One step at a time, one flight at a time, Columbia County firefighters climbed in honor of the lives lost and heroes gained on Sept. 11, 2001. Twenty-five years after the attacks, the annual stair climb remains a powerful reminder of the courage, sacrifice and service displayed by first responders on one of America's darkest days.
Watch the Stair Climb of Remembrance
The photos capture moments of reflection, determination and tribute. In this video, see Columbia County Fire Rescue's annual 9/11 stair climb unfold as firefighters honor the 343 FDNY members who lost their lives responding to the attacks and carry forward a tradition of remembrance that endures 25 years later.
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This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Columbia County stair climb honors 9/11 heroes | PHOTOS & VIDEO
