My son, Rural Metro fire captain Mike Price (far left in photo), participated in the 911 Memorial Stair climb this morning at 5151 E. Broadway. The tall white building, a skyscraper of sorts, was the site of the climb for the local Tucson, and surrounding area firefighters, who climbed 110 stories (that's seven times up and down the steps of the building) in honor of 911, the event that rocked the world on September 11th -- 11 years ago this Tuesday. Three-hundred forty three local firefighters wore photos around their neck honoring the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on that fateful day. My son was emotionally spent midway through the climb. In a Channel 9 interview, following the climb, he told the news reporter how grateful he was to know that he would soon be with his family, hug his wife and his children, and head home. For the 343 firefighters on September 11, 2001, that was not to be. Mike wore the photo of Stephen Siller around his neck. He was very proud to do so.
Hats off to all the firefighters and first responders around the world. The following is an excerpt from Stephen Siller's Twin Towers Tunnel Foundation website.
Stephen Siller had just gotten off the late shift at Squad 1, Park Slope, Brooklyn. He was on his way to play golf when his scanner told of the first plane hitting the Twin Towers. When he heard the news he called his wife, Sally, and told her he would be late because he had to help those in need. He returned to Squad 1 to get his gear, then took his final steps toward the Trade Center. When Stephen drove his truck to the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, it was already closed to traffic. With 60 pounds of gear strapped to his back, he ran to the Tunnel, hoping to meet up with his own Company, Squad 1.
Stephen was a loving husband and the father of five.
Photo below: Proud Papa shaking hands with Captain Mike Price
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