Six years later, college continues 9-11 tribute
Katie Collins, ‘09

For the past six years in the United States, Sept. 11 has been a day of remembrance and mourning. It has been a day in which Americans come together to honor those who innocently lost their lives six years ago to the horrific event.

Morrisville State College officials felt it was important to take some time and have our own remembrance for those who lost their lives six years ago. The Campus Activities Board sponsored a tribute to the 9/11 victims in the STUAC theater, where the movie “World Trade Center” played for those who wanted to watch it. At the end of the movie, those interested had the option to write a message on a postcard and send it for free to a loved one.

Before the movie began, Jawann Haynes, '09, Journalism Technology, spoke briefly about the importance of honoring Patriots' Day, and asked everyone to join him in a moment of silence for the victims of 9/11. He made it clear that 9/11 is a day that we should all remember and never forget.

After the movie, several people voiced their thoughts about the event in STUAC. Sarah Bailey, '09, a Dietetics major, said she came to watch the movie because she said she felt it was right to come and support those that lost their lives and those that risked their lives for others. Sarah said she thought the movie was very emotional and it really explained from a different point of view what really happened on that day.  

William Rode, '08, a Renewable Resources major, said he came to watch the movie because he has an understanding of the military and wanted to pay his respects.

Larissa Reddick, '09, an Office Administration major, went to STUAC to see the movie because she felt it necessary to show her respect and make sure September 11, 2001 was not forgotten. Larissa liked the movie, because it really showed how much people can do for each other, and how other people can be really ignorant. Larissa said, more people should honor this day, remember, and not just make it another day.

Despite the college’s best efforts, only 15 students attended this event. When asked why she thought the attendance number was so low, Rita Goyette, director of Student Activities, said, “For some people it’s just too soon, and for others, they might have their own way of expressing their grief.

"This was an event for those who wanted to pay their respects in a public way.”