Steel, Spirit, and September 11 | Salt Lake City News

Twenty-five years after 9/11, the haunting memory of Mary Alice Wahlstrom and her daughter Carolyn Beug—on American Airlines Flight 11—still echoes through the lives of those left behind. Their loss shattered families, with Norm and Margaret Wahlstrom grappling with grief that defied understanding. Carolyn’s last call home, mentioning she’d hustled to board the plane, now carries a bittersweet poignancy. Mary Alice, a devoted hospice worker and beloved grandmother, and Carolyn, a vibrant force of nature, are remembered not just for what they lost, but for how their absence shaped resilience. Margaret now shares a piece of World Trade Center steel with students, urging them to feel its weight—and recognize that while tragedy is heavy, the human spirit is even heavier, rising stronger in its aftermath. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b26a75547d8658f5