Tunnel to Towers Tour Honoring 9/11 Fallen Heroes Visits Boston

The Tunnel to Towers Steel Across America tour made a stop in Boston on Wednesday to pay tribute to the heroes who fell on September 11. The tour, which started in May, is traveling the country with a preserved 21-foot steel beam from the South Tower of the World Trade Center. The Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial in Boston’s Seaport hosted the event. The tour will conclude in New York City after September 11.

Dan Magoon, executive director of Massachusetts Fallen Heroes, emphasized the importance of the event for first responders and veterans. “As we approach the 25th anniversary, it is personal,” Magoon said. “It focuses on educating the younger generation and remembering the sacrifices made not only on 9/11 but also in the following 20 years of combat operations.”

Among those honoring the occasion was Mike Eruzione, captain of the 1980 U.S. Winter Olympics hockey team known for the “Miracle on Ice” game. Eruzione commemorated his friends who were passengers on the hijacked planes during the September 11 attacks. “Tunnel to Towers has touched the heart and soul of our country,” he stated, recognizing the support the foundation provides to 9/11 families, first responders, and veterans through charity initiatives.

The event united Massachusetts first responders and law enforcement. Attendees had the opportunity to stand before the 16,900-pound beam, reflecting on its historical significance.

Daniel McCarthy, a Boston resident with New York roots, shared his thoughts. “It’s surreal to consider where the beam once stood, the people who worked in the buildings, and the bravery of those who rushed in to rescue them.”

Following its stop in Boston, the beam traveled to Fenway Park on Wednesday night and had visited the U.S. Military Academy at West Point earlier in the week. The next scheduled stop for the tour is the White House in Washington, D.C., on September 8.