The Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department holds the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Saturday
Just like thousands of cities, towns, and municipalities across the United States, the Fort Morgan Volunteer Fire Department held its 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb during the week, honoring the 25th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
2,977 people, from more than 90 countries, died that morning, which changed the world forever. In honor of all those who perished, including the 343 firefighters who never made it out, the Fort Morgan Fire Department held its 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Saturday morning, September 12, at 8:30 am at Eddie Underwood/Legion Field in Fort Morgan.
Members of the fire departments from Fort Morgan, Brush, and other areas, along with many community members, participated this year by climbing the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. That meant climbing the main bleachers 20 times. People could also walk the track around the field or even do a combination of the two. Most of the firefighters performed this in full gear, as all were there to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice 25 years ago.
Before the climb started, Fort Morgan Fire Chief Dillon Prevost asked for a moment of silence, then asked everyone to remember how they felt not only on September 11th, but also on September 12th.
Each participant was given a lanyard with a photo and a brief description of one of the fallen firefighters from that day. For example, one of those photos was of 43-year-old Lieutenant William E. McGinn, who served with Ladder 11 and Engine 56. He was appointed in 1984 and was part of the Squad 1 crew during the 1993 attack on the World Trade Center. He joined Squad 18 in 1998, as his Uncle Kevin was a retired FDNY lieutenant. William is buried at Resurrection Cemetery in Staten Island. NEVER FORGET!!
