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(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 men, women, and children who were killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. Accordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags – including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise – should also be lowered during this same duration of time.
CLICK HERE for the Governor's complete message.
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| Hamden F.D. Station 4 - Saturday, September 15, 2001 |
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Remember the 343 fallen of the FDNY
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9/11/2001 Remembered
In conjunction with last year's annual 9/11 tribute to the FDNY, retired Dep. Chief Clark Hurlburt emailed the website with his recollection of that terrible day and the poignant experience that followed a year later, which we would like to share with our website visitors.
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"On September 11, 2001, with the bus leaded up and ready to go, we followed IAFF and FDNY directives and stayed put awaiting further orders. As there were no rescues to accomplish and the pile was FDNY territory we stood down.
"A year and a month later, at the annual FDNY Memorial Day Ceremony, representatives from Hamden Fire were incredibly honored to take part in the ceremony as flag bearers in the Parade of Colors at the beginning of the event, where the middle section of Madison Square Garden was ringed with American flags, each brought in and held by a firefighter during the playing of the National Anthem.
"I have the program book from that day and am attaching a scan of the cover. An amazing and moving experience."
Clark Hurlburt
Deputy Chief, HFD (Ret.)
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In a subsequent email, Dep. Chief Hurlburt, then a company officer, stated he believed that, in addition to himself, Batt. Chiefs Bill Coppola, and Paul Wetmore Jr., they were accompanied by then-Capt. Don LaBanca and Firefighter Rob Madigosky. He wished he had a complete list. Does anyone know? hfdbadge102@aol.com
Originally posted 9/14/2018
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| 18 Years Later
We will always remember our brother firefighters who made the supreme sacrifice, and the thousands of other innocent victims who lost their lives eighteen years ago on September 11, 2001.
Always keep them, their families and the FDNY in your thoughts and prayers.
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| Town Hall - September 15, 2001 |
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