Dear Members of the Monmouth University Community:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8:46 a.m. \u2502 AA Flight 11 was flown into the World Trade Center North Tower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9:03 a.m. \u2502 AA Flight 175 was flown into the World Trade Center South Tower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9:43 a.m. \u2502 AA Flight 77 was flown into the Pentagon building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10:10 a.m. \u2502 UA Flight 93 crashed in Somerset County, PA after heroic actions by passengers and crew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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 \u2013 as a University community \u2013 will pause to honor the thousands of lives lost and to reflect on the solemn significance of this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sincerely,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Patrick Leahy
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