Huntington High School Commemorates 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
The Huntington High School community commemorated the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that occurred in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania with a touching ceremony in the school lobby at 9 a.m. last Tuesday, the sixth anniversary of that tragic day in American history.
The ceremony began with Huntington Principal Carmela Leonardi leading those gathered in the Pledge of Allegiance. Next administrative assistant Jarrett Stein spoke of the horrific destruction and loss of life that occurred less than 40 miles from Huntington. Mr. Stein remarked that the “event changed our lives forever and that today we will remember and honor those innocent men and women who perished on September 11th, 2001.”
Mr. Stein reiterated to students and staff that while those who perished in the attacks are gone, “they will never be forgotten.” Then the school choir broke out in a stirring rendition of “God Bless America,” which was followed by a moment of silence. Participants in the tribute were asked to reflect as a school and community on “those mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, daughters, sons and friends who lost their lives on September 11th.”
Student Alex Prince continued the ceremony by playing Taps as teacher Eric Stein and security guard Christopher Bamfro, dressed in their U.S. Army and U.S. Marine uniforms, respectively, saluted the American flag. A poetry reading followed, along with a reminder that ceremonies, such as this one, continue to mean a great deal to those who lived, and suffered, through the days surrounding what will remain a horrifying event.
In closing, Mr. Stein asked for blessings on “the greatest nation the world has ever known.” The school has held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony each year since 2001.
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