Firefighters, Police Officers, and EMS Personnel to Climb 110 Stories in Honor of The Fallen

DALLAS - Aug. 13, 2018 - PRLog -- The Renaissance Tower will be host to the 8th annual Dallas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on September 8, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 1201 Elm Street in downtown Dallas, Texas. Firefighters, police officers, and EMS personnel from North Texas and beyond meet annually to honor the memory and sacrifice of their fallen brothers and sisters who have died in the line of duty. After donning their protective gear or duty equipment, the firefighters, police officers, and EMS personnel will climb a total of 110 stories symbolizing the trek to the top of the former World Trade Center Towers. The Dallas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is among several events held around the world to commemorate the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

The Dallas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is an annual remembrance that uniquely honors fallen first responders while supporting the families that are left behind. Choreographed around the events of September 11, 2001, the climb incorporates incredible symbolism of sight and sound in an intensely physical setting. The event begins with an opening ceremony steeped in traditional fire and police memorial service elements.

The public is encouraged to attend.  The Keynote speaker for the ceremony will be Christopher Howard.  A NYC firefighter and a son who followed in the service footsteps of his Port Authority Police Officer father who perished in the collapse of the Twin Towers.

A moment of silence at 8:46 AM marks the time Flight 11 hit the North Tower. Immediately following, 343 firefighters, 70 police officers, and 9 EMS personnel begin their trek up the stairs - 110 floors - equivalent to the height of the former World Trade Center Twin Towers. One K-9 will be on site (but will not climb) to represent the single K-9 that perished with its handler.  Each climber carries the name, picture, and accountability tag of a firefighter or police officer who was killed at "Ground Zero" on September 11, 2001. When finished, participants place the name of the individual for whom they climbed on an accountability board. Local fallen public safety officers are acknowledged and honored as well. The event is family-oriented and free to the public. Star Parking has donated the use of several parking lots to host family friendly activities and displays. Individuals interested in a career in public safety will be able to interact with fire/police/EMS academies and organizations looking to hire.

Immediately following the climb, Cotton Patch Cafe will show their support of local heroes (climbers only) by providing them and their immediate family members with a free lunch at the 2018 Brotherhood Bash. Attendance at the Bash is by invitation only and will be held at Eddie Deen's Ranch. A Trip to Remember will be raffled as well as many other items donated by local companies. 100% of the proceeds from the raffle will benefit Stay the Course. A foundation dedicated to assist first responders and veterans to overcome barriers to succeed in their communities.

This year's climbers' fundraising efforts will benefit Concerns of Police Survivors-Metroplex Chapter, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Texas Line of Duty Death Task Force, and National EMS Memorial Service.

A sanctioned event of the Association of Memorial Stair Climbs
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