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Vernon to Conduct 9/11 Ceremony
Town is joining a national event to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
Vernon is joining a national observance of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
On Sunday at 1 p.m. on the steps of Town Hall, Mayor Jason McCoy will oversee the commemorative activities.
Sirens and Church Bells will sound off at that time for one minute to remember all who lost their lives in the attacks.
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A 9/11 essay contest recently took place at Rockville High School and the winners of the contest will read their essays at the ceremony.
A resolution was passed in the U.S. Senate calling for a national "Moment of Remembrance'' and its primary sponsor, Sen. Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey, sent a letter to mayors urging participation. Sens. Joseph Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut appear seventh and eighth on the resolution.
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