American Legion to mark 9/11 anniversary with ceremony

September 4, 2021  |  By Christopher Wood

File Photo by Gordon Miller.

Twenty years after the terror attacks on America, citizens of Waterbury will come together in a commemoration ceremony to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. 

With posts across the nation, the Waterbury American Legion Post No. 59 will honor those who died in the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the airline flight takeovers, as well as the American military service personnel who have died in the war against terrorism while other service members continue to fight. 

On Saturday, American Legion posts across America will engage in their communities to ensure that the innocent victims from that day will never be forgotten.

“We must not forget all of those who gave their lives for this great country,” Post Commander Wayne Goulet said. “Everyone in Waterbury and surrounding communities is invited to join together in this uniting ceremony.” 

Scheduled for 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, in front of the American Legion post on Stowe Street, the ceremony will begin with recognition of emergency-service personnel and those who continue to serve their country in the armed forces. 

“This ceremony will not only honor those who have died, but also those who live and continue to fight for the freedom of this great nation,” Goulet said. “As a nation united, we must remain committed to supporting the men and women of our armed forces as they serve with honor and courage.”