Memorial Stair Climb

Georgetown Fire Department Captain Aubrey Reeves, left, and Georgetown Police Department officer Ashley Wall, right, post the colors at the beginning of the Memorial Stair Climb. Officer Wall is holding the Flag of Heroes, with the names of first responders who died during the 2001 attacks.
Georgetown Fire Department Captain Aubrey Reeves, front, and Georgetown Police Department officer Ashley Wall, back left, salute after posting the colors.
Georgetown Fire Chief John Sullivan, front, and Police Chief Cory Tchida (behind Sullivan) participate in the Memorial Stair Climb.
Georgetown Fire Department firefighter Jonathan Marquez was joined by his sons Micah, 6, and Jude, 10, during the Memorial Stair Climb.
Georgetown Fire Department Battalion Chief Scott Gibson, left, takes a brief rest before continuing his climb during.
Georgetown Fire Department Battalion Chief Scott Gibson, left, takes a short break before continuing his walk.
Georgetown Police Department Commander Renee Koog, front, is joined by police Lt. Matt Robey (behind Koog) and police Commander Erik Grasse (behind Robey) during the Memorial Stair Climb.
Georgetown first responders take part in the Memorial Stair Climb.
9-year-old Caden Taylor, with Cub Scout Pack 151, joined other scouts, including his brother Cole, 12, (back right), with Boy Scout Troop 1096, to hand out hydration drinks.
15-year-old Cameron Taylor, front, and Corwin Diaz, 15, (partially visible behind Cameron), both with Boy Scout Troop 1096, were on hand to offer hydration drinks and encouragement to participants.
Georgetown Fire Department Battalion Chief Carl Boatright, front, was a participant (and an event organizer) for the Memorial Stair Climb.
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida was a participant in the Memorial Stair Climb.
Georgetown firefighter Jonathan Marquez, right, walks with his sons, including Micah, 6, and Jude, 10, after all three completed the Memorial Stair Climb together.
Georgetown Fire Department members, including (left to right) firefighter Branden Coughlin, Captain Jason Jeffery and firefighter Justin Barreras, unwind and cool off after completing their climbs.
Police officers and firefighters come together for a closing prayer at the conclusion of this year's Memorial Stair Climb, held at Birkelbach Field on Monday, September 11, 2023.

A Memorial Stair Climb was held at Birkelbach Field on Monday, September 11, 2023, the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. Georgetown's first responders climbed the stadium steps to pay homage to first responders who perished in the World Trade Center towers.