A somber crowd follows Los Alamos Fire Department firefighters as they head out on the 9/11 Memorial Climb Saturday morning. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Los Alamos Fire Fighters don their Scott air tanks prior to Saturday’s 9/11 Memorial Climb. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
A U.S. Marshal and his family prepare to set off on the 9/11 Memorial Climb Saturday at Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes chats with Firefighter Rick Acedo of the LAFD Honor Guard and coordinator of the event. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Bagpipers and an honor guard from the Los Alamos Fire Department Fire Academy Saturday at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Sandra Macias, left, and Oniria Carrillo of Sandoval County Fire & Rescue traveled from Placitas to participate in the 9/11 Memorial Climb Saturday at Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes addresses participants in Saturday’s 9/11 Memorial Climb prior to seeing off on the 1,100-foot route to the top of Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Los Alamos Fire Department Academy recruits joined in the 9/11 Memorial Climb Saturday at Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Los Alamos Firefighter and Fire Academy Instructor Brian Palmer prepares to head out on the 2021 9/11 Memorial Climb Saturday at Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
A large crowd ready to make the 9/11 Memorial Climb listens to Los Alamos Firefighter Rick Acedo Saturday morning at Pajarito Ski Area. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Participants prepare for the 9/11 Memorial Climb Saturday morning. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Michael O’Neill puts his name on the fire hose which has been used to record the names of those who participate in the 9/11 Memorial Climbs held by the LAFD and IAFF Local #3279 for several years. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
At the top of the hill Saturday are from left, Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti, District 5 Sen. Leo Jaramillo, and Ana Martinez of the Los Alamos Fire Department. Courtesy photo