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Register for Manassas 9/11 Stair Climb Memorial
Manassas 9/11 Stair Climb memorial event to take place at Sudley Tower in Prince William County on Sept. 16. Proceeds benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
On Sept. 16, 2012, particiants of the Manassas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb will "never forget" as they make the trek up 110 stories.
Registration is now open, but space is limited. Participants can register now at manassasstairclimb.com for $25; all proceeds benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF).
The event, which is hosted by the Stonewall Jackson Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department and held at the Weichert Realty building located at 7900 Sudley Road, is held to help pay tribute to the fallen firefighters from the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
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Each of the firefighters participating will carry commemorative items such as badges and pictures of the firefighters killed during the attacks 11 years ago during their climb. Most of the firefighters will be climbing the 110 flights (the equivalent number of flights in each of the twin towers) in full gear, which weighs between 60 and 70 pounds.
The NFFF provides assistance to the surviving families of firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Editor's note: Linda Hughes contributed to this report.
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