Organizers describe the climb as an opportunity for the community to reflect, remember and show its support for first responders.
Source: Las Cruces Fire (via Facebook)
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Las Cruces firefighters, police officers and members of the community will gather at Aggie Memorial Stadium Friday morning to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
The Las Cruces and NMSU Fire and Police 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb begins at 7 a.m., offering participants an opportunity to climb together in remembrance of the first responders who died that day.
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Organizers describe the climb as an opportunity for the community to reflect, remember and show its support for first responders.
The annual observance brings local fire and law enforcement agencies together with NMSU and the broader community for a physical act of remembrance, 25 years after the attacks.
The memorial climb begins at 7 a.m. Friday at Aggie Memorial Stadium.
Las Cruces Fire Department: 9/11 Silent Watch
(via Facebook)
On September 11, the Las Cruces Fire Department will hold a Silent Watch at Station 1, located at 201 E Picacho Ave, in remembrance of the lives lost and the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001.
"We pause to honor the firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and countless civilians who never made it home, as well as the brave first responders who answered the call that day," the announcement stated.
"We remember. We honor. We will never forget."
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