Race cancelled after race organizer is called to active duty
The 2nd annual Fallen Heroes 5K Run/Walk scheduled for Sept. 13 in Merrill, Wis., has been cancelled, according to an email received today by Silent Sports from race organizer Bill Baker.
“Fallen Heroes has been unfortunately cancelled. I have been called to active duty and can find nobody else to run the event. I apologize for the inconvenience,” Baker wrote.
The event was to be put on by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1638 and Ladies Auxiliary with the proceeds donated to Merrill Cross Country and American Gold Star Mothers.
It is unfotunate the Fallen Heroes race will not take place. But on behalf of the magazine and the silent ports community, I wish Bill safe passage and thank him for his military service.
– Joel Patenaude