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1. Governor Rowland declared September 11 as "Patriot Day" in Connecticut in 2002.
2. A memorial garden was established in honor of the Connecticut residents who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks.
3. 161 Connecticut residents died in the 9/11 attacks, including 26 from Fairfield County alone.
4. The USS New York, a navy ship built with steel from the World Trade Center, visited Connecticut in 2011 as part of a nationwide tour.
5. The Connecticut State Police activated an emergency command center to assist with the coordination of a response to the attacks on September 11, 2001.
5 Fun Facts About September 11 In Connecticut History
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