City Center Fort Worth will host the Fourth Annual 9/11 Memorial Tower Climb on Saturday, September 13 in downtown Fort Worth. The event will commemorate the lives lost on September 11, 2001, as hundreds of first responders ascend the Bank of America Tower at 301 Commerce Street.
Certified first responders and law enforcement can register in advance at citycenterfw.com/memorial-tower-climb. The $50 registration fee will be donated to a non-profit that supports first responders. Check-in begins at 6:30 am on September 13, and the climb will begin at 8:47 am following a moment of silence at 8:46 am, marking the time American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
Participants from City Center Security, local law enforcement and fire departments will climb to the 30th floor in the tower three times, then on the fourth round will stop at level 20, replicating the 110-story climb of the World Trade Center. Each climber will wear a lanyard bearing the photo and name of a first responder who was lost in the line of duty on September 11, 2001.
The community is encouraged to be a part of the event festivities. Fort Worth Police Department will display their Lenco BearCat armored vehicle used by its SWAT team and the Fort Worth PD Recruiter truck. Dogs from their Critical Incident team also will be onsite allowing attendees to interact with the dogs for a source of comfort and companionship throughout the event.
The Fort Worth Fire Department will have their Fire Safety House onsite for families to experience and even try to get out of a room with ‘smoke’. In addition, the North Richland Hills Fire Department will have a fire truck on display.
Complimentary ice cream from La’ Creamian will be available onsite while supplies last.
Starbucks will be offering complimentary black coffee at the event with premium drinks available for sale.
City Center will display a 20x20 quilt featuring the American flag comprised of individual photos of those who perished on 9/11.
The timeline of the day’s events include:
8:10 am Participant Group Photo
8:15 am Opening Ceremony
8:46 am Moment of Silence – All Pause
- North Tower Hit by American Airlines Flight 11
9:03 am Moment of Silence – All Pause
- South Tower Hit by United Airlines Flight 175
9:37 am Moment of Silence – All Pause
- Pentagon hit by American Airlines Flight 77
9:59 am Moment of Silence – All Pause
10:03 am Moment of Silence – All Pause
- United Airlines Flight 93 Crashes in Shanksville, PA
10:28 am Moment of Silence – All Pause
12:00 pm First responders finish and the event concludes.
More information, including a link to registration, is available at citycenterfw.com/9-11-memorial-tower-climb/. Photos from previous Tower Climbs can be found here: 2024, 2023, and 2022.
Of the 2,977 victims killed in the 2001 attacks, 415 were first responders, including 343 firefighters; 37 Port Authority and New Jersey police officers; 23 New York City police officers; eight private EMTs and paramedics; three New York State Court Officers; one New York Fire Patrol officer and one FBI Special Agent.
Over the course of three hours in 2001, 121 engine companies, 62 ladder companies and 27 fire officers were deployed to the scene. All off-duty firefighters were recalled—the first time the FDNY issued a total recall in more than 30 years.
City Center is the premier business address with Class A office space in downtown Fort Worth. Comprised of the Bank of America Tower and the Wells Fargo Tower, the two iconic towers offer stunning views of Fort Worth, connected parking and an on-site private club with fitness center. More info at citycenterfw.com/.