9/11 remembrance

Kearsarge Elementary School Students Take Part in 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

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Kearsarge Regional School District
Superintendent Winfried Feneberg
114 Cougar Court
New London, NH 03257

For Immediate Release

Friday, Sept. 13, 2019

Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Kearsarge Elementary School Students Take Part in 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Four Kearsarge Elementary School students rang the 9/11 memorial bell at the New London Fire Department’s remembrance ceremony on Wednesday. Stone Phillip, a member of the U.S. Army and Kearsarge alumni, gives a salute. (Courtesy Photo Kearsarge Regional School District)

NEW LONDON– Superintendent Winfried Feneberg is pleased to announce that Kearsarge Elementary and Sutton Elementary School students took part in a local 9/11 remembrance ceremony on this week.

At 11 a.m. on Wednesday, students from both elementary schools joined New London Firefighters, police, veterans, town officials and members of the community at the New London Fire Department Headquarters to remember all those lost on Sept. 11, 2001 and in the ensuing Global War on Terrorism.

“It is important for students to remember and learn about the events of September 11, 2001, and we’re thankful our local Fire Department continues to include students in their ceremony,” Superintendent Feneberg said. “This somber day in our nation’s history is also an opportunity for students to witness the way in which our community and country come together in times of need.”

Students that attended the ceremony sang “Patriot Day” by Teresa Jennings, read essays about local first responders they interviewed and helped raise a new flag on the Fire Department’s flag pole.

Students throughout Kearsarge Regional School District observed the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on Wednesday at their own schools, with each one including the anniversary in its morning announcements and holding a moment of silence.

“Last night 18 years ago, millions of Americans went to bed quietly, with no thought that the next morning their world would change forever,” Kearsarge Regional High School Social Studies Teacher Curtis Roddy said to students over Wednesday morning’s announcements. “In one single moment life may never be the same. As you live each day to the fullest, enjoy the breaths you take today and tonight before you go to sleep in preparation for your life tomorrow, kiss the ones you love, snuggle a little tighter, and never take one second of your life for granted.”

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Enfield Fire Rescue to Hold 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

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Enfield Fire Rescue
District 1
Chief Edward N. Richards
200 Phoenix Ave.
Enfield, CT 06082

For Immediate Release

Monday, Sept. 9, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

 

Enfield Fire Rescue to Hold 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

ENFIELD, Connecticut — Chief Edward Richards would like to invite the public to attend the 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Enfield Fire Rescue 9/11 Memorial Tribute Garden this week.

WHEN:

Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 5 p.m.

WHERE:

Enfield Fire Rescue Station 2 9/11 Memorial Tribute Garden, 199 Weymouth Rd.

WHAT:

The Enfield Fire District will host a brief memorial ceremony in remembrance of those who died as a result of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 and all those who have died serving their communities and our country.

Light refreshments will be served in the firehouse following the event.

“We are proud to hold this ceremony at our Memorial Garden which reminds us to never forget this tragedy, but also to admire the resolve of the American spirit in the days following,” Chief Richards said. “It’s important for us to continue to honor those who were lost on that day and in the aftermath of the attacks.”

Enfield Fire’s 9/11 Memorial Tribute Garden, built in 2008, features two large beams from the World Trade Center which were part of the support structure from the north face of the North Tower at about the 80th story level.

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*Media Advisory* City of Gloucester to Hold 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

*Media Advisory*

City of Gloucester to Hold 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

GLOUCESTER — Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken, Police Chief Edward Conley, Fire Chief Eric Smith, Harbormaster Thomas Ciarametaro and Director of Veterans’ Services Adam Curcuru announce that the City of Gloucester will hold a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony next month to mark 18 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

WHEN:

Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 9:55 a.m.

WHERE:

Gloucester Fire Department Headquarters, 8 School St.

WHO:

  • Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken
  • Gloucester Fire Department and Color Guard
  • Gloucester Police Department and Color Guard
  • United States Coast Guard
  • Gloucester Veterans’ Services Office
  • Gloucester Harbormasters’ Office
  • City and State Officials

WHAT:

Gloucester firefighters, police, military personnel and elected officials will conduct an observance ceremony this September to remember all those lost on Sept. 11, 2001 and in the ensuing Global War on Terrorism.

“Each year, we host this ceremony to remember the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks,” Fire Chief Smith said. “It is a somber day for us all, and it’s important that we continue to gather as a community on this anniversary to remember all those who lost their lives that day.”

The ceremony will begin with an opening statement from Fire Chief Smith and a prayer by Chaplain Peter Aberle of the Orthodox Congregational Church in Lanesville. The City will also hold a moment of silence, and in the tradition of the Fire Department of New York City, the Gloucester Fire Department will symbolically strike a ‘5-5-5-5′ alarm on a ceremonial bell to remember those who died in the line of duty on Sept. 11, 2001.

“This ceremony is an opportunity for our city to come together and support each other, as we always do in difficult times,” Mayor Romeo Theken said. “Thank you to the Gloucester Fire and Police Departments, Harbormaster, Veterans’ Services and Coast Guard for coming together to hold this ceremony, and remembering this very difficult day in our nation’s history.”

Mayor Romeo Theken’s office and the Gloucester Fire Department’s Women’s Auxiliary will host a reception at City Hall on Dale Avenue following the ceremony.

Gloucester residents Dan Leahy, an Army veteran of the Vietnam War who was working at the World Trade Center at the time of the 1993 and 2001 terror attacks, and Brenda Leahy are also organizing a display in the auditorium at City Hall in remembrance of the terror attacks. The display will include a 9/11 quilt among additional memorial items, and a video will be available to answer questions about the terror attacks. The display will be open to the public until approximately 12 p.m. on Sept. 11.

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Gloucester Fire Department To Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on 16th Anniversary of Terror Attacks

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Gloucester Fire Department
Eric Smith, Fire Chief
8 School St.
Gloucester, MA 01930

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

 

Gloucester Fire Department To Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on 16th Anniversary of Terror Attacks

GLOUCESTER — Fire Chief Eric Smith and Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken report that the Gloucester Fire Department and the City of Gloucester will conduct a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony to mark 16 years since the September 11, 2011 terrorist attacks.

Gloucester Firefighters and public safety and military personnel will conduct an observance ceremony to honor all those lost and those lost in the ongoing Global War on Terrorism.

Immediately following the ceremony, a gathering for the community will be held in the Kyrouz Auditorium located in Gloucester City Hall. Refreshments will be provided with a display honoring 9/11 victims.

“We will stand together across first responding teams, elected officials, volunteers and all people within our community to pay respects for the thousands of lives who were tragically lost that infamous day,” said Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken. “We may feel angry, or upset, or sad, but Gloucester always comes together to support each other, and today’s ceremonies will remind us all that love must always guide us forward.”

All are invited and encouraged to attend to observe this solemn occasion.

“No matter how many years pass, it is important to keep those lost on 9/11 in our thoughts and continue to honor their memory,” Chief Smith said. “We are proud to be a part of this remembrance ceremony and are looking forward to honoring our fallen brothers.”

WHEN:

Monday, Sept. 11

9:45 a.m. to 10:05 a.m. (Remembrance Ceremony)

10:10 a.m. to noon (Gathering following ceremony)

WHERE:

Gloucester Fire Department, 8 School St. (9/11 Remembrance Ceremony)

Kyrouz Auditorium, 9 Dave Ave. (Gathering following ceremony)

 

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