Marine JROTC cadets and others gathered this morning at Constitution
Plaza on the grounds of Topeka High School in remembrance of the 9-11
attacks. As part of the ceremony, cadets read a script they created for
the event, including quotes from prominent dignitaries. The bell used by
USS Topeka CLG-8 that hangs at the school rang at the times when
impacts occurred eleven years ago. Attendees joined in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Taps was played by Marine Gunnery Sergeant Roger Stoner. Gunnery Sgt.
Stoner was a student teacher at Topeka High School in 1967 just prior to
his enlistment in 1968. From 1968 to 1972, he was stationed at the
White House playing in the Marine Corps Band. He played for presidents
Johnson and Nixon.
