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Today marks almost 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on our country.
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As reported on News Center 7 Daybreak, the University of Dayton is honoring the fallen heroes on campus.
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ROTC students at the University of Dayton placed 2,977 flags in the central mall to honor those who died on Sept. 11, 2001.
News Center 7’s Xavier Hershovitz said they started placing flags at around 6:30 a.m.
UD Student Government Association (SGA) members will also be there.
There will be a second event later today.
UD Campus Ministry and UD Department of Public Safety will host its annual blessing of first responders and their vehicles.
The university has invited local police and fire departments to participate in a short prayer service and receive a blessing.
Several events will take place around the Miami Valley to commemorate 9/11.
We will update this story.
Photo from: Xavier Hershovitz/Staff
Photo from: Xavier Hershovitz/Staff
Photo from: Xavier Hershovitz/Staff
Photo from: Xavier Hershovitz/Staff
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Photo from: Xavier Hershovitz/Staff
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