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Bishop Feehan High School Students Honor Victims of 9/11 with Prayer

Students had a moment of silence and prayer for victims of 9/11 and their families.

honored the memory of the victims of 9/11 with prayer, reflection and a moment of silence at the Attleboro school Friday morning.

The entire student body stood for a special morning prayer dedicated to those who suffered, and still do, from the event, according to the school. Students remained standing while the "National Anthem" and "God Bless America" were sung over the intercom system by Sarah Fischbach of Rehoboth and Meghan Murray of Mansfield.

Students were also asked to sit in silence and reflect upon freedom.  This was followed by a 10-bell salute for the anniversary and a silent procession to class. 

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“What a powerful experience!” Principal Bill Runey said. “Given how vibrant and full of life our halls are each day, the tribute expressed by our students sacrificing some social time was moving.”

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