NSU Remembers September 11 with Special Ceremony
NSU, Cherokee Nation, and City of Tahelquah Hold Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony
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TAHLEQUAH Northeastern State University, the Cherokee Nation, and the City of Tahlequah held a joint public ceremony on Wednesday, September 11, to recognize the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States. NSU students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the Tahlequah community attended. The memorial began at 8:46 a.m. on Beta Field at the south end of the NSU Tahlequah campus at the corner of Muskogee Avenue and Valley Street. "We think it is appropriate that we all come together on this day to remember the tragic toll our country has paid and to reflect on the sacrifices that so many heroic Americans have made to protect our freedoms," said University President Dr. Larry Williams. "The city, the Cherokee Nation, and the University are all very proud to be a part of this community, and we are hoping this ceremony will provide an opportunity for everyone to pause and reflect on the tragic results of terrorism and hatred and the opportunities we have to develop a stronger bond with our fellow Americans." |
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Williams, along with Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chad Smith and Tahlequah Mayor Jerry Cook spoke at the ceremony. Dr. Robert Daniel, NSU associate professor of Music, performed the Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America. Before the ceremony, students from the Northeastern Activities Board created a memorial display of American flags to represent those killed on September 11 in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.
"We realize that everyone will remember these events in their own way," said Williams. "But, I believe the caring and comforting atmosphere of our campus and our community can help us all. We should take advantage of this opportunity to support one another, build stronger relationships and develop a more profound understanding of one another."
9/11/02
Published: 2002-09-06 00:00:00