Partnering with CINTAS and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, hundreds took to the steps of TQL Stadium to honor the 343 New York City firefighters who lost their lives in the September 11th World Trade Center attack.Interim Cincinati Fire Chief Steve Breitfelder joined firefighters and citizens taking on the climb.“We say the saying “never forget.” And this is the way we honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.”The day began with the sound of bagpipes singing their mournful wail, transforming TQL into hallowed ground. “It’s a true honor to be able to lead this stair climb… remembering those 343 firefighters who lost their lives that day on 9/11,” Breitfelder said.Hundreds Took to the steps above the TQL Stadium pitch to remember and honor the lives lost, sacrificed to save others racing into the towers. Ross Mulkerrin of the National Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation says the response was emotional.“More than 600 showed up to support our fallen, support the foundation, and to honor not only those lost on 9/11 but those who passed in the 22 years since.” Participants climbed 2200 steps, the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. Mulkerrin says the climb is important.“We all remember where we were on that day 22 years ago on Monday. It’s something that keeps the memory alive.”Twenty-two years after the towers fell, participants say they are climbing with the heroes for this 9/11 memorial stair climb, the 343 names of the NYFD halo TQL stadium. But local line-of-duty deaths linger as well. Coleraine Fire and EMS Captain Chris Ruwe know the deep sacrifice of losing firefighters under his command. He remembers the day Colerain firefighters Broxterman and Shira died in the line of duty.“For me, it’s personal. I was there that morning. It’s my honor to do these things.”Firefighters in turnout gear, some of the recruits making the climb were not alive the day the towers fell. They are joined by civilians and citizens grateful to honor their service. They say they are grateful to pay tribute to the memory of that fateful September day. They say each step honors the 343 lost but never forgotten.“It’s my payback not only to the families but to their children but the community as a whole.”
Partnering with CINTAS and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, hundreds took to the steps of TQL Stadium to honor the 343 New York City firefighters who lost their lives in the September 11th World Trade Center attack.
Interim Cincinati Fire Chief Steve Breitfelder joined firefighters and citizens taking on the climb.
“We say the saying “never forget.” And this is the way we honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.”
The day began with the sound of bagpipes singing their mournful wail, transforming TQL into hallowed ground. “It’s a true honor to be able to lead this stair climb… remembering those 343 firefighters who lost their lives that day on 9/11,” Breitfelder said.
Hundreds Took to the steps above the TQL Stadium pitch to remember and honor the lives lost, sacrificed to save others racing into the towers.
Ross Mulkerrin of the National Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation says the response was emotional.
“More than 600 showed up to support our fallen, support the foundation, and to honor not only those lost on 9/11 but those who passed in the 22 years since.”
Participants climbed 2200 steps, the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. Mulkerrin says the climb is important.
“We all remember where we were on that day 22 years ago on Monday. It’s something that keeps the memory alive.”
Twenty-two years after the towers fell, participants say they are climbing with the heroes for this 9/11 memorial stair climb, the 343 names of the NYFD halo TQL stadium. But local line-of-duty deaths linger as well. Coleraine Fire and EMS Captain Chris Ruwe know the deep sacrifice of losing firefighters under his command. He remembers the day Colerain firefighters Broxterman and Shira died in the line of duty.
“For me, it’s personal. I was there that morning. It’s my honor to do these things.”
Firefighters in turnout gear, some of the recruits making the climb were not alive the day the towers fell. They are joined by civilians and citizens grateful to honor their service. They say they are grateful to pay tribute to the memory of that fateful September day. They say each step honors the 343 lost but never forgotten.
“It’s my payback not only to the families but to their children but the community as a whole.”
