2001: A Community Pauses

Just as a new school year was beginning, the Bentley community was shaken by the attacks of September 11th, 2001.

The response on campus was swift and supportive, with many students, faculty and staff gathering that very afternoon to comfort each other and share information.

Within a few days, grief counseling and a blood drive had been organized, and several faculty members held a forum to discuss the attacks and their impact in order to help students feel informed and regain a sense of safety.

Unfortunately, the Bentley community was not immune from suffering personal losses as a result of 9/11. Four alumni were killed that day, along with others who were family members or friends of Bentley community members.

A formal memorial was held for the lost alumni, listed below, which included a candle-lighting ceremony and a release of butterflies.

David G. Carlone, Class of 1977.

Amy E. Toyen, Class of 1999.

Terrence D. Gazzani, Class of 2000.

Peter O'Neill Jr., Class of 2001.