N002420
January 19,2002
Kenneth Zwick, Director
Office of Management Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
Main Bldg.4 Room 3140
Washington DC
Dear Mr. Zwick,
On September 11, my fiancee, , who worked for the bond trading firm
, was killed as a result of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade
Center. We were together for 10 years in which time we planned for a future that never
came. We were to be married on May 18th of this year. Mr. Zwick, I have lost my life
partner. Additionally, I have no legal entitlement to compensation that might at the very
least provide me with some future financial security.
The Victims Compensation Fund, which had been established, with Federal funds, was
set up to financially compensate victim's family members. As I understand there is only
one application per victim which presents a problem for fiancees and domestic partners.
In all fairness if the fiancees/domestic partner are going to be denied the opportunity to
apply for the Victims Compensation Fund on our own, it should be determined how the
settlement should be divided when there is a fiancee/domestic partner involved. It is very
difficult to discuss these financial matters with the family and it might be helpful if there
are distribution regulations set to protect people in these situations.
Thank you in advance for your time and attention to this matter
Sincerely,
Individual Comment
Weehawken, NJ