Scientists Still Identifying 9/11 Victims’ Remains | 60 Minutes Archive
As we mark 25 years since the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner remains committed to its solemn promise: to identify the remains of those lost, as long as families seek closure. This ongoing effort underscores the deep impact of that fateful day, reminding us of the lives forever changed.
In this poignant segment from “60 Minutes,” viewers will witness the tireless work of forensic scientists who are dedicated to providing answers to grieving families. Each identified piece of evidence is a step toward healing, a testament to resilience and the enduring quest for truth amidst tragedy.
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Join us to reflect on a crucial moment in history and honor the memories of those lost, as families are reminded that they are not alone in their search for answers.
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Gosh😮😢
Wow her blockbuster card and DL.
"If Andrea could face what she had to face…how could I not wanna know what happened to her?". Gave me chills. I'll be thinking of her family.
I never considered the hard work of the forensic anthropologists. They too are no less a hero than anyone else that dreadful day. Thank you for your diligence and hard work to find answers for the families ❤
For every family, you have my heart, and my hugs. Never forgotten.
My childhood friend was seated in first class on flight 11 right next to two terrorist that were stabbing people. I can't imagine the horror she experienced 😢well her remains were one of the remains that were found in 2006 on top of the building. All they found was her ring finger with the wedding band still attached You can look it up. Her name is Laura DeFazio Morabito. Her husband gave the wedding ring to her mother. Tragic.
Mark should've been promoted to Director by now, not Assistant Director.
That was powerful. I’m amazed they found flight 11 remains. I thought anybody on that flight was incinerated upon impact.
Well compared to the atrocities of slavery and colonization, this isn’t sad at all and very well deserved
On November 17, 1944, significant World War II military engagements unfolded in Europe and the Pacific alongside the births of several notable cultural figures.
World War II Military Events:
* Tank Battle of Puffendorf: The U.S. 2nd Armored Division spearheaded an attack near Puffendorf, Germany, clashing with the German 9th Panzer Division during Operation Queen.
* Sinking of the USS Shinyo: The American submarine USS Spadefish torpedoed and sank the Japanese escort carrier Shinyo in the Yellow Sea.
* Western Front Operations: The British Second Army captured the town of Wessem in the Netherlands, while U.S. forces continued grueling combat in the Hürtgen Forest.
I remember it was no school on that Tuesday. So I was home watching the horrors live as a 2nd grader living in South Central, not too far from Downtown Los Angeles, and calling my mom to see if they were going to crash into the skyscrapers in Los Angeles.
There are images/videos that were on repeat for hours on TV without filters at that time. Seeing people jumping solo or with others, outside their office buildings etc was crazy.
The most prolific image I remember is when firefighters were carrying the fire chaplain who was killed by falling debris.
He looked like he was sleeping. But, in reality he was dead. That image stuck with me.
The duality of him be a religious figure, being carried by firefighters in death while eternally resting never left my memory.
Anyone else confused why her visitor pass is dated 09/13/01?
I don’t understand why Andrea’s visitors ID is dated 9/13/01, if anyone knows that , let me know, I guess it could be dated until whatever day was supposed to be her last day visiting
I was 17, and because of the time difference I saw the early news on the satellite channel CNN. I happened to have it on while I was working on my sociology assignment for my A Levels, which focused on the cultural differences between the USA and the UK, despite them being pretty much sister nations.Seeing the second tower get hit was absolutely heart‑wrenching. My now ex‑boyfriend went pale as porcelain and said, as soon as he saw it, that World War III had just started. We genuinely, genuinely believed that not only military personnel would be fighting, but that conscription would return. I thank the heavens that it didn’t occur, but here in the UK there was a real sense of impending destruction. People were collecting WWII recipes and information about rationing so we could prepare for the Blitz Spirit to return. Looking back, it sounds ridiculous, but it was a real phenomenon — we truly feared a full declaration of war.
I’m so glad they kept and still keep their promise to keep testing the remains. I know as long as remains exist they keep testing.
22:13 Wtf? Yes, I’m sure it can sometimes be sad and emotional, but I don’t think it should ever be considered a “burden.” I worked in the ER and we often saw pretty sad situations and a lot of times nursing were there as someone took their last breath and I didn’t consider it a burden.
Why did Andrea's i.d. have 09/13/01 on it?
My dad was in the Criminal investigation Division of the Army when the 9/11 attacks happened. After they occurred he was sent to help sort through and identify body parts and bodies at the pentagon. What he experienced there and in the wars that followed partially because of the attacks was part of what drove him to alcoholism. I think this is the first time I’ve come across anything giving awareness to the efforts of forensic workers in regards to 9/11.
For anyone curious what became of my dad he continued his army career and retired after 31 years and gave up alcohol a few years back. He’s still on the wagon and is now a sponsor for other alcoholics.
Another layer of horror from that day. Imagine not being able to bury your loved one all they did was go to work 😢💔💐 this is gut wrenching to listen to
1700 additional small done fragments found years later on a wide area and roof tops is something that shows the force of the impact and collapse, to literally have not just flesh but even the bones ground up like a blender. Not being insensitive but that was the way a forensic professional said and compared it to
I pray that they are able to find the remains of all the victims they possibly can and return them to their families it’s heartbreaking that all these innocent souls lost their lives and all these loved ones lost their family members in such a tragic event
The NYPD commissioner Bernard Kirk was bribed in Israel to cover up truck bombers
This is nothing heartbreaking and beautiful in weird ways. Nice to see humans care so much to help others in such awful times.
Genuinely have come to love and respect the brilliant people of new york and american culture, I'm english myself but I just find myself going through a lot of the 9/11 coverage and seeing the sacrifices that were made, the courage and perseverance of new york and the families involved … it genuinely is astounding. I used to be kind of iffy about why american airport security can be so hostile at times, its offputting but I'm almost glad it is the way it is to ensure something like this never happens ever again. What an honour it must be to support those amazing family members.
I remember logging onto an internet message board after school that day and seeing people post about how we Americans deserved what happened.
Why does the ID date 09/13/01?????
May God continue to bless the families left behind AND those working tirelessly to identify those lost in this tragedy 🙏🏻