Date: 09/11/2022 5:00 am - 8:00 am
Location: Victory Steps at Verrado
Trail 340, North Verrado Way
Buckeye, Arizona 85396
Patriot Day Memorial Climb
Trail 340 – North Verrado Way
Climb 1980 steps at Trail 340 in honor of the brave 1st responders who gave their lives to save others on September 11, 2001. Don't want to participate in the climb but want to show your support? Join representatives from the city of Buckeye Police and Fire departments for the Bell Ringing ceremony beginning at 5:30 a.m. The ceremony will begin with the honor guard's posting of colors. All proceeds for the event will benefit United Buckeye Firefighter Charities, Local L4311, and Buckeye Police Association.
- 5:15 a.m. - First heat of step climbers
- Heat intervals start every 15 minutes until 6:30 a.m.
- 5:30 a.m. – Ceremony begins
- 5:46 – Bell ringing
- 7:30 a.m. – Honor Guard closes ceremony