CAF Airbase Georgia Supports 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb In Atlanta

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Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia will provide a symbolic fly-over at the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund/Georgia Fraternal Order Of Leatherheads Society (FOOLS), 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Sept. 7, 2024 at Truist Park, Atlanta, Ga. Opening ceremonies are at 8:30 a.m., followed by a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. to mark the time the first plane hit the World Trade Center in New York City, N.Y. Airbase Georgia is arranging a symbolic “missing man” formation with several World War II-era aircraft.

The stair climb is open to all who wish to honor the memory of the 343 FDNY firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11. Participants will include Georgia resident Ellen Ganci-Stearns, sister of Chief of Department Peter J. Ganci, Jr. Mrs. Ganci-Stearns fully supports the missions of the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund and The Georgia FOOLS: “We made a vow to Never Forget and I’m proud to be part of this cooperative effort to see that we don’t.”

“Airbase Georgia is proud to sponsor this memorial to the heroes of the Fire Department of New York City and mark the occasion with aircraft that bring back the memories of another group of American heroes, the Greatest Generation that fought for freedom in World War II,” said Airbase Leader Joel Perkins.

Those who wish to support this Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund/Georgia Fraternal Order Of Leatherheads Society (FOOLS), 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb by participating or volunteering can still sign up.  Click to volunteer or participate.

About The Terry Farrell Fightfighters’ Fund The Terry Farrell Firefighters’ Fund was established after 9/11/01 in memory of Terry Farrell, killed while serving with Rescue 4/FDNY & past Chief of the Hicksville and Dix Hills Fire Departments. The Fund supports the families of firefighters across the United States with Educational & Financial Grants.

About the CAF Airbase Georgia Warbird Museum CAF Airbase Georgia, based in Peachtree City, Ga., was founded in 1987. The Airbase is one of the largest units of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF). The group maintains and flies seven vintage military aircraft including a P-51 Mustang, an FG-1D Corsair, an SBD Dauntless, a P-63A Kingcobra, a PT-19 Cornell, LT-6 Mosquito and a T-34 Mentor. The Airbase, composed of more than 300 volunteer members, is a founding partner of the Georgia WWII Heritage Trail launched in 2021. The Airbase is part of the CAF, a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that relies on contributions of time and funds to conduct its mission. For more information, go to https://airbasegeorgia.org/.

Angela Decker

Angela Decker, from McPherson, Kansas, discovered her passion for aviation after earning a Master’s in Military History from Norwich University in 2011. Since 2012, she has volunteered with vintage aviation groups, excelling as a social media content creator and coordinator. Angela has coordinated aviation and WWII events, appeared as Rosie the Riveter, and is restoring a Stearman aircraft. She is the Operations Logistics Coordinator at CAF Airbase Georgia and an accountant with a degree in Economics from the University of Georgia. Her son, Caden, shares her love for aviation and history and is studying Digital Media Arts.

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