Scott Saber--In Memory of
I rremember Scott Saber as part of the 2996 Project mentioned previously in this journal.
This tribute is the first writing I have done in regards to 9/11. Be patient, as to this day, I have yet to wrap my mind around the events that shattered our world on that date.
Scott Saber—In Memory
“Scott Saber was a featured speaker at the e-commerce
conference on September 11. Executive director of equities with UBS Warburg,
Scott had worked in finance since graduating from
in 1986, including stints at Merrin Financial, where he was a vice president
for sales, and at Morgan Stanley, where he was also a vice president.” (exeter.edu)
Scott worked on the 106th floor of 1 World Trade Center. Like so many of us, he was simply doing his job on the morning of 9/11.
And, though Scott was at work on that horrible day…work is
not what defined him, according to his family and friends.
One of Scott’s favorite places to eat, and to take clients to, was Wollensky's Grill in Midtown.
“’I'm sure that nearly everybody in that restaurant knew him
by name because he schmoozed with all of them, from the busboys on up,’ said
Mr. Saber's oldest brother, Bruce. ‘That was Scott.’” (legacy.com)
Scott Saber loved to tell a good story. Scott Saber loved to eat a good meal that was served up with care and precision. Scott Saber loved his family. Scott Saber was not afraid of the truth.
”Scott brought people together - clients, vendors,
competitors - he was a "hub" of interaction. He was a true New
Yorker, a good guy with a big laugh and an even bigger heart. Like it or not,
you could always count on him for an honest and passionate opinion. He was a
spokesperson for FIX and connectivity, a great public speaker with a vision
towards a future made better by technology. He was always there to help and we
will miss him. It was fun, Scott. May God bless you and keep you.”
-- Sep 19, 2001 - Joe Sommer, CS First
“Scott always had a smile on his face; whether it was enjoying dinner with friends or a mischievous grin accompanying a biting comment to someone who just didn't get it. A leader, a mentor and above all a friend; you could always rely on Scott for an honest, forthright opinion. He had a vision for the future and a pragmatic approach to turning this into reality, while at the same time reminding us all not to take ourselves so seriously! We will miss you Scott, but you will live on in our hearts... Keep smiling....”
-- Sep 25, 2001 - Ross Hutcheon, UBS Warburg
On Thursday, September 20, 2001 at Temple Sharay Tefila in , Andrew Levy honored Scott with a tribute that was “a little long, but I think Scott would want it this way….”
“There is an old cliche ‘To know him is to love him.’ For those of you who ever came in contact
with Scott Saber, also known to many of his friends as ‘Buff,’ you know exactly
what I am referring to. Buff was truly a unique person with a truly unique
personality.” (Scott Saber's Eulogy)
Scott Saber and I lived worlds apart. I never met this lovely man who enjoyed a restaurant as a good restaurant should be enjoyed. It is fairly certain that our lives never did and never would have crossed.
I read the words of his loved ones with tears running down my face. I cry over a man I did not know…a man who lived in a city I’ve only visited three times…a man who had the complete dedication and love of his family and friends.
I tell you this for one simple reason. Scott Saber and the other victims of 9/11 should never be forgotten. Their names should be spoken often and with great love by those who knew them…and those of us who did not.
This world allows us much space to forget. It is harder to remember and re-live, but in order to pay tribute to and to show respect for those who have gone before us, we must speak the names of the dead.
Scott Saber, I remember you and offer up a prayer of hope for the days ahead. And, kind sir, I regret not meeting a man I never knew existed until this month.
Peace be with you and your family now and always.
