Ten years ago the United States was shattered by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. To commemorate the occasion, the Iona community joined in unity to pay homage to all of those affected by the tragedy.

Fifteen Iona alumni lost their lives during the attacks as well as many family members of the Iona community, making this tenth anniversary very personal to commemorate.

“For me it’s a very tough day. It’s a day when my life and everyone else’s life was changed,” sophomore Andrew Jordan said. “Knowing my dad will never come back still burns me to this