If you are planning to be at your loved one's marker here are a few things to know and do:
- Find your loved one's hero marker time on the spreadsheet or by searching find a hero.
- Meet up with us at the Museum of Aviation at the designated time to honor your loved one at their hero marker.
- Follow us on Facebook LIVE.
Q: What is the Georgia Run for the Fallen?
A: Georgia's Run for the Fallen is a moving tribute to every Georgia military service member who has died while serving or as a result of serving during the War on Terror, since October 12, 2000. This year it will be held at beautiful grounds of the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins a location steeped in military history. Come for the run and stay to enjoy the grounds and exhibits at the Museum.
Q: How does the Run work?
A: A core team dedicates runners, along with drop in runners, and a support crew, will stop at a designated point on the Museum of Aviation route and speak out loud the name of each fallen service member, date of death and branch of service. Family members, friends and patriots are invited to gather at the marker to meet the runners and hear each name called out in a short ceremony. Each ceremonial stop will be less than 1 minute as runners then continue toward the next marker.
Q: What support are you looking for?
A: As you can expect our needs are many and varied. Support is needed both locally and nationally, volunteer as well as financial. We need commitments from runners, support crew, sponsors, organizations, media and individual communities. VOLUNTEER FORM
Q: What Heroes are being honored along this tribute trail?
A: Our focus for this event is the War on Terror. We have identified state service members who have died while serving or as a result of serving during this period. Criteria includes all service members regardless of cause of death.
Q: Is this tribute primarily for those who died in action?
A: No, The Honor and Remember Organization and Flag recognizes all military who died while serving or as a result of serving regardless of circumstance. Subsequently our Run for the Fallen events honor all of those service members who served and died whether in battle or due to the overwhelming hidden emotional scars of serving.
Q: How do I search to see if my Fallen Hero is being honored?
A: Every fallen service member since October 12, 2000 should be listed in our database. Click on FIND A HERO on our home page to search for your friend or loved one.
Q: My Hero did not die during the period of the War on Terror (WOT), will they still be honored?
A: Although Run for the Fallen is focused on the time period from October 12, 2000 forward we have in place many opportunities to honor your loved one. WOT hero markers will be placed at designated locations for you to attend. Also at the end of each day there will be a planned ceremony where we will honor additional family members. Any family member or friend who attends any of our end of day events, regardless of generation. We are dedicated to include every fallen service member possible depending on family availability.
Q: What if the Hero's information is missing or inaccurate?
A: If you find any errors in the listed information please send an email to dataupdate@runforthefallen.org or you may click on the FIND A HERO link and fill in the ADD A HERO section with updates.
Q: What if I can't find my Hero on the Run for the Fallen search?
A: When you do a search to FIND A HERO(opens in new tab) and they are not identified there will be a link titled "ADD A HERO ". Please fill out all required information and once we verify, they will be added to the run according to their date of death. While we have an extensive list of service members there may be many that we have missed. We need to hear from you if you cannot find your loved one along the route.
Q: Can a family member, friend, or comrade run with the core team for their mile?
A: First, search for your loved one's marker along the route. Second, let us know that you'll be there and we will do our best to identify the exact time and location that day. Be sure to select "Stand At a Hero Marker" on the volunteer form.
Q: Can I stand and wait for the Run Team to arrive at my Hero's Marker?
A: We encourage ALL family members and friends to be at their loved one's marker if at all possible. Please bring photos, posters, banners, Honor and Remember Flags or whatever personal tribute you would like to visually make. Each ceremonial stop will be less than 1 minute as runners then run to honor heroes for the next marker. Also please join us at the end of day ceremony so that we may honor you there as well.
Q: When Should I arrive at my Hero's Marker?
A: Each marker is specifically timed. The team is running a pace of between 8-10 minutes between each. Depending on road conditions whether rain or shine, they could be on time or behind. We will place an approximate timetable on each map and suggest you arrive 30-60 minutes ahead of schedule. We will have a reception area set up inside the Museum of Aviation where families can gather in advance of thier heroes mile and fellowship with other Gold Star families. You may also contact us day-of so that we can update you on our progress. Each ceremonial stop will be less than 1 minute as runners then continue toward next marker.
Q: I cant make it to our marker but would still like to participate.
A: Due to time and distance restraints we know you may not be available to directly participate at your specific marker.
In addition there will be a live feed posted on our Run for the Fallen FB page.
Also - there are many other opportunities to participate by being a part of the beginning ceremony or at the end of each day or by concluding with us at the Museum of Aviation.
Q: Are there other ways I get involved?
A: There are many ways to help us fulfill this mission and as you can expect our needs are many and varied. First and foremost help us spread the word about the event with your friends, family, and community. Support is needed both locally and nationally, volunteer as well as financial. We need commitments from runners, support crew, sponsors, organizations, and media coverage of the event. Please fill out our VOLUNTEER FORM in the links above or contact us at Georgia@RunfortheFallen.org check out and share our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=georgia%20run%20for%20the%20fallen or for record changes write to dataupdate@runforthefallen.org. (opens in new tab)