Remembering 9/11 on Campus
I just wanted to put out a quick note to thank everyone who helped make the 9/11 Remembrance Event on the Pittsburg State University campus today a success. It took many volunteers, and around $170 to put it all together, but I feel we did a great service to the memories of our fellow citizens who died that day.
Five PSU Student Organizations (Pitt State CRs, Green Gorillas, Campus Christians, PSU Newman Club, Student Association of Broadcasters) worked together today, putting politics aside, and the effect was phenomenal. As students walked through the Oval from 10 a.m. until around 1:15, we handed out miniature American flags, telling them to “Never Forget” September 11th and the lessons we learned that day. We also captured nearly ten students’ memories of the day to create a video diary, something that will soon appear on YouTube.
The Newman Club prayed a full rosary over the campus, and Campus Christians had a small prayer circle thanking God for his blessings and protection at the conclusion of the event.
KOAM also covered this event in their featured story for the evening of September 11, 2009 during both the 6:00 and 10:00 news hours.
Many people were touched today by these actions, and I was greatly humbled by everyone’s service.
Thank you all.
Caleb.
