In speaking to the Syracuse University community, Chancellor Syverud writes:
More than 27 years ago, terrorism struck the Syracuse University community and changed our world forever. Because of Pan Am Flight 103, this great University long ago experienced the searing pain of terrorism. Each day since then, we have paid respect to those victims and learned how to reassert and fight for our values of good in the face of evil. Today, our hearts ache for our friends in France and for all the men, women, and children affected by yesterday’s terror attacks.
It’s a feeling all too familiar for the Syracuse University community. Today, we pray for the lives lost. We send our support to the family and friends of those who perished. And, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the military and police for their quick response and their ongoing efforts to keep the people of France safe.
Remembrance scholars plan to hold a candlelight vigil for those lost in the downing of Metrojet Flight 9268, the bombings in Beirut, and yesterday’s attacks in Paris.
Our thoughts are with all of those lost in the recent string of attacks.
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