Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks in the United States, the families of the victims continue to grapple with immense grief and frustration. Despite the passage of a quarter-century, the trial for the alleged mastermind of the attacks has yet to commence. This prolonged delay has sparked fears among the families that time is running out for them to witness justice served. They express growing anxieties that a verdict may not be reached within their lifetimes, causing further anguish and a sense of abandonment. The lack of progress in the legal proceedings reopens old wounds and underscores the lasting impact of the attacks on those who lost loved ones. The families continue to seek closure and accountability for the perpetrators of the worst terrorist attacks in United States history.