Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation

the mission of our foundation is to honor the sacrifice of firefighter stephen siller who laid down his life to save others on september 11, 2001. we also honor our military and first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice of life and limb for our country. stephen's story firefighter stephen gerard siller was the youngest of seven children born to mae and george siller. at the age of eight stephen’s father died and a year and a half later he also lost his mother, which left him an orphan to be raised by his older siblings.for a while stephen went through a period of struggle, but because of the love of his siblings and the values instilled in him by his parents, he grew up to be an extraordinary individual and dedicated firefighter. more than most, he knew that time was precious and accomplished much in his 34 years. on september 11, 2001, stephen had just gotten off the late shift at squad 1, park slope, brooklyn. he was on his way to play golf with his brothers when hi