The Brief
- The Tunnel to Towers Stair Climb honors the first responders who raced up the Twin Towers on 9/11.
- Dozens of local first responders took on the 41-story climb in full gear.
- The event raises money for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which supports families of fallen heroes and veterans.
TAMPA – In downtown Tampa, hundreds of people took on a 41-story climb — each step a tribute to the firefighters, police officers, and first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11th.
Many participants wore tags with the names of fallen heroes. Local firefighters, including District Chief Kyle Miller of Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue, climbed in full gear to honor the 343 firefighters who lost their lives that day.
What they’re saying:
“It just means a lot to be able to participate in these events — especially with the people I work with and serve the community with,” Miller said.…