09/11/2026
StoryCorps’ September 11th Initiative was launched in 2005 in partnership with the National September 11 Memorial & Museum to record at least one story to honor each of the lives lost during the attacks on September 11, 2001.
Beverly Eckert '69 contributed the story of her final phone call with her husband, Sean Rooney. After losing Sean, Beverly turned her life to advocacy. She lobbied tirelessly on behalf of 9/11 families, serving as Co-Chair of the group Voices of September 11. Beverly's life was lost in the tragic crash of Flight 3407 in Clarence, NY, on February 12, 2009.
To carry on Beverly and Sean's legacy, Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart is honored to share their story.
https://youtu.be/6w6E7zEfvcw?si=tQHQcwb6YyNC8oc-