The opening of this exhibit was held on September 11, 2002 in conjunction with Connecticut's first observance of Remembrance Day
Aidan , daughter of Museum Director Robbin Zella handed out programs for the event.
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HCC President Dr. Janis Hadley discusses the exhibition with Senator Bill Finch and Robbin Zella, Museum Director.
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The opening included a September 11th memorial ceremony. Here, spiritual thoughts and prayer are offered by Reverend Dr. Anthony L. Benett, pastor of Mount Aery Baptist Church.
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John Fabrizi, President of the Bridgeport City Council shares his reflections as other council members look on. The exhibit was sponsored, in part, by the City Council.
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Spencer Cosgrove, a senior at Fairfield High School, performed an original song , Dawn, written as a response to September 11th.
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The event drew a standing-room-only crowd to the Gallery. Attendees included city and state officials, local business leaders, HCC faculty, staff and students as well as employees of downtown businesses.
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The audience joins Dr. Hadley in singing Amazing Grace at the conclusion of the ceremony.
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Senator Finch with Spencer Cosgrove and HCC professor Marie Nulty at the reception.
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