09/11/2025
This morning, students, staff, and community members came together for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. Participants climbed in honor of the lives lost during the attacks and the many heroes who responded that day. Among today's climbers were current military, Veterans, emergency responders, and citizens—united in purpose to honor, remember, and show that we will never forget.
After the climb, we were honored to attend the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony hosted by FOP Northwest Missouri Lodge 3 and the Saint Joseph, Missouri Fire Department. The heartfelt speeches from our city's EMS leaders served as a powerful reminder of how the world was forever changed on that day—and why we must always take the time to reflect, remember, and honor those we lost.
Their words reminded us not only of the tragedy, but of the strength, sacrifice, and unity that followed.
We will always remember. We will always honor.
Ceremony attendees included:
Angie Osborn, MWSU Center for Military and Veterans Services
James Beltz, MWSU Student and U.S. Army Veteran
Leo Newman, MWSU Former Student Government leader and community supporter