On Thursday, Sept 11, two ceremonies are planned in Greenwich to mark 24 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks, also known as 9/11, which were four coordinated Islamist suicide attacks by al-Qaeda against the United States in 2001. The town will pay tribute to those who perished in the terrorist attacks and first responders who lost their lives rushing to the scene.
September 11 Memorial in Cos Cob Park at sunset. Photo: Leslie Yager
A ceremony in Cos Cob Park will start at 8:46 am, marked by a cannon firing. This reflects the moment American Airlines Flight 11, a hijacked plane, crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
The Cos Cob ceremony will include a reading of the names of those in Greenwich killed in the attacks. A memorial bell will be rung for each life lost.
The event will include remarks from Harry Fisher, whose brother Bennett died in the attack on the World Trade Center. Ben Fisher was a senior vice president at Fiduciary Trust International.
Led by Jim Bonney playing the bagpipes, the honor guard and officials formed a circle around the memorial in Cos Cob Park. Sept 11, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Led by Jim Bonney playing the bagpipes, the honor guard and officials formed a circle around the memorial in Cos Cob Park. Sept 11, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
At 6:30 pm, there will be a ceremony at The Glenville Firehouse at 266 Glenville Road, where there is a permanent 9-11 memorial fabricated from steel from the World Trade Center.
The event starts with a welcome from the Glenville Volunteer Fire Company, followed by a Presentation of the Colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, singing of the National Anthem, and an invocation. There will be a presentation of a wreath at the 9-11 Steel Memorial. The ceremony will conclude with a benediction and retreat of the colors.
Glenville Volunteer Fire Company held their annual ceremony honoring those lost in the terrorist attacks September 11th 2001. Sept 11, 2024 Photo: John Mastracchio