Judy and Emy grew up together as best friends in Bayshore. They met in school and eventually became inseparable. When Emy got a job with Fiduciary Trust as an administrative assistant on the 90th floor of the World Trade Center, she recruited Judy to work next to her one row over. Best friends forever.
Emy had a fabulous smile. She exuded love and confidence. Judy was shy and reserved but felt and sensed everything through her bright brown eyes.
When Emy married Gabe, Judy was the maid of honor. When Judy married Ron, Emy was the maiden of honor. Best friends forever.
Gabe made the moves on Emy when he heard about the beautiful new girl and saw her smile for the first time. They had a little daughter Danielle. Emy, even after a long days work, would come home and cook rice and beans and steak for Gabe and read Danielle to sleep.
Ron and Judy fell in love at a chance meeting at a coin operated laundromat. They closed on their first home on the day of their wedding. Judy loved working out but more than anything Judy wanted to be a mom.
Like little girls, Judy and Emy shared long conversations deep into the night. They cried and laughed together about everything. Through Judy and Emy, Ron and Gabe became like brothers. They did everything together...Miami, Disney World, white water rafting, Broadway shows, countless barbecues.
When the first plane hit north tower, Emy happened to be on the phone with "Uncle" Ron talking about Danielle's birthday party. Ron overheard the chaotic background commotion of co-workers yelling about an explosion and the need to get out. Ron never called Judy because the priority wasn't for Judy to answer his call. He knew Emy would grab Judy and get out of there.
A co-worker who managed to get out said Judy and Emy were together during the last chaotic moments. He saw them clutching a door together. They were both thirty-two years old.
Best Friends Forever.
In memory of Judith Diaz-Sierra and Emerita "Emy" De La Pena.
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