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9/11 widow dies in Buffalo plane crash
Beverly Eckert, widow of 9/11 victim Sean Rooney, perished on Continental Airlines Flight 3407 last night. She was on her way to Buffalo to celebrate what would have been her husband's 58th birthday. While in town, she had also planned to participate in the presentation of a scholarship award at Canisius High School. She had created the scholarship in honor of her late husband.
The crash of Continental Flight 3407 occurred at around 10:20 PM, when the plane hit a home in Clarence Center, NY. It resulted in 44 on-board fatalities: all 40 passengers and all four crew members. A person on the ground was killed, as well. Twelve local residents were evacuated, and firefighters were quick to respond, as the crash site was close to the local fire station.
The crash has been described as feeling like "a mini-earthquake" and "a large explosion."
[Via CNN, photo via thebuffalobean]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Emland Feb 13th 2009 8:56AM
My condolences to all who lost loved ones.
Noe Feb 13th 2009 1:35PM
We are touched and saddened by the loss of so many. Our hearts go to you and your families.
bootstrap Feb 15th 2009 1:13PM
I am glad a 9/11 widow was also taken out. It could not sweeten the loss of 50 much more. I am tired of all the sappy condolences. You all have Schadenfreude and you know it. You care about nothing other than screwing each other over. America is on the auction block, and I love it. The more pain that occurs the better I feel.
Steve Feb 16th 2009 6:31AM
You sound very bitter. I feel sorry for you and will pray. May you find Jesus.
God Bless,
Steve & Myrlita
Bacolod City, PH
Timothy Feb 24th 2009 2:01PM
Hey Bootstrap.... How can you have so much hatred in youn that you are actually "GLAD" that these people were killed in the plane crash in Buffalo?I will pray for you. You need it