Photos by Milan Loiacono The Pepperdine community gathered at Brock House on Friday, Sept. 9 at noon to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks through prayer and personal stories. The service was opened and closed by Halley Burnett, Seaver College junior and daughter of Thomas E. Burnett, a Pepperdine alumnus who was one of those who lost their lives on … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Commemorates 9/11 Heroes
September 11
The Day the World Stopped Turning— Losing a Father on 9/11
Image Courtesy of Annaclare Burnett On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, I woke up for my first day of preschool. I went into the kitchen for my usual cheerios and cinnamon toast, when my mom informed my sisters and I that "Daddy changed his flight this morning so he could come home sooner. He's on his way home right now. He misses you so much." We missed him too. We missed … [Read more...] about The Day the World Stopped Turning— Losing a Father on 9/11
A Promise Fulfilled
Photos by Marisa Padilla Freshman Halley Burnett is the daughter of 9/11 hero and alumnus Tom Burnett, who sacrificed his life by helping divert Flight 93 “Don’t worry, we’re going to do something,” were Tom Burnett’s last known words before he helped bring down United Flight 93 over an open field in Pennsylvania on 9/11. His flight had been hijacked by terrorists and was … [Read more...] about A Promise Fulfilled
Tradition honors lost lives
Photos by Veronica Johnson Red and white stripes and blue stars flap in the wind as the sun sets on the night before the 12th anniversary of Sept. 11, one flag for each of the nearly 3,000 lives lost. A group of freshman students have decided to eat dinner on the lawn. Tori Occhipinti, a freshman from Orange County, watches the sun set across the Pacific. “The flags … [Read more...] about Tradition honors lost lives
