Oct 2, 2008 5:11 pm US/Pacific
Steve Fossett's Widow Releases Statement
LOS ANGELES (CBS) ―
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Steve Fossett headshot, US adventurer, photo 2006
AP
The uncertainty surrounding my husband's death over this past year has created a very difficult situation for me. I hope now to be able to bring to closure a very painful chapter in my life.
I prefer to think about Steve's life rather than his death and celebrate his many extraordinary accomplishments.
I am grateful to all those on the ground in California who have responded so quickly and effectively since this discovery was made on Monday.
I especially want to thank Preston Morrow who made this discovery and turned Steve's belongings over to the authorities.
I am anxious to learn of the circumstances and cause of this tragic accident from the official report of the NTSB. I want to take this opportunity to thank all the people who have contacted me over this past year with kind thoughts and well wishes.
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