The Eighth Annual Patriots Race will take place on Sunday, September 7, to benefit the Michigan Wounded & Returning Warrior Program.
The War on Terror Wall of Remembrance
The Eighth Annual Patriots Race, presented by White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery in Troy, has several new features leading up to and the day of the event. Notably, the War on Terror Wall of Remembrance (WOR) will be making its first-ever appearance in Michigan from September 5-7 at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery. Moreover, a free country music concert will feature Marine veteran recording artists Stephen Cochran and Sal Gonzalez. Flint’s-own Billy Gunther will participate as well.
—War on Terror Wall of Remembrance
The community is invited to visit The War on Terror Remembrance Wall from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from September 5-7. The WOR is the only traveling Memorial Wall paying tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice dating from 1983 Beirut, Lebanon Marine Barracks bombing, through the 2021 withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan. The WOR has provided memories and closure to countless Veterans and Gold Star Families as well as to those families and First Responders impacted by the attacks on 9/11.
—Eighth Annual Patriots Race
The Eighth Annual Patriots Race will take place at 9 a.m. on Sunday, September 7, at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery to benefit the Michigan Wounded & Returning Warrior Program, a 501(c)3, American Legion member organization supporting veterans.
This year’s event marks the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. Accordingly, there will be a moment of silence at 9:03 a.m. in memory of the 9/11 Tower 2 attack.
In competitive runners’ circles, White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery’s 210-acre park-like setting is appealing and known for having the flattest and fastest course in Michigan.
The Patriots Race includes a 10k and 5k timed race followed by a 1M run/walk. (Discounts are available for veterans and groups).
—Country Music Concert
The Country Music Concert featuring Stephen Cochran, Sal Gonzalez and Billy Gunther will begin at 10 a.m. along with the awarding of medals. Top finishers will receive gold, silver and bronze commemorative dog tags. Prizes also will be awarded for “Most Patriotic Attire.”
Patriots Race participants will be treated to food and beverages generously donated by local restaurants, coffee shops and other local businesses.
White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery is long known for its on-site events to honor U.S. veterans. Participants will pass by monuments to veterans from WWI, WWII, the Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars as well as MIA combat troops.
“We are honored to welcome the War on Terror Wall of Remembrance and invite the community to stop by to recognize our heroes,” said David R. Krall, White Chapel vice president. “The country music concert featuring Stephen, Sal and Billy is a special way to round out the Patriots Race.”
Other highlights include:
• The race course will be lined with 500 American flags;
• Each race/ walk participant will receive a T-shirt;
• Participation Medal Dog Tags will go to each participant;
• Patriots Race Expo;
• Special children’s activities.
For additional information or to register online, visit www.ThePatriotsRace.com. Businesses interested in sponsoring the Patriots Race can call 248-362-7670.
White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (www.whitechapelcemetery.com). is located at 621 W. Long Lake Rd. (west of I-75) in Troy.
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