September 11 - Rell Asks Residents to Observe 9/11 Moment of Silence

Rell Asks Residents to Observe 9/11 Moment of Silence

Gov. M. Jodi Rell today called on state residents to observe a moment of silence on Thursday to mark the seventh anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States.

In observance of the anniversary, Rell has proclaimed Sept. 11, 2008, a Day of Remembrance in Connecticut, her office announced.

The governor, who participated in a remembrance ceremony Monday at the state’s 9/11 Living Memorial at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, asked state residents to observe a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. on Thursday.

That was the time the first hijacked airliner crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City seven years ago. The governor also directed that U.S. and State of Connecticut flags be flown at half-staff from sunrise through sundown Thursday.

“The Day of Remembrance honors the loved ones lost on the day of the terrorist attacks by encouraging all of our citizens to keep the victims’ memories alive through these observances,” Rell said.

“The seven years that have passed since we lost those innocent lives may not have softened the pain of the victims’ families, but we hope the small acts of kindness that reflect our community of spirit will continue to convey our support and provide a measure of comfort.”

A Moment of Silence for 9/11

9/11 Moment of Silence

Whether you're Republican, Democrat, conservative, liberal, rich, poor, Zune user or iPod user, we are all part of one country first. This morning let us all take a moment of silence to honor the men and women who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

From the workers in the building who were putting in another 8hour day to support themselves and their families to the brave firefighters and police officers who lost their lives fulfilling their duties to protect and rescue.