Running one mile for each service member killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
The run from Parsons, KS to Lamar, MO ended with a wonderful greeting by the Crutcher Family. They invited us into their home for a night to rest our legs, enjoyed a home cooked meal (and breakfast!), and listen to wonderful music from Sydney Crutcher. Below is the Crutcher Family American flag on the side of their garage. 
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What a great time our family had hosting these young people on a great mission recognizing the fallen soldiers.
The small town of Arcola Mo population 45 was excited and proud to have the team run thru town. At Arcola Christian church last Sunday it was all anyone could talk about. Now everytime I drive from Lamar to Arcola I am vividly reminded of our soldiers sacrafice. I hope as the run progresses eastward more attention will pick up. PRAY for the runners for the journey is a long one.
We met up with this special team of young dedicated people just inside the Missouri state line. We drove about 2 1/2 hours to be present for Adam Zanutto’s mile. It was an honor and priviledge to be able to place Adams flag at his mile marker and then to bring it home with me. I sent it to his parents, our dear friends in California, Rick and Donna Zanutto, along with all the pictures we took that day. Adam has a very special place in our hearts and is a true hero to us all. What a great bunch of people we met, and a wonderful memorable day for us. Thanks to all the members of Run for the Fallen.
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Beginning June 14, 2008, a small team of runners ran across America to raise awareness about the lives of those service members 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.
On the final day of the 2008 memorial run, over 9000 runners in nine countries and forty-three states collectively ran almost 36,000 miles in honor and remembrance of all fallen service members killed in both Iraq and Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom).
We encourage all Americans to continue to honor our fallen service members. Run one mile for a service member on August 22/23, 2009, the 2nd anniversary weekend of Run for the Fallen’s finish at Arlington National Cemetery. It is on this weekend that we run in honor and remembrance of all fallen service members killed in both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
We refuse any political affiliation or agenda, but simply honor those who have fought, and those who have fallen under the American flag.
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