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Posted on: September 11, 2023

Rain does not deter first responders in stair climb

091123 Muscatine Stair Climb 002 = First Bell Rung

First responders from the Muscatine Fire Department, Muscatine Police Department, and Fruitland Fire Department, were joined by several citizens at the Muscatine High School Football Stadium Monday to complete the 2,200 steps on the 22nd Anniversary of the terrorist attacks on that destroyed the two towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, damaged the Pentagon, and witnessed a fourth hijacked plane crashed into the Pennsylvania countryside by heroic passengers. A gallery of pictures are available to view on the City of Muscatine website. A total of 37 stair climbers and numerous onlookers braved the light rain to remember the firefighters, police officers, EMT/paramedics and civilians killed in the attack. Thank you first responders for your courage and service. 

Click to see 2023 MEMORIAL PHOTO GALLERY.

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