Even after he is dead, the family of the victims will not have closure for this. They will move forward, yes, but not closure. It tears you up inside, hurts you, and keeps you from finding peace or love. The funny thing is, hatred doesn't injure the person you hate. If you hate McVeigh, he wins.
Closure can only come through acceptance and, yes, forgiveness.
McVeigh doesn't deserve to be forgiven, but if the people he harmed continue to nurture hatred towards him, they can never heal. I accept that McVeigh believed he was doing the right thing, even a good thing. I disagree vehemently with his views and his actions, of course, but I can understand a person's desire to do what he feels is right. I refuse to give in to hatred- for him or for anyone else. Anger and hatred cause wounds to fester.