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Two steel beams salvaged from New York's World Trade Center after the 9/11 terrorist attacks have been installed at a Rockford memorial to honor emergency responders who died during the attacks, as well as local firefighters, law enforcement and medical workers who've died while serving their communities.

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ROSCOE — Can you imagine marching 20 miles with a 35-pound pack on your back?

According to Excel Academy Fitness Instructor Chris Gusner, soldiers do it once a year or more.

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ROCKFORD (WREX) - People across the country stopped today to remember all the lives lost 10 years ago. Here in Rockford local leaders gathered to honor our nation's first responders.

Many of the iconic images of September 11th feature firemen, police officers, and first responders who went above and beyond the call of duty on that tragic day.

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Rockford, Ill.-The Rockford IceHogs, in conjunction with the Winnebago County Emergency Responders, announced on Thursday that two pieces of steel from the World Trade Center Towers will be on display at the Rockford MetroCentre beginning on Saturday, March 26 during the IceHogs game against the Milwaukee Admirals at 7:05 p.m.

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