The most moving scene was the marathon at the end. over 2700 people died in 9/11; of them 343 were firemen. The Stephen Siller foundation sponsors an annual run. The entry fee supports the foundation. The foundation uses the money for scholarships and other needs of children. The run is now a very big deal. It started with 2000 participates, but now has over 100,000 and 1000 volunteers. They recreate Stephen's run. Stephen was headed home when he realized something was wrong. He turned his car around, but couldn't get though the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. So he took his equipment (60 pounds), and ran through the tunnel. As part of the day, the have placards for each of the deceased firemen which the participants run past. The are help by firemen, with other firemen holding flags. It is really great.
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Monday, March 31, 2014
Documentary Review: ***^From the Ground Up (9/11)
The most moving scene was the marathon at the end. over 2700 people died in 9/11; of them 343 were firemen. The Stephen Siller foundation sponsors an annual run. The entry fee supports the foundation. The foundation uses the money for scholarships and other needs of children. The run is now a very big deal. It started with 2000 participates, but now has over 100,000 and 1000 volunteers. They recreate Stephen's run. Stephen was headed home when he realized something was wrong. He turned his car around, but couldn't get though the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. So he took his equipment (60 pounds), and ran through the tunnel. As part of the day, the have placards for each of the deceased firemen which the participants run past. The are help by firemen, with other firemen holding flags. It is really great.
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