Patriot Day

Augustana College will observe Patriot Day, a National Day of Service and Remembrance.

Flags will be lowered to half-staff, the college carillon will play patriotic music, and Ascension Chapel will be open for members of the campus community seeking a quiet space for reflection, and for remembrance of the 3,000 persons whose lives were taken in acts of terrorism on Sept. 11, 2001.
 
Last year’s Presidential Proclamation on Patriot Day noted, “Though many young Americans have grown up without knowing firsthand the horrors of that day, their lives have been shaped by it.”
 
The proclamation from President Barack Obama continued: “United by a common creed, a commitment to lifting up our neighbors, and a belief that we are stronger when we stand by one another, we must find the courage to carry forward the legacy of those who stepped up in our time of need. By devoting ourselves to each other and recognizing that we are a part of something bigger than ourselves, just as heroic patriots did on September 11, we are paying tribute to their sacrifices. On this National Day of Service and Remembrance, we must ensure that darkness is no match for the light we shine by engaging in acts of service and charity.”