Lisa Beamer
publication date: Sunday, January 23, 2005 (part of Round XXIV)
category: Victims
clue: When her husband died a hero, she found solace in God... and the publishing industry.
explanation: Beamer's husband Todd was the 9/11 victim who said "Let's roll" before he and other flight passengers attempted to wrest control of the plane from the terrorists, crashing it in a field in Pennsylvania. Renowned for taking an outspoken approach about her Christian beliefs, she has spoken across the country and published a book (taking Todd's phrase as the title) since the event. more…
solved by: Steve West, Denise Sawicki, Amy Austin, Mike Eberhart, Elliot Farney, Megan Baxter, Aaron Fischer, Mihai Rusu, E. M., Christine Marie Doiron, and Anna Gregoline