The Tunnels to Towers Foundation marks 25 years in 2026. The organization was built from the death of FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller on September 11, 2001. It has completed more than 6,000 homes for military and first responder families.
On September 11, 2026, Stephen Siller’s family retraced his final steps through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. The walk marked the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is the Tunnels to Towers Foundation?
- A: The Tunnels to Towers Foundation was created after FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller died on September 11, 2001, and now builds homes for military and first responder families.
- Q: Who was Stephen Siller?
- A: Stephen Siller was an FDNY firefighter who ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers on 9/11 and died in the attacks.
- Q: How many homes has Tunnels to Towers built?
- A: As of its 25th anniversary in 2026, Tunnels to Towers has completed more than 6,000 homes for military and first responder families.