Fallen Marine Memorial Run

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This is what started the Fallen Marine Memorial Run Sgt Miles made a promise to all of his men in his unit just before they were deployed to Iraq. He promised them that he would make sure they would all return home safely. On January 24, 2006, Sgt Miles and his unit were on patrol in Iraq when his unit began to take enemy fire, he saw one of his Marines pinned down and panicking. Sgt Miles selflessly and instinctively pushes him to safety and saved the life of his Marine, but exposes himself to enemy fire in the process and he himself took a fatal shot. Sgt Sean H. Miles paid the ultimate price just 2 short weeks before he and his men were scheduled to return home. His welcome home party was already planned, the banner was ready, the invitations out, the cake was ordered. This joyous celebration turned into a very sad and somber good-bye. Sgt Miles did however keep his promise to his men, they all did return home safely, everyone that is but him. It is because of the heroic actions of Sgt. Miles and so many other Marines like him that has inspired us to create an annual event to raise money to pay tribute to those men and women. Our goal is to continue to honor the memory of our Fallen Marines and help to secure the future of their children left behind. We also pledge to ensure that each and every grieving mother, father, wife, brother and sister know that we care and are grateful for our freedom and sad for their sacrifice. The Fallen Marine Memorial Run began in Feb 2006 when the photo of a 2 year old Tyler Miles in his little dressed blues pointing at his father's flagged draped casket was posted in a local paper. Tyler was saying "That's Daddy" to his grieving mother. This photo has since been the driving force behind Jerry Vanasdale and Veronica Michleski to see to the success of this run, as well as a somber reminder to all of us that our freedom isn't free. As you may already be aware, the 4th Annual Fallen Marine Memorial Run is scheduled for Saturday, September 11, 2009. Each year we select families of Fallen Marines who are disabled or Killed in Action, and hold a fundraiser to help provide them with financial assistance. As a part of our efforts, it is our goal to be able to contribute to their scholarship funds yearly, with the hope that the children will be able to use the funds to enroll in a college or university of their choice, as well as providing financial assistance to the grieving spouse left behind. However, today's economic conditions make it difficult for the Fallen Marine Memorial Run to meet our goals without the assistance from corporations and private donors like you. We are, therefore, inviting you and your business to make a tax deductible donation to this year's event. The only benefit you will receive is to know that you took part in assisting the family of someone who stood on the front line and sacrificed their life for the sake of your freedom.