Wednesday, November 11, 2009

7:00 AM (starts at Jefferson Memorial Forest Welcome Center)

5:00 PM (ends at Patriots Peace Memorial, 3742 Upper River Road)

On November 11, 2009, in honor of America’s military veterans, a Louisville, Kentucky man will run two marathons back-to-back while flying a 5′ x 8′ American Flag high above his shoulders.  The “Patriots Peace Run” begins at 7:00 AM in the parking lot of the Jefferson Memorial Forest Welcome Center on Mitchell Hill Road, and will end at 5:30 PM on the lawn of the Patriots Peace Memorial located at 3742 Upper River Road.

VFW Post 1170 will supply the Honor Guard to fold and present the same flag to a veteran for his service.  Horn player Dick Martin will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “America the Beautiful.”

Guest speakers include:

• Keynote speaker Major General (KY) Edward W. Tonini
• District 3 Congressman John Yarmuth
• District 38 State Senator Dan Seum
• District 25 Councilman Doug Hawkins

This event is open to the public and attendees are encouraged to arrive at 5:00 PM.

Parking is available at the Different Strokes Golf Centers located at 3742 Upper River Road.

Come and honor our military veterans.

Brad Alsop

The Patriot Runner

In 2006, Brad Alsop observed Veterans Day by running 40.5 miles carrying a large American flag.  His self-sacrificing act focused attention on the importance of Veterans Day: to honor American’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.  Brad Alsop’s mission began at Jefferson Memorial Forest and ended at Buechel War Memorial.  Brad Alsop’s tribute to veterans is recognized as an act of support and honoring of past, present and future troops.  His achievement is inspirational and, his message of support is to be commemorated.

Pictured to the left is Brad Alsop after receiving a proclamation from Councilman Doug Hawkins in 2006.

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