The Galesburg High School C.A.R.E. club sponsored the inaugural 9-11 Stair Climb at F & M Stadium. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
The event paid tribute to the firefighters who climbed the stairs of the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. At 7 a.m., the Galesburg Fire Department Honor Guard presented the colors and the Galesburg High School band played the National Anthem. A welcome speech was given by Brad Bone, who is a retired firefighter from the Champaign Fire Department and the Illinois Service Institute of the University of Illinois.
After the welcome, the 2,000 stair climb began! Students, Staff from across CUSD #205, community members, members from the Galesburg Fire Department and Galesburg Police department all participated in the climb.
Click here to view photos from the event.