9-11 Remembrance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 11, 2007

Public Information Office
(417) 625-9399

 

JOPLIN, MO (SNS) - Missouri Southern State University has planned activities to remember the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

 

In remembrance of those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 attack, students, faculty and staff are invited to place a red, white or blue carnation at the foot of the Flag of Freedom on the campus oval.

 

A limited number of 9-11 memorial pins also will be available to those who visit the Flag of Freedom Plaza.

 

MSSU students, faculty and staff also are encouraged to take a few moments to sign a Memorial Display to thank and honor those who serve and sacrifice every day for the nation’s safety and security.

 

“In your reflections on 9-11, we ask you to remember our military personnel and their families, law enforcement, fire fighters, first responders, emergency medical personnel, volunteer services and all those who provide essential services during disasters and emergencies,” commented University officials.

 

The University chimes will ring for one minute for each of the major events of September 11, 2001.

• 7:45 a.m.  (CDT) – Hijacked Flight 11 crashes into the north tower of the World Trade Center
• 8:03 a.m. – Hijacked Flight 175 crashes into south tower of World Trade Center
• 8:43 a.m. – Hijacked Flight 77 crashes into Pentagon
• 9:05 a.m. – South Tower of World Trade Center collapses
• 9:10 a.m. – Hijacked Flight 93 crashes in Somerset County, Pennsylvania; Portion of Pentagon collapses
• 9:28 a.m. – North Tower of World Trade Center collapses

For a comprehensive listing of September 11, 2001 Commemoration activities and memorials visit http://www.familiesofseptember11.org.