Charles J. Mauro
Charles J. Mauro died on September 11th, 2001. I didn’t know him. He and I had three things in common - Brooklyn, Catholic school and working in the Financial District. What little I’ve learned about him was gleaned from these online sources.
Charlie was only thirty eight when he was killed. He was a husband, a friend, a boss, a son. He was taken much too soon.
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May God bless and keep you always,
May your wishes all come true,
May you always do for others
And let others do for you.
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.
May you grow up to be righteous,
May you grow up to be true,
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you.
May you always be courageous,
Stand upright and be strong,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.
May your hands always be busy,
May your feet always be swift,
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift.
May your heart always be joyful,
May your song always be sung,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.
Bob Dylan/Copyright © 1973 Ram’s Horn Music