It is hard to believe ten years has passed since that horrible day when terrorists attacked our nation and all of our lives were so greatly impacted, with the loss of family members, friends, and members of our communities and the entering into a war that we continue to fight today. Alth
ough back then, most of us were in elementary schools scattered across the country and the world, now as Boston University students, we are here in a city and state that had its own unique connection to that infamous day. The two plans that were hijacked and flew into the World Trade Center Towers on September were United Flight 175 and American Airlines Flight 11, both of which took off from Boston Logan International Airport. 93 Massachusetts residents and 34 BU alumni died on 9/11, but their memory continues to live on.
That is why it is so important that this Sunday, the 10-year anniversary, we all stop and take a moment out to remember September 11th. On campus, there will be an observance at noon in Marsh Plaza that includes addresses from President Brown and Dean Elmore along with other services and programs throughout the day. Otherwise, there will be wreath laying to commemorate the victims in the Public Garden at 7:30 am, followed by a flag lowering and name reading on the Statehouse lawn. A memorial for fallen firefighters will take place at 1:30 pm in Ashburton Park, and if you want to volunteer your time, military care packages will be assembled at 12:45 pm at the Rose Kennedy Greenway. The Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund hosts this event, and for more information about it, visit http://www.massmilitaryheroes.org/
September 11th is a day we will never forget, and as the Freedom Tower rises on Ground Zero, we will honor all of those who gave their lives, volunteered, or have served our country in any other way in order to fight terrorism and make the U.S. and world safer and more peaceful. As always, but especially on this day, God Bless America.