Oceanside community hosts 9/11 ceremony
The Oceanside community remembered those who lost their lives on 9/11 during a ceremony at the Schoolhouse Green last week.
The event featured musical performances by the School 4 and 9E chorus — directed by Erin Degnan and the Oceanside High School Chamber Ensemble, organized by Andrew Frey-Gould, Director of Media, Fine and Performing Arts. Prayers were led by local clergy, including Rabbi Levi Gurkov, Reverend Russ Roth, Father James Donovan, Rabbi Shai Beloosesky, and Father Chris Costigan.
Oceanside School board trustee Sandie Schoell read “One” by Cheryl Sawyer, a short poem written in response to the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. Mary Ann Marin read the names of Oceanside residents lost on 9/11. The Oceanside Fire Department also announced plans to create a journal page honoring those who have passed from 9/11-related illnesses. Families can submit names by contacting KKlein@OceansideFD.net.
