The Brief
- More than 500 people climbed 17 stories at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota to honor 9/11 victims and first responders.
- Participants included local firefighters in full gear, first responders, and family members.
- Community members walked to honor lost loved ones and teach younger generations about the tragedy.
SARASOTA, Fla – More than 500 people gathered at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota County on Friday to climb the finish tower stairs 17 times in remembrance of the September 11 attacks.
Nathan Benderson Park community climb
What we know:
More than 500 people turned out at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota County to participate in a 9/11 memorial stair climb. Participants climbed the stairs of the park’s finish tower 17 times to honor those who died 25 years ago.
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Local firefighters in full gear, first responders and families took part in the solemn event.…