Several hundred people, mostly members of the Armed Forces, paused Tuesday morning at the US Army War College in Carlisle to remember the events of September 11, 2001. The ceremony reflected on the sacrifices made that day and the succeeding 11 years of war.
"Flight 93, after passengers confronted and fought with the hijackers, crashed into a wooded area in Pennsylvania. The crash in Shanksville claimed the lives of all 45 passengers and crew,” was one of the moments recalled during the ceremony.
The ceremony honored the police, firefighters, emergency responders and soldiers who perished on September 11. It recognized, as well, those who sacrificed their lives in the past decade defending the nation with a somber remembrance.
Gov. Tom Corbett joined War College Commandant Maj. Gen. Tony Cucolo. He said there is no compromise in the determination to remain a nation of free people.
"It's a great thing we all agree to live in freedom,” Corbett addressed. “We should never take it for granted. It is a sacrifice beyond understanding to die protecting our nation and our liberty."
“The best memorial we can build to the brave men and women who took sentinel is to protect the values and liberties for which they gave their last full measure," added the Governor.
The ceremony also recognized three War College graduates who died at the Pentagon and three who died in hostile action since the attacks.
The roll call continued with each soldier failing to answer when his name was called.
Many members attending the US Army War College spent a good portion of their careers responding to the September 11 attacks by fighting the battles, planning deployments, logistics and strategies and training the forces.
Tuesday's ceremony provided a chance for the military to reflect on the victims, to remember their comrades and their past, present and future missions.
"Flight 93, after passengers confronted and fought with the hijackers, crashed into a wooded area in Pennsylvania. The crash in Shanksville claimed the lives of all 45 passengers and crew,” was one of the moments recalled during the ceremony.
The ceremony honored the police, firefighters, emergency responders and soldiers who perished on September 11. It recognized, as well, those who sacrificed their lives in the past decade defending the nation with a somber remembrance.
Gov. Tom Corbett joined War College Commandant Maj. Gen. Tony Cucolo. He said there is no compromise in the determination to remain a nation of free people.
"It's a great thing we all agree to live in freedom,” Corbett addressed. “We should never take it for granted. It is a sacrifice beyond understanding to die protecting our nation and our liberty."
“The best memorial we can build to the brave men and women who took sentinel is to protect the values and liberties for which they gave their last full measure," added the Governor.
The ceremony also recognized three War College graduates who died at the Pentagon and three who died in hostile action since the attacks.
The roll call continued with each soldier failing to answer when his name was called.
Many members attending the US Army War College spent a good portion of their careers responding to the September 11 attacks by fighting the battles, planning deployments, logistics and strategies and training the forces.
Tuesday's ceremony provided a chance for the military to reflect on the victims, to remember their comrades and their past, present and future missions.