Danielle with her sister Eleni on a family trip to Greece, 1998
Danielle with her siblings Eleni, Faith Hagerty and Peter 1999
Danielle with her parents Zoe and George and sister, Eleni, New Year's Eve, 2000
Danielle with her godson Daniel Villare, 2000
Camden County Victims of Terrorism Memorial
Empty Sky: NJ State 9/11 Memorial
Queen Elizabeth II September 11 Memorial Garden
Conseleya 9/11 Memorial
Dewitt 9/11 Memorial
Montclair State University 9/11 Memorial
East Newark 9/11 Memorial
Fair Haven 9/11 Memorial
Freehold Township 9/11 Living Memorial Tree Grove
Danielle grew up in Haddon Township, New Jersey, the third of four children. She attended Haddon Township High School where she graduated as salutatorian in 1989. While at Haddon Township, Danielle competed on the gymnastics and softball teams. She went on to attend college at Villanova University, where she received a bachelor of science in Economics, graduating cum laude in 1993. Danielle was a member of the crew team all four years at Villanova, serving as co-captain her senior year. It was during her early morning crew runs that Danielle honed her running skills and developed a passion for running. Danielle went on to run in numerous races, including completing the New York Marathon in 1999.
After graduating from Villanova in 1993, Danielle went on to work as a bond broker at Cantor Fitzgerald in New York City. At Cantor, Danielle participated in Cantor’s mentoring program, providing guidance to new recruits admitted into Cantor’s training program. Danielle also served as a board member for the Investment Association of New York, and in 1999 she was chosen as Cantor’s Career Businesswoman of the Year representative for the YWCA/NYC Salute to Woman Achievers. While working at Cantor, Danielle also received her MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business in May of 2000.
When not working, Danielle loved spending time with her family and friends. In addition to running, Danielle also enjoyed playing golf and skiing. Danielle took advantage of every opportunity that came her way, never backing down from a challenge, and always living life to the fullest.
New York Times Portraits of Grief
Danielle Kousoulis was a vice president at Cantor Fitzgerald with enough fire to earn an M.B.A. from New York University while working, but her admirers say her success as a bond broker was one prism in a spirit of amazing generosity.
The youngest girl in a close family of three girls and one boy from Haddon Township, N.J., she delighted in treating her parents to a vacation in their native Greece or throwing a New Year's party for a sister sidelined by a broken leg. Ms. Kousoulis, 29, was an ardent runner and skier who had enjoyed the city's museums and nightlife since coming to work at the World Trade Center in 1993.
"She cared more about other people's feelings and other people's problems than her own," said Tricia Lippincott, a friend since kindergarten.
That love was returned. A friendship with Christopher Mills, whom Ms. Kousoulis knew from her Villanova University days, had just turned serious. Hundreds showed up at Ms. Kousoulis' memorial service. "She was the most exciting, fun-loving person I'd ever met," Mr. Mills said.
Happy 40th birthday Danielle!
Happy 40th birthday Danielle! You are loved and miss by so many including me and I never met you but I know I will in heaven. Forever in my heart!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Derek Booth
A member of the crew of USS
A member of the crew of USS New York built from 7.5 tons of steel from the World Trade Center. Miss Danielle you help guide us everyday as we in the Navy serve to make sure this tragedy never happens again. Your passing was not for nothing as you have become a member of our family now and we honor you by standing watch to always keep America free and bring to justice those that would do us harm. Thank you for your sacrifice.
Posted by Command Master Chief Rafael Perez
I just saw Open Your Heart on
I just saw Open Your Heart on the OWN and saw the man (maybe Danielle's father I'm not sure) holding the sign poster of Danielle leaving a memorial service. He touched me so much that I had to pause the channel to read the name on the poster...Danielle. I googled her name and was led to this wonderful site. We will never forget 9/11.
Posted by Anita Gilliland
Today was the first time I
Today was the first time I went to Ground Zero. As a child my family moved to Italy but I never forgot where I was born. With infinite pain I watched what was happening to my homeland on 9/11 . I always wanted to go to Ground Zero to say a prayer and today I went. While I was walking around I noticed a woman dressed in blue and a very tall man who were crying and my heart stopped and I prayed that God would ease their pain. The name they were caressing was Danielle Kousoulis. Whoever they are and Danielle's family are in my prayers tonight. I am so sorry for your loss may God bless you and give you peace.
Posted by Anna
Danielle,
Danielle,
I'll always remember you I'm so blessed to be one of the ones who knew you I never got the chance to tell you this but your the reason I started to have faith in myself. You are the reason I wake up and go to sleep everyday. You tought me how to swim but most of all you helped me accept the loss of my sister Katlin and I know you and Katlin are looking down on me Danielle Last night I spent about 10 minutes talking to you and I don't know why but I reached up for you and I guess it's because I was wanting you to take me to heaven but I'm still here because of you Danielle you see the best there is in me and I can't wait to see you again
I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH DANIELLE!
Published by Derek Booth
We just visited the 9-11
We just visited the 9-11 Memorial. I took a picture of Danielle's name and prayed for her surviving family and friends. She was a hero to all of us! Even though I did not know her I am touched by her and your sacrifice...and care about your loss. Blessings from our Lord and Savior Who is the only real comfort for us as we grieve.
Posted by Naomi Rhode
IN LOVING MEMORY OF DANIELLE
IN LOVING MEMORY OF DANIELLE KOUSOULIS
Dear loving family of Danielle
My name is Kendra from Stafford High School. We have been talking about 9/11, like the tragedy death, fire and smoke.I now know what really happened that day but before I didn't know much because I was very young when it happened. I saw many videos of what happened to people, the Twin Towers and the Pentagon and what people had to go through that day trying to get themselves and family to safety.
That was such a sad day because many families were broken and destroyed and many lives were lost. Whatever happened to your loved ones I am truly deeply sorry. So I am typing this letter to Danielle s family to give sympathy to you all. I am glad I was able to do this.
Sincerely
Kendra from Mr.Holland's 1st block class
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO PROTECT
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO PROTECT DANIELLE'S FAMILY. I REMEMBER YOU FROM STOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND YOU WERE ONE OF THE NICEST PEOPLE I MET WALKING HOME FROM SCHOOL ONE DAY. I KNOW YOUR IN HEAVEN SAFE AND SOUND NOW. SLEEP WITH THE ANGELS!! YOU WERE TAKEN AWAY WAY TOO SOON!! R.I.P AND GOD BLESS!!
Posted by Christine Colarullo
Happy Birthday to Heaven
Today I bumped into your story. And I saw a video of Your sister talking about you. She said today was your birthday. I’m in shock to have this happening. But all I can say is … happy birthday! Rest in Peace Danielle.
Posted by Rocio Gonzalez
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