They are doing so much for the country, they are dying for our freedom, and it is necessary that we pay them their respects," said Pfc. "I did this to do something for the country by representing those fallen Soldiers who can't be with us here today. Service members chose to march, walk or run, and complete the 28 miles in relay teams by individually completing three to seven mile increments. "We are like family so if it's important to (Master Sgt. Army Central G-1, who marched for Master Sgt. Everett, reserve affairs, Third Army/U.S. It's important to me because I'm able to I feel like I'm giving back the team," said Sgt. We all wore t-shirts with a picture of him, which brings back his memory. "One of our team member's spouse is a fallen comrade. The march was also an opportunity to unify participants for a greater cause. "I know that he would want to be here to do this as well, that's the kind of person he was." He was just a really genuine person," said Thornton with tears in his eyes. I can't think of a single time that he complained about anything. "He was always really happy, always willing to help out with anything. Thornton made a special collage of patches that represented all the things he knew about Walker, which he wore on the march and plans to send to Walker's family. He wasn't supposed to go out that day but the people that were replacing him were short, so he volunteered to go and got hit by an (Improvised Explosive Device)." "Walker was a combat medic on his first deployment. Thornton, Earth Terminal Complex platoon sergeant, 56th Sig. Ryan Walker, killed in action in Iraq January 2006," said Staff Sgt. service members who have died serving in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan by proudly displaying mementos on their rucksacks and shirts. Participants put names and faces to some of the 6,648 U.S. They put their lives on the line, and this is just a small token of gratitude." "They did a lot more than I am doing right now. Till, administration specialist, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 54th Signal Battalion, 160th Signal Brigade. "We are putting our time in to remember the sacrifices that our fallen comrades have made," said Pfc. The 1st Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment, of the Pennsylvania National Guard deployed to Kuwait, hosted the event at Camp Arifjan, which mirrored one held on April 28, at their home station, Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. ĬAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - More than 600 service members came together at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, to commemorate their comrades, friends and family who have made the ultimate sacrifice by honoring them in the second annual March for the Fallen, which started April 27, and ended early the next morning. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 4 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption –ĬAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait " More than 600 service members line-up in preparation for the second annual March for the Fallen, 28-mile relay, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, which started April 27, and ended early the next morning. Kim Mercado who works with him, during the sec. Pedro Mercado, the fallen spouse of Master Sgt. Army Central G1, runs the final stretch wearing a shirt honoring Master Sgt. Courtney Walker, training officer, Third Army/U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 3 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption –ĬAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait "Capt. Thornton, Earth Terminal Complex platoon sergeant, and Pfc. Cosgrove, satellite communications technicians, Staff Sgt. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption –ĬAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait " From left to right, Pfc. Lussier, senior satellite communications technician, both representing 56th S. Thornton, left, Earth Terminal Complex platoon sergeant, prepares to take the flag used as their team's baton, from Spc.
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