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 September 9, 2005

Lake-Sumter Community College Remembers during Patriot Day Reflection

LEESBURG - Each year, Lake-Sumter Community Colleges Student Activities office presents a Patriot Day Reflection. Students, staff and faculty gathered this morning (September 9), at 8:45 a.m., on the lawn of the Leesburg Campus to not only remember those who lost their lives on 9-11, the day that changed our nation, but also to reflect on those who are serving our country in the Middle East.

LSCC Instructor John Rata started the morning with a trumpet performance of the Star-Spangled Banner and appropriately ended the ceremony with America the Beautiful. Vice President Jane Miller welcomed those in attendance and introduced Leesburg Campus Student Government Association Vice President Paul Warren. He announced the start of a two-month project in which everyone at LSCC can contribute items requested by service people such as CDs, toiletries and magazines, as well as write a letter sending best wishes to those serving who might not have family ties.

Lt. John Hoornstra, of the Leesburg Fire Department, poignantly remembered those firemen, policemen and other rescue personnel who gave or risked their lives in New York City four years ago, while LSCC student and Marine Corporal Justin White gave a touching account of his experience as a member of one of the first post-9/11 military deployments to the Middle East.

Photos by Glenda Libby, College Relations.