Events
Place
1 School Street
Bethel, CT 06081
Race starts and ends on the Municipal Center Green
Description
It began with Lt Col Dan Rooney’s flight home from his second tour of duty in Iraq. An F-16 fighter pilot in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, he became painfully aware of the realities families face when a loved one in uniform is fallen or disabled.
As his flight landed, the pilot announced they carried the remains of Corporal Brock Bucklin on board. Lt Col Rooney watched as Corporal Bucklin’s twin brother walked somberly alongside the flag-covered casket to meet his family on the tarmac. Among them was the deceased Corporal’s young son, Jacob.
Since that night, Lt Col Rooney has committed his life to rallying patriotic Americans and meeting sacrifice with hope through the Folds of Honor. Since 2007, Folds of Honor has provided life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled military and first responders. On our watch, those who protect our freedoms and our families will know they are not forgotten.
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Run/Walk Course
Guest Speaker-Folds of Honor Recipient Allie McCrea
Allie McCrea is the daughter of the late Army Specialist Kevin McCrea. Kevin was injured during night-jumps as a paratrooper due to malfunctions with his parachute. As a result of his injuries, Allie was a qualified recipient of the Folds of Honor scholarship for all four years of her undergraduate degree. Consequent to the financial support she received during this time, Allie was able to pursue a graduate degree in music therapy. Allie now works as a board-certified music therapist in a major Philadelphia hospital system. She is a clinician and researcher in the hospital where her father was once a patient. Her passion to serve others comes from her father's commitment to our country, even after he was severely disabled. Allie strives to bring awareness to the ultimate sacrifices that our military men and women make for our freedom. She is proud to share her father’s legacy and family story.
Live Entertainment by GoRjA
Race Timing
The race will be timed through an official timing chip in participants bibs. Results will be emailed as well as posted same day, post race.
Directions
Clifford J Hurgin Municipal Center
1 School Street
Bethel, CT 06081
Race starts and ends on the Municipal Center Green
