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September 11 Remembrance Ceremony

On Monday, September 11, 2017, the Portledge Community came together to remember those who lost their lives at Ground Zero 16 years ago. Dean of Students, Jonathan Hastings, welcomed everyone to the ceremony and began by asking all in attendance to join him in a moment of silence. Peter Macchiarulo ‘18 and Oliver Gross ‘18 played their trumpets as the students, faculty, and staff recalled that tragic day that shook our nation.

Shay Mahon ‘18, who lost her father on September 11, courageously spoke about how she chooses to honor her father everyday by being a strong, young woman and constantly supporting those around her. Special guest, Doctor Anthony Colantonio, who rode his bicycle from his home in Garden City, NY to Ground Zero on September 11, 2001 to help with search and rescue, addressed the Portledge Community not with sorrow, but with hope for the future. He called on all students, faculty, and staff to move forward from this day treating others how they would like to be treated, and when in doubt, to always be kind.

The ceremony concluded with Mr. Schwartz and Cole Mastacciuola ‘18 performing a rendition of Imagine by John Lennon. Although a majority of our students are too young to remember the events that took place, Portledge holds this very touching annual ceremony to raise awareness and ensure that our loved ones may be gone, but they will never be forgotten.
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