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Noank firefighters stand vigil in remembrance of 9/11

September 11, 2024 1:28 pm • Last Updated: September 11, 2024 7:17 pm

By Dana Jensen
Staff Photographer

d.jensen@theday.com

Firefighter/EMT Matt Bajoras takes a turn standing vigil in remembrance of 9/11 outside the Noank Fire Department on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in Groton. (Dana Jensen/The Day)
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Groton ― Firefighter/EMT Matt Bajoras took a turn standing vigil in remembrance of those lost on Sept. 11, 2001 outside the Noank Fire Department on Wednesday morning.

Fire police Capt. Frank Lewis, a life member of the department, started the vigil in 2002.

In 2003, members of the fire company started to volunteer their time to assist with the vigil and stand for a half hour or longer.

In the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, 343 members of the New York City Fire Department perished. Wednesday marked the 23rd anniversary of the attacks.

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