Run for the Fallen: TX held their run this year on March 20.
http://www.ultimatewoodlands.com/2010/03/charity-run-moved-cooler-month-march
Here’s a note about this year’s run from Melinda and Steffani, the two co-organizers:
“At six in the morning, the weather was promising; Steffani and I thought we were going to have another beautiful day for our Run. By 7:30, I was panicked. The temperatures had started to drop, the wind had picked up and the rain began to fall. I worked to hold back tears of disappointment as I thought of all the time and effort taken by so many caring people to help put this Run together. Not to mention the representatives from several organizations who flew in from Connecticut, DC and California to be a part.
But just before 9, the start time, the skies began to clear. As I looked over the crowd, I was amazed and touched by the amount of people who came out despite the weather. Children, elderly men and women and others were ready to honor and remember. And although the crowd wasn’t as large as we had anticipated, I couldn’t believe how many were actually there in this cold, monsoon-type weather.
That is when it hit me. Honor and respect for our fallen is not an option for so many of us. These incredible participants had a stand to take and proudly did so. As only God can do, the skies did clear and the winds died down during the Run. As the last of the participants were leaving, rain drops began again and the wind started blowing.
It seems so insignificant to say, “Thank you” to all of you who came to honor and remember. It means so much more to Steffani and I than those words convey. We are humbled to be a part of such a wonderful community of patriots.
Event pictures will be coming soon to our website. I’ll let you know when they are posted.”
Melinda and Steffani
www.HoustonRunForTheFallen.net
Well spake Melinda. Thank you for putting the run together and giving your area the chance to remember.
This summer Honor & Remember will be going coast to coast, driving through 49 states to spread the word about the Honor & Remember flag. It’s an incredible flag with an incredible mission. Please take the time to read the most recent letter from George Lutz, Director of Honor & Remember.
Dear Supporters,
With so much momentum in place and more progress ahead, we must focus on broadening awareness. That is why we will soon be taking the message to every state and launching “Honor and Remember Across America.”
The trip will focus on taking the Honor and Remember message to 49 states with the hope that each state legislature will join Virginia’s in officially adopting this symbol of remembrance. We will be giving presentations at various venues where we have been invited to speak, including houses of worship, veterans groups and community organizations. And most importantly, we will look forward to meeting many Gold Star families around the U.S.
Our goals are to spread the word about the Honor and Remember Flag everywhere possible, to see the flag flying across America and to touch the lives of many families who have lost so much. This unprecedented journey can only be successful as a team effort. If you are able to help in any way please view our itinerary and contact us. Thank you so very much for your continued support.
To see their itinerary and find out when George and his team will be in your state, go here: http://www.honorandremember.org/trip.php
To support the Honor & Remember mission, you may donate online, or download the donation form.
To help or find out more, please email: contact@honorandremember.org
One man, Mike Erhedt, will be running across America this summer. He will be running one mile for every fallen service member beginning in Astoria, OR on May 1st. His run will take him along the northern part of the country ending in Rockland, Maine on October 14, 2010.
I know Mike is especially looking for help in accommodations throughout his six month journey, but to see the route and to find out more, please visit http://projectamericarun.com Mike can be contacted through email: mike@projectamericarun.com
If you would like to view the maps of the run, I have included here, each are available in .jpg or .pdf
Section 1: .jpg .pdf (May 1 – June 8): Astoria, OR to Driggs, ID
Section 2: .jpg .pdf (June 9 – July 5): Driggs, ID to Crested Butte, CO
Section 3: .jpg .pdf (July 6 – August 23): Almont, CO to Rock Falls, IL
Section 4: .jpg .pdf (August 24 – October 14): Sublette, IL to Rockland, ME
Map of Mike's route across America
SPC Troy Yocum is taking on the challenge of raising $5 million for military families in need by hiking 7000 miles across America while drumming. The journey will take 15 months passing through 25 states and 25 large cities.
Starting April 17th, 2010, Iraq war veteran Troy Yocum will hike about 20 miles a day, every day, to spread the word that help is needed. With a great team backing him, he plans on drumming up support in more ways than one.
To find out more about Troy’s mission and how you can help, please visit his website, at: http://drumhike.com/
The New York Times article, “Foot on Bomb, Marine Defies a Taliban Trap” is an amazing recount of a near-miss with an I.E.D. On January 22, Lance Cpl. Ryan T. Mathison stepped on a mine that did not go off, thus beginning a journey through the Taliban’s tactics and eventually leading to an affirmation of friendship among his fellow Marines.
Article By C. J. CHIVERS
Read the full story online.
