Today marks the 34th anniversary of the terrorist attack that took 11 lives in the village of Lockerbie, and 259 passengers and crew aboard Pan American Flight 103. While the tragedy continues to haunt families and friends of the victims, the recent arrest of Abu Mas’ud and the potential for justice long delayed and denied…
Thirty-three years after the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, the investigation into the attack continues.
Due to the Omicron variant and the recent rise in COVID infections in the Syracuse area, Syracuse University will hold today’s memorial service virtually. Those interested in joining via Zoom may register by using the invitation link at the top of the page.
The 2021-22 Remembrance Scholars Are: Elizabeth Acquaah-Harrison • Charlton Massachusetts • College of Arts and Sciences and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program. Samantha Armetta • West Islip, New York • College of Visual and Performing Arts and a member of the Renée Crown University Honors Program. Elizabeth Billman • Berwyn, Pennsylvania • S.I.…
Yesterday, Syracuse University held a virtual memorial service in Hendricks Chapel and the Place of Remembrance. A recording of the service is available on SU’s Remembrance Scholars webpage. The video also includes commemorations traditionally delivered by Remembrance Scholars during the closing ceremony of Remembrance Week and tributes from family, friends, and others.
Syracuse University hosted a beautifully conducted memorial service this afternoon, a recording of which should be available within the next few days. Remembrance Scholars have shared a video of their annual Celebration of Life commemoration, which is available here. Syracuse University posted a video, featuring words and images from across the decades, on Facebook.
Attorney General William Barr formally announced charges against Abu Agila Mas’ud today.
In lieu of the annual service at Arlington National Cemetery, Victims of Pan Am 103 (VPAF 103) has shared a link to videos of previous years’ services. Viewers can access the services here, Additionally, Syracuse University will host a virtual memorial service in Hendricks Chapel at 2:03pm EST. Details and information on attending the service…
Lockerbie Scholars Mary-Ann McVey & Aidan Kevans share their reflections on those lost in Lockerbie and aboard Pan Am 103 32 years ago. Though the pandemic has altered the way we commemorate the 270 people lost on December 21, 1988, today we will celebrate their lives and honor their memories as we gather across the…
The 2020 Remembrance Week at Syracuse University is another casualty of the COVID pandemic, but this year’s scholars will commemorate the lives of those lost on Pan Am 103 in a variety of ways throughout the year. Today, scholars set up the 35 chairs behind the Wall of Remembrance on campus. Several scholars sat in…
Today, I join those who remember, mourn, commemorate, and celebrate those who lost their lives in the bombing of Pan Am 103.
