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9/11 victim's son honors father through work at Tunnel to Towers Foundation

9/11 victim's son honors father through work at Tunnel to Towers Foundation

Summary

Stephen Siller Jr., the son of a New York City firefighter who died on September 11, 2001, has been displaying a large steel beam from the World Trade Center’s south tower across the United States. He aims to honor the victims of the attacks and show the impact of what was lost.

Key Facts

  • Stephen Siller Jr.’s father was a firefighter who died during the 9/11 attacks.
  • Siller Jr. works with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a charity honoring first responders.
  • He has been traveling the country for four months.
  • He carries a massive steel beam from the World Trade Center’s south tower.
  • The campaign is called "Steel Across America."
  • The steel beam symbolizes the destruction and loss from the 9/11 attacks.
  • The public can view the steel beam during this campaign.
  • CBS News correspondent Major Garrett interviewed Stephen Siller Jr. about the project.
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