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Hundreds of ROTC cadets scaled 2,100 stairs at Daytona International Speedway — mirroring the steps first responders climbed into the Twin Towers on 9/11 — to honor their sacrifice and connect with the physical toll of that day. The grueling pre-dawn climb, held 25 years later, wasn’t just a workout — it was a solemn tribute designed to instill gratitude, unity, and perspective in future leaders, reminding them their opportunities were forged in others’ courage.

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