Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/accessing-online-accounts-after-a-loved-one-8217-s-death Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Story PBS NewsHour spoke with Ricky Rash about his struggle to gain access to his son’s online accounts after the 15-year-old’s death in 2011. Rash cautions those who store all their photos, writings and other memories online-only – especially younger generations – because of the risk that their material may be lost if once they die.