[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 49 (Tuesday, March 24, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H1856]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      ARKANSAS RUN FOR THE FALLEN

  (Mr. HILL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the fourth annual 
Arkansas Run for the Fallen. Congratulations too to run organizer Chief 
Master Sergeant Bubba Beason.
  Several years ago, to honor Arkansas' fallen heroes, the Arkansas Run 
for the Fallen was created.
  This year's run started in Ozark, Arkansas, last Friday and concluded 
at the State capitol in Little Rock on Sunday afternoon.
  A team of Active Duty and Reserve airmen, soldiers, marines, and 
Arkansas State Police embarked on a 146-mile memorial run to honor 
every Arkansan who has died since the attacks on September 11, 2001.
  I had the honor of attending the final ceremony on Sunday afternoon 
and was deeply moved to be in the presence of approximately 30 Gold 
Star families that were in attendance.
  These men have served their country bravely, and their example and 
sacrifice are ones all Americans and Arkansans can admire.

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