Post by davidsyj on Oct 2, 2013 13:19:04 GMT -6
We have been invited via our FB page to participate in this event.... www.facebook.com/events/1424106637809617/?ref=22.
This is our invite on Facebook....
From: Canton Phillips
Good Afternoon,
I am MIDN Phillips from the University of Memphis Naval ROTC. I am extending an Invite to you and your club to come join us on November 16th for our Annual Lance Corporal Creager 5k. This year we would like bad to the bone vehicles to line our 5k's starting line and finish line. We will be offering prizes and trophies to the Runners favorite cars, jeeps, yotas, chevys, whatever you have. We will also be giving out door prizes from 4wheelparts and various other places. there will be live music, food, and good Company. Please come out and help spread the word throughout your club to come support The Wounded Warrior Regiment and the University of Memphis Naval ROTC. Hope to hear from you soon. Have a fine Marine Corps/ Navy Day.
If you are unable to visit the link, here is the information...
Come join the University of Memphis Naval ROTC in honoring the life of a hero on November, 16th in Millington Tennessee.
Register now at: timcreager5k.racesonline.com/
Lance Corporal Tim Creager of Millington Tennessee was both the image of bravery and the spirit of freedom. Having received a full-tuition scholarship to The Citadel, Creager had felt a call to enlist and graduated from Marine Basic Training in August 2003. Having excelled in basic training, he was selected for Light Armored Vehicle School, where he was trained as a driver. After completing his training, LCPL Creager was assigned to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance BN at Camp LeJeune, NC.
Shortly before his death, Tim earned the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with a Combat Distinguishing Device for valor. This rare honor is given only to those who demonstrate exceptional leadership in combat situations. LCPL Creager was cited for actions from April 10 to June 24, 2004. Overall, his efforts led to the rescue of his platoon in an ambush situation, the capture of nine detainees, an improvised explosive device lab and large weapons stashes.
On July 1, 2004 an improvised explosive device in the median near Abu Gharib hit LCPL Creager’s vehicle while on patrol, and he was trapped inside. At the age of 21, LCPL Creager gave his all for the freedom of others. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Iraq resulting in his death. His mother, Kay, received the awards for her only child in the months following LCPL Creager’s death.
Running on our second year, the University of Memphis NROTC program is hosting a memorial run in which all proceeds are directed towards the Semper Fidelis Society as well as the Wounded Warrior Regiment. The United States Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment provides and facilitates assistance to wounded, ill and injured Marines, and sailors attached to or in direct support of Marine units and their family members in order to assist them as they return to duty or transition to civilian life.
This is our invite on Facebook....
From: Canton Phillips
Good Afternoon,
I am MIDN Phillips from the University of Memphis Naval ROTC. I am extending an Invite to you and your club to come join us on November 16th for our Annual Lance Corporal Creager 5k. This year we would like bad to the bone vehicles to line our 5k's starting line and finish line. We will be offering prizes and trophies to the Runners favorite cars, jeeps, yotas, chevys, whatever you have. We will also be giving out door prizes from 4wheelparts and various other places. there will be live music, food, and good Company. Please come out and help spread the word throughout your club to come support The Wounded Warrior Regiment and the University of Memphis Naval ROTC. Hope to hear from you soon. Have a fine Marine Corps/ Navy Day.
If you are unable to visit the link, here is the information...
Come join the University of Memphis Naval ROTC in honoring the life of a hero on November, 16th in Millington Tennessee.
Register now at: timcreager5k.racesonline.com/
Lance Corporal Tim Creager of Millington Tennessee was both the image of bravery and the spirit of freedom. Having received a full-tuition scholarship to The Citadel, Creager had felt a call to enlist and graduated from Marine Basic Training in August 2003. Having excelled in basic training, he was selected for Light Armored Vehicle School, where he was trained as a driver. After completing his training, LCPL Creager was assigned to 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance BN at Camp LeJeune, NC.
Shortly before his death, Tim earned the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with a Combat Distinguishing Device for valor. This rare honor is given only to those who demonstrate exceptional leadership in combat situations. LCPL Creager was cited for actions from April 10 to June 24, 2004. Overall, his efforts led to the rescue of his platoon in an ambush situation, the capture of nine detainees, an improvised explosive device lab and large weapons stashes.
On July 1, 2004 an improvised explosive device in the median near Abu Gharib hit LCPL Creager’s vehicle while on patrol, and he was trapped inside. At the age of 21, LCPL Creager gave his all for the freedom of others. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Iraq resulting in his death. His mother, Kay, received the awards for her only child in the months following LCPL Creager’s death.
Running on our second year, the University of Memphis NROTC program is hosting a memorial run in which all proceeds are directed towards the Semper Fidelis Society as well as the Wounded Warrior Regiment. The United States Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment provides and facilitates assistance to wounded, ill and injured Marines, and sailors attached to or in direct support of Marine units and their family members in order to assist them as they return to duty or transition to civilian life.
Just remember...we give them back in 10 months 
It's alive!! 
