Milford in South Central Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Milford Remembers

Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010

1. Milford Remembers

South Side

Inscription.
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Milford Remembers
New York City Erected by the People of Milford, Connecticut in memory of the innocent victims of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City on September 11, 2001. With special honor to those who, in the face of certain death or grave harm, risked and sacrificed their lives that day for others, and with particular tribute to the brave men and women of police, fire, medical, and other public safety services.
No greater love has man than this: Than to lay down his life for his neighbor.
In special memory of Milford’s own who died that day in New York City
Seth Morris • Michael Miller • Avnish Patel

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Milford Remembers
Pennsylvania On September 11, 2001, the passengers on United Airlines Flight 93, knowing that foreign terrorists had waged attacks against America in New York and Washington, resulting in the deaths of thousands, and certain that their hijacked plane would be used to bring further destruction upon their country, rose as patriots and, united, struck back against the terrorists, thereby forcing the crashing of their plane

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on a field in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, at the cost of their own lives.
This monument is erected by the People of Milford, Connecticut in honor and memory of their unparalleled sacrifice, their bravery, and their selfless action on behalf of their country.
“…that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion - that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain.” - Abraham Lincoln

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Milford Remembers
Washington, D. C. Erected by the People of Milford, Connecticut in memory of our fellow citizens who perished in the terrorist attack on the Pentagon in Washington, D. C., on September 11, 2001. With particular honor to those serving in America’s military who risked and sacrificed their lives that day to save others, and especially to those Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Air Force personnel who, in subsequent months, in defense of our liberties and lives risked and sacrificed theirs in foreign lands.
Eternal rest grant unto them. May they rest in peace, never forgotten.

Erected by the People of

Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010

2. Milford Remembers

West Side

Milford, Connecticut.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks • Heroes. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1911.

Location. 41° 13.533′ N, 73° 3.453′ W. Marker is in Milford in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of West River Street and River Street, on the right when traveling north on West River Street. Located next to Milford Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milford CT 06460, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley,

on the Connecticut Shoreline,

and in Greater New Haven.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in New England,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Haven County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Arctic Engine Co. No. 1 (within shouting distance of this marker); Jefferson

Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010

3. Milford Remembers

East Side

Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial to Three Milford Men (within shouting distance of this marker); Milford Town Halls (within shouting distance of this marker); Home Site of Jonathan Law (within shouting distance of this marker); The Regicides (within shouting distance of this marker); Milford World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Post Office Site (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milford.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010

4. Milford Remembers

Photographed by Michael Herrick, January 7, 2010

5. Milford Remembers

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,316 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 10, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.