Titanic-Mrs. Thomas Andrews is dedicated to the memory of Stanley A. Kuta (Jr.)
“Thank you for always being there for me Dad.”
“Thank you for always believing in me when no one else did.”
I love you so very much & miss you terribly.
You are & will always be my “True Hero.”
Your Loving Daughter, Denise (Dee Dee) 2019
TITANIC HERO: Submitted: 02/10/12
Good Morning Denise,
Today’s modern day HEROINE is YOU!
Please know, I believe YOU are an advocate for that piece of history and the people all around the World who are connected to TITANIC.
Be encouraged in the lives you are touching and have ministered to.
Sunday will be a huge celebration here at Watersong, and you are the major part of it … this event wouldn’t even be happening if I hadn’t met you. It’s an honor for me to have met you, work with you and have you at Watersong this Sunday. It will be very special to honor your Father as well.
Denise, I believe this is the just the start of some amazing things, God has planned for our friendship/connection this year.
I’m praying for you and looking forward to seeing you on Sunday.
Sharon Larson, Watersong.
Word of Thanks. Submitted: June 20, 2012.
Hi Denise,
Charlotte came in today to the library and she was so absolutely thrilled to receive a beautiful thank you note and beautiful picture of you. That was so very nice of you to send it to her. It really made her day and I know how busy you are and to stop to make someone else feel great is so very special. I thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to send her a warm, personal thank you note.
That gesture is as big as the “Titanic” and is from your very big heart!
Warmest and bestest wishes, Kel
Ms. Denise Vanaria is a Thomas and Helen Andrews/Titanic historian and an expert on Edwardian costuming. Among Ms. Vanaria’s many credits are Robert Ballard’s film “Titanic Revealed,” and the Broadway musical “Titanic.” Her Titanic artifacts and meticulously restored Edwardian clothing, which she wears at all appearances, have for many years been exhibited at “The Titanic Experience” in Orlando. She is recognized by the National Association of Professional Women.
Ms. Vanaria’s extraordinary knowledge of Helen (Mrs. Thomas) Andrews, and a stunning twin-like resemblance, enable her to bring this relatively unknown woman back to life thereby unveiling new information about the Titanic tragedy. Helen Andrews was her husband’s closest confidant, and Ms. Vanaria encourages the audience to become intimately acquainted with Mrs. Andrews. During this unforgettable performance we find ourselves smiling, laughing, crying, and mourning with “those left behind” as Helen discovers herself, her womanhood, her future, and her incredibly passionate love for her beloved “Tommie.”
Thomas Andrews, Managing Director of the Harland & Wolff Design Department, was often in disagreement with the safety arrangements. Nevertheless, he labored tirelessly to make Titanic, in his own words, “as nearly perfect as human brains can make her.” After collision with the iceberg, Andrews’ final hours were spent trying to evacuate the women and children of Titanic. He made absolutely no attempt to save himself and his body was never recovered.
Helen Andrews was inconsolable. Like most Titanic widows she never received closure, albeit she heroically soldiered on marrying shipbuilder Henry Harland in 1917. Nevertheless, Helen’s devotion to her beloved Tommie stayed true. Helen (Nellie) never stopped waiting for Tommie to come home until they were reunited in death 54 years later.
Dad & “Nellie” Wisconsin c. 1971
Thank You Dad for your service. U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard.
Dad hard at work on his blueprints.
Denise (Nellie) & Buddy (Laddie) on set at CTSB-TV studio.
Anniversay Memories at Titanic, Orlando Fla.
On deck in “Starry Night” with daughter Crystal L. Vanaria/Kelso & Brandon Register-Watford