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Robert R. Lazar Middle School In Montville Honors 9/11 Victims, EMTs
Local first responder, Carol DaCosta, shared experiences from the days following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Robert R. Lazar Middle School honored the victims of September 11th and recognized the bravery of first responders on Friday.
Lazar students started the day with local first responder, Carol DaCosta. DaCosta, a member of the Montville Township First Aid Squad and Fire Department, led the school in the pledge of allegiance.
In the days after the 9-11 attacks in 2001, DaCosta was among the EMTs who volunteered to work at ground zero. She visited teacher Richard Crescente’s 8th grade U.S. History classes to share her first-hand experiences and memories of the difficult days, and recovery efforts, which followed the attacks. Lazar Middle School students were honored to have her visit on the 14th anniversary of 9/11.
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Throughout the day, various other activities of remembrance and honor were also scheduled.
The students wore red, white and blue, and a moment of silence was observed.
