Massachusetts Run For The Fallen (MARFTF) 5K Run & Walk is dedicated to keeping alive the memory of military heroes that gave their lives to protect our freedoms since September 11, 2001. Military Friends Foundation proudly presents this event, in line with their mission to support all those who serve …
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Massachusetts Run For The Fallen (MARFTF) 5K Run & Walk is dedicated to keeping alive the memory of military heroes that gave their lives to protect our freedoms since September 11, 2001. Military Friends Foundation proudly presents this event, in line with their mission to support all those who serve our country and their families. The event takes place on Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM at Barnes Memorial Park.
We are a group of runners, walkers and support crew whose mission is clear and simple: to run in honor of every Massachusetts service member who has been killed-in-action or died on active duty since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan began. Each mile of sweat and pain and each flag saluted is to pay homage to one service member’s life and their family.
We run to raise awareness for the lives of those who died, to rejuvenate their memories and keep their spirits alive. We run to raise support for programs that assist the families of the Fallen and to aid in the healing process for Massachusetts residents whose lives have been affected by war. MARFTF has no political affiliation or agenda, but simply honor those who have fought, and those who have fallen under the American Flag.
Although we run to honor and remember each fallen hero from the current conflicts, we remember every service member from Massachusetts who laid down their lives for Freedom’s cause. Thousands have sacrificed to preserve our way of life. As you give tribute to our Massachusetts Heroes please remember others who have given the ultimate sacrifice throughout history. Regardless of war or conflict or branch of service, we ultimately run for them all, honoring their service and sacrifice and remembering that they each gave up a future so that we could have ours.
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Amazing tribute run
The Massachusetts Run for the Fallen is a very moving and emotional event. This was their fourth annual event, but hopefully not even close to the last, with 600 runners … MORE
The Massachusetts Run for the Fallen is a very moving and emotional event. This was their fourth annual event, but hopefully not even close to the last, with 600 runners and walkers. The residents of Dedham, MA fully embrace this event and support our troops and their families. The morning started with a very emotional reading of 240 fallen soldiers of MA since 9/11/2001. Every name was followed by a ring of the bell. Jaime, a widow for many years, read a poem that tugged at your heart and pulled tears from your eyes. The course is a winding 5K course through the Dedham neighborhood. A poster board with every fallen soldier’s picture and bio lined the course. This was a run for reflection, not a finish time. Freedom is not free. Support our troops and their families. All gave some, some gave all.