BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Thursday marks the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and a few Boston faces took some time to teach the younger generation about an event they likely weren’t even around for.
Students from local Boston schools gathered in the Statehouse on Thursday to ask questions and learn about the effects of the New York attacks.
Former Mayor Marty Walsh was in attendance and took the time to teach the younger generation, as he believes it’s important for them to understand the change and effects the September terrorist attacks had on America.
“Having an understanding of what happened on 9/11, that America was attacked, we were brought into this ‘war’ if you will, or this conflict, in the Middle East and other parts of the world. Understanding the history is really important,” said Walsh.
Bob Sweeney, President of the Bruins Foundation and former Bruins player, also made an appearance. Sweeney spoke about his sister Amy, who was a flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 11, and feels it is important to remember those who lost their lives.
“Those buildings were two of the tallest buildings in North America, and I remember being around, walking around, and I said to myself, ‘How did this happen?’” said Sweeney. “Your generation can learn more about how really tragic that day in American history actually was.”
Many students were appreciative of the time and information they received, such as Megan from Fontbonne Academy.
“I really just found it so meaningful to hear all of the names, especially all of the personal connections. It really just reminds me that these people are not statistics, everyone had something to go onto, and it was such a big loss, and it's so important that we remember it.”
WBZ NewsRadio’s Jared Brosnan (@JaredBrosnanWBZ) reports.