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PHOTO GALLERY: Triumph Over Tragedy event at USFSM


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. September 7, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: Triumph Over Tragedy event at USFSM
Moderator Judith Sedgeman poses with panelists Christopher Wenzel, Jackie Barron, Luke Bencie, Dan Hoffe and Bonnie Silvestri
Moderator Judith Sedgeman poses with panelists Christopher Wenzel, Jackie Barron, Luke Bencie, Dan Hoffe and Bonnie Silvestri
Ty Reed spoke of what he remembered about 9/11 and asked a question of panelist Luke Bencie Wednesday, Sept. 7, inside the Selby Auditorium.
Ty Reed spoke of what he remembered about 9/11 and asked a question of panelist Luke Bencie Wednesday, Sept. 7, inside the Selby Auditorium.
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Kathy Elias got teary during Ann Campagna’s essay about being in New York on Sept. 11, 2001.
Kathy Elias got teary during Ann Campagna’s essay about being in New York on Sept. 11, 2001.
Ann Campagna read an essay she wrote about being in New York on Sept. 11, 2001.
Ann Campagna read an essay she wrote about being in New York on Sept. 11, 2001.
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A large crowd came out for the Triumph over Tragedy: Remembering 9/11 a Decade Later, Wednesday, Sept. 7, inside the Selby Auditorium.
A large crowd came out for the Triumph over Tragedy: Remembering 9/11 a Decade Later, Wednesday, Sept. 7, inside the Selby Auditorium.
Bonnie Greenball Silvestri worked at the Family Assistance Unit at Pier 94 in NYC and helped victim’s families obtain death certificates. “The last conversations were the most difficult to read,” said Silvestri.
Bonnie Greenball Silvestri worked at the Family Assistance Unit at Pier 94 in NYC and helped victim’s families obtain death certificates. “The last conversations were the most difficult to read,” said Silvestri.
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Luke Bencie was hired following the attacks to serve with the US Department of State’s Foreign Emergency Support Team. “My career changed with a phone call on Sept. 12,” said Bencie.
Luke Bencie was hired following the attacks to serve with the US Department of State’s Foreign Emergency Support Team. “My career changed with a phone call on Sept. 12,” said Bencie.
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Judith Sedgeman, director of the Institute of Public Policy and Leadership, moderated the program.
Judith Sedgeman, director of the Institute of Public Policy and Leadership, moderated the program.
Sean Kerns of the Sarasota County Fire Department Honor Guard salutes the flag during the Triumph over Tragedy: Remembering 9/11 a Decade Later, Wednesday, Sept. 7 inside the Selby Auditorium.
Sean Kerns of the Sarasota County Fire Department Honor Guard salutes the flag during the Triumph over Tragedy: Remembering 9/11 a Decade Later, Wednesday, Sept. 7 inside the Selby Auditorium.
Robert Blackwell of the Sarasota County Fire Department Honor Guard salutes the flag Wednesday, Sept. 7 inside Selby Auditorium at USF Sarasota-Manatee.
Robert Blackwell of the Sarasota County Fire Department Honor Guard salutes the flag Wednesday, Sept. 7 inside Selby Auditorium at USF Sarasota-Manatee.
Mona Jain spoke to the panelists and the crowd about her hope for peace during the Triumph over Tragedy: Remembering 9/11 a Decade Later, Wednesday, Sept. 7 inside the Selby Auditorium.
Mona Jain spoke to the panelists and the crowd about her hope for peace during the Triumph over Tragedy: Remembering 9/11 a Decade Later, Wednesday, Sept. 7 inside the Selby Auditorium.

 

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