Highlights From The 1 Year Anniversary
On September 11, 2002 Windsor held the first Walk of Light event to commemorate the first anniversary of the 9-11 tragedy. Luminary bags, one for each person who lost their life were decorated by Windsor students in grades 1-5 as well as other community groups and volunteers.
The luminaries lined the sidewalks of the Windsor Town Green. Each bag was inscribed with the name of an individual who lost their life on that tragic day. As dusk approached, red, white and blue glow sticks were placed in the luminary bags providing a breathtaking sight, and offering an opportunity for residents to reflect and remember those touched by the disaster. More than 5,000 people strolled the town green to participate, each in his or her own respectful way. Town of Windsor staff created this unique special event, but as is typical of Windsor, it was executed by a large group as diverse and caring as the town itself.
The following year, the City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) recognized Windsor's "Walk of Light" 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony as the "Best Special Event" produced in 2002 by a community with a population of between nine and thirty-six thousand. Windsor became the first Connecticut community to win this prestigious national award. At the 3CMA awards ceremony in Anaheim, California, town staff accepted the SAVVY Award for Windsor and on behalf of the more than 3,000 kids, seniors and volunteers who created the luminaries that were the centerpiece of the "Walk of Light" event.
Photos from that day are featured below.
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