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Hundreds climbed to the 104th floor at One World Trade Center as part of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s 7th annual charity climb. How it all went, told CBS News.
The tower’s 7th annual ascent once again honored the first rescuers who went above and beyond during the 9/11 attacks.
They started their ascent before the sun rose, climbing 104 floors, equivalent to 2,226 steps, and finished on the top floor of the One World Observatory. The journey symbolizes the strength and resilience of the city and its people after 9/11.
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“If you’ve ever been in a stairwell, you know it’s not easy. And to think, over 21 years ago they were running up, many of them with fire equipment, it’s incredible,” said Frank Siller, CEO of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIQT-ISej_w
Every year, 1,000 participants sign up to climb the Tunnel to Towers Tower to support the heroes of the United States.
Among them was Rob Jones, a double amputee Marine Corps veteran.
“I just did it, and if I can do it, then everyone can do it,” he said.
The first place this year was taken by Soh Wai Ching, an athlete from Malaysia who trains daily, overcoming 300-400 floors. For him, this is not just another sports title.
“The reason I do this every year is to honor the sacrifice of the police officers, the officers who climbed the stairs to save people,” he said.
The event raised more than half a million dollars, they will go to help the families of the dead rescuers with mortgage payments.
Hosting such an event is an opportunity to remember the many examples of heroism that day, including the decision of FDNY Captain Billy Burke to remain in the North Tower with stranded civilians.
“He knew that he would surely die, but he stayed and gave his life to comfort someone else. I think it’s one of the great 9/11 stories,” Siller said.
The annual ascent ensures that these stories will never be forgotten.
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Hundreds of people walked up to the 104th floor of One World Trade Center
Hundreds climbed to the 104th floor at One World Trade Center as part of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s 7th annual charity climb. How it all went, told CBS News.
The tower’s 7th annual ascent once again honored the first rescuers who went above and beyond during the 9/11 attacks.
They started their ascent before the sun rose, climbing 104 floors, equivalent to 2,226 steps, and finished on the top floor of the One World Observatory. The journey symbolizes the strength and resilience of the city and its people after 9/11.
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“If you’ve ever been in a stairwell, you know it’s not easy. And to think, over 21 years ago they were running up, many of them with fire equipment, it’s incredible,” said Frank Siller, CEO of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIQT-ISej_w
Every year, 1,000 participants sign up to climb the Tunnel to Towers Tower to support the heroes of the United States.
Among them was Rob Jones, a double amputee Marine Corps veteran.
“I just did it, and if I can do it, then everyone can do it,” he said.
The first place this year was taken by Soh Wai Ching, an athlete from Malaysia who trains daily, overcoming 300-400 floors. For him, this is not just another sports title.
“The reason I do this every year is to honor the sacrifice of the police officers, the officers who climbed the stairs to save people,” he said.
The event raised more than half a million dollars, they will go to help the families of the dead rescuers with mortgage payments.
Hosting such an event is an opportunity to remember the many examples of heroism that day, including the decision of FDNY Captain Billy Burke to remain in the North Tower with stranded civilians.
“He knew that he would surely die, but he stayed and gave his life to comfort someone else. I think it’s one of the great 9/11 stories,” Siller said.
The annual ascent ensures that these stories will never be forgotten.
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