WINDSOR LOCKS, CT (WFSB) – Wednesday marked the 23rd anniversary of the deadliest terror attack in the United States.

On that day, many people lost their friends, family, and loved ones.

More than 3,000 people were killed, and more than 6,000 others were injured in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 in New York, Washington DC, and Shanksville, PA.

Thousands of first responders bravely rushed to help the innocent victims.

Over 161 people killed on 9/11 had ties to Connecticut. Memorials were scheduled across the state on Wednesday to honor them.

The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection planned to host a memorial service at the Connecticut Fire Academy at 9 a.m. in Windsor Locks.

Gov. Ned Lamont released a statement earlier this week.

“That day 23 years ago was one of the darkest in our nation’s history, and we must use this anniversary to reflect,” Lamont said.

Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Commissioner Ronnell A. Higgins and representatives from the Connecticut Fire Academy and the Commission on Fire Prevention and Control are expected to be in attendance.

Other memorials and ceremonies happening in Connecticut:

• Avon – Volunteer Fire Department Headquarters – 25 Darling Dr., Avon – 7:45 a.m.
• Bethel – Blood drive – Bethel Volunteer Fire Department from noon to 5 p.m.
• Cromwell – Frisbee Landing – 8:46 a.m.
• Derby – Derby Green at 6 p.m.
• East Hartford – Goodwin University – 10 .m.
• Groton – Flag Retirement Ceremony at the Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum at 8:30 a.m.
• Meriden – outside of City Hall – 8:30 a.m.
• Waterbury – Holy Cross High School – Reception at 6:30 p.m., tribute at 7 p.m.
• West Haven – Bradley Point Park flag raising at 6:30 p.m. Then, Candlelight vigil at the 9/11 Memorial at 6 Rock St. at 7 p.m.

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