Finley Students participate in Patriot Day ceremonies September 11, 2009.
Today our schools took a few moments to remember the events of September 11, 2001.
Our students took part in various events at each school, including reverently hearing stories and essays written by students, singing patriotic songs and hearing of the tragic events that created a need for such a day.
As I stood among the students at Finley School as they recited the pledge of allegiance, sang several inspiring songs and heard from our Fire Chief of the sacrifices made that day eight years ago, I couldn't help but notice the age of our students. We are at a time now where the majority of our elementary students were not yet born when this historic event fell upon our country.
In a way, I think that's a good thing. They don't have to remember that day of terror that so many of us vividly remember. They don't have to remember the panic that ensued, or have memories of the days of fear that followed.
But, it is important they learn about this day when so many people lost their lives, so many families lost loved ones and the country lost so many heroes who thought only of others as they gave their lives to save them. It's a day in our history none of us wanted, and it's a day we never want to repeat.
That's why it's important to remember and learn.
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