Sept. 11, 2001 memorial appreciated by staff

By TJ Staff

No matter where you were when the planes struck the Twin Towers nearly a decade ago, you experienced a national tragedy. Even as children, many of us remember teachers turning on televisions with smoky images, parents calling school administrators and newscasters with mouths agape in awe.

The Johnsonian congratulates the College Democrats, College Republicans, Student Veterans and other organizations for pulling together in remembrance, despite differences.

Though our country is only 235 years old, it contains people from every nation, creed, dialect and color. Winthrop is similar; more than 50 countries are represented annually on campus.

With so many different backgrounds, it is often difficult to create a sense of unity. Campus organizations have done just that, however, by organizing remembrance events for the Sept. 11, 2001 tragedy.

This memorial goes beyond politics, ideologies and religions. We gather to honor those killed in the attacks and show appreciation for people currently serving in the military.

We appreciate the hard work by all the organizations and the Center for Career and Civic Engagement to arrange this event, since it shows Winthrop’s commitment to the national and global community. 

 The Johnsonian also thanks all the students, faculty and staff that participated in interviews, photos and multimedia efforts focused around our Sept. 11 coverage. 

Without your input, the student newspaper could not function as the voice of the campus. Thank you for sharing your memories and pain.

So on Sunday, Sept. 11, we will stand on the steps of Tillman to honor the victims and families affected by terrorism. 

We hope to see you there.