Dear Members of the Monmouth University Community:
More than two decades ago, our nation experienced the most devastating attacks on American soil, claiming the lives of thousands in New York City, Washington, DC, and Shanksville, PA.
Twenty-one years may seem like a long time, and for many of our students, it represents a lifetime. As we mark the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we pay tribute to the nearly 3,000 lives lost, and the countless acts of heroism and selfless service revealed during that dark hour.
In honor of our country and in remembrance of all those who lost their lives, there will be a tolling of the University bells for two minutes at the following times on Sunday:
8:46 a.m. │ AA Flight 11 was flown into the World Trade Center North Tower.
9:03 a.m. │ AA Flight 175 was flown into the World Trade Center South Tower.
9:43 a.m. │ AA Flight 77 was flown into the Pentagon building.
10:10 a.m. │ UA Flight 93 crashed in Somerset County, PA after heroic actions by passengers and crew.
Members of the Monmouth University community who are on campus are invited to observe a moment of silence at these times. At noon, the University bells will ring out our National Anthem.
While no words or deeds can ever eradicate the pain and sense of helplessness caused by the loss of life endured during the 9/11 attacks and the ensuing War in Afghanistan, my hope is that we – as a University community – will pause to honor the thousands of lives lost and to reflect on the solemn significance of this day.
Sincerely,
Dr. Patrick Leahy
President