Remembering the Greek victims of the 9/11 terror attacks

·

This year on September 11, the world marks 24 years since the 9/11 terror attacks, which killed nearly 3,000 people from 93 different nationalities.

Among the casualties were 39 Greek people. Two of the victims were crew members of the planes which crashed into the Twin Towers, while the others worked in the buildings themselves.

To mark the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, The Greek Herald wants to remember these 39 victims. The list below contains their names as listed in a document issued by the New York City Coroner’s office.

Joanne Marie Ahladiotis, 27

Ernest Alifakos, 43

Arlene T. Babakitis, 47

Katherine Bantis, 48

Peter Brennan, 30

36 Greek Americans lost their lives during the 9/11 terror attacks.

Thomas A. Damaskinos, 33

Anthony Demas, 61

Constantine (Gus) Economos, 41

Michael J. Elferis, 27

Ana Fosteris, 58

Jimmy Grekiotis

Kenneth G. Grouzalis, 56

Steven M. Hagis, 31

Vasilios G. Haramis, 56

Nicholas John, 42

John Katsimatides, 31

The Twin Towers.

Danielle Kousoulis, 29

Thomas Kuveikis, 48

James Maounis, 42

Philip William Mastrandrea Jr, 42

George Merkouris, 35

Stilianos Mousouroulis

Peter C. Moutos, 44

Nikos Papadopoulos/Papas, 29

James N. Pappageorge, 29

George Paris, 33

Theodoros Pigis, 60

The NY Fire Department rushed to the scene.

Daphne Pouletsos, 47

Richard N. Poulos, 55

Stephen E. Poulos, 45

Anthony Savas, 72

Muriel Fay Siskopoulos, 60

Timothy Patrick Soulas, 35

Andrew Stergiopoulos, 23

Michael C. Tarrou, 38

Michael Theodoridis, 32

William P. Tselepis, 33

Jennifer Tzemis, 26

Prokopios Paul Zois, 46

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Latest News

Celebrating Greek creative talent on International Women’s Day in Adelaide

International Women’s Day was marked in SA with a powerful celebration of women’s leadership, creativity and cultural expression.

Historic IWD event unites 18 Greek and Cypriot women’s organisations in Melbourne

History was made as the first International Women’s Day celebration jointly hosted by 18 Greek and Cypriot women’s organisations.

Greek Australian comedians bring big laughs moving beyond stereotypical ‘ethnic comedy’

The Greek Festival of Sydney’s second annual Greek Australian Comedy Gala, Paravasis, brought the house down at the Sydney Comedy Store.

From family stories to scholarship: Dr Kritikakos launches book on genocide memory

The stories that inspired historian Dr Themistocles Kritikakos to write his first book did not begin in an archive or lecture theatre.

Earlwood Wanderers secure first ever Australia Cup win

Earlwood Wanderers made history with their first Australia Cup victory, defeating Shoalhaven Heads Berry FC 7-0.

You May Also Like

Greece’s international arrivals rise as domestic travel drops

The number of international arrivals to Greece increased by 3.9 percent in 2019 to 21.5 million, or by an additional 803 thousand passengers, against 2018.

Folegandros island among Europe’s most underrated destinations

The Greek island offers a serene escape with all the beauty and culture of the Greek islands—minus the chaos.

Canberra Greeks shine at the National Museum of Australia’s Tapestry of Cultures Festival

A diverse showcase featuring more than 15 cultural groups took place in the Australian Capital Territory on Saturday, May 13.