Students commemorate those lost on 9/11
Posted: September 12, 2014
ATSU student organization Student Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (SAMOPS) worked with the Kirksville community to put together a ceremony for Patriot Day.
Patriot Day is annually recognized as a “National Day of Service and Remembrance” to honor those that were lost due to the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony was held at noon outside the courthouse in the middle of downtown Kirksville.
Two ATSU students each shared a personal story about how the attacks in 2001 affected their lives.
“Having the personal stories reminds people that 13 years ago, 3,000 Americans lost their lives, “said SAMOPS president Matt Nemergut, OMS II (KCOM).
The students were joined by local police and fire departments as well as the Adair County Ambulance District.
“We wanted the community to be involved, and we really wanted the focus to be on the civilian side of public service,” said Nemergut.
Nemergut said he was very appreciative of the amount of support he received from the community and is grateful that students, along with other members of the community, were able to share their stories.
