9/11 Survivor Participates in Stair Climb Honoring Attack Victims
Adam Bruderly, a survivor who escaped the South Tower on 9/11, participated in a 9/11 Stair Climb event outside Hudson High School, climbing the equivalent of 110 stories to honor the victims of the attacks.

Cleveland Akron, OH, September 11, 2026 — A 9/11 survivor who was present during the attacks on the World Trade Center participated in a memorial event to honor those lost. Adam Bruderly, who escaped from the South Tower on September 11, 2001, took part in a 9/11 Stair Climb.
The event was held outside Hudson High School. During the stair climb, Bruderly ascended the equivalent of 110 stories. This challenging feat was undertaken as a tribute to the victims of the September 11th attacks.
The 9/11 Stair Climb is an event often organized across the country to commemorate the lives affected by the terrorist attacks. Participants typically climb a significant number of stairs, mirroring the heights of the World Trade Center towers, to remember the first responders and civilians who perished. The specific date of this particular event was not provided.
Bruderly’s personal experience as a survivor of the South Tower collapse adds a unique dimension to his participation. His involvement serves as a direct link to the events of that day and underscores the enduring impact of the attacks. The act of climbing 110 stories is physically demanding and symbolizes the immense effort and sacrifice made by many on September 11, 2001.
Further details regarding the organization of the stair climb or other participants were not available. The primary focus of the event, as highlighted by Bruderly’s participation, was to ensure remembrance and honor for the victims of the attacks.
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