Our walk was dedicated in honor of :
Army Cpl. Benjamin S. Kopp, Age 21 of Rosemount, MN.
KIA Jul. 18, 2009 Operation Enduring Freedom
CPL Kopp was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga.
Cpl Benjamin Kopp of Rosemount, Minnesota began his Army career in 2006 where he served as a rifleman. Ben was serving his first tour in Afghanistan after already serving two tours in Iraq. He was injured on July 10 while serving in Afghanistan. He received treatment immediately in the field, but a loss of blood caused him to go into cardiac arrest on the operating table at the battalion surgical center. Ben was transported to Landstuhl, Germany and then to Walter Reed Medical Center where he died one week later. He is survived by his mother Jill and his father Duane.
Army Cpl. Benjamin S. Kopp is burried in the Arlington National Cemetery.
We had a great 9.65 Mile walk this morning. We started out by walking in The Gardens and then headed east on Northside Drive. We got to see a breath taking sunrise and we just happened to look over and see a deer watching us. It was so beautiful and peaceful that time of morning. We headed to the Obed River Park and enjoyed the walk along the river before heading up town to the War Memorial Park. After visiting the War Memorial Park we walked over towards Garrison Park and then headed back home. I want to thank my friend Robert for walking with us today and I and I want to thank all who honked, waved, and saluted in helping us honor this hero today. We had 165 honks. It was amazing. Thank You.
Army Cpl. Benjamin S. Kopp will not be forgotten !
