Mary Fetchet

Mary Fetchet of New Canaan, Connecticut, has been among the most powerful voices calling for investigation and reform following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Having lost her 24-year-old son, Brad, who perished in the South Tower of the World Trade Center, Mary established Voices of September 11th, a 9/11 advocacy group providing resources and information for 4,000 family members affected by the tragedy. Not long after, she began to urge elected officials on all levels of government, from her local representatives to the President of the United States, to support a full and independent investigation of the events surrounding the tragedy.

It was largely through the tireless efforts of Mary Fetchet and other families of the victims that that the 9-11 Commission came into being. "It is our moral obligation to be sure that our government is doing everything they can to make sure this is a safer country, so that no one is walking in my shoes," said Ms. Fetchet. In addition to being named a "Connecticut Hero" by Senator Lieberman, Mary Fetchet has also been ABC's person of the week, as well as a recipient of the National Justice Award.

Senator Lieberman was proud to work with Mary to bring about the 9-11 Commission and will continue to work with her to see that the Commission's reforms are implemented.