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9/11 Ten years later: MHS unveils memorial dedicated to our heros and fallen loved ones

Ashley Adler, Senior Layout Editor
September 11, 2011
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It is hard to believe that just ten years ago, the tragic terrorist attacks on our country would forever change our lives.

As the decade anniversary draws closer, Massapequa High School commemorates the lives of our fallen loved ones, and our heroes with the opening ceremony of the World Trade Center tribute. Standing not only magnificently and dignified, but as a symbol of our community and our country’s strength to overcome, the statue is honored as an actual piece of framework recovered from Ground Zero.

Once seen as a painful entity unfolding before us, the framework can now serve as a reminder of our determination; of our courage; of our compassion.

For some, the statue will stand for those who stood for our safety in a time of need. For others, it will symbolize the way in which we lean upon one another for support- how there is strength in community.

MHS Principal, Dr. Barbara Williams, provided a touching speech with insight as to the ways this tragedy on September 11th has changed her outlook on life.
 
As a teacher, she described, the three “R’s” always meant “reading, writing and arithmetic.” However, as she expresses her deepest sorrows, those three “R’s” take on new meaning. Since that fateful day, those “R’s” have become regret for those who have suffered; respect for those who risked their lives as first responders; and the resilience of a community that banded together to demonstrate their faith in courage. “I have met no one who wallows in sorrow,” Williams said.
 
Now, the community has tied a new framework- a supportive structure. Not only will we have our memory to maintain the strength to rise above after such an event, but a piece of our unfortunate history as means of standing strong. Our hearts are extended to all, and to all we honor.
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Ashley Adler, Editorial Assistant (2011-12)

Ashley Adler, a Massapequa High School alum, was the Senior Layout Editor of The Chief for the 2011-12 school year. Aside from designing and creating the layout of each print issue, Ashley contributed her writing skills to the newspaper - especially features. In the future, she hopes to become a writer for National Geographic.

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9/11 Ten years later: MHS unveils memorial dedicated to our heros and fallen loved ones