Students, band host Sept. 11 memorial

By: JENNIFER JACKSON

Posted: 9/11/07

The Securities Studies Student Association designed an event today in light of Sept. 11, 2001.

Samantha Meek, the co-founder of the student association and a junior from Rochester, N.Y., said she calls it "9/11 Memorial Benefit Concert."

The event will begin at 11 a.m. at the Tate Center Plaza.

"The reason I and my partner Mark Smith decided to put on this event is that we received a year-long fellowship from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies," Meek said.

The fellowship was to teach students about counterterrorism, she said.

Meek and Smith co-founded The Securities Studies Student Association this year.

LAST WALTZ ENSEMBLE

When: 11 today
Where: Tate Plaza
More Information: smeek418@uga.edu
Price: Donations accepted

"Part of the fellowship was a two week seminar in Israel," Meek said. "We got to talk to top Israeli government and military officials."

Also, she said they spoke to terrorists in a maximum-security prison.

Last Waltz Ensemble is a band from Atlanta scheduled to perform at the event.

"The Sept. 11 Memorial Benefit Concert and other events like it are important for our country. We must inform everyone about counterterrorism pro-activity if we are to maintain our safety," said vocalist and rhythm guitarist Kris "Jellyroll" Gloer.

There will be posters for people to sign that will be shipped to regiments in Iraq for encouragement and support.

"I think as a society we have forgotten the impact and the lessons of Sept. 11," Meek said.

"Hopefully by having this memorial, we can remember the event that has completely reshaped our world and raise money for a great cause."