Run for the Fallen

A page dedicated to remembering the life of 1st Lt. Michael Joseph Cleary. He is the reason why Run for the Fallen began.

Caption 1: Portrait commissioned in honor of Mike. The portrait now hangs in the Admissions Building at Mike’s alma mater, Hamilton College.

Caption 2: The band Low Red Land wrote a song for Mike: “You’re Alive”

Caption 3: Award winning short story about Mike titled, “O“.

Caption 4: Mike’s family established the 1st Lt. Michael J. Cleary Memorial Fund in 2006 to aid wounded veterans, help other Gold Star families, and support organizations which support veterans. You can help make a difference in the lives of those who need it. Donate to the 1st Lt. Michael J. Cleary Memorial Fund.

Day 36: Mike’s Mile from Film for the Fallen LLC on Vimeo.

Senator Bob Casey gave a floor tribute to Mike a day before his 27th birthday, April 3rd, 2008.