Remembering 9/11 – “The Climb” event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem

City of Bethlehem firefighters Kyle Jimenez and Kyle Pochek and Liberty students Hannah Broadhead and Anthony Zappa climb the stadium steps Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, during "The Climb" event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)City of Bethlehem firefighters Kyle Jimenez and Kyle Pochek and Liberty students Hannah Broadhead and Anthony Zappa climb the stadium steps Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, during “The Climb” event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Freedom High School senior Parker Chepolis plays patriotic music on his trumpet with the rest of the Freedom Marching Band on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, during "The Climb" event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Freedom High School senior Parker Chepolis plays patriotic music on his trumpet with the rest of the Freedom Marching Band on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, during “The Climb” event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Over 2,300 students and others gather Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, for "The Climb" event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Over 2,300 students and others gather Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, for “The Climb” event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Students climb the stadium steps with local firefighters Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Students climb the stadium steps with local firefighters Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Freedom student Evan Vernon and others climb the stadium stairs Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, during "The Climb" event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Freedom student Evan Vernon and others climb the stadium stairs Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, during “The Climb” event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Local firefighters and students climb the stadium steps Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Local firefighters and students climb the stadium steps Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Liberty student Anthony Zappa greets Bethlehem firefighter Kyle Pochek wearing over 90 pounds of equipment before climbing the stadium stairs with Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, during "The Climb" event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Liberty student Anthony Zappa greets Bethlehem firefighter Kyle Pochek wearing over 90 pounds of equipment before climbing the stadium stairs with Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, during “The Climb” event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Liberty student Anthony Vargas tries out a rescue dummy drill with the help of Bethlehem firefighter Tim Navitsky on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, during "The Climb" event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Liberty student Anthony Vargas tries out a rescue dummy drill with the help of Bethlehem firefighter Tim Navitsky on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, during “The Climb” event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Local firefighters climb the stadium steps Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Local firefighters climb the stadium steps Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
City of Bethlehem firefighters Kyle Jimenez and Kyle Pochek and Liberty students Hannah Broadhead and Anthony Zappa climb the stadium steps Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, during "The Climb" event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)City of Bethlehem firefighters Kyle Jimenez and Kyle Pochek and Liberty students Hannah Broadhead and Anthony Zappa climb the stadium steps Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, during “The Climb” event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
City of Bethlehem firefighters Kyle Jimenez and Kyle Pochek and Liberty students Hannah Broadhead and Anthony Zappa climb the stadium steps Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, during "The Climb" event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)City of Bethlehem firefighters Kyle Jimenez and Kyle Pochek and Liberty students Hannah Broadhead and Anthony Zappa climb the stadium steps Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, during “The Climb” event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Liberty majorette Mariah Randolph marches with others Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, during "The Climb" event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Liberty majorette Mariah Randolph marches with others Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, during “The Climb” event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Pegasus parachuter Tom Carbone lands with an American flag Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, during "The Climb" event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Pegasus parachuter Tom Carbone lands with an American flag Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, during “The Climb” event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Over 2,300 students and others gather Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, for "The Climb" event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Over 2,300 students and others gather Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, for “The Climb” event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Over 2,300 students, local firefighters and others gather Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, for "The Climb" event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Over 2,300 students, local firefighters and others gather Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, for “The Climb” event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Students climb the stadium steps with local firefighters Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Students climb the stadium steps with local firefighters Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Over 2,300 students, local firefighters and others gather Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, for "The Climb" event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Over 2,300 students, local firefighters and others gather Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, for “The Climb” event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Bethlehem firefighter Brandon Shanley prepares to climb the steps Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Bethlehem firefighter Brandon Shanley prepares to climb the steps Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Bethlehem firefighter Brandon Shanley prepares to climb the steps Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Bethlehem firefighter Brandon Shanley prepares to climb the steps Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Over 2,300 students and others gather Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, for "The Climb" event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)Over 2,300 students and others gather Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, for “The Climb” event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Area high school students, staff, first responders, military personnel and community partners came together for a student-centered 9/11 remembrance event in which students from Freedom and Liberty High Schools climbed the stadium steps, walked the track and engaged in other activities to remember the lives lost 25 years ago. The goal was to climb 2,200 stairs or walk three miles, symbolizing 110 flights of stairs in one of the World Trade Center towers.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)