Organizers and participants (L to R): Kimberly Martin, Graduate Programs; Edward Mitchell (L'12); Jewish Chaplain Michael Goldman; Muslim Chaplain Yahya Hendi; Dean William M. Treanor; Dean of Students Mitch Bailin; Catholic Chaplain Alexei Michalenko; Catholic Chaplain Dorinda Young, SSJ; and Ilan Weinberger (L'13) (not pictured: Protestant Chaplain Ridgeway Addison).

By Ann W. Parks

It was a time of prayers, remembrances and reflections concerning the day that changed the way we thought about America and the world. On Thursday, September 8, the Georgetown Law community gathered to remember the events of September 11, 2001.

“What we remember most of all are the people who lost their lives,” said Georgetown Law Dean William D. Treanor, who also paid tribute to those whose lives were forever altered on that day 10 years ago.

The event, co-sponsored by the Dean’s Office and the Office of Campus Ministries, was a ceremony of many faiths, but a common message of hope and love.

Dean of Students Mitch Bailin noted that though 9-11 was a tragedy born out of hatred, he was grateful to be part of a community that embraces the peaceful resolution of disputes — the opposite of what the hijackers stood for.

Edward Mitchell (L’12) of the Muslim Law Students Association called attention to that principle embodied in many religions — to return good for evil. “It was a testament to the goodness of people ... that so many didn’t respond to 9-11 with hate,” he said. “I pray that God will guide us to learn [from] those who responded with something better.”