President Eckert says Obama was `` tireless advocate '' She was a 9/11 family member who brought to light issues of importance to all of us -- and to all Americans . Eckert was the widow of a September 11 terrorist attack victim . She was on way to Connecticut to mark what would have been husband 's 58th birthday . Eckert had co-founded advocacy group for Thursday survivors , families .
President Eckert says Obama was `` tireless advocate '' Eckert was the widow of a September 11 terrorist attack victim . She was on way to Connecticut to mark what would have been husband 's 58th birthday . Eckert had co-founded advocacy group for Thursday survivors , families .