This 3,888-pound steel beam from the World Trade Center stands on campus to commemorate the lives of those who were killed in the September 11 attacks 21 years ago today. We carry the deepest honor and respect for the people who sacrificed their lives to protect our country on that day, including Thomas Gerard Schoales. As a proud firefighter, Tommy was set to follow in his father's footsteps and rise through the ranks in the FDNY. On the day he graduated from the fire academy, his father told him this: "You get the uniform for free, but it comes with a history, so do the right thing when you're in it." Tommy is remembered as a loving son, brother, uncle, friend, firefighter and an undeniable American hero. 🇺🇸 #NeverForget