9-11 Memorial Stair Climb honors fallen first responders Gene Marrano August 27, 2018 1 minute read FB photo We’re two weeks away from the 17th Anniversary of a very fateful date – the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001 that brought down the World Trade Center towers. A fourth annual observance in Roanoke pays homage as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Salem, Amherst battle in season openerNext: Video: Radford Police seeks suspects in weekend fight, beating Related Stories With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026 Virginia Democrats face end of window for extreme redistricting move Ian Price May 11, 2026 New speed cameras target Interstate 81 work zone in Roanoke County starting today Web Staff May 11, 2026