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Four EPFD First Responders Attend Symbolic 9/11 Event

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Four EPFD First Responders Attend Symbolic 9/11 Event

A.D. Ibarra

-Tower of the Americas

 

Four Eagle Pass Fire Department first responders represented one fallen first responder who perished tragically in the wake of the attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 and diligently took the arduous task of climbing the 120 stories of stairs inside the Tower of the Americas which symbolizes the dedication of New York's Finest who did so on that day to get to people who were trapped in the most horrific conditions you can face in the midst of the worst attack of its kind on our shores.

Chief Sonny Mello informed The News Gram that Roger Barrientos, Omar Chavez, Mike Morales and Richard Briseño took on the challenge of the Tower of the Americas 9/11 Tower Climb this year.

The annual event is a a tribute to the fallen heroes of September 11, 2001 and consists of climbing the stairs of Hemisphere Tower twice to simulate the 112 stories of the Twin Towers.

Each individual represents one of the fallen first responders by name.

Over 500 first responders representing fire, police and EMS personnel attended the event on Friday, September 11, 2015.

The event began at 8:00 AM and concluded at 11:00 AM.

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Published in May 2013

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