This is an interesting point. I wonder if maybe they remember the family member but also have a more convenient memory of them in place. I seem to remember a cutscene in which Alphinaud and Alisaie hinted that the people of Eorzea "elected to omit" the details in their minds.Â
I think, perhaps, that the families of these WoL did the same. When they think back on the person, maybe it is a memory of them falling valiantly in battle. Or maybe they created another excuse in their minds as to why that family member is no longer around. I do think that the theory of them completely forgetting the existence of said family member is plausible however. I would hate to be forgotten though so I find the previous mentioned situations more comforting.
I think, perhaps, that the families of these WoL did the same. When they think back on the person, maybe it is a memory of them falling valiantly in battle. Or maybe they created another excuse in their minds as to why that family member is no longer around. I do think that the theory of them completely forgetting the existence of said family member is plausible however. I would hate to be forgotten though so I find the previous mentioned situations more comforting.
