Not to trivialize any of the deaths that day, but I'd like to specifically mention Garnet "Ace" Bailey because he was a hockey player. He was born in Lloydminster, and played hockey for the Bruins, Red Wings, Capitals, Blues and WHA Oilers during the 1970s. He was on board one of the flights that hit the WTC ... I believe he was working as scout a for the LA Kings and was on his way to LA. I've heard some good stories about Ace from people who knew him while he was growing up, and his death personalized the attack somewhat for me.
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