Georgetown first responders make an emotional climb

  • Georgetown Fire Department firefighter Russell Paxton can't hide his weariness near the completion of his participation in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Georgetown Fire Department firefighter Russell Paxton can't hide his weariness near the completion of his participation in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Georgetown Police Department SWAT Team member Nick Onesto, left, and Georgetown Fire Department member Uros Dzelebdzic, right, prepare to post the Flag of Heroes and the American flag to begin the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Flag of Heroes contains the names of first responders who lost their lives in the World Trade Center attacks. The Memorial Stair
    Georgetown Police Department SWAT Team member Nick Onesto, left, and Georgetown Fire Department member Uros Dzelebdzic, right, prepare to post the Flag of Heroes and the American flag to begin the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Flag of Heroes contains the names of first responders who lost their lives in the World Trade Center attacks. The Memorial Stair
  • Georgetown Fire Department member Uros Dzelebdzic, front, and Georgetown Police Department SWAT Team member Nick Onesto, post the American flag and the Flag of Heroes at the start of the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Flag of Heroes contains the names of first responders who lost their lives in the World Trade Center attacks. The Memorial Stair Climb beg
    Georgetown Fire Department member Uros Dzelebdzic, front, and Georgetown Police Department SWAT Team member Nick Onesto, post the American flag and the Flag of Heroes at the start of the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Flag of Heroes contains the names of first responders who lost their lives in the World Trade Center attacks. The Memorial Stair Climb beg
  • Georgetown Fire Chief John Sullivan and Police Chief Cory Tchida take part in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Georgetown Fire Chief John Sullivan and Police Chief Cory Tchida take part in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Georgetown Fire Chief John Sullivan takes part in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Georgetown Fire Chief John Sullivan takes part in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida takes part in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida takes part in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Georgetown Fire Department firefighter Nicola Gilmour (blond hair, wearing cap) takes part in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Georgetown Fire Department firefighter Nicola Gilmour (blond hair, wearing cap) takes part in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Georgetown Police Department officer Ashley Wall is encouraged by Georgetown Fire Department member Garey Jackson as she continues her efforts during the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Georgetown Police Department officer Ashley Wall is encouraged by Georgetown Fire Department member Garey Jackson as she continues her efforts during the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Georgetown Police Department SWAT Team member Arik Washington joins other first responders taking part in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Georgetown Police Department SWAT Team member Arik Washington joins other first responders taking part in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • 10-year-old T.C. Grasse is flanked by his mom and dad, Georgetown Police Department Commander Erik Grasse (behind T.C.) and Police Department Commander Renee Koog (in front of T.C.) as they take part in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. T.C. did the entire walk with his parents. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    10-year-old T.C. Grasse is flanked by his mom and dad, Georgetown Police Department Commander Erik Grasse (behind T.C.) and Police Department Commander Renee Koog (in front of T.C.) as they take part in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. T.C. did the entire walk with his parents. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Georgetown Fire Department Battalion Chief Carl Boatright, left, and firefighter Russell Paxton, right, take part in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. Boatright is one of the founders of this now annual event. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Georgetown Fire Department Battalion Chief Carl Boatright, left, and firefighter Russell Paxton, right, take part in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. Boatright is one of the founders of this now annual event. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Georgetown firefighter Priscilla Coffman takes part in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Georgetown firefighter Priscilla Coffman takes part in the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • 11-year-old Jude Marquez walked the entire way during the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. Jude's father is Georgetown firefighter Jonathan Marquez, who was on duty today and couldn't be here. Jude was there for dad. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    11-year-old Jude Marquez walked the entire way during the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. Jude's father is Georgetown firefighter Jonathan Marquez, who was on duty today and couldn't be here. Jude was there for dad. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • 13-year-old Joaquin Diaz joined other members of his BSA Scout Troop 1096 handing out hydration drinks to participants during the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    13-year-old Joaquin Diaz joined other members of his BSA Scout Troop 1096 handing out hydration drinks to participants during the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Georgetown Fire Department Captain Brad Cox prepares to take part in Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Georgetown Fire Department Captain Brad Cox prepares to take part in Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Georgetown Fire Department firefighter Russell Paxton shows the effect of a long time of the steps as he nears the completion of the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Georgetown Fire Department firefighter Russell Paxton shows the effect of a long time of the steps as he nears the completion of the Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • First responders and family members join in prayer at the conclusion of this year's Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    First responders and family members join in prayer at the conclusion of this year's Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • First responders and family members join in prayer at the conclusion of this year's Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    First responders and family members join in prayer at the conclusion of this year's Memorial Stair Climb at Birkelbach Field on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the 23rd anniversary of the attacks on United States soil in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The Memorial Stair Climb began here in 2011. Photo by Andy Sharp.