30 Sep 2021 Arkansas First Responders gather for Little Rock 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

The 3rd Annual Little Rock 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb took place with the promise to “Never Forget” those who lost their lives when the twin towers fell.  Participants climbed 110 floors at War Memorial Stadium to symbolize the height of the twin towers. The morning began with a solemn memorial ceremony to remember the fallen. Climbers then were escorted by pipes and drums as they began their climb. Each participant wore a tag with the name and photo of a fallen hero. Participants then climbed 1960 steps in their honor.

The Little Rock 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was established in 2019 by event director Roy Wert, II. “We had so many different types of climbers this year, including many first responders. The one thing they all said is that the event made them feel so at home and they left with nothing but positive feelings,” Wert said.

Participants also took the time to sign personal messages on two fire hoses. The hoses will the be given to the Arkansas Fire Department that has the most climbers participate over the first five years of the event.