9/11 Memorial Service Scheduled in Putnam County

At 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11, the Putnam Heroes Memorial will once again be the site of a candlelight vigil to commemorate the 9/11 attacks. This is the 15th anniversary.

Located at Cornerstone Park on Route 52 and Fair Street in Carmel, the Monument contains the names of the eight Putnam residents who perished on September 11, 2001, along with First Responders from Putnam who have since died from 9/11 related illnesses and whose names have been added to the National Memorial Wall.

“During the Roll Call of names, we also pay homage to NY State First Responders and Military Members who have lost their lives in the line of duty in the past year,” said Dennis Hanrahan, Co-Chair Putnam Heroes Memorial in a press release. “The family members of the victims are always in attendance and participate in this 20-minute solemn ceremony.”

The Fraternal Order of Police, Stephen P. Driscoll, a memorial pipe band and the Carmel High School Choir will perform. Preceding the vigil, there will be a 5 p.m. Mass at St. James the Apostle Church, which will honor and celebrate the lives of these heroes.

Journalist Eric Gross of the Putnam County Courier and the Putnam County News and Recorder will be this year’s guest speaker at the candlelight vigil.

PHOTO/ Putnam County Executive's Office