Five Years Later, Banning Family Still Grappling with Grief Over Loss

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To lose a loved one is painful in itself, but when the death of that loved one is tied to one of the darkest days in American history, the level of grief is often magnified by the coverage of the event.

For Banning City Councilwoman Barbara Hanna, dealing with the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, is difficult enough; her sister, Valerie, perished while working on the 97th floor of the World Trade Center North Tower.

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Five Years Later, Banning Family Still Grappling with Grief Over Loss

As the anniversary of the attacks nears each year, the coverage of the event intensifies, as does the attention given to her sister's untimely demise.

"There's kind of a conflict within me,'' said Barbara. "On the one hand, there's the impulse to just refuse to talk. On the other hand, I want to honor my sister's memory and help people remem...

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