Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk Tempe AZ

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk Tempe AZ Follow the steps of 9/11 Hero, Firefighter Stephen Siller to ensure that WE NEVER FORGET & honor the sacrifices of our first responders & military Heroes.

MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT100% of the proceeds will go directly to Tunnel to Towers!!October 30, 2026 6:00-9:00 PMMissi...
10/14/2026

MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT
100% of the proceeds will go directly to Tunnel to Towers!!

October 30, 2026
6:00-9:00 PM

Mission BBQ
Arrowhead Towne Center Glendale, AZ

7350 West Bell Road Glendale, AZ 85308

Will you please join us?!?!

Thank you Mission BBQ for your unwavering support of those that have given their all for us.

NAVY BIRTHDAY HISTORYOn October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the first American naval force. Thus began...
10/13/2026

NAVY BIRTHDAY HISTORY

On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the first American naval force. Thus began the long and prestigious heritage of the United States Navy. Between 1922 and 1972, the Navy celebrated its birthday on October 27th, the date of Theodore Roosevelt's birth. The Navy League of the United States designated the date due to Roosevelt's foresight and vision in elevating the U.S. Navy into a premier force.

The change to October 13th was seen as the more relevant date in line with the first official action legislating a navy. Since 1972, the Navy has officially recognized October 13th as the official date of its birth.

Regardless of when the Navy observed its birth, the celebration has always been one of pride.

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/navy-birthday-october-13

Arizona Department of Public Safety Officer/Paramedic Bruce W. HarrolleEOW~October 13, 2008The Air Rescue Helicopter Uni...
10/13/2026

Arizona Department of Public Safety Officer/Paramedic
Bruce W. Harrolle
EOW~October 13, 2008

The Air Rescue Helicopter Unit was assisting with the rescue of 2 stranded hikers. Officer Harrolle responded along with the pilot. While performing the rescue, they were able to get the male subject into the helicopter. While trying to assist the female into the helicopter, Officer Harrolle was struck by the helicopter rotor blades, resulting in his death. The pilot was able to fly both hikers to safety.

Officer Harrolle was 36 years old.

Harrolle spent his early years in Central Ohio. Every summer, he’d visit his father, Merl, in Tucson, Arizona. From a young age, he dreamed of becoming a firefighter and paramedic. That passion for serving others never wavered.

Harrolle met his future wife, Angela, on a blind date. He had just begun his career with DPS & Angela was starting her career as a Special Agent with the US Department of State. Their shared love of adventure & service connected them instantly. They soon married. Bruce & Angela went on to have 2 children together, Addison & Justice. They made their home in Arizona, where Harrolle worked as an officer and paramedic aboard Arizona’s rescue helicopter. He witnessed many tragedies but also experienced the pure joy of delivering several babies in emergency settings. He was recognized for his role in the rescue & recovery efforts following the Osprey helicopter crash in southern Arizona in 2000, which claimed the lives of 19 Marines. His dedication in the face of tragedy exemplified his commitment to service and teamwork. Harrolle’s legacy is one of selfless service, positivity, compassion & leadership. His loss led to the passage of “Harrolle’s Law” in Arizona, ensuring continued access to health insurance for families of the fallen.

Officer/Paramedic Bruce Harrolle is survived by his loving wife, Angela, daughter, Addison, and son, Justice, mother, Nancy, brother, Brad and many other cherished family members.

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has paid off the mortgage of the Harrolle family home through the Fallen First Responder Home Program.

https://t2t.org/first_responders/bruce-wesley-harrolle/

Monday Memory
10/12/2026

Monday Memory

In Honor of the Courageous Men and Women of THE USS COLE (DDG-67)Who Perished in Service to Their Country on October 12,...
10/11/2026

In Honor of the Courageous Men and Women of THE USS COLE (DDG-67)
Who Perished in Service to Their Country on
October 12, 2000

The USS Cole is a guided missile destroyer in the US Navy, commissioned on June 8, 1996, and homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.

On October 12, 2000, while making a scheduled refueling stop in the port of Aden, Yemen, two su***de bombers in a small craft laden with explosives pulled alongside the port side of the ship and detonated the charge, blowing a 40 foot wide hole near the galley.

17 U.S. sailors were killed who left 11 children behind, and 39 others were wounded. The attack was planned and executed by the terrorist group al-Qaeda.

We remember the service and sacrifice of our brave Navy servicemen and vow to never forget them.

🌹Lt. j.g. Andrew Triplett (31, Macon, Mississippi)

🌹ETC Richard D. Costelow (35, Morrisville, Pennsylvania)

🌹EW1 Kevin S. Rux (30, Portland, North Dakota)

🌹HT2 Kenneth E. Clodfelter (21, Mechanicsville, Virginia)

🌹EN2 Mark I. Nieto (24, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin)

🌹EW2 Ronald S. Owens (24, Vero Beach, Florida)

🌹OS2 Timothy L. Saunders (32, Ringgold, Virginia)

🌹MS3 Ronchester M. Santiago (22, Kingsville, Texas)

🌹MSSN Lakeina M. Francis (19, Woodleaf, North Carolina)

🌹ISSN Timothy L. Gauna (21, Rice, Texas)

🌹SMSN Cherone L. Gunn (22, Rex, Georgia)

🌹ISSN James R. McDaniels (19, Norfolk, Virginia)

🌹SN Lakiba N. Palmer (22, San Diego, California)

🌹ENFN Joshua L. Parlett (19, Churchville, Maryland)

🌹FN Patrick H. Roy (19, Cornwall on Hudson, New York)

🌹FN Gary Swenchonis Jr. (26, Rockport, Texas)

🌹SN Craig B. Wibberley (19, Williamsport, Maryland

It’s difficult to describe the feeling when you’re driving around and suddenly there’s a 9/11 Memorial presented in fron...
10/10/2026

It’s difficult to describe the feeling when you’re driving around and suddenly there’s a 9/11 Memorial presented in front of you that you had no idea existed or were looking for….

Last night as we were driving around the Town of Oyster Bay on Long Island. We decided to stop, take a stroll and enjoy the local businesses. Once we got back in our car, took a wrong turn going the wrong way, and decided to make a U-turn, we were presented with a breathtaking 9/11 Memorial in Syosset across from the volunteer Fire Department.

The fairly new Firefighters Memorial Park, features two steel beams recovered from ground zero of the World Trade Center.

The park was a joint project between the Syosset Fire District and the Town of Oyster Bay in September 2019.

In a Facebook post Giovanni Graceffa, the commissioner of the fire district said; "The Park is a tribute to those that gave their lives while helping and protecting others. May we never forget those that died on 9/11, especially the 343 members of the FDNY, and to those who have succumbed to 9/11 related illnesses."

Remember Everyone Deployed 🇺🇸
10/09/2026

Remember
Everyone
Deployed 🇺🇸

The Global War on Terror memorial made up of 7,063 dog tags representing every servicemember who made the ultimate sacri...
10/08/2026

The Global War on Terror memorial made up of 7,063 dog tags representing every servicemember who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Global War on Terror was displayed at the T2T NYC 5K.

The memorial is meant to represent the American flag when it’s draped over the casket of a fallen servicemember, standing at exactly 6 feet tall and 28 inches wide. And while traditional American flags have 50 white stars, the stars on the memorial have been colored gold in homage to gold star families nationwide.

The memorial has been displayed in over 60 locations nationwide since its creation in 2018.

The Fallen Heroes Memorial is sponsored by Veterans and Athletes United and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

“We hope to bring awareness of the heavy price paid for this flag and to keep our country free,” James Howard, Founder and President of VAU said in a press release. “We hope our memorial provides an opportunity for visitors to honor, reflect, and heal; To remember all those who gave their lives defending this great country in the War on Terror.”

The average beginner completes a 5K in 32 to 40+ minutes (finishing the 5K by jogging steadily or using a run/walk metho...
10/06/2026

The average beginner completes a 5K in 32 to 40+ minutes (finishing the 5K by jogging steadily or using a run/walk method). Breaking 30 to 35 minutes is a common early milestone.

The Tunnel to Towers Tempe, AZ or NYC 5K may take a little longer due to the camaraderie, sense of purpose, and the “Let Us Do Good” attitude!

There are 2,977 reasons, 343 rescuers, and 60 protectors watching over us as we start and complete our 5K journey each year.

However long it takes for you to complete the 5K, always know that your commitment to Never Forget will last a lifetime.

That my friends is the true meaning of why we gather, walk or run.

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