Clemson Honors 9/11 with Stair Climb | Greenville News

Over 1,500 climbers scaled 110 stories inside Clemson’s Littlejohn Coliseum in a moving tribute to the 25th anniversary of 9/11 — a day that reshaped America and lives forever. Organized by the Office of Military and Veteran Management, the annual stair climb honored first responders and victims, blending physical challenge with emotional reflection. Veterans, students, and community members shared powerful memories, from Marine veteran Charles Burks recalling the chaos of that day to student Justin Gibson connecting with history through sweat and struggle. The event also reminded attendees of the unity forged after tragedy — and organizers vow to keep climbing higher each year to honor those lost and never forget. 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/58b0e6ada2b82844