I'm not a runner but it is wonderful to enjoy the fellowship each year and remember the sacrifice that our wonderful service men and women make to insure our freedom! This year Sharon & I were blessed to win the week in Florida donated by Bill & Val Meis, the aunt and uncle of Derek's fiance. We had a great time. We're looking forward to next year for the fellowship, a good brat, and to purchase several raffle tickets for each of our 16 grandkids. Thanks to the Dobogais' and the volunteers to all the hard work!

What a great event! Everything was well organized and the people were terrific. Congratulations to all who walked or ran.

Thinking of Derek and all of the men that we lost on this day--True American Heroes. Also thinking about the families as well; you are always in my prayers. God Bless.

Ready Willing & Able, to compete again this year for the 2nd annual MEMORIAL event, for Derek and all the heroic men lost that day. They are in our hearts, minds, and soul always.

Great cause and website! Please keep me posted on the next event!

Our breath was taken away by the great turnout. What a great way to remember what freedon is all about.Our thanks to all who worked so hard. See you next year.

What a special priveledge it was to spend Saturday morning with the great group of people that joined together to honor the service and sacrifice of America's true Heroes. On the way to WLA that morning I cranked up the volume of the car stereo and played Ray Charles' great rendition of "America the Beautiful". One verse seemed to take on an even deeper meaning that morning: "Oh beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife Who more than self their country loved And mercy more than life " See you all next year. God Bless America !

It was a great day. What a honor it was to agian stand with friends and family. The people I met today are all genuine and proved agian to me how even though we come from different back grounds. we can all pull together for something we all believe in. Never forget the lessons learned on this day or the 14 that we honored today. For it is because of people like them that we can move around in this country and gather as we did. God Bless You All. Respectfully DeepFreeze

Great Website! Great memorial to 14 warfighters who gave all for country, freedom, and us. We won't ever forget. It's a humbling reminder to me of the priviledge I have daily "to serve to protect those who so selflessly serve to protect us".

Thank you for holding this wonderful memorial event. I was proud to participate today in honor of Captain Dobogai, the 14 who died on 077 Jenna, and in honor of all of our American Service men and women who put themselves in harm's way so that we may live free. Four of us from our Milwaukee tri-training team ran the 10k in your event today. It was my second and another's 1st 10k. The atmosphere was inspirational and the volunteers welcoming. (Excellent cookies, too...) May the sun continue to shine on you.

Awesome event, was honored to be a part and run in it. Look forward to keeping it going next year!

This is such a cool website for all these galant, couageous men. They all look so happy and proud in these pictures. They are true heroes. All our military angels are smiling on us to give us such a glorious day for this event! On Your Marks, Ready, Set, Go!!!

This is a great way to honor the memory of Derek and remind us all once again, that freedom is never free. I'll be running in the 5K on sept 5th.

Train 276 will be at his side!

It will be my honor to stand once again for Capt. Dobogai. What an excellent tribute to him and the 13 other soldiers that lost their lives that night in Iraq.

These fourteen will never be forgotten...it will be an honor to stand for them as they stood for so many.

It will be our EXTREME honor to stand once again for Capt. Dobogai. What an excellent tribute to him and the 13 other soldiers that lost their lives that night in Iraq. We will come once again with the utmost RESPECT and COMPASSION. We do so because we feel it is our DUTY. Our OBLIGATION to Derek and the other Fallen soldiers. We will stand in silent tribute for all of them..... ~ Michael Weaver, Patriot Guard, Sr. Ride Capt. N.E.WI. ~ Army Medic, Vietnam, 1968-69 ~ HooAhh ~

Looking forward to it! Our men would be proud. Can't wait to see what a wonderful job you all have done! Best of luck with the last of the planning/organizing.

You are all so amazing, we are so proud of you all and love you so much! What a wonderful way to celebrate Derek's life. It will be a perfect day!

As an Alumni of WLA and a currently deployed Soldier from WI Guard, I am so touched that you are starting something that will keep the memories burning. I'll be home on R&R actually during this time, so I will try to make it up there and participate! God's blessings to all.

Count me in as well! I'm glad to help out in any way

I am very much looking forward to this event and running the 10k race. Thanks to those involved with organizing. Your event will be a success filled with love and memories of those lost, those that we run in honor of. God Bless!

Thank you so much for remembering these great men and brothers. Tyler's aunt.

What a great thing to do in memory of your loved ones. Bringing wonderful people together to celebrate the real hero's in our lives. Bless you always. May each step we take this day - show the strength and joy we share in unity. Diane

Very Proud! My heart goes out to each and every one of you. Zoot will be happy to work with you for this cause. Jeff Cunningham National Sales manager Zoot Sport