Remembering alumni lost

COURTESY PHOTO -- The Burton and Basmaijan families Alysia Christine Burton Basmajian, B.B.A. '00, lived with her husband Anthony, '00, and their daughter Kaela in New Jersey. She worked as an accountant for Cantor Fitzgerald on the 104th floor of One World Trade Center. While here at the College, Alysia was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. Always an avid art lover, Alysia planned to open her own art studio in Manhattan one day.

COURTESY PHOTO --The Murphy family Christopher William Murphy, M.B.A. '98, was husband to Catherine Goldsborough White and father to Hopewell and Hannah. He earned his master's from the College in business administration after receiving a bachelor's from Yale University and a law degree from Emory University. Chris worked for Keefe, Bruyette and Woods on the 88th floor of Two World Trade Center.

COURTESY PHOTO--The Connor and DiBona Families James Lee "Jimmy" Connor II, B.A. '85, came to the College thanks to his skill on the golf course. His talent earned him a scholarship and a spot on the varsity golf team where he met his wife Jamie, '88. He was also a member of Pi Lambda Phi fraternity. Jimmy and Jamie lived with their two sons Jim and Jack in Summit, N.J. Jimmy was a partner at Sandler O'Neill and Partners on the 104th floor of Two World Trade Center.

COURTESY PHOTO -- The Reilly family James Brian Reilly, B.A. '98, called home from his office at Keefe, Bruyette and Woods on the 89th floor of Two World Trade Center to assure his roommates and father that he was safe moments before the second plane hit the south tower. He was a member of Theta Delta Chi fraternity. Jim's memorial mass was attended by over 850 people including his girlfriend, Jennifer Bresler, '98.

COURTESY PHOTO -- William and Mary Alumni Magazine Michael Hardy Edwards, B.A. '90, was known as Hardy to his wife, Jackie Edwards, and friends. Known for his love of thrills and extreme sports, Mike spent his years after college working at Sandler O'Neill and Partners on the 104th floor of Two World Trade Center. While a student at the College, he majored in political science and was a member of the Pi Lambda Phi fraternity.

COURTESY PHOTO -- The Trost family Gregory J. Trost, B.B.A. '97, worked on the 89th floor of the Two World Trade Center as a financial analyst at Keefe, Bruyette and Woods. He graduated from the College with a degree in finance and a reputation for a glowing personality. A native of New York, Greg relocated there four years before his death and lived near his sister and best friend, Jeanne Trost.

COURTESY PHOTO--The Ludvigsen family Mark Gavin "Lud" Ludvigsen, B. A. '91, lived with his wife Maureen Kelly in New York. Mark played for the Tribe rugby team all four years and was a member of the Pi Lambda Phi fraternity and in 1991 earned Virginia All-State Select Squad. He worked for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods on the 89th floor of Two World Trade Center.