Yesterday, members of the Corps of Cadets along with USMA staff and faculty participated in the Tunnel to Towers event in New York City. Over 2000 cadets volunteered for the 5k run named in honor Firefighter Stephen Siller. On September 11, 2001, Stephen got news of a plane hitting the World Trade Center and immediately set out to help. But when he reached the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, it was closed. Leaving his fire truck behind, Stephen strapped 60 lbs. of gear to his back, rushed on foot through gridlocked traffic, and ran from the tunnel to the towers where he gave his life while saving others.
During the Tunnel to Towers event, cadets participated in a cordon to commemorate Stephen’s heroic story while honoring all wounded veterans as well.
Photos Courtesy of USMA.