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STAFF PHOTO/KELLI CATANA Trevor Hendrickson, Spencer Thibault, Steven Rohrig and Nicholas Christian (from left), members of Plattsburgh State's Army ROTC program carry the U.S. and New York state flags at a memorial by the Hawkins Hall pond on the campus, honoring the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Earlier in the day, the ROTC group also made enough trips up the stairs of the Kehoe Administration Building to equal the 110 flights that were at the World Trade Center, commemorating all those who died on 9/11, including firefighters, civilians and police officers. The students accepted pledges, with the money going to the Wounded Warrior Project. Check out video from this event by Staff Photographer Kelli Catana with this article online at www.pressrepublican.com. --
STAFF PHOTO/KELLI CATANA Charles Sanchez, president of the Plattsburgh State Student Association, speaks at a 9/11 commemoration at Plattsburgh State on Tuesday, telling those gathered that society needs to find the lessons that catastrophic event. --

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September 12, 2012

Lessons from 9/11

By JOE LoTEMPLIO and KELLI CATANA, Press-Republican Press-Republican The Press Republican Wed Sep 12, 2012, 07:12 AM EDT

PLATTSBURGH — Charles Sanchez was in elementary school when terrorists struck on Sept. 11, 2001.

But the Plattsburgh State Student Association president’s memories are still vivid.

Students, faculty and community members gathered Tuesday at Hawkins Hall pond on the Plattsburgh State campus to remember the victims of that attack.

Sanchez and keynote speaker Douglas Skopp, a retired distinguished professor of history and the current college historian, spoke about their memories of the day.

Sanchez remembers thousands of people walking through the streets of New York after the attack.

“We have to remember, as horrific as that was, some of that (violence) is an everyday occurrence for other people throughout the world,” he said.

“I’ll never forget that day. I remember droves of people just walking throughout Manhattan because all the transportation was down. It looked like a war zone, and it was one day.”

Not taking things for granted was a theme of Sanchez’s talk.

“I think that remembering the individuals, like our two alumni who perished in the attacks, is something that helps build us as a country and as a society, and it is, hopefully, something we can learn from.”

ADVERTISING HALTED

Congressional candidate Matt Doheny suspended all campaign advertising Tuesday to commemorate the anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

“There will be plenty of opportunities to exchange ideas with my opponent that do not interfere with the solemnity of this day,” he said in a statement Tuesday morning.

Doheny, a Republican from Watertown, is seeking to unseat incumbent Democrat Bill Owens of Plattsburgh in the 21st District.

“We pause today to honor the memory of the men and women lost on Sept. 11, 2001,” Doheny’s statement said.

“We pray for the families of those killed, that they find healing and peace amidst this senseless tragedy. And we thank our heroes of that day, who cast aside concerns about their own safety to ensure that others would survive.”

Doheny also said that Sept. 11 will forever serve as a reminder that the nation must be vigiliant in protecting the homeland from those who wish to do harm.

“While many of those terrorists responsible for the attacks have been captured or killed, their network of acolytes still remains intact,” he said.

“We must remain committed to strong defense that keeps our homeland safe and ensures tranquility overseas.”

LOSS AND GRIEF

Owens put out a statement marking the anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

“As New Yorkers, we share a profound understanding of the loss and grief America shared on Sept. 11, 2001,” he said.

“Today, we remember the families that lost loved ones, the first-responders who answered the call to serve and the men and women of America’s armed forces who have defended our freedoms.”

Owens said the victims, families and heroes of that day are in his thoughts and prayers.

“It is my hope that, in their memory, we can continue working together, in Washington and at home, to achieve lasting peace and prosperity for years to come.”

Email Joe LoTemplio: jlotemplio@pressrepublican.com

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