Source: Fox News
Summary
A 21-foot steel beam from the World Trade Center’s South Tower was brought to Cincinnati as part of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s Steel Across America tour, commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The event included firefighters, veterans, and community members, with speeches and ceremonies. The beam will continue its journey to West Point, Boston, and the White House before returning to New York City. The foundation provides mortgage-free homes to injured veterans and first responders.
Our Reading
As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The steel beam moves from city to city, drawing crowds and speeches.
Firefighters and veterans gather to honor the past with flags and silence.
Stories of sacrifice and survival are repeated in the same way each time.
The same words, the same gestures, the same promise of never forgetting.
Author: Evan Null
Steel Across America
The 21-foot steel beam from the World Trade Center’s South Tower is traveling across the country as part of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s Steel Across America tour. The event in Cincinnati marked one of many stops on the 10,500-mile journey. The tour is designed to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and to honor the victims and first responders.
Frank Siller and the Foundation
Frank Siller, chairman and CEO of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, emphasized the importance of remembering the sacrifices made on 9/11. His comments were shared with Fox News Digital, highlighting the foundation’s mission to support those affected by the attacks. The foundation has been active in providing aid to injured veterans and first responders.
Scott Nokes and His Story
Scott Nokes, a former Marine and Tunnel to Towers ambassador, shared his personal experience with the foundation. He was injured during his service and later received a smart home through the foundation’s program. Nokes now works with the foundation and mentors for Neptune Emergency Services, continuing the cycle of support and recognition.
Community Events and Ceremonies
In Cincinnati, the event included a color guard, bagpipes, the national anthem, a blessing of the beam, and a moment of silence. Local firefighters, FDNY members, veterans, and community members attended the ceremony. The event was part of a larger effort to keep the memory of 9/11 alive through public displays and shared experiences.
Final Stops and Continued Impact
The Steel Across America tour will continue with stops at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial, and the White House before returning to New York City. The foundation also continues its mission of providing mortgage-free homes to catastrophically injured U.S. veterans and first responders. This year, the foundation is honoring the 343 FDNY firefighters who died on 9/11 by delivering 343 homes.
