Towns and Cities Asked to Ring Bells on September 11

Connecticut Governor John G. Rowland and Lt. Governor Jodi Rell have asked towns and cities across the state to conduct bell ringings on September 11 in honor of the victims of the tragic day. In a letter to all 169 municipalities, Governor Rowland and Lt. Governor Rell requested that town leaders schedule four bell ringings from a town hall tower or church belfry at the following times:

• 9:43 a.m. to mark when a plane hit the Pentagon in Washington, DC

• 9:50 a.m. to mark when the first of the Twin Towers fell

• 10:10 a.m. to mark when a hijacked plane crashed into a field in Pennsylvania

• 10:29 a.m. to mark the time when the second Tower fell

"The events of last September 11 made us stronger as a state and as a country. Together, we mourned the nearly 3,000 innocent victims; this year, we must honor their lives," said Governor Rowland.

Lt. Governor Rell added: "Many activities are planned for the one-year anniversary of this tragic and unforgettable day that changed the United States forever. In Connecticut, we are asking our towns to conduct bell ringings, which will allow all residents to pause and reflect on the lives lost last year."

About 100 Connecticut residents or natives died on September 11, 2001. The bell ringings will be a reminder for Connecticut residents to honor the heroes of that day and to remember the men and women who continue to fight for our country’s freedom.