On the anniversary of the September 11th attacks, CSI held their annual ceremony that pays tribute to the fallen men and women.
By: Amanda Musto
24 years. 8,766 days. 210,384 hours. The time that has passed since the tragic events of 9/11 has grown longer, but the pain still feels recent.
Yesterday, the tribute was held on the campus lawn near the flower-adorned memorial, where Robert Kee and CSI President Timothy Lynch delivered beautiful welcome messages to open the ceremony. Student Maksim Nam performed an emotional, instrumental piece on his guitar that he composed.
Distinguished professor Tyehimba Jess evoked strong feelings when he read his captivating poem “Twenty Five Septembers.” His poem touched on a time before and after 9/11 and a shift we all felt.
The names of CSI alumni who lost their lives on that horrific day were read by CSI Alumni Board of Directors member and class of ‘92 alumna, Debra Denmark. Each name heavier than the last, spoken with grief and sorrow.
United States Navy Veteran and Director of Veteran Support Services, Laura Scazzafavo, ended the ceremony with closing thoughts filled with remembrance.
CSI’s tribute was beautifully done and clearly showed how the fallen men and women will always be remembered.
