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Marine Corps Detachment, Ft. Gordon

Tribute to the Fallen Run 2008

At 0900 on the 19^th of October 2008, the Marines of Fort Gordon and the surrounding Augusta community will begin a run to commemorate the more than 1050 Marines and Corpsman that made the ultimate sacrifice while serving as part of Operations IRAQI and ENDURING FREEDOM. This tribute will begin with a brief ceremony, as the Commanding Officer of the Marine Detachment orders 21-rounds to be delivered to the firing detail that will be formed on 07 November. The first runner at that time will begin the first of the over 1050 three mile lap around Barton Field. As each runner completes their lap the 21-rounds will be passed on to the next Marine or Sailor. This process will be repeated over 1050 times until a lap has been completed for each of the fallen Marines and Sailors. The final lap will be run by the entire compliment of Marines and Sailors that participated in the event. The tribute will end at approximately 1500 07 November, when the 21-rounds will be handed over to the firing detail and a 21-gun salute is rendered, followed by the playing of taps and the singing of the Marine’s Hymn.

A Marine or Sailor will be on the track running 24 hours a day for the entire 20 day duration. The run will cover over 3150 miles and will take over 450 hours to complete. We undertake this journey to remember our fallen brothers and sisters that are now part of our Corps’ history and to honor their sacrifice.

Tribute to the Fallen List

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