Emergency responders climbed the stairs of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, to save lives and to not leave anyone behind. On September 11, 2018, Jackson Hole emergency responders will climb Snow King to remember that selfless act of courage.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to join Jackson Hole Fire/EMS at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11, for a hike up Snow King to pay tribute to the 412 emergency workers who gave their lives on 9/11. Typically performed in larger cities as a stair climb, in Jackson it is only fitting to use the town hill. The climb is not timed, but a way to honor and remember those that gave their lives so that others may live.
Fire Chief, Brady Hansen, stated, “Jackson Hole Fire/EMS invites all members of this great community to come remember the fateful day where so many were lost. Let us never forget. Please come join us to remember that day and honor their lives.”
This year’s event features a special tribute: clip-on ID badges with the pictures and names of all emergency responders who lost their lives on 9/11 have been made and will be distributed to all who attend the climb. Participants are being asked to wear one of these badges to honor the emergency responders as they climb up Snow King.
“We think that including the pictures and names of all the emergency responders that sacrificed their lives that day is a unique way to pay tribute and honor these heroes,” Hansen continued. “We really hope enough community members show up so that every badge climbs up that hill.”
In addition to the Snow King climb, the Jackson Hole emergency response community will continue to hold an annual 9/11 memorial flag and bell ceremony. This year’s flag ceremony takes place on the Town Square at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 11th.
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