Old Lyme Fire Dept., Police, Emergency Units Escort ‘9/11 Never Forget’ Mobile Exhibit Into Town

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July 15, 2023
The ‘9/11 Never Forget’ Mobile Exhibit into Old Lyme travels slowly up Lyme Street forming the centerpiece of yesterday’s parade.

OLD LYME — Yesterday, the Old Lyme Fire Department (OLFD) escorted the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit into Old Lyme and residents and visitors cheerfully turned out on Lyme Street to celebrate its arrival.

A huge flag was hung across Lyme St. to welcome the exhibit.

The 9/11 Never Forget trailer was escorted from the NY/CT state line on I-95 North by cruisers from Connecticut State Police-Troop F Westbrook. It then left I-95 at Exit 70, took Rte. 156 to Ferry Rd., and then onto Lyme St., finally turning into the Lyme-Old Lyme Schools campus.

The parade was ceremoniously led by an Old Lyme fire truck.

Clinton Volunteer Fire Department, Westbrook Fire, Essex Fire Engine Co. #1, Old Saybrook Fire Department, Lyme Fire Company, Old Lyme EMS, Flanders Fire Department, Niantic Fire, local classic car owners, and Riders of Fire CT1 all be joined the OLFD parade.

A great variety of emergency vehicles and more also followed the ‘9/11 Never Forget’ truck up Lyme St.

The 9/11 mobile exhibit is a tribute to all who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, including the 343 members of the Fire Department of New York City (FDNY) that made the ultimate sacrifice, and all who continue to lose their lives to 9/11-related illnesses. This high-tech, 83-ft. tractor-trailer, which transforms into an 1,100 square foot exhibit, is a tool to educate people across the country further about the events of that tragic day.

An Old Lyme Ambulance joined the long parade.

The trailer is curated by two retired FDNY firefighters, who have committed their time to the exhibit to educate the nation in remembrance of their fallen comrades. The OLFD is delighted to welcome them as their guests.

Standing almost under the flag hung to greet the ‘9/11 Never Forget’ truck, Cecilia Girasoli eagerly awaited its arrival.

The OLFD is honored to have the exhibit joining their 100th anniversary event. Visit this link to read all about the OLFD Centenary celebrations in Old Lyme TODAY Saturday, July 15.

A photographer records the exciting event.

Visit this link on Facebook to view the latest on the OLFD 100th Anniversary Event: https://fb.me/e/62TDmPfKG?mibextid=Gg3lNB

Visit this link to view more about the 9/11 Tunnel to Towers Trailer Info: https://t2t.org/9-11-institute/9-11-never-forget-mobile-exhibit/

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Olwen Logan

Olwen Logan grew up in a family of London educators but was inspired by her great grandfather, influential Daily Chronicle newspaper editor Alfred Ewen Fletcher, to pursue journalism. She built a successful career in efficiency analysis and senior audit management before launching her own PR-focused consultancy. After moving to the U.S. in 1990 and settling in Old Lyme in 1994, she became a staff writer for the now-closed Main Street News and later joined Jack Turner’s fledgling LymeLine.com, discovering the career she had always wanted—albeit in an unexpected digital form. Even after relocating to Maryland, she continued covering Lyme and Old Lyme with the same dedication, earning national recognition as a LION Publishers award finalist in 2020. After more than two decades of service, Olwen stepped away in November 2025, donating LymeLine.com to the newly formed nonprofit LymeLine Inc. and expressing her excitement for its continued growth and mission.

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