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MONROE, CT — Two decades have passed since the 9/11 terrorist attacks that took the lives of nearly 3,000 Americans, including the 343 New York City firefighters who rushed into the World Trade Center’s towers trying to save civilians before the two buildings collapsed that fateful day. Read More
To the editor,
As I reflect on the twenty years that have passed since Tuesday morning, September 11th, 2001, I’m heartened by the way our community and our state has always seemed to grow stronger in the face of danger and adversity. Read More
To the Editor:
I remember September 11, 2001 with shock, horror, sadness, and reverence. Over 3,000 people were killed that day in terrorist attacks, including Robert Gerlich of Monroe. Read More
MONROE, CT — Speakers at the annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony outside the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department’s Station 1 Friday evening paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 Americans, who lost their lives in the horrific terrorist attacks 19 years ago, and also recalled how the country pulled together after the tremendous loss of life. Read More
MONROE, CT — A dozen people gathered by the entrance to Monroe Congregational Church to take part in a solemn ceremony Friday morning, honoring those who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Read More
MONROE, CT — Townspeople are invited to attend an outdoor ceremony this morning (Friday) honoring those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on 9/11.
Monroe’s first responders gathered for a ceremony outside the Monroe Fire Department’s Firehouse 1 Wednesday, to honor those who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks 18 years ago, including their counterparts in New York City, who died risking their lives to save others in the crumbling Twin Towers. Read More
Town firefighters used ladder trucks to raise a giant American flag over Main Street for motorcycles to ride under when the CT United Ride roared through Monroe Sunday afternoon. Read More