Vincennes University students in five public safety programs will gather today to honor the first responders who lost their lives in the September 11th terrorist attacks.

Students from Conservation Law Enforcement, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Fire Response and Safety Technology, Homeland Security and Public Safety, and Legal Studies will walk 441 laps on the outdoor track. Each lap represents one of the 441 first responders killed on September 11, 2001.

The tribute will begin with a brief memorial reading before participants start the walk. The event takes place at 5 p.m. today September 10th at the Vincennes University Outdoor Track on Short Street.

Meanwhile on Thursday, September 11th, A 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb is happening at the Lawrenceville High School Gym.

Lawrence-Allison Assistant Fire Chief Joe Calvert, also teaches fire science classes at Lawrenceville and he told First City News that several area fire departments have been invited to participate.

It starts at 8 a.m. Central, 9 a.m. Eastern and will run the entire school day.