On September 11th, 2001, New York City firefighter Stephen Siller had just gotten off the late shift at Squad 1, Park Slope, Brooklyn. He was on his way to play golf with his brothers on that bright clear day when his scanner told of the first plane hitting the Twin Towers. When he heard the news, he called his wife Sally to tell her he would be late because he had to help those in need. He returned to Squad 1 to get his gear, then took his final heroic steps to the World Trade Center. When Stephen drove his truck to the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, it was already closed to traffic . With sixty pounds of gear strapped to his back, he ran through the Tunnel, hoping to meet up with his own company, Squad 1. Sadly, he never made it out.
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| Heading into the Bankhead Tunnel |
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| Inside the Tunnel |
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| The uphill climb out of the tunnel. |
In cities across the United States, thousands of runners ran Sunday in support of the Stephen Siller Foundation and it's mission to, "Let Us Do Good." I was so lucky to have Mom, Dad, Robert and Layla there to support me.
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| Bob |
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| Mom and Dad |
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| Layla |
In honor of all those who sacrificed their lives protecting our country eleven years ago, I encourage you to get out there and do something good for someone else. Hug your families and friends a little tighter and be thankful for all that you are given. Never forget.
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