Spring Break
Pat's Run attracts more than 3,000
Volunteers, including some old friends, show up to pay respect tol Tillman
Tara Duffy and Casey Jay
Issue date: 5/6/08 Section: News
The foundation's main goal is to support young people striving to make positive changes in themselves and the world, which it achieves using the Leadership Through Action Program.
Many volunteers, including SJSU students, arrived hours before the race began to set up for the event.
"We love the organization," said Dustin Brunzlick, 20, a junior business management major. "We love what it stands for. We love helping out."
Some of the athletes said they participated to help remember Tillman.
"It was nice to see so many people show up," said Josh Franck, 22. "He was a great guy. He is a hero, and it's a great cause."
One woman said she participated in the run because it brings attention to the soldiers that are still in Iraq.
"We did it last year," said Karen Strohmayer, 43. "It's in memory of Pat and all the guys that are still over there."
Another woman said that while she didn't support the war, she felt that everyone should support the troops.
"He gave up his life for his country," said Janet Lageveen, 41, who said that this was her first time participating in the run. "It's a good cause. I will do it again."
Many volunteers, including SJSU students, arrived hours before the race began to set up for the event.
"We love the organization," said Dustin Brunzlick, 20, a junior business management major. "We love what it stands for. We love helping out."
Some of the athletes said they participated to help remember Tillman.
"It was nice to see so many people show up," said Josh Franck, 22. "He was a great guy. He is a hero, and it's a great cause."
One woman said she participated in the run because it brings attention to the soldiers that are still in Iraq.
"We did it last year," said Karen Strohmayer, 43. "It's in memory of Pat and all the guys that are still over there."
Another woman said that while she didn't support the war, she felt that everyone should support the troops.
"He gave up his life for his country," said Janet Lageveen, 41, who said that this was her first time participating in the run. "It's a good cause. I will do it again."
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Ted Rudow III,MA
posted 5/06/08 @ 8:39 AM PST
Tillman' mother and father said they believe the military and the government created a heroic tale about how their son died to foster a patriotic response across the country. (Continued…)
Dottie
posted 5/06/08 @ 2:28 PM PST
Ted, It is very sad that you would denigrate this brave American's life - you sound so pathetic - I bet you are no one's hero.
Ted Rudow III,MA
posted 5/07/08 @ 9:01 AM PST
My parents are sport fanatics! My Grandfather, on my mother side, with my Great-Uncle were the first to be named "Walter Camp's All-American"in football on the West Coast in America. (Continued…)
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