I ran for Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan Bruckenthal while in Sedona, AZ on June 26, 2008. Nathan was the the first member of the Coast Guard to die in battle since Vietnam. My father served 24 years in the CG, retiring as a Captain. I grew up around New London and the Academy, and I was proud to run for Nathan.
Senator Bob Casey gives a tribute to 1st Lt. Mike Cleary on the Senate floor, April 3, 2008.This is in not an endorsement of Senator Casey’s political views or affiliation, but simply a reflection on his comments in as far as how we might remember our soldiers and their loved ones.
Director Jon Bellona talks about Run for the Fallen, a memorial run across America, where he and a dedicated team will run one mile for every service member killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom.