LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Lexington Fire Department hosted its 13th annual memorial stair climb at Kroger Field on Thursday night to honor those lost on 9/11.
Hundreds of participants gathered at the stadium on Thursday, from first responders to students and community members. Many wore tactical or weighted gear to symbolize the heroes who climbed through fire and debris trying to get others out of the World Trade Center buildings on that fateful day.
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Chris MacFarlane with the Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters said the crowd was a meaningful sight that shows the lasting importance of the 9/11 attacks.
“You have everyone from FBI, ATF, fire department, police department. I’ve seen a lot of ROTC cadets here,” MacFarlane said. “So kids that were not even born and maybe their parents weren’t even that old during 911 are here showing their support, showing, what it means to them and, and how important it is to never forget.”…