No closure for many families of 9-11 victims

New York authorities finally ended efforts last week to identify victims of the 9-11 attacks.

42% of the dead - 1,164 people - have not been linked to remains.

NY medical examiners have 9,720 unidentified bone and tissue fragments but their DNA is either deteriorated or missing altogether making further positive matches impossible with current technology.

"At first it was a great blow," said Anne Mulderry, whose son Stephen's remains were identified. "But afterwards it was a great comfort when his remains were found ... I do pray for people who have not been allowed that."

We should all join in that prayer.