In memory of Robert Talhami, victim in the WTC 9/11 attacks, my childhood friend.
You will not be forgotten.
The Talhamis moved to the U.S. from Jordan in 1967 to my little town of Northbrook, Il. Robert and his brother George were very kind boys, and I know they grew into incredible men. The family was beautiful and raised their children right.
The boys were sort of neighborhood protectors, not necessarily by force but by their presence and demeanor. If someone was being picked on, especially a girl, these guys would handle the situation so that no one lost face.
To me, they were pretty darn cute with their carmel skin and dark brown/black shiny hair- and nice guys to boot- wow, the girls they met later in life surely didn't stand a chance of not falling under their spell! And they were smart as a whip, too!
The family eventually moved on, to Venezuela, I believe, and then back to the U.S., though they still have family in Jordan.
Robert worked for Cantor Fitzgerald and had a young family. I pray they are celebrating his memory today and that it is not just filled with sorrow.
If anyone in Northbrook today is over by the Village Green, maybe having lunch at Little Louie's or Sunset Foods, take a moment and head over to the Village Green Park and sit on Robert's memorial bench and give a moment of silence. He is worth remembering and honoring.
And say a prayer for all the other victims and heroes of 9/11, they were all loved by someone and families are grieving today.
I knew Robert in college. I'm thinking of him today
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