2004 Miracle Yearbook

Patriots'Day Chapel ,7Conokin5 crhoze who rewe Opening with an impressive rendition of the "Stars and Stripes Forever," Cedarville's September 11 Patriots'DayChapelwasatime during which the CUfamily was,as President Bill Brown described,"free to stand as one under the blessing of God." This special service wasset aside especially to honorandrememberthose whogave ofthemselves for the United States. Colonel Chuck Allport led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance andprayer.TheUniversity'sSymphonic Band and Concert Chorale captured the essence of the chapel with such stirring performances as "How Firm Thy Friendship"—a tribute to those wholostloved onesin the9/11 tragedy, "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," and "The Armed Forces Medley." During the medley, firemen, police officers, emergency medical service members,and individuals from every branch ofmilitary service were invited to stand and be honored. "Tearsjust ran down my face to see what all the veterans did for our country. It was very touching," sophomore Jessica Dodson said. "I was blown away to see a World War II veteran in his late seventies, standingside byside with atwenty year old veteran ofthe Iraqi conflict,"added Israel Peck, also a sophomore. The high percentage of faculty and staff whoserved inthearmedforcesshocked many students and reminded them of the blessing living in a time of peace provides. After several moving dramatic presentations, the service ended with the Music MajorEnsemble performing Michael W. Smith's "There She Stands."The Patriot's DayChapel was notonlyatributetothe menand women who sacrificed for the United States, but it was also a solemn reminder of how God has truly blessed America. 46 Harvest Dr. William Brown thanks the service men and women who give of themselves for God, family, and country. Joe Knable holds the flag as the school stands and honors the United States during the singing of "America the Beautiful." (Top) A member of the concert chorale leads the entire chapel in singing "God Bless America."