Spokane Fire Department Capt. Roger Libby was on a mission Monday. He would complete his 343rd stair-climb, in honor of the 343 New York firefighters who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center’s twin towers.
Spokane man’s 343 stair-climbs honor firefighters lost on 9/11
State fair to bring ‘Never Forget’ to Nashville
Never Forget, a mobile exhibit created to be a tool to help educate America’s youth about the tragic events that took place Sept. 11, 2001 and to also serve as a vivid reminder for others, will be anchored at the State Fair in Nashville from Sept. 11-20.
The traveling exhibit, which continues to be in great demand, was secured for the fair’s opening date several weeks ago, according to Scott Jones, state fair manager.
Senate to Try Again After Bill on N.S.A. Collection of Phone Records Is Blocked
After vigorous debate and intense last-minute pressure by Republican leaders, the Senate on Saturday rejected legislation that would curb the federal government’s bulk collection of phone records.
National 9/11 Flag Returns Home After Touching Lives in 50 States
After being unearthed from the rubble of the World Trade Center, lovingly repaired by veterans and tornado survivors and visiting all 50 states, the National 9/11 flag has finally made it home.
The flag's arrival this week at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York City marks the end of a 14-year journey. More.
New York celebrates opening of World Trade Center deck, nearly 14 years after 9/11 terror attack
NEW YORK: Testament to the regeneration of New York, nearly 14 years after the 9/11 attacks, is the new observation deck at the World Trade Center, offering spectacular views across the city.
9/11 victims remembered with 'Tunnel to Towers' climb
On Sunday 1,000 people ascended the stairs of the Freedom Tower in honor of the lives lost in the September 11 attacks. Firefighters, military members, friends and family of fallen first responders, and others climbed nearly 2,000 stairs as part of the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers stair climb. "It's a very historic and iconic day," said Frank Siller, brother of Stephen Siller, a firefighter who died in the attacks.
Amazing 9/11 time-lapse video shows TEN YEAR building project to create ground zero memorial
This amazing time-lapse video shows how the 9/11 memorial has changed over the past decade. Created by EarthCam, it shows how Ground Zero changed between 2004 and 2014 in a series of amazing photos pieced together to make a short film.
It was released by the company to mark the first anniversary since the 9/11 Memorial Museum opened on May 15, 2015. More.
9/11 flag's last stop is San Diego
Faulconer, Zimmerman and Fennessy also joined the many community leaders from across the nation who have signed the flag.
Zimmerman added “never forget” below her signature. McBrien coordinated creation of the flag, which was called the “United We Stand, United We Sew” project and took place from November 2001 through March 2002. More.