On September 7, 2014 two of our members competed in a 5K marathon to support the Travis Manion Foundation. A foundation that was started in memory of Marine Lt. Travis Manion that died in Iraq in 2007 fighting for our freedom.

Firefighter C.J. Lancaster and Firefighter Luke Chapman both completed the marathon wearing full firefighting turnout gear with self contained breathing apparatus. This is the second year that our firefighters have competed and made our department proud.

Job well done gentlemen!

An excerpt from the Travis Manion Foundation Website:

“If Not Me, Then Who…”

The words Travis spoke before leaving for his second and final deployment to Iraq – “If Not Me, Then Who…” – have inspired a national movement that is growing rapidly. Veterans and families of the fallen are spearheading this movement to build a nation of heroes in which character, leadership and service are in action every day.

The Travis Manion Foundation engages with veterans and families of the fallen in all stages of their personal journeys and offers them unique opportunities to empower them to achieve their goals. The Travis Manion Foundation believes that the best way to honor the fallen is by challenging the living. Through Mentorship and Advocacy, Expeditions, Character Does Matter, and the 9/11 Heroes Run, veterans and families of the fallen are leading in their communities. They are challenging themselves and others to continue the service to community and country exemplified by the nation’s fallen heroes and veterans.

For more information on this foundation please visit:
travismanion.org