Dear Friends,

On September 11, 2001, 22 years ago, four coordinated terrorist attacks killed 2,977 people, injured over 6,000 others, and caused significant damage to the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Virginia, and a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

The attacks were a turning point in American history,

changing the way we live our lives and view the world

around us. We honor the memory of the innocent lives

lost and the heroic first responders who risked

everything to save others.

On this day, we pause to remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001, when the world witnessed the worst terrorist attack in history. Let’s take a moment of silence

this morning, at 8:46 AM, the time when the first plane crashed into the World Trade Center.

As we reflect on the events of that fateful day, let us also continue to stand together in solidarity, demonstrating

that our shared values of freedom, peace, and unity

are stronger than any act of terror.

Let us work collaboratively to build a more peaceful and secure world, one that is free

from the threat of terrorism and violence.

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Where Were You On September 11, 2001?

I'm sure we can all remember where we were and what we

were doing on that dark day. I remember I was Vice President

of Coppin State University then and was getting ready for work. The shock and helplessness I felt as I saw on television the horrific attacks.

Subsequently, I received phone calls from family and friends from all over the USA inquiring about my (and my family's) safety--since we lived in Maryland, so close to the Washington, DC area. I am sure it was the same for you--especially, if you lived in the DMV area.

We Must Never Forget:

We must keep the memories of those who were lost in our hearts and the families of those lost in our prayers.