As the U.S. marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Barbara Keating’s family will finally lay her to rest in Framingham, Massachusetts. Keating was a passenger on American Airlines Flight 11, which terrorists crashed into the World Trade Center. Her remains were identified last year, bringing some closure to her family. Barbara, who was 72, had five children and 12 grandchildren and was a retired leader of Big Brothers Big Sisters near Boston. She will be buried next to her husband. Despite 40% of the 2,753 victims in New York City still unidentified, efforts continue to recover remains. Dr. Jason Graham, New York City’s chief medical examiner, emphasized the ongoing commitment to identify victims using advanced forensic techniques.
QUESTION: How might the continued efforts to identify 9/11 victims impact the families and communities affected by the tragedy?