North Canaan Fire Company remembers 9/11

NORTH CANAAN — The North Canaan Fire Company observed the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

An enormous American flag was displayed outside the firehouse at the intersection of Routes 44 and 7.

A loudspeaker was set up outside and “Taps” was played at appropriate times to remember the fallen.

The names of all the victims, including first responders and service members killed up to the Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan on Aug. 26, 2021, were read by a succession of volunteers and broadcast over the speaker.

North Canaan First Selectman (and three-tour veteran of the United States Army) Brian Ohler was present Wednesday morning, playing the recording of “Taps” as a handful of visitors browsed the indoor exhibits, which included a timeline of Sept. 11, a history of the World Trade Center, and numerous artifacts.

Ohler said for the 25th anniversary of the attacks, in 2026, there will be a parade, an artillery unit, and a full contingent of bagpipers.