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Honoring heroes: Tunnel to Towers 5K marks its 24th year

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The run from Brooklyn through the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel into Lower Manhattan honors the 343 firefighters, law enforcement officers and thousands of civilians who died on 9/11.

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  • The Tunnel to Towers 5K marked its 24th annual event in Lower Manhattan.
  • The race honors first responders who died on 9-11 and those affected by related illnesses. 5s
  • Firefighters participated by running in full gear to pay tribute. 22s
  • The event commemorates FDNY firefighter Steven Siller and others who made the ultimate sacrifice. 43s
  • Families and children joined the event, fostering unity and remembrance. 34s
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