Janice Lozano
On December 21, 1988, a terrorist bomb exploded on Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 270 people on board and 11 residents on the ground. The plane was carrying 35 Syracuse University students and staff, who were returning home after a semester abroad. The attack remains one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in US history, second only to 9/11, and had a profound impact on the Syracuse University community, which continues to honour the victims through memorials, scholarships, and educational initiatives.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date of the incident | December 21, 1988 |
| Flight name | Pan Am Flight 103 |
| No. of Syracuse University students who died | 35 |
| Names of the students who died | Steven Russell Berrell, Kenneth John Bissett, Nicole Elise Boulanger, Timothy Michael Cardwell, Theodora Eugenia Cohen, Gary Leonard Colasanti, Gretchen Joyce Dater, Turhan Michael Ergin, John Patrick “JP” Flynn, Pamela Elaine Herbert, Christopher Andrew Jones, Julianne Frances Kelly, Alexander Lowenstein, Suzanne Marie Miazga, Richard Paul Monetti, Anne Lindsey Otenasek, Peter Raymond Peirce, Frederick “Sandy” Phillips, Sarah Susannah Buchanan Philipps, Louise Ann “Luann” Rogers, Thomas Britton Schultz, Amy Elizabeth Shapiro, Alexia Kathryn Tsairis, Nicholas Andreas Vrenios |
What You'll Learn
The Remembrance Scholarship
On 21 December 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 259 passengers and 11 people on the ground. The flight was carrying 35 Syracuse University students returning home after a semester abroad. To honour the students' memories and promote education about the bombing, Syracuse University established the Remembrance Scholarship and Remembrance Week.
Remembrance Week
Syracuse University observes Remembrance Week annually to commemorate the anniversary of the attack. The week's events, planned and hosted by the Remembrance Scholars, include educational activities such as panels, pop-up museums, and open mic nights, as well as memorial events such as a candlelight vigil and the rose-laying ceremony. Remembrance Week is a time for the Syracuse community to come together and reflect on the tragic loss of the 35 students and promote healing and unity.
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The Remembrance Wall
On 21 December 1988, a terrorist bomb exploded on Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 259 passengers and 11 people on the ground. The plane was carrying 35 Syracuse University students, who were returning home after a semester abroad. To commemorate the 35 students who died in the tragedy, Syracuse University established the Remembrance Scholarship and Remembrance Week.
Each year, the Syracuse community gathers at the memorial during Remembrance Week for a candlelight vigil and the rose-laying ceremony. The week's events are planned and hosted by the Remembrance Scholars, who are 35 seniors chosen based on distinguished scholarship, citizenship, and service to the community. Each scholar represents one of the victims of the bombing and works to reflect on their memory and move forward.
The Remembrance Scholarship is one of the highest awards at Syracuse University. It is awarded to the 35 Remembrance Scholars, who plan and lead various events during Remembrance Week to educate the community about terrorism and honour the victims of the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing.
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The Place of Remembrance
On 21 December 1988, a terrorist bomb exploded on Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 259 passengers and 11 residents of Lockerbie on the ground. The plane was carrying 35 Syracuse University students returning home after a semester abroad. To honour the memory of the students, Syracuse University dedicated The Place of Remembrance on campus.
Every year, the university community gathers at the memorial during Remembrance Week for a candlelight vigil and the rose-laying ceremony. Remembrance Week typically takes place in late October, as the anniversary of the bombing falls during the winter break. The week's events are organised by the Remembrance Scholars, a group of 35 seniors who represent the victims of the bombing.
The Remembrance Scholarship was established in memory of the 35 students and is awarded to seniors who demonstrate distinguished scholarship, citizenship, and service to the community. The scholarship reflects the university's commitment to honouring the victims and promoting education about terrorism and the impact of the bombing.
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The Rose-Laying Ceremony
The Remembrance Scholarship was established in memory of the 35 students lost in the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing. It is awarded to 35 seniors who demonstrate distinguished scholarship, citizenship, and service to the community. The scholarship aims to promote peace, preserve the legacy of the victims, and foster unity and resilience in the face of tragedy.
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Remembrance Week
The bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 was a devastating event in the history of Syracuse University, resulting in the loss of 35 bright and promising students. The students were returning home from a semester abroad and were among the 270 passengers and crew who perished in the terrorist attack.
During Remembrance Week, the university community comes together to honor the memory of those who were lost and to educate others about the tragic event. The week's events are planned and hosted by the Remembrance Scholars, a group of 35 seniors who are selected based on distinguished scholarship, citizenship, and service to the community. Each scholar represents one of the victims of the bombing and works to keep their memory alive.
The Remembrance Scholarship was established by Syracuse University in memory of the 35 students who died. The scholarship is awarded to 35 rising seniors who embody the qualities of leadership and a commitment to service. Through this scholarship, the university hopes to foster unity, resilience, and education while honoring the victims of the bombing.
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Frequently asked questions
35 Syracuse University students were on Pan Am Flight 103.
No, all 259 passengers on board and 11 people on the ground died.
Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland, on December 21, 1988, due to a terrorist bombing.
