Our walk today was dedicated in honor of:
Army SGT Justin Bradley Allen, Age 23 of Coal Grove, OH.
KIA Jul 18 2010
died July 18 in Zhari, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when he was shot by insurgents while conducting combat operations. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Hunter Army Airfield, Ga. His awards and decorations include the Ranger Tab, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge and the U.S. Army Basic Rifle Marksmanship Qualification Badge. He was also awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with combat star, Iraq Campaign Medal with combat star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal and Purple Heart.
We had a great 10.79 Mile walk today. We started out by walking through The Gardens and then Northside Drive. We walked Old Jamestown Hwy and walked through Centennial Park. We then headed up town to the War Memorial Park where we read a few names on the Memorial Wall. We then headed towards the house. I want to thank my friend Robert for walking with us today. I want to thank everyone who honked, waved, and saluted in helping us honor this hero today. We had 168 honks. it was amazing. Thank you.
Army SGT Justin Bradley Allen will not be forgotten !
