REST IN PEACE MY LOVE (Single)

“Rest In Peace My Love” delves into the profound emotions of mourning and remembrance. Gladiee’s composition weaves a tapestry of sorrow and love, offering a musical journey that resonates with anyone who has experienced loss. The melody and harmonies are crafted to evoke a sense of peace and reflection, making it a deeply moving experience. The composition lasts for precisely 9 minutes and 11 seconds, a poignant nod to the date of the 9/11 attacks. Below is an excerpt from Gladiee’s unfinished book, capturing the profound emotions he experienced during the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

Excerpt from Gladiee’s unfinished Book “9/11 Love Story”:

On the morning of September 11, 2001, Roman, Julia, and Julia’s mother decided to start their day with breakfast at the iconic “Windows on the World” restaurant, perched high on the 106th floor of the North Tower. As they enjoyed the breathtaking views of the city below, the conversation centered around the upcoming wedding of Roman and Julia, planned for Saturday, September 15, 2001, at the intimate “Wild Blue” restaurant, a place that had become a special part of their lives.

Julia’s mother had an important errand to run that morning she needed to pick up a custom-made wedding decoration from the LMCC (Lower Manhattan Cultural Council) Open Studios on the 92nd floor. She had been working closely with Michael Richards, an artist-in-residence known for his poignant and thought-provoking works. Michael had finished the piece and was waiting for her to collect it. Unfortunately, Michael, along with Julia’s mother, was caught in the tragedy that would soon unfold.

Richards had spent the previous night in his studio, opting to stay and work rather than making the two-hour journey back to his home in Queens. As the morning progressed, tragedy struck when American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower between floors 93 and 99, just above where Julia’s mother and Michael were. The impact rendered the elevators inoperable, and the debris from the crash zone blocked all three stairwells leading from the 92nd floor, sealing the fate of those who found themselves trapped there.

In the midst of chaos, Julia’s mother managed to make one final, heartbreaking call from the LMCC Open Studios floor. Her voice, filled with fear, conveyed the gravity of the situation she was trapped with others on the 92nd floor, the air thick with smoke, making it nearly impossible to breathe. Her words were cut short as the line went dead, leaving Roman and Julia in a state of unimaginable grief. As Julia realized the call had ended, she hung up the phone, her hands trembling. With tears streaming down her face, she whispered, “Rest in peace, Mom, you are my love.” Unable to hold back her sorrow any longer, Julia broke down, crying uncontrollably, her heart shattered by the tragic loss of her mother.

No one on the 92nd floor or above survived the horrific events of that day. Julia’s mother, like so many others, was lost in the tragedy, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories, forever entwined with the catastrophic events that reshaped the world.