Here's How Danbury and CT Will Remember 9/11

DANBURY, CT — The city will officially honor those lost in the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, in a memorial ceremony on Wednesday.

The September 11th Remembrance Ceremony will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. at the 9/11 Memorial in Elmwood Park. The 12-foot glass tower which includes the names of every Connecticut victim of the attacks was dedicated in 2004.

Governor Ned Lamont announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday. Additionally, the state will illuminate the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge in New Haven in red, white, and blue lights in recognition of the anniversary beginning at dusk on the evenings of Tuesday, Sept. 10, and Wednesday, Sept. 11. Beacons capable of projecting light nearly six miles into the clear night sky will be lit until 1:00 a.m. during those nights.

"The impact of one of the greatest tragedies in American history still reverberates today, and out of the sorrow we must forever hold onto the spirit of unity and compassion that bonded all of us as a nation and as a people in the following weeks, months, and years," Lamont said in a release. "Tragedy struck incredibly close to home. We will forever pay tribute to the innocent lives that were taken all too soon, and honor the heroism of those who gave their lives while rescuing their fellow man, including many first responders. We continue to pray for the men and women of the Armed Forces serving our nation overseas and protecting our freedom, as well as the many military heroes whose lives were lost in the ongoing battle to keep us safe since 2001."

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