Memorial Day 2008

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.

Memorial Day 2008 also marked a rise in the number of U.S. troops killed in Iraq, after two soldiers were killed and four wounded in two separate roadside bombings in the country earlier today. The latest death toll rose to 4,082 U.S. troops killed in Iraq since the March 2003 invasion.

Memorial Day is a day to remember, reflect and honor those who have given their life service to our country.

We cherish too, the Poppy red
That grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies.

-Moina Michael 1915

Boston’s Run to Remember 2008

On Saturday May 24th and Sunday May 25th The Boston Police Department and Boston Police Runner's Club will hold the fourth running of Boston's Run to Remember.

The “Run to Remember” is held in honor of Massachusetts law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. This event is a two day run (one 5 mile road race and one half marathon) in celebration of the fallen officer’s lives as well as a show of respect for their ultimate sacrifice.

The net proceeds benefit Kids At Risk Programs throughout the City of Boston. “Kids At Risk Programs provide safe and nurturing environments encouraging inner city youths to make healthy choices and an alternative to gangs and acts leading to incarceration.” Since 1994, over $500,000 has been raised funding two primary programs for youths:

- Boys and Girls Club Memberships, YMCAs and other after school programs.
- Summer programs and camps for over 600 youths annually.

Join thousands of runners for the fourth annual Run to Remember. This 5-mile road race and half marathon runs through historic downtown Boston will be held in honor of the men and women killed in the line of duty. The event will not only will celebrate their lives, all proceeds from the run will go to benefit Kids at Risk programs in the city. All inquiries into this event can be directed to info@bostonsruntoremember.org