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911 Tower Challenge Foundation September 11 2024 Climbing 2071 steps representing the 110 floors of the Twin Towers on 911 every year in remembrance Tucson Arizona and Virtual Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice Photo Credit Anthony Correia In honor of those who lost their lives on 9112001and in continued honor of our first responders and military who protect us from foreign and domestic threats we gather to pay our respects at the annual 911 Tower Challenge. The World Trade Centers Twin Towers each consisted of 110 floors and 2071 steps and each year thousands of people across Arizona walk climb and run the stairs to remember. Firefighters in full gear Police Military and Bomb Squad personnel march steadily alongside civilians of varying ages abilities and backgrounds. Photographs of our fallen heroes line the stairs and participants pause briefly to read the names in recognition of the sacrifice each made while in the service of others.