Valerie Ellis Obituary

I never got to meet you but your mother took me under her wing when I was a youngster. I remember seeing your picture on the wall in an American flag frame. I believe you to be a beautiful person filled with love and that your mother showed me the same love. You are not forgotten

RIP Valerie.

Remembering Valerie on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...

Valerie was my first best friend when we were both children living on Central Avenue in Takoma Park, MD. We had so many adventures together playing in the park, setting traps for neighbor boys, waiting for the Good Humor Ice cream truck. I was very sorry to Google her name and discover she was a 9/11 victim. My condolences to her family and friends.

Sending our sincere condolences for the loss that your family has suffered. May God continue to give the needed comfort and support with each new day as you try to cope. Valerie will always be sadly missed.

Still one of the best humans I have ever met! We still miss you so much!
The Knox Family

Jerry Ellis Sr.

Tonight I went to a 9/11 Memorial service on the campus of Ohio State, where I go to school. Each attendee was given a flag with a name attached and tonight I got to learn about Valerie. I never met her, but I believe it right that I get to know about her and show support to her family and friends. I was in third grade when 9/11 happened, but I can remember quite clearly the day when everything changed. And I will not forget. My prayers to Valerie, her family & friends, and all others!

Thinking of Val today. Hard to believe that 12 years have passed. I will remember her laugh - it was infectious and full of life. She was a friend to all who she came in contact with, whether you wanted to be or not!! Val was one of a kind and is missed.

Remember the love. Remember the smile. Remember the laugh. Remember the fun. Most of all, remember her character. She was a wonderful sister, daughter, wife, aunt, friend, neighbor and coworker. We were all blessed to have her in our lives...and if you were the subject of one of her practical jokes, she was truely unforgettable!

Val, I won't ver forget you. Love always to Sam.

On this tenth anniversary I once again searched the list of those who were victims of 911 having years ago heard the Val Silver was among them. Over the last 10 years I had searched the names from time to time not finding her listed by her maiden name. Today I discovered her married name and am happy to have visited this site. Her life and my life had only a brief intersection when we both attended Takoma Academy. We were both officers of the senior class there. At our 10 year high school reunion she rescued me at the last minute, delivering a sermon for me when I could not make it there. (Sorry about that) I will always remember her energy and quick smile. Our lives took different directions after our graduation and its been interesting to read stories about her life since then. My heart reaches out to the loved ones she has left.

As the 10 year anniversary approaches, I am thinking of Val and all the fun that I and my colleagues at Equinox had with her over the years. Always quick with a joke and quicker with a laugh, Val is missed by all of us. Her love of life should serve as an inspiration to everyone.

Sam---I just watched a special on Anderson Cooper360 about the victims of
9/11. I do believe Valerie was your wife. I am very sorry for what you had to go through. If there is anyway I can help please contact me. I am on disability as a School Psychologist living in Ft. Pierce, Florida. My e-mail address is: [email protected]. Please contact me. Much love from a friend and fraternity brother.
Bob Parker

Val will always be in my memory as she so sweetly helped the bumbling French exchange student that I was back in '73 ...

My thoughts and prayers to her family and loved ones.

Happy Independence Day & Happy Birthday!!!

My husband, Artist Jeff Muhs and myself, Beth McNeill-Muhs are writing to let you know that we hope to have the opportunity to donate a painting to the National September 11 Museum. Valerie collected Jeff's work and we would be honored to donate a piece in her name. God Bless.

My sister Valerie loved and entertained like no other. She gave of herself generously to her family and friends, to her clients and co-workers at Cantor-Fitzgerald, and to the charities that she supported.
She committed herself 110% to everything she did.
Her quick wit was not greater than her compassion. Her business sense and accomplishments did not outweigh her kindness and generosity.
She provided warm comfort or a bawdy one liner depending on the need or the crowd.

I didn't know Valerie...but my name is also Valerie Silver...I just googled my name and found out that Valerie Silver Ellis was a victim of the World Trade Centre attack. It feels really weird to not know her, but to have a connection through our names. My condolences to her family and friends.

Happy Birthday!!!

dear valerie's family i remeber the day of 911 i remeber the plains I remeber the smoke I remeber the wondering faces on the street i remember the scared faces on the streets i remeber the terists i remeber when i came home from school and saw this on my tv and was so scared i remeber what the towers looked like i remeber all of the firemen trying to save it and the people and i will also very much remeber you

Oh, Valerie. Hi Ho Silver! I heard your name announced during today's Memorial Service. Valerie Silver Ellis. Over the years, I had wondered about you. Googled you. But I didn't know you had married, that your last name was Ellis. This time, I ran to my computer and googled again. I found your red hair, impish smile. I found your friends, some of whom I knew, your mother. I don't remember how long we were roommates on W. 79th Street -- perhaps '79-'82 before I began spending much time in L.A. You were a wonderfully bad influence on me. Made me laugh, made me have fun, not be so serious, so cerebral. I miss you.

Even though I only knew you for a short time...I think of you every 9/11!

Happy Birthday!!!

Hi, Valerie, your mom once told me that you "were her rock." You still are.

I read the shoe story written about her! It brought a smile to me. I know that had we met we would have been friends. I love your sense of humor. May God bless you forever.

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.

In memory....

She was wonderful, funny and full of life!!

July 4th, 2006 - Valerie's birthday. What sort of revelry would there have been? How much laughter? It all still pains me so. All my empathy goes to Valerie's family and friends, as well as to all the others lost that day.

I thought of Valerie thismorning as I got ready for work. I still wear the band bearing her name. It has been three years, and I still remember everything vividly. I am hoping that her family and close friends are healing from the loss of such a shining person. On the third anniversary of the tradgedy, I will remember. God Bless

She was a wonderful person...full of live and laughter!!

I woked with Valerie on the 104 floor of tower one I was vice president of Equities trader ,I was'nt present at the time of the attacks but i saw it on t.v and when I got that phone call saying that I lost 58 of my co-workers I was devistated.You were a great worker and a good friend and always in a happy mood at work and I thank you for that.God bless you and your family

It has been awhile, but I remember Val from Sligo School, Pathfinders, and Takoma Academy. She was one of the "Big Kids" that always had time for us little kids. I think she learned that from her mom. My prayers go out to her family and her friends. One day we'll see her again.



David Olson

I continue to lift Valerie and her family in prayer. May God grant you a measure of His peace as you live each day with her memory. God bless each one of you and may you feel His love and strength.

As we approach the one year anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center in which Valerie passed on, I just wanted to let the family know that I still wear her name on my wrist,and my heart. I pray for the family members left behind, and will never forget. I mention her name to God every day when I get ready for my day in the morning. I hope this last year has been kind to the family, and God will show His wonderful mercy in your lives. I hope it brings you some solace to know there are ones who will never forget. God Bless

Just keep praying and trust in God. Now is a time when if anything we need to put our differences aside and try our best to stick together. This will go down in history and I personaly don't want people, years from now to think that we as a nation, reacted without reason.

I had the privilege of spending a wonderful weekend with Sam and Val. One could tell how much Val loved to open up her home, and her heart -- her humor and charm were infectious. Today is the six month anniversary of 9/11, while the city is still in mourning, we come together to remember. I believe that Val's intrepid spirit will live on forever. God Bless.



Kristina Latour

Back around 1980, a bunch of artists including myself had a musical comedy group in New York, and Valerie was part of it. She was so funny and we all loved her. I have so many great memories of Val which I will cherish always. Although we had eventually gone our own ways as good friends sometimes do, she has been in my thoughts so many times, and always has brought a smile to my face. Good bye, sweet Valerie... you are stardust now. From all of us from those wonderful days... Lou Brooks, Clare Brooks, Bill Plympton, Elwood Smith, Skip Johnson, and Mark Alan Stamaty.

Last week-end for my birthday, I visited "ground zero". Since 9/11, I have felt that I needed to go there to,in my own way, come closer to and mourn those who were lost. It was a very moving experience for me. When I returned home, my daughters and their families gave me a Mercy Band for my birthday gift. Valerie Silver Ellis is the name on my band. She will forever be in my heart and she and her family will be in my prayers always. What a wonderful person she must have been. I would love to hear from her family-if they chose to write.

Today I received a mercy band that I ordered a few weeks ago. It had the name of Valerie Silver Ellis. I read her profile and to my surprise it seemed that she had the same passions that I have. As I wear it, my heart will be with her. May she rest in peace.

Valerie was my class president at Takoma Academy in Takoma Park, Maryland. We were kids growing up together in Takoma Park, and were classmates for many years. I can still hear her voice, and always will.

DEAR LORD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON VALERIE SILVER ELLIS AND MAY SHE

REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER HUSBAND AND

THE REST OF HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

GOD BLESS AMERICA AND MAY WE NEVER

FORGET 9/11/01...AMEN

I have many fond memories of spending time with Val and Sam. They are great entertainers! Val had such a wonderful giving spirit, which is living on in the hearts of everyone she ever touched.

I did not know her...But I do know she had many wonderful friends.

What a funny story of Val bronzing the shoes! She sound like she was a very determined person with character. To say she collected friends is a reflection of her heart which must have been friendly and warm. May Val's character, her life and love live on in those who love her. We are very sorry for your loss of Val. Our hearts 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

I just want to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers, and you will not be forgotten.

God Bless

As I've looked through these pictures of everyone who lost their lives...this picture was one out of many that touched me...a warm smile.

My heart grieves for her family and friends.