Issue Date: 9/24/07
A DAY TO REMEMBER
College memorial pays tribute to 9/11 victims
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Six posters identifying the groups who protected the country on that grim day were strung around the memorial and were coated with messages of gratitude. Those honored included: The U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Marine Corps., the U.S. Air Force, the New York City Police Department and the Firefighters of New York City.
"9/11 should be remembered because innocent people lost their lives," said Rodrigo Martinez, a business management major. "It's good to give them tribute. Terrorism will win if we let ourselves get down."
Roland Fisher, who played a rendition of "Taps" on his bugle for the ceremony, stressed the importance of the song.
"It commemorates those who have fought and lost their life," Fisher said. "It is played at memorials and military funerals - it's very symbolic."
Among the other guests on hand was Clayton Bower, who played "Amazing Grace" on the bag pipe, along with members of the El Camino High ROTC, who presented the colors.
"Nothing positive came out of 9/11, except for the patriotism and how people from every race and every political affiliation just came together and helped each other out," Fleming said. "This is a reminder of how we can help each other out."
- Staff writer Alma Hernandez
contributed to this report.
"9/11 should be remembered because innocent people lost their lives," said Rodrigo Martinez, a business management major. "It's good to give them tribute. Terrorism will win if we let ourselves get down."
Roland Fisher, who played a rendition of "Taps" on his bugle for the ceremony, stressed the importance of the song.
"It commemorates those who have fought and lost their life," Fisher said. "It is played at memorials and military funerals - it's very symbolic."
Among the other guests on hand was Clayton Bower, who played "Amazing Grace" on the bag pipe, along with members of the El Camino High ROTC, who presented the colors.
"Nothing positive came out of 9/11, except for the patriotism and how people from every race and every political affiliation just came together and helped each other out," Fleming said. "This is a reminder of how we can help each other out."
- Staff writer Alma Hernandez
contributed to this report.
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Melissa
posted 9/24/07 @ 12:41 PM PST
It is amazing that a flag for each victim was placed on the lawn by the clock tower. I applaud Student Affairs for bringing something so meaningful to the Palomar College Campus. (Continued…)
the girl on the balcony
posted 9/29/07 @ 7:59 PM PST
i have to give Palomar the thumbs up for this one. the flags were an awesome way to show respect for each life lost. when taps was being played everybody just kind of stopped what they were doing and listened. (Continued…)
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