Campus Spotlight
September 12, 2022
Photo by
A. Sue Weisler
The RIT Arnold Air Society hosted a 9/11 Remembrance Vigil on Sept. 12. Henrietta's fire trucks hoisted a large U.S. flag, and 2,977 small flags were planted in the grass to mark each life lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Photo by A. Sue Weisler
Retired Colonel Anthony Basile delivered an address.
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Henrietta's fire trucks hoisted a large U.S. flag.
Photo by A. Sue Weisler
Attendees listen to the guest speaker.
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Charles von Goins, a first-year software engineering student from Takoma, MD., attended the entire ceremony. Here, he listens to the Taps being played.
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Taps played at 8:46 a.m., 9:03 a.m., 9:37 a.m., and 10:03 a.m., as a tribute to the individuals who lost their lives during the four terrorist attacks in New York City; Washington, D.C.; and in Pennsylvania.
Photo by A. Sue Weisler
Dave Nichols, a member of the Patriot Guard Riders, attended the Vigil at RIT.
Photo by A. Sue Weisler
2977 small flags were planted on the grassy knoll to mark each life lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
