FIA–New England Marks 25 Years of 9/11
Community members and Westborough firefighters gather to remember victims and honour first responders
- FIA–New England marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 in Westborough.
- Local firefighters joined the community remembrance ceremony.
- Leaders and residents paid tribute to victims and first responders.
- A wreath-laying ceremony reaffirmed the message, “We Will Never Forget.”
GG News Bureau
Westborough, Massachusetts, 11th Sept: The Foundation of Indian Americans (FIA) New England held a remembrance ceremony on Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, bringing together community members, local firefighters and civic leaders to honour those who lost their lives and the first responders who died while helping others.
The ceremony was held at 42 Milk Street, Westborough, with members of the Westborough Fire Department joining FIA–New England representatives and local residents for the solemn observance.
Firefighters Join Community Remembrance
Captain Craig Rossi and Lieutenant Gregory Doucet of the Westborough Fire Department attended the event along with members of their team. Their participation paid tribute to firefighters, police officers, emergency personnel and other first responders who demonstrated courage during the September 11 attacks.
The programme began with a moment of silence and peace prayer, led by Dev Lingadevaru, remembering the victims and families affected by the tragedy.
Community Leaders Pay Tribute
FIA–New England member Sanjay Gokhale led the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem.
FIA Executive Director Jyoti Singh and State Representative Manoj Chourasia addressed the gathering, reflecting on the significance of the 25th anniversary and the continuing importance of remembering the victims and recognising the service of first responders.
They also highlighted the values of service, compassion, unity and community resilience.
Wreath-Laying Ceremony
A special wreath-laying ceremony was led by three senior community members — Sita Singh, Virginia Kota and Sulabha Gokhale — in remembrance of those who died in the attacks and the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The ceremony brought together members of the Indian-American community, Westborough residents and other local supporters.
FIA–New England said the annual remembrance reflects its commitment to recognising first responders, veterans, law enforcement personnel and public servants while strengthening ties across communities.
The gathering concluded with a collective tribute to the victims and heroes of September 11, 2001, reaffirming the message: “We Will Never Forget.”
