The Pinczowski family received devastating news Friday — brother and sister Alexander and Sascha Pinczowski were among those killed during Tuesday's terrorist attacks in Brussels. Belgian authorities and the Dutch Embassy told the family that their remains were positively identified.
The father of Alexander's fiancé issued a statement, on behalf of the Pinczowski family, saying they are "grateful to have closure on this tragic situation."
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