Barbara Keating died in the 9/11 attack. She's finally being laid to rest

Sep 10, 2026 · Brian Mann

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Barbara Keating died in the 9/11 attack. She's finally being laid to rest

Barbara Keating, shown with her husband William, was a passenger on American Airlines Flight 11. She died on 9/11 when terrorists crashed the plane into the World Trade Center. Her remains were identified last year and on Friday she

Barbara Keating died aboard one of the planes that hijackers slammed into the World Trade Center. Her remains were finally identified last year, and her family is gathering for a long-delayed funeral.

(Image credit: Family of Barbara Keating, used with permission)