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Today is the 15th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States of America. At 6:30 p.m. this evening, the public is invited to the Putnam Heroes Memorial Monument in Cornerstone Park (corner of Fair Street and Rte. 52 in Carmel) for a candlelight vigil. These ceremonies will be preceded by a Mass at St. James the Apostle Church at 5 p.m.
The Monument bears the names of eight Putnam County residents who perished on Sept. 11, 2001, along with the names of first responders from Putnam who have since died from related illnesses, and whose names were added to the National Memorial Wall.
"During the roll call of names, we also pay homage to New York state first responders and military members who have lost their lives in the line of duty in the past year," said our brother Knight Denis Hanrahan, who serves as co-chairman of the Putnam Heroes Memorial. "The family members of the victims are always in attendance and participate in this solemn ceremony."
As in years past, our Council Hall will be open for a complimentary coffee reception immediately following the ceremony. All are welcome.
We thank Denis for his dedicated service as co-chairman of the Putnam Heroes Memorial. We also remember the tireless efforts by our dearly departed brother, Jimmy O'Neill, to establish the Putnam Heroes Memorial Monument and to commemorate those heroes each year.
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