Firefighters from around the region took part in Seattle's Second Annual 343

Firefighters from around the region took part in Seattle’s Second Annual 343 Stairclimb on Saturday, September 11. As they climbed, each firefighter carried a photo of one of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty in the attack on the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. Firefighters climbed to the 55th floor of the 2 Union Square tower twice, representing the 110 stories of the Twin Towers. All proceeds of the stair climb benefit the New York City Widows and Orphans Fund.Photos by Matthew Williams.Published on September 13, 2010