CAMDENTON, Mo. — In coordination with the national tribute memorial run, “Run for the Fallen,” Lake of the Ozarks will be hosting the 6th annual walk/run to honor fallen American soldiers. The event is free and open to the public however donations will be accepted for Flags for Freedom.
The walk/run is set for Saturday, Aug. 13 at 9 a.m., at Camdenton Middle School.
The miles at this event will be pledged towards a national total of miles for all fallen service members. Remembrance runs will be held throughout the United States with the only one in Missouri being held at the Lake of the Ozarks. In addition to honoring all military men and women of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, the Lake of the Ozarks Walk/Run For The Fallen will pay a special tribute to the 142 Missouri fallen soldiers. Each participant will wear a runner’s bid with the name of a fallen soldier. Participants will have the opportunity to meet Missouri Gold Star Families whose loved ones paid the ultimate sacrifice.
“Run For the Fallen” is a national memorial run that will collectively run/walk one mile for every service member killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
