Connecticut’s 9/11 Memorial, at Sherwood Island State Park (Photo/Laurie Crouse)
Prior to September 11, 2001 the twin towers of the World Trade Center were visible from Sherwood Island. On that day and for several afterward, smoke from the towers was visible from this location.
The Governor’s office and Office of Emergency Management mobilized to establish a staging area at the park. to support to New York City after the tragedy. It was never used; there was no one to save.
When you face the inscription on the memorial, you are oriented across Long Island Sound to the site of the former World Trade Center.
The inscription reads: “The citizens of Connecticut dedicate this living memorial to the thousands of innocent lives lost on September 11, 2001 and to the families who loved them.”
The memorial was dedicated in September 2002.
153 memorial names, flanking the main memorial stone, were installed and dedicated during ceremonies in September 2003. They honor Connecticut residents, and those with ties to the state, killed on 9/11.
Great shot sister!
Thank you , Sherwood Island State Park – for this lovely tribute and significant monument to the heros of of 9/11-those brave CT folk who lost their lives that terrible day . Never , will we forget …