September 20, 2001

Dear UW-EC friends,

Living 90 miles from New York City, the attacks on the World Trade Center were direct. My husband, who works in Newark, N.J., watched from atop a warehouse as the towers burned and collapsed. Although I did not know anyone personally among the dead or missing, I know plenty of people who do, and have talked with some who escaped. The aftermath of these events will be with us a long time.

As a Pennsylvania resident, I am pleased that President Bush has appointed our Governor, Tom Ridge, to head the Department of Homeland Security. Gov. Ridge is a good man and will serve with honesty and integrity.

I join with all of you in prayers of comfort for the victims of terrorism and in the wish for justice and peace.

Lois (Mease) Bly ’75 (E)
Bethlehem, Pa.

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