Members of SIU-Carbondale’s Air Force ROTC detachment will pay tribute to the victims of September 11, 2001, with a strenuous workout session on Monday, September11, at Saluki Stadium.
This year, organizers are opening the free event to southern Illinois first responders, veterans and the local community.
The 9/11 Saluki Stair Climb Tribute involves a simulated 110-floor stair climb, representing the 110 floors of the World Trade Center twin towers that were destroyed that day.
Participants should arrive at 5:45 a.m. on September 11 so the event can being promptly at 6 a.m. with remarks from Lt. Colonel Jessica Dwyer, Air Force ROTC detachment 205 commander.
In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors to the Banterra Center.
