The Nova Student Veterans Association (NSVA) will host a memorial on Sept. 11 in the Don Taft University Center Spine from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. to commemorate the 2001 attack. The event will include a group gathering of veterans, information about 9/11, moments of silence and a candlelight vigil.
NSVA President and United States Army Veteran, Tim Chamberlain, senior biology major, said the event is intended to honor the victims of this day.
“We want to pay our respects to the lost, those who answered the call for duty and those who continue to serve at home and abroad to ensure we do not suffer such a great loss again,” he said.
This year will be the first time the NSVA will hold its own event. In the past, the event was in conjunction with another student organization.
Chamberlain said, “The intent for this year’s memorial is not to have a loud and celebratory event, but instead a quiet memorial, along with flags placed around campus to remember the fallen.”
Chamberlain said it is important for individuals to continually honor this day because we should never forget the sacrifice of the innocent lives lost.
“We want to remind those who no longer remember why we wear our uniforms that the sacrifice is not over when we come home,” Chamberlain said. “Those who wish to cause us harm will always exist and our nation depends on its citizens to ensure safety and survival,” he said.
Chamberlain, along with thousands of others, joined the U.S. Army in 2001 to protect the United States from harm and fight against the terrorist groups who threatened the country.
“While it was a tragic event, 9/11 brought our nation together as a cohesive and patriotic team that was determined to repel our enemy,” he said. “We continue to thank those that serve in our military and try to help them with their physical, psychological and reintegration needs.”
For more information, contact Chamberlain at tc918@nova.edu.
