Remembering a Heroic Legacy
Frank Siller, Chairman and CEO of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, has authored a new memoir titled Let Us Do Good. The work is inspired by his brother, Stephen Siller, an FDNY firefighter who tragically died during the 9/11 attacks. Frank Siller recounts his brother’s courageous actions, including his run through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, and shares the foundation’s mission to aid injured veterans and first responder families.
Honoring Sacrifice Across America
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by transporting a 21-foot steel beam from the South Tower. This 16,900-pound beam will travel over 10,500 miles across the United States, visiting communities to remind citizens about the events of September 11th. Frank Siller emphasizes the importance of ensuring every generation remembers the sacrifices made that day.
A Journey of Remembrance
The Steel Across America
tour will stop in over 20 states, including events with local officials and first responders. The beam acts as a traveling memorial for victims and rescuers. The stops include museums, town squares, and significant landmarks, culminating at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The journey began in Lower Manhattan on May 2 and will visit locations such as California, Arizona, Washington, D.C., and Texas before returning to Ground Zero.
Engaging Communities Nationwide
One notable stop was at Emma E. Booker Elementary School in Sarasota, Florida, where President George W. Bush was informed of the attacks. The visit featured Andy Card, the former White House chief of staff, who relayed the news to Bush with the words, A second plane hit the second tower, America is under attack.
Support for Families and Veterans
Founded to honor Stephen Siller, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation provides mortgage-free homes to families of fallen service members and first responders. This year, the foundation is delivering 343 mortgage-free homes, recognizing the 343 FDNY firefighters who perished in the attacks. The organization also focuses on combating veteran homelessness.