Mobile Bay Remembers 9/11

Michael White sat down Frank Siller, who lost his firefighter brother during the September 11th attacks. Stephen Siller had just gotten off of work, and was headed to go golfing when the attacks happened. He turned around and went back to the station. Realizing he had just missed the firetruck, he donned his full gear and ran through the Battery Tunnel to the burning World Trade Center Towers. Stephen died when the towers collapsed.

Sunday, in honor of Stephen Siller's heroic actions, you can run through Mobile's Bankhead Tunnel to the RSA Tower in downtown. It's one of dozens held across the country each year in memory of those who died on September 11th. This is the second year Mobile has participated.

The morning begins with a Sunrise Service at the USS Alabama Battleship Park. Then, there is a 5k run/walk, Fun Run and 5k Motorcycle/Bicycle Ride.

Race fees are $20 for the Fun Run. $25 for the 5K. The prices wil increase by $5 each the day of the event. Check out the video for more details.

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, September 8, 2012
Noon - 8 PM:  Packet Pick-up and Late Registration at Hampton Inn Downtown
 
Sunday, September 9, 2012
5:30 AM - 7:45 AM:  Packet Pick-up and Day of Race Registration at Hampton Inn Downtown
5:30 AM - 7:45 AM:  Bus shuttles from Royal Street at Conti (Hampton Inn Downtown) to Battleship Park
6:30 AM:  Sunrise service at Battleship Park
8:00 AM:  5K Run/Walk start from Battleship Park
8:20 AM:  Post-race commemoration/celebration opens
8:45 AM:  Fun Run start from west entrance of Bankhead Tunnel on Government Street
9:00 AM:  5K Motorcycle and Bicycle Start from Battleship Park
9:15 AM:  Introduction of New York Firefighters and representatives from Stephen Siller Foundation
9:30 AM:  South Alabama Show Choir performs
10:00 AM:  Recognition of top finishers, teams, and fundraisers
11:30 AM:  Post-race commemoration/celebration closes

People can register for the Tunnel to Towers Run online by visiting:
http://t2trun.org/site/displaySite.do?siteIdCode=CO1M4DYE

Mobile Bay Remembers
http://www.mobilebayremembers.com/