Saline County 9/11 Memorial Stairclimb

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The following year, twelve firefighters participated, representing four fire departments from the metro Denver area.

9/11 Memorial Stairclimb, Firefighters climb the equivalent of 110 stories, or 2,200 steps, to reach the upper floors of the World Trade Center,, in Honor the 343 FDNY Firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11/01. History of the 9/11 Stair Climb
The first stair climb held to support the mission of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation was held on September 11, 2005. when five Colorado firefighters convened at a high-rise building in downtown Denver to climb 110 flights of stairs in memory of their FDNY brothers who were killed in the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Each subsequent years, attendance grew, until it was capped at 343 participants in 2008. Since its beginning, the Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb has evolved into a much anticipated annual events, and generated interest from individuals across the country who hoped to adapt the format and host an event in their cities. In 2010, the original Denver team partnered with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to create a template that would enable coordinator to successfully replicate a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb anywhere in the United States.

09/15/2026

There are a number of event coins available after this past weekend. If you are in the central AR area and would like one, please reach out to us. The coins are $15/each and all proceeds go towards the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation’s LODD survivor programs and the FDNY’s Counseling Services Unit. (We apologize, but at this time we are unable to ship)
*On one side of the coin is the stair climb logo. On the other side is one of the two reflecting pools at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum in NYC. Each reflecting pool covers the exact footprint of the WTC twin towers.

09/14/2026

Over the weekend firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, nurses, local officials, and members of the community came together and braved the heat for the Saline County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. They climbed and walked the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center to honor the 343 firefighters, 71 law enforcement officers, and 8 EMS personnel who gave their lives in service to others. They also paid their respects to the hundreds of emergency personnel that have since died from Ground Zero-related illnesses, as well as all the civilians who never made it out and the loved ones left to carry on their memories. With every step they took they reflected, they honored, and they kept a promise we all made 25 years ago. Always Remember. Never Forget.

09/12/2026

Today marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. I had intended to post a video, but station duties, stair climb prep, and a flag ceremony commanded my attention. Now the day is done, and as I sit here surrounded by event materials and name tags my thoughts sit with my trip to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum earlier this year. The overwhelming emotion that I felt then was something I’ll never forget. I have tried to make a video, but I just don’t have the words. So I will leave you with these few images that I took during my visit. Some will look at this and only see the destruction. For me, I see the love. Love for country and for service. Love of the job and something bigger than any one person. I see a love so strong that two towering infernos could not dissuade our brothers and sisters from running towards the danger, even though they knew the odds were against them. May the love they showed that day be an example to all of us. Always Remember. Never Forget.

09/09/2026

A huge thanks to some of our newest sponsors, State Representative RJ Hawk of Arkansas District 81 and Jedidiah Tree Service ! We are honored to have your support for the Saline County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb!

09/09/2026

Huge thanks to Everett Buick GMC for their sponsorship of the Saline County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb! It was a pleasure to meet with the team and we are honored to have your support!!

09/08/2026

This Saturday is the day!! If the climb feels like too much then you can walk the track instead! Check-in and onsite registration begins at 0800. T-shirts and commemorative challenge coin for participants! Coins and t-shirts will also be available for purchase (donation to NFFF) once the stair climb/walk begins. Come out and support the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation’s LODD survivor programs and the FDNY Counseling Services Unit!

08/27/2026

The Saline County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb would like to recognize Pafford Medical Services for their very generous sponsorship of our event! Their dedication to serving their communities is first class, and they have been an amazing partner to the first responders that they work with on a daily basis. Thank you so much for your contribution towards both the stair climb and in the service we all provide for our communities every single day!

08/26/2026

We would like to thank Anytime Fitness Bryant Arkansas for their sponsorship of the 2026 Saline County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb! It was wonderful to sit down with Lynn and talk about our event and the programs that their sponsorship will support. We also spent some time remembering where we were on 9/11 and how it changed our own lives. Connecting is just one more way to remember and honor those that answered the call and sacrificed everything that day. Thank you so much Lynn, and I hope to see you there on Sept 12th!

08/26/2026

We would like to thank Hurricane Creek Federal Credit Union for their generous sponsorship of the 2026 Saline County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb! It was such a pleasure to speak with Camille about our event and the programs that their sponsorship will support! Thank you so much!!

08/26/2026

We’re proud to support the 2026 Saline County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb & Walk. ❤️🇺🇸

It was great connecting with Mike York and having the opportunity to support an event dedicated to honoring and remembering the firefighters and first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001.

At Hurricane Creek Federal Credit Union, we’re always grateful for opportunities to support meaningful events right here in our community.

The Memorial Stair Climb & Walk will take place

📍 Benton Athletic Complex
📅 September 12, 2026

Address

220 S . Main Street
Benton, AR
72015

Website

https://NFFF.akaraisin.com/ui/saline26

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