Toms River Regional Schools remembers the seventh anniversary of 9/11. All across the district, students, faculty, and administrative staff honored the victims and survivors of the September 11, 2001 attacks that occurred at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and on Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

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Superintendent Michael J. Ritacco addresses the students and community members on the lessons of 9/11.	A High School South student sings the Star-Spangled Banner.
A High School South student plays Taps as the crowd remembers those lost.	Toms River Regional alumni and employee, Rob Beaton, relates his survivor story. Rob was in Tower 1 of the World Trade Center on that fateful day and expressed his appreciation to all the first responders.
Firefighters salute the flag at the ceremony.	Walnut Street Principal Kevin Smith with his students.
Many towns were represented at the ceremony.	Silver Bay Elementary Principal Michael Devita spoke to the children about the 9/11 tragedy.
Silver Bay students honored 9/11 victims by pledging their allegiance to the flag, singing patriotic songs, and reciting poetry at the school's front circle.	Fifth grade helpers at Hooper Avenue Elementary proudly hoist a special flag on 9/11. The flag, which had flown over Ground Zero on December 24, 2001, has been and will continue to be flown in front of the school on September 11th of each year.

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