. Thank you for bringing Carolyne and Olivia into my life as well, they are amazing and I am so proud and happy to be "Aunt Jeanne". We all miss you so much. I promise to laugh more than I'll cry for you though, I know you would have wanted it that way. And I promise to try to be as good a friend to Carolyne and Olivia as you were to me.

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. May God bless you and Tom!

Dear Carolyne and Olivia, Fran, Bill and John,



In loving memory of Thomas, on this second anniversary of his tragic loss, we want you to know that we continue to think of Tom and all of you. We pray that God continues to give you strength to assist you in enduring your great loss. God Bless Thomas and all of you.

On this the second Anniversary I still remember Thomas as clearly as when I last saw him. He really could light up a room. I often find myself thinking about how Tom brought out the humor or made light of different situations as I come accross similar one's each day. I look forward to seeing him in his daughter's eyes as she grows.

Not a day has gone by since September 11th that I have not thought of Thomas. I have visited this Guest Book many times, trying to think of the most appropriate thing to write as a tribute to Thomas and his memory...but words are inadequate to express the loss that everyone who knew him and loved him feels.



His twinkling blue eyes and bright smile adorn my refrigerator door. It is a constant reminder to me of the beautiful and caring person we all lost on that fateful day.



I have the fondest memories of summers shared with Thomas, his brother John, my siblings and many other dear friends at the NYAC in Pelham Manor.



As we are nearing the Christmas season ... and Thomas' birthday ... my thoughts and prayers are with the Hynes' family.



Thomas, you will never be forgotten!

I cannot remember when I did not know Tom -- our paths crossed our whole lives growing up in Pelham Manor, esp. summers at the NYAC. Not a year had gone by that we had not bumped into one another in NYC or Pelham. The happiest I ever saw him was in June of 1999, a week before his wedding. Everyone I know knew Tom in some way, he was so full of life that even meeting him once was to automatically love him and remember him. Carolyne, Olivia, John and Mr. and Mrs. Hynes, you are in my prayers always. God Bless you and God Bless Tom.

At this time of the first anniversary, we want to again express our deepest sorrow and condolences to Tom's wife, Carolyne, their recently born daughter, Olivia, his parents, Fran and Bill, his brother, John, and all family members. Having watched and enjoyed this wonderful and outgoing young man grow up over the years with our own children, we will always remember and pray for Tom with great fondness and love. May God Bless Tom and all of his lovely family.

There are no words to express the sorrow felt by all, who were fortunate enough to have known Thomas.

I met Tom at Niagara University, where we were the only two crazy people who went to class in shorts during the winter months.

He was proud of his school and about his hockey. We were both on the lacrosse team, and sat on the same side of the bench every game, all season.

I last saw Tom, when we went to a Niagara/Manhattan basketball game. Wherever there was a sporting event, Tom was not far away.



Tom, you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.



Caroline, may God Bless You and Olivia, and know that your extended family will always be here for you.

For almost 20 years I have called Tom my friend. For those of you who knew Tom, you know what a privilage that was. While I have so many fond memories, I find that words are inadequate in conveying my gratitude. After September 11th, I thought the best way I could honor Tom's memory would be to make myself a better friend (because Tom was the best friend a person could have) -- to make some extra time to call someone I hadn't spoken to in awhile or to make an attempt to put a smile on someone's face, in short, to make a difference in someone's life. Over the last year I have asked myself, are my family and friends better for knowing me? -- Tom had an extraordinary gift - unlike anyone I've ever met he was able to make a difference every day and for those of us who knew Tom our lives are all the more blessed. God bless you and your family.

Carolyne,

We worked together several times but I only had the pleasure of meeting Tom once, but I feel lucky that I did. He was kind and warm, and most importantly, I saw firsthand how happy you two were together. I have learned in reading these other entries that you were blessed with his baby. I think that is so wonderful. I want you to know that I have thought about you a lot this past year. I will continue to say a prayer for Tom and you and your baby everyday. I wish you and your child a long, happy life. God Bless.



Sincerely,

Johanna Crowe

On this first anniversary, my thoughts are drawn to Thomas. I pray often for his eternal soul. It seems like only yesterday that I happened to see John, his brother, after evacuating downtown on that horrible day. John informed me that Thomas had been in 2 WTC. I prayed that day that Thomas had survived. When news came that he was missing, I held out hope. Now, I pray for him and his family. I had known Thomas because we had spent a few summers together while growing up. I will always remember him as good natured, kind, friendly, and funny. I am richer for having known Thomas. May God Bless him. Requiescat in Pace.

On behalf of the teammates of Tom on the Niagara University Hockey Team, I would like to offer condolences to your family.



In reading through the entries here, I can remember all of the descriptions holding true. I don't think I can ever recall a time where there wasn't a smile beaming from his face. I pray that he lights up heaven the same way he would light up our team, and that he continues to watch over us from above.



God Bless.



Pete Reiser

NU Class of 1995

I only knew Tom briefly, as we worked together at Thomson. But, boy did he make an impression on me. He immediately reminded me of my own father; Tom was gregarious, social to an extreme, and determinedly optimistic about life.



As I began to know Tom, I had mentioned that my ankle was athritic and was causing my some pain. Without saying anything, Tom jumped over to his desk and back, producing a bottle of glucosomine tablets that he was taking. "This stuff helps your joints, take it." I've been on glucosomine since, and he was right, it helps. Anyway, it was only later, when I went to get a replacement bottle, that I realized that Tom simply "gave" me a $34 bottle. As I think about this now, I can say that was a typical Tom Hyne maneuver.



Like everyone else who knew him well or briefly, I will continue to miss Tom and his spirit.



My prayers are with his family.

My deepest sympathy to Fran and Bill and all the members of the Hynes and Burke families. I didn't know Tom but from all I've read he must have been a very special and caring man.

All of you have been very much in my prayers and thoughts and will continue to be.



God bless you -

Margie

We think of Thomas often and when we speak of him, a laugh comes to our lips. We miss him dearly, but he will always be in our thoughts and our prayers.
I remember him picking up our kids and fooling around-he truly was a gentle giant. I think of our Vegas road trip and I remember what fun we all had. We will try to carry on his greater sense of fun for those he had not yet touched, because they too would have become his immediate friend -he was an optimist who saw the glass always full.
God bless the entire Hynes family

Carolyne,

I can write a book of all the great things about Thomas, and that still would not do him justice. For the too short a period that I got to know Thomas, it was always filled with a smile. Mere words cannot describe the affect he has had one me and my family, especially my brother Andrew. You saw firsthand hopw much he interacted with the extended Rella family, and it was always a pleasant experience. Needless to say we will always remember him, especially Andrew. I just want to say going forward that he will always be with us and his legacy will always live on. God bless you and the soon to arrive baby, and just know that Tom is looking down from above, as proud as ever of you.



....Joe Rella

What can one say about a man who

gave so much in his short life.

We will always remember his smiling

face and twinkling eyes. He was

an inspiration to many and in

particular to those children he

coached as a volunteer. My son knows how lucky he was to have him as his hockey coach-Tom led with a firm but gentle hand and never lost his sense of humor-He was a teddy bear with a heart of gold and we miss him very much. Our hearts go out to his family and our thoughts

and prayers are ever with them.



Carolyne you are an amazing young

woman and I know he is watching out

for you and your unborn child.

DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG MAN THOMAS E.HYNES AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS WIFE AND BABY...FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY JESUS AND ST.THOMAS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN.AMEN

We live across the street from Tom and his wife and while we never got the chance to meet them, we did want to say how sorry we are for your loss and how saddened we are that we did not get a chance to know such a kind and wonderful person. We did however know that he was friendly because he always waved to us when he drove by. May God bless all of you and especially his wife and new baby. We know that Tom will live on forever in him or her and in your hearts as well.

I remember Thomas (he was always Thomas in our house)as a very little boy with a twinkle in his eye and a ready laugh. A friend to my children, particularly Laura and Terry, he will be missed. We have been praying for him daily, Fran. Love, Sister Lucia Treanor (Patricia Treanor)

As a fellow alum of Niagara University (College of Nursing '79), the prayers of my family go to Thomas' family. May you find strength and peace in the love of the Lord. God bless.

We are deeply sorry for your loss of Thomas. May his life, love and blue sky eyes live on in his baby to be. May you always feel the warmth of his love radiate into your hearts. Our heart cry with you.

America Cries

We see your sorrow-

and our hearts cry....

We can not erase your pain

but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-

-the American people-

are beside you.

We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,

the strength that gives you courage,

and the words to lighten your spirits.

And when we are left speechless

may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts

to ease your sorrow.

May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-

-the American people-

face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn

Dixon, IL