THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 Page 7 Saugus remembers its “9/11” victims on 20th anniversary By Mark E. Vogler A small group of town leaders and citizens will gather for a low-key observance at the town’s Central Fire Station at 8:46 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 11) – the same time that fire departments across the nation will mark the significance of a sad day in American history. It was that time 20 years ago that American Airlines Flight 11 – one of four commercial airliners hijacked that day – became the first to hit its target, crashing into the World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan. A monument on the Hamilton Street side of Saugus Town Hall forever links the community to the national tragedy of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks which claimed close to 3,000 lives. Two former Saugus residents were among the victims who were killed 20 years ago tomorrow in the event also known as 9/11. The monument – inscribed with the date and “God Bless America” – pays tribute to Gertrude “Trudi” Alagero and David DiMeglio, who were among the victims in New York City during the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center Towers. KILLED AT THE WORLD TRADE CENTER: Gertrude M. “Trudi” Alagero, 37, a 1982 Saugus High School graduate, was a senior vice president and practice leader for Marsh Private Client Services, a division of Marsh & McLennan. Alagero was working out of an office on the 94th floor of the north tower at World Trade Center (also known as Tower 1). At 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, hijackers crashed American Airlines Flight 11 into the northern facade of the North Tower. Marsh & McLennan had more than 800 people working on floors 93 through 100 – the part of the building that was in the flight path of the first hijacked airliner to crash into the World Trade Center Towers. More than 350 Marsh & McLennan workers – including Alagero – perished in the attack. KILLED IN PLANE CRASH: David DiMeglio, a former Saugus resident, then 22, was living in Wakefield and was among the 81 passengers on American Flight 11 that was commandeered by five al-Qaida terrorists and flown into the World Trade Center’s north tower shortly before 9 a.m. on Sept. 11. He was headed west to help his mother move. He had completed computer school and David DiMeglio had planned to start a business in computer services. TERRORIST TOLL FELT LOCALLY: Gertrude “Trudi” Alagero (left) and David DiMeglio (right) are two former Saugus Gertrude “Trudi” Alagero residents who lost their lives in New York City during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. (Courtesy photos to The Saugus Advocate) THIS WEEK ON SAUGUS TV Sunday, September 12 from 9 to 11 p.m. on Channel 8 – “Sunday Night Stooges” (The Three Stooges). Monday, September 13 all day on Channel 8 – “Movie Monday” (classic movies). Tuesday, September 14 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – Board of Selectmen Meeting from September 7. Wednesday, September 15 at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 9 – School Committee Meeting from September 9. Thursday, September 16 at 7 p.m. on Channel 9 – Planning Board Meeting ***live***. Friday, September 17 at noon on Channel 8 – From the Vault – SHS Hockey vs. Danvers from 1986. Saturday, September 18 at 11:30 a.m. on Channel 22 – SHS Volleyball vs. Salem from September 10. Saugus TV can be seen on Comcast Channels 8, 9 & 22. For complete schedules, please visit www.saugustv.org. ***programming may be subject to change without notice*** Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657
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