Tunnel to Towers Climb Honors 9/11 Heroes at One World Trade Center

Honoring 9/11 First Responders

• 🎗️ The annual Tunnel to Towers Climb took place at One World Trade Center, with hundreds of participants scaling over 104 flights of stairs.
• 🕯️ The event serves as a tribute to the first responders who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001.

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation

• 🏗️ The Tunnel to Towers Foundation organizes the climb, also commemorating the sacrifice of FDNY firefighter Steven Siller and FDNY Captain Billy Burke.
• 💔 Both Siller and Burke died in the 9/11 attacks, each in a different tower.

Personal Tributes and Motivation

• 🏃‍♂️ The younger brothers of Captain Billy Burke participated, sharing that their motivation was to honor their brother's heroism and sacrifice.
• 🗣️ One brother recounted Captain Burke's last words to his men, "Keep going. I'm right behind you," a message he carried with him up the stairs.
• 💪 Participants were encouraged to "keep going, don't quit", reflecting the perseverance of those who served.

Event Growth and Impact

• 📈 The event saw its largest participation yet, with 2,250 participants in its ninth year, indicating increasing popularity.
• 🤝 The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is recognized for its wonderful work supporting homeless individuals and soldiers who have made significant sacrifices.
• 🔢 The climb involved 2,226 steps to reach the top of One World Trade Center.