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VIDEO: The Lexington Fire Department hosts annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Piper Renaud and Isabella Lindsey September 11, 2025

For the past 13 years, the Lexington Fire Department has hosted the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to honor the ultimate sacrifice made on that day. Over 700 people gathered at Kroger Field to climb over 2,400...

Lexington Fire Department’s annual 9/11 stair climb honors lives lost

Sammy Wynn, Assistant News Editor September 11, 2025

Firefighters, other law enforcement officials and Kentucky locals scaled 1,540 steps during the Lexington Fire Department's (LFD) annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to honor the firefighters who climbed...

Firefighters enter the stands for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Staff

Lexington Fire Department hosts 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Isabella Sepahban, Staff Reporter September 12, 2024

Approximately 670 people walked 2,000 steps during the Lexington Fire Department’s annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Lexington, Kentucky. For two hours, on the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 11, participants...

A climber selects a fallen first responder to represent during the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Natalie Parks | Staff

Local first responders honor 9/11 victims with stair climb

Natalie Parks September 11, 2019

Over 300 first responders and community members gathered at Kroger Field on the evening of Sept. 11 to honor the first responders who died in the 9/11 attacks.Members of the Lexington Fire Department,...

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