Firefighters on cross-country bike ride to remember victims of 9/11 arrive in Coachella Valley
A group of firefighters on bike ride across the United States to remember those who lost their lives on 9/11 made a stop in the Coachella Valley on Monday.
15 firefighters from California, Colorado and Washington state are traveling from Los Angeles to New York City in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the 9/11 terrorist attacks 20 years ago.
The group is also raising money for several charities that help and support firefighters that are struggling with health problems and/or illnesses such as cancer.
"Well, that day, a lot of souls were lost that day, about 3343 of those were firemen and in the city of New York and we're just doing this, we're raising money for several charities that help out and support firefighters that are having problems with illness or injury," said Steve Winter, a rider and retired firefighter. "And there's a continuing legacy of cancer deaths in the population of those who served there. So we're just trying to keep the support going for those and not let people forget that day."