by David Feldt
Connecting the spiritual part of running with the memory of the American soldiers who have fallen during the conflict in Iraq. Over the course of the past five years America has been involved in an ever-growing conflict inside Iraq. Over 3,930 American soldiers have lost their lives and over 28,000 have returned wounded.
Beginning June 15, 2008, a dedicated team of runners will run across America in honor of those who have fallen during the Iraq War. Every mile in this memorial run, Run for the Fallen , will be dedicated to a fallen soldier and marked with an American flag and personalized sign card. These dedication markers will create a memorial trail across the United States, which will allow the memorial to connect with towns and citizens and propagate the memories and lives of those who fought in Iraq. We run in honor of the soldier.
Run for the Fallen will begin outside MCLB Barstow in Barstow, CA, the DPC where many American soldiers deploy to serve their term in Iraq. The memorial run will culminate and end at Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place and end for many of the soldiers returning from Iraq. Run for the Fallen symbolizes the journey of the fallen soldier.
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Great idea. For about the last 4 years, I’ve been running a mile for every American soldier killed in Iraq.
MISSION STATEMENT
Run for the Fallen is a collective of runners whose mission is clear and simple: To run one mile for every soldier that has fallen since Operation Iraqi Freedom began.
This summer, we run across America to raise awareness about the lives of those who fought, to activate their memories and keep their spirits alive, to support organizations that help wounded veterans and the families of those killed (Wounded Warrior Project, Yellow Ribbon Fund, Gold Star Family Support Center, and the 1st Lt. Michael J. Cleary Memorial Fund), and to aid the healing process for those Americans whose lives have been affected by the war.
We refuse any political affiliation or agenda, but simply honor those who have fought, and those who have fallen under the American flag.
Here is the link to the Run for the Fallen You-Tube Video…Jon is the founder and director of the run…please check it out and send it along . We are still in need of more runners to complete the route!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz3TDcfu0S0
(FYI the music for the video is Low Red Land…Mikey’s friends from college…band based out of San Fran…the song is one they wrote for Michael after he was killed)
I hope that you will Join us Karl!