Governor Rell Asks State Residents to Observe

Moment of Silence and Lower Flags on September 11

To mark the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America, Governor M. Jodi Rell is asking state residents to observe a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. on Friday, the time the first hijacked airliner crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City eight years ago. 

The Governor also directed that U.S. and State of Connecticut flags be flown at half-staff from sunrise through sundown on September 11.  Governor Rell has proclaimed September 11, 2009, a Day of Remembrance in Connecticut. 

Governor Rell led an official state service at the Living Memorial at Sherwood Island State Park memorial in Westport on September 9.  The memorial honors the 156 people with Connecticut ties who died on September 11, 2001.