PEACHTREE CITY, GA., Aug. 28, 2024 – Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia will provide a symbolic fly-over at the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund/Georgia Fraternal Order Of Leatherheads Society (FOOLS), 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Sept. 7, 2024 at Truist Park, Atlanta, Ga. Opening ceremonies are at 8:30 a.m., followed by a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. to mark the time the first plane hit the World Trade Center in New York City, N.Y. Airbase Georgia is arranging a symbolic “missing man” formation with several World War II-era aircraft.
The stair climb is open to all who wish to honor the memory of the 343 FDNY firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11. Participants will include Georgia resident Ellen Ganci-Stearns, sister of Chief of Department Peter J. Ganci, Jr. Mrs. Ganci-Stearns fully supports the missions of the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund and The Georgia FOOLS: “We made a vow to Never Forget and I’m proud to be part of this cooperative effort to see that we don’t.”
“Airbase Georgia is proud to sponsor this memorial to the heroes of the Fire Department of New York City and mark the occasion with aircraft that bring back the memories of another group of American heroes, the Greatest Generation that fought for freedom in World War II,” said Airbase Leader Joel Perkins.
The Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund, Georgia Chapter, is dedicated to providing support and relief to Georgia’s first responders in need.