New London Is Remembering Those Whose Lives Were Lost On 9/11

NEW LONDON, CT—Church bells ring to mark those moments in solemnity for those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

In commemoration of the 18th anniversary of the terrorist attack on our nation, Mayor Michael Passero has asked churches and faith institutions in New London to ring their bells at 8:46 Wednesday morning, the to mark the moment that the first plane, American Airlines Flight 11, crashed into the North Tower of the World Trades Center in New York City.

New London residents are asked to take a few minutes from their normal routine to remember the 2,977 victims who died on 9/11 including 343 New York City firefighters and 60 police officers.

The victims that day included New London residents Ruth McCourt and her 4-year-old daughter Juliana. The McCourt’s were passengers on United Airlines flight 175 that crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center at 9:03 a.m.

The 65 Connecticut residents who perished that day also included New London native Jim Tobin, Josh Piver of Stonington and James A. Greenleaf, Jr. of Waterford. We also honor and remember all the heroes of 9/11 who served in our Military services and have sacrificed their lives over these past 18 years fighting the war on terror."