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

North Branford Fire Department 9/11 Memorial

Photographed by Conrad Ward, April 25, 2025

1. North Branford Fire Department 9/11 Memorial

(upper plaque)

Inscription.
(upper plaque) To those who responded
World Trade Center
Sept. 11, 2001
North Branford
Fire Dept. Co. 1.
Capt. John Florio • Lt. Bob Colangelo • Frm. Mark Candelli • F.f. John Conway • F.f. Mike Bernick • F.f. John O’Brien • F.f. Rich Lennon • Emt. Frank Garitta • F.f. Neil Florio • Foxon Vol. Co. 3.

(middle plaque)
Somerset County, PA - New York, NY - Washington, DC Through blurred eyes we find the strength and courage to soar beyond the moment. We look to the future knowing we can never forget the past. God bless America

(lower plaque)
This plaque made possible through the generosity of The Rose Family and memorial donations in memory of David Rose. Dedicated May 2017

Erected 2017 by North Branford Volunteer Fire Department Headquarters Company 1.

Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: 9/11 Attacks. In addition, it is included in the World Trade Center Beams series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 2001.

Location. 41° 19.519′ N, 72° 46.368′ W. Marker is in North Branford in South Central Region, Connecticut. It is on Foxon

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Road (Connecticut Route 80) west of Branford Road ( Route 139), on the left when traveling west. Located in a memorial garden next to North Branford Volunteer Fire Department Headquarters Company 1. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1531 Foxon Road, North Branford CT 06471, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the Connecticut River Valley,

on the Connecticut Shoreline,

and in Greater New Haven.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in 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: Ralph J. Byorick (here, next to this marker); North Branford Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary (here, next to this marker); North Branford Fire Department Charter Members (a few steps from this marker); Andrew A. Amatrudo (a few steps from this marker); North Branford Vietnam Monument (approx. 0.3 miles

Photographed by Conrad Ward, April 25, 2025

2. North Branford Fire Department 9/11 Memorial

(middle plaque)

away); North Branford World War II Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); North Branford World War II Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); North Branford World War I Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Branford.

Photographed by Conrad Ward, April 25, 2025

3. North Branford Fire Department 9/11 Memorial

(lower plaque)

Photographed by Conrad Ward, April 25, 2025

4. North Branford Fire Department 9/11 Memorial

Photographed by Conrad Ward, April 25, 2025

5. North Branford Fire Department 9/11 Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2026, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 26, 2026, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.