Hassan Proclaims Sept. 11 Remembrance Day

Gov. Maggie Hassan has issued a proclamation designating tomorrow as 9/11 Remembrance Day in New Hampshire, to honor those who were killed to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, 13 years ago.

Flags are ordered to be flown at half-staff.

The governor will be attending services at the city of Manchester’s 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Henry McLaughlin Middle School and the American Legion Post 35 Global War on Terrorism Monument Unveiling and Rededication in Hampton.

“Despite being one of the darkest days in U.S. history, September 11, 2001, was also a day when Americans demonstrated our collective resilience in the face of great tragedy, when we united in the undying American spirit of perseverance that has always defined our great country,” Governor Hassan said. “Every year, we come together to remember the innocent victims of those senseless acts of terror, the first responders who bravely put their lives on the line to save others, and the service members and first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect their fellow citizens, while also rededicating ourselves to the enduring concept of freedom that is our very core.”

Hassan also added, “We also remember all of those who – regardless of their role or their occupation when they started the day – became heroes on September 11, risking their lives in the aftermath of those tragic events to protect people who they had never met simply because we’re all Americans. And this year, the loss of dedicated Marine Lance Corporal Brandon Garabrant and two intrepid journalists – James Foley and Steven Sotloff – will be fresh on our minds, adding new pain to this solemn occasion. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the 10 Granite Staters we lost on September 11 and all of the innocent victims, Lance Corporal Garabrant, James, Steven and their loved ones, and we are eternally grateful for our men and women in uniform and those whose courageous sacrifices keep us safe.”