Remembrance Of 9/11 At Kean University
By Tahjee’ Shaw | Published by September 12th, 2019
Kean University held this year’s annual Solemn Ceremony, Day Of Service, on Sept. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to noon. It marked the 18th year anniversary since the World Trade Center’s Twin Tower destruction of September 11, 2001. The tragedy lead to a huge number of fatalities and injuries, traumatizing those who were around to witness.
The ceremony was held at the Miron Student Center patio area where students, professors, police officers, and more attended the event. Dawood Farahi, PH.D., led the ceremony discussing the events which happened on that day, mentioning how the incident was driven by hate.
“The events that took place that day were driven by hate,” Farahi said. “Hate is what creates these kinds of acts.”
“Dr. Farahi giving his speech for the 9/11 ceremony”
Photo by Tahjee’ Shaw
In addition, Farahi went on to explain how Kean University made sure it could be a place where there was no hate, where everyone from different backgrounds can coexist. How Kean creates an environment where everyone could live amongst each other in peace, where we all can exist together respectively, not inflicting war or conflict.
“When you walk around Kean University, I hope you feel like you belong here.” Farahi said.
The crowd applauded the powerful commemoration as the memorial came to a close. The given speech honored those that fell in the past and embraced what could be learned for the present and future in order for us to be better as a society.
“Guest gather around to attend the ceremony”
Photo by Tahjee’ Shaw
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