Running to remember

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Lou Burton
  • 482nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs
HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. --  In remembrance of those lost during the tragedy of 9/11, Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines assigned to the Special Operations Command South participated in a 140-mile relay run, Sept. 11.

SOCSOUTH personnel began their run at the famed southernmost point buoy in Key West, Fla., starting on Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. and concluded at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. The returning runners were escorted by members from the 482nd Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron.

A small remembrance ceremony followed the conclusion of the race in which respect was given to those whose lives were lost in the tragedy and the SOCSOUTH commander spoke about the purpose of the ceremony.

"Today, September 11, 2013, the SOCSOUTH family remembers the fallen and their families on that fateful day," said Brig. Gen. Sean P. Mulholland, SOCSOUTH commander. "We also remember our brothers and sisters that went to war in Iraq and Afghanistan and did not return. This day is for all of them. This day is to remember and honor the memory of those thousands of people."

After these remarks, Mulholland asked the group "Do you remember?" In a resounding unified voice, the crowd responded with "We remember."