A memorial stair climb was held to commemorate 9/11, with participants climbing 2,071 stairs, equivalent to 110 flights. The event was organized by the Texas Tech Air Force ROTC and marked its fifth…
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A memorial stair climb was held to commemorate 9/11, with participants climbing 2,071 stairs, equivalent to 110 flights. The event was organized by the Texas Tech Air Force ROTC and marked its fifth annual occurrence. Various groups took part, including first responders and military personnel.
Participants from Lubbock Fire Rescue, Lubbock Police Department, and Texas Tech's Army ROTC were joined by members of the Marines and student organizations. A firefighter from Midland also participated in the climb. Further details about the event are available from the source.
The stair climb served as a tribute to the events of 9/11, with participants making a significant physical effort to honor the occasion.
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