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September 10, 2007                      
Adam Liegeot, 860 524-7313

Governor Rell Asks State Residents to Observe Moment of Silence and
Lower Flags on September 11

To mark the sixth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America,
Governor M. Jodi Rell has proclaimed September 11, 2007, a Day of
Remembrance in Connecticut.

The Governor asked that state residents observe a moment of silence at
8:46 a.m. on Tuesday, the time the first airliner crashed in New York
City six years ago. 

The Governor also directed that U.S. and State of Connecticut flags be
flown at half-staff through sundown on September 11, as part of the
remembrance of those who lost their lives and the loved ones who
mourned.

"The most trying times in American history have allowed us to become a
stronger, more united and cohesive nation," Governor Rell said in the
proclamation.  "In the six years since September 11, 2001, our Nation
has grappled with the lessons of that day and conducted some important
soul searching.  We have withstood pain and loss, but have also grown
and nurtured each other and our Nation as a whole.

"So let us use this anniversary as an opportunity to not only mourn and
reflect, but to honor and grow.  Although we all wish to avert tragedy,
it may befall us just the same.  When it does, let us be propelled to
goodness in its wake.  Let us never relinquish our basic commitment to
one another in times of need, nor the ideals that our great Nation was
built upon."
 
Governor Rell led an official state service at the Living Memorial at
Sherwood Island State Park in Westport on September 6.  The memorial
honors the 156 people with Connecticut ties who died on September 11,
2001.