The Parsons Fire Department is inviting fire departments from across the four states and beyond to participate in a stair climb event Saturday at Belmont Towers, 1900 Belmont Ave. The event is in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and in rural Pennsylvania. Beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, the 9/11 stair climb will have opening ceremonies, a presentation of colors and the national anthem. The official stair climb is open only to firefighters, but the public is invited to attend and participate in activities outside the towers. The purpose of the stair climb is to honor the 343 firefighter lives lost during the terrorist attacks in 2001 as well as raise funds for the Jed Head memorial scholarship. During the climb, photos of many of those who lost their lives will be displayed in the stairwell along with additional memorial photos on individual lanyards worn by participants making the 2,205 stair climb.
Source: Parsons Sun
