78 Floors for 9/11 Heroes | New Orleans News

First responders in New Orleans climbed 78 flights of stairs inside Benson Tower this past Saturday—not for fitness, but to honor the firefighters lost on 9/11. Matching the highest floor reached that day, each climber paused to read a victim’s name, turning sweat and grit into solemn tribute. Organizers like Neil Navarro called it brutal yet electrifying, emphasizing how their easy elevator ride down contrasted with the impossible climb faced by heroes on 9/11. Afterward, they cooled off with smoothies and walked through a memorial for fallen first responders this year. For those wanting to join next year, visit neworleansstairclimb.com. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/34b74e449953ed5b