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ANSONIA — There are currently two events planned in Ansonia to mark the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S.
According to an email from Patrick Henri, the Gordon-Visselli American Legion Post 50 of Ansonia will be hosting a Sept. 11 memorial commemorating at Veterans Park on Main Street, next to Ansonia City Hall at 253 Main St. It will take place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10 and 11, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on each day.
“Anyone wishing to join the commemoration and pay their respects to the thousands who perished on that day and those who have fought the war on terrorism since, are invited to bring candles, flowers, cards, letters, flags, prayers, songs, or any other items of remembrance that they care to offer,” Henri wrote. “Please take a moment with your families to stop by for a moment of reflection. Lest we forget.”
The City of Ansonia sent word that Mayor David Cassetti is inviting the public to a Sept. 11 ceremony scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11.
The city’s event will also take place at Veterans Park next to City Hall.
A moment of silence to remember those lost has been scheduled, according to an email from Greg Martin, the administration’s director of constituent services
At 8:46 a.m several local churches will sound their service bells for one minute, according to the city. Mayor Cassetti will deliver a speech afterward.
“Churches participating include Assumption, Holy Rosary, St. Joseph’s, Christ Church, Three Saints, Abundant Life Fellowship Ministries, and Saints Peter & Paul,” according to the city’s prepared statement. All houses of worship are invited to participate. “In addition, city firemen will be on site at Webster Hose Memorial Park to sound the former fire bell that sat atop Farrel Foundry on Main Street for nearly 100 years.”
Ansonia’s two events are in addition to an honor guard and service happening Sept. 11 in Derby. Click here for a Valley Indy story.
