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9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Article and photos by Lisa Nicklanovich
With bagpipe music playing, participants of the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Red Rocks walked nine laps around the amphitheater which is the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers.
The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Red Rocks Amphitheatre brought approximately 2,000 re ghters and members of the community together to honor those who sacri ced their lives on September 11, 2001 and help support the families who survived them. The event, which is the largest stair climb
in the country, began with a ceremony at 8:46 a.m., the time the north tower was struck at the World Trade Center, and the climb began at 9:03 a.m., the time the south tower was struck, after a moment of silence and a performance of “Amazing Grace.”
The event raises funds for the FDNY Counseling Services Unit and the programs provided by the National Fallen Fighters Foundation.
Volunteers gave out pizza slices from The Garlic Knot restaurant to participants of the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. From left to right, Molly Harpster from Leading Edge Physical Therapy, Lin Giampietro and MaryLou Giampietro, co-owners of the Garlic Knot and 80108 residents.
Fire ghters honored rst responders who gave their lives on 9/11 by wearing all their gear and equipment while doing the climb. Ashton Morgan, an attendee and member of the Rock Canyon High School Fire Science program, said, “I already respected the rst responders but it was the hardest thing I’ve done; we climbed with our gear but they were actually working in extreme conditions.”
A hole in one!
By Maria Pangalos; courtesy photo
Castle Pines resident Cindy Lantz made a hole in one on the number two hole at The Country Club
at Castle Pines (CCCP) golf course on Friday, September 1. Lantz has been a CCCP member since 1994, and this is her rst hole in one at CCCP. Congratulations Cindy!
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