Freeport students remember 9-11

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Schools across the Freeport Public School District held special ceremonies to commemorate the 16th anniversary of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001.

Principals Mary Garguilo, Paula Lein and Renée Crump-Dedmon led school wide assemblies at the flagpoles at Bayview Avenue, Archer Street and New Visions schools. The principals, spoke about the sacrifices so many Americans made that day; sharing themes solidarity, pride and hope. Students and staff wearing red, white and blue gathered together as patriotic songs, like Lee Greenwood’s “Proud To Be An American” played.