EDWARD CALDERON: The Entertainer
Edward
Calderon was always proud to wear the uniform that
marked him as a security guard for the Port Authority of
New York and New Jersey, but his feet felt best in
dancing shoes. "When I think of him I remember that he
loved salsa," said his niece, Desiree Henley. "He was
extremely outgoing, loved to dance."
He was the life of any gathering, said his
sister-in-law, Sandra Calderon. And for years, he
organized a regular Wednesday night salsa party in
different locations at the World Trade Center for anybody
who wanted to come, said his brother, Anthony. "He liked
to act and he wanted to direct &emdash; he was an
entertainer," Anthony said. "That was his knowledge. That
was his calling."
Eddie Calderon, 43, lived in Jersey City and worked at
the trade center for 22 years. He was last seen running
toward the north tower after helping guide dozens of
workers to safety. He was hoping to reach a few more just
before the building collapsed, Mr. Calderon's boss told
his brother.
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