President Obama says Beverly Eckert was `` tireless advocate '' Eckert was the widow of a September 11 terrorist attack victim . A resident of Stamford , Connecticut , Eckert was the widow of Buffalo native Sean Rooney , who died at the World Trade Center . The White House said in a statement that it is working with Congress to ensure that all victims get their day in court. Eckert had co-founded advocacy group for September 11 survivors , families .
President Obama says Beverly Eckert was `` tireless advocate '' Eckert was the widow of a September 11 terrorist attack victim . The White House said in a statement that it is working with Congress to ensure that all victims get their day in court. Eckert had co-founded advocacy group for September 11 survivors , families .