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A group gathered in Owego on Sept. 26 to honor the fallen of 9\/11, and by doing so joined fire companies all across the country that pledged never to forget.<\/p>\n

The Roden family, including Rebecca, who is Tioga County EMS Coordinator, her husband Michael, daughter Emma and son Michael, and all Southside Fire Department members, along with other first responders and friends, participated in a virtual version of the CNY Memorial Stair Climb.<\/p>\n

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A group gathers following a climb to remember those who lost their lives on 9\/11. In the background are two fire trucks; the Roden family of Owego recently acquired the ladder truck that was used at Ground Zero. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

Coronavirus concerns canceled the annual memorial climb in Utica, N.Y., an event the Roden\u2019s had participated in for the past five years; so instead, the family pulled together a remembrance effort closer to home on Owego\u2019s Southside.<\/p>\n

The mission, though, remained the same. The CNY tribute climb, an emotional and physically demanding experience, remembers the sacrifice and symbolizes the heroism of all who gave their lives on 9\/11.<\/p>\n

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The Roden family of Owego, and all Southside Fire Department members, along with several other first responders, family and friends, gathered on Sept. 26 for a memorial walk in memory of those who lost their lives on 9\/11. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

In past years, more than 400 first responders, including firefighters, police officers and EMS, have participated at the CNY Memorial Stair Climb held at the Utica State Office Building. Donned in full bunker gear and SCBA, participants climb and descend 55 flights, the equivalent of the World Trade Center\u2019s 110 stories.<\/p>\n

This year, the sky was the limit on how to pay tribute. Groups planned bike rides, kayak trips, long runs, and more.<\/p>\n

For the Roden\u2019s, the choice for their 9\/11 tribute was right outside their front door. The group decided to climb the hills of Owego. From Van Hook Road to Sulphur Springs Road to Waits Road, family and friends climbed and descended wearing full gear and equipment, and a few completed the exercise a second time. <\/p>\n

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Southside Fire Department members, along with several other first responders, family and friends, climbed the hills of Owego in memory of those who lost their lives on 9\/11. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

The Owego group held on to one tradition from the CNY Memorial Stair Climb, and that is by wearing one of the names and photographs of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Or, some chose to honor another firefighter who lost their life in the line of duty.<\/p>\n

For Emma Roden, she chose to honor and remember Owego firefighter Stephen Gavin, a dedicated, 30-plus year member and past captain, and who is remembered as a mentor and role model. Gavin passed away after suffering a heart attack following a lumber yard fire in 2003.<\/p>\n

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Emma Roden shows a photo of Stephen Gavin, an Owego firefighter who lost his life in the line of duty, and who she chose to honor and remember during an event on Sept. 26. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)<\/p><\/div>\n

The Roden\u2019s recently purchased a special piece of equipment, a ladder truck sporting the fire company name, East Burke Volunteer Fire Brigade. The truck, the Roden\u2019s remarked, was used at Ground Zero, and they are thrilled to add it to their collection.<\/p>\n

The community may see the fire truck periodically; in fact, the Roden\u2019s said, \u201cWe drove the truck during Frieda Rudin Baker\u2019s 100th birthday parade in Owego.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Roden\u2019s hope the CNY Memorial Stair Climb will be back in full swing next year, although this year\u2019s virtual activity still helped share their mission, and that is to ensure that remembering 9\/11 stays at the forefront of everyone\u2019s minds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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