Michael Gould, a Pennsylvania native who had recently settled in Hoboken, New Jersey, was among the thousands of lives cut short in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. He was only 29 years old.
What Happened
On the morning of September 11, 2001, Michael was at work in the Cantor Fitzgerald offices on the 104th floor of the North Tower of the World Trade Center. He had only transferred to the New York office that summer, moving from San Francisco. Tragically, he never made it home.
Who Was Michael Gould
Michael grew up in Pennsylvania and built a life filled with fitness, music, and ambition. Friends and family remember him as disciplined and determined, with a contagious energy that carried into every passion he pursued.
Career and Passions
A dedicated bodybuilder and self-proclaimed guitar buff, Michael had a particular admiration for Les Paul guitars. Alongside his personal passions, he built a career in finance as an equities trader for Cantor Fitzgerald, one of Wall Street’s most prominent firms. His June 2001 transfer to New York marked a new chapter in his career—one filled with promise before tragedy struck.
Legacy and Tributes
Michael’s story is one of countless lives lost too soon on 9/11, but his legacy endures in the memories of those who knew and loved him. To his family, friends, and colleagues, he remains not just a victim of that day, but a vibrant young man whose life was full of purpose, music, and strength.
This story may be updated with more information as it becomes available.
