25th anniversary 9-11 memorial walk at Towson University

This year marks the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001—a solemn milestone that reminds us of the lives lost, the heroes who emerged, and the sacrifices made in the years that followed.

On Sunday, September 6, we will host the 2,987 Step 9/11 Memorial Walk at Towson University’s Johnny Unitas Stadium. We invite you to join with us in making this meaningful event a success as we come together to remember and honor the lives of four local heroes. There will be four start times beginning at 8:46 AM (American Flight 11 North Tower), 9:03 AM (United Flight 175 South Tower), 9:37 AM (American Flight 77 Pentagon), and 9:58 AM (South Tower Collapse). Please select your desired start time when registering. Each starting time will be limited to 250 walkers.

This community event brings people together in fellowship and remembrance while raising critical funds for the following memorial scholarship funds:

Honor Elizabeth “Lizz” Wainio Memorial Scholarship Fund, Towson University, Class of 1995. Lizz was a passenger on United Flight 93 and is remembered among the 40 heroes whose courageous actions prevented the plane from reaching its intended target in Washington, D.C. Lizz was just 27 years old.

Wardell Turner Memorial Scholarship Fund, Towson University, Class of 1985. Wardell made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Maryland National Guard during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan on November 24th, 2014, at age 48.

Robert “Bob” Marchanti Memorial Scholarship Fund, Towson University, Class of 1985. Bob also gave his life in service to our country during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan as a member of the Maryland National Guard on February 25, 2012, at age 48.

Daniel “Dan” McNeal Memorial Scholarship Fund, Loyola Blakefield, Class of 1990. Dan was working in his Sandler O’Neill office on the 104th floor of the South Tower of the World Trade Center when it was struck on September 11th. Dan was just 29 years old.

Your support will directly impact these scholarships, helping to carry forward the legacies of these remarkable individuals.