APSU Faculty Recall 9/11: Personal stories keep tragedy's memory alive

By: Public Relations and Marketing September 11, 2024

In a poignant article for The All State, staff writer Jennifer Lindahl explores Austin Peay State University faculty members’ memories of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The piece recounts the day’s tragic events, including the hijacked flights and their impacts on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Pennsylvania field.

Lindahl presents firsthand accounts from APSU faculty members recalling their experiences on that day. From a high school student taking the PSAT to a professional in New Jersey, these narratives offer diverse perspectives on how people learned about and reacted to the attacks.

The article describes the immediate aftermath of 9/11 and its varied effects on people. One faculty member, who had lived in Saudi Arabia, faced prejudice and couldn’t return to her childhood home. Another recounted how his school became deserted as students were dismissed and parents were called for deployment.

Despite the tragedy, the piece touches on the surge of patriotism after the attacks. Faculty members recalled prominent American flags and heightened national unity. The article notes that even 23 years later, the impact of 9/11 resonates deeply with those who lived through it.

Readers interested in exploring these personal accounts can find Jennifer Lindahl’s full article on The All State’s website at http://www.theallstate.org/apsu-faculty-members-recall-their-memories-of-9-11/.