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Firefighters honour first responders of 9/11 Twin Tower Attacks

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Firefighters honour first responders of 9/11 Twin Tower Attacks

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September 11th, 2011 by Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill
Richmond, United States, North America
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Firefighters from across the state climbed the Suntrust Building in honour of their comrades who made the ultimate sacrifice in 2001. Each man carried the badge of one of those killed in the 9-11 attack. Richmond, USA. 11th September 2011

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Firefighters listen to the national anthem before beginning their memorial climb.
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Firefighters enter the Suntrust building in full gear to begin the 110 storey climb.
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Firefighters listen to the national anthem before beginning their memorial climb.
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Firefighters listen to the national anthem and prepare for the climb.
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Firefighters listen to the national anthem before beginning their memorial climb.
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Firefighters approach the entrance to the 22 storey building in full gear.
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Firemen gather at the base of the Suntrust bank to prepare for the 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb.
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Firefighters listen to the national anthem before beginning their memorial climb.
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Firefighters listen to the national anthem before beginning their memorial climb.
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Firefighters enter the Suntrust building in full gear to begin the 110 storey climb.
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A large American flag hangs from two firetrucks in front of the Suntrust Bank.
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The American flag hangs in front of the 22 story Suntrust Bank.
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A Fireman completes the 2011 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb.
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A Fireman completes the 2011 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb.
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First responder signs the 9-11 Memorial poster after finishing the stair climb.

Firefighters from across the state climbed the Suntrust Building in honour of their comrades who made the ultimate sacrifice in 2001. Each man carried the badge of one of those killed in the 9-11 attack. Richmond, USA. 11th September 2011

Firefighters and EMS personnel from across the state commemorated the tenth anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks by climbing the 22 story Suntrust building in Richmond 5 times for a total of 110 stories. The height of the Twin towers. Each participant wore the badge of one of their fallen brethren as they climbed.
Richmond, Virginia, USA, 11 September,2011

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