Remembering Michigan's 9-11 Heroes | Grand Rapids News

On September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four planes, killing nearly 3,000 people — including 42 from Michigan. Survivors like Chad Creevy, who penned a children’s book to share his story, and Patrick Anderson, who co-founded Michigan Remembers 9-11 to honor fallen Michiganders, are keeping the memory alive. Volunteers like Peggy Schaffer, who helped at Ground Zero, now pass on lessons of kindness to her daughters. In West Michigan, the annual Grand Rapids 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb — now at LMCU Ballpark — challenges climbers to ascend 110 stories in tribute to the 343 firefighters lost, while raising funds for their families. This powerful event ensures that no one’s sacrifice is forgotten, especially as younger generations learn to carry forward the legacy of courage and compassion. 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/1026d50420ca521a