ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 13 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news release:
The University of Georgia is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with its annual memorial stair climb.
A quarter of a century ago, on Sept. 11, 2001, 2,977 people died in a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks.
University ROTC students organized the first 9/11 memorial stair climb three years ago to honor those who lost their lives in the attacks. Each year, starting at 6 a.m., participants climb 120 stairs in Sanford Stadium 19 times in tribute to the first responders who climbed 110 stories in the World Trade Center that day.
Greg Trevor, public safety communications and outreach coordinator in the Division of Finance a...