One in particular, his first Squadron Commander at Kapaun in Germany. Major Freeman is one amazing leader! Ryan always had good things to say about her. We even talked about her Dragon shirt, and that she was the Lady Dragon!
Major Freeman created a group on Facebook titled "R4R" meaning Running for Ryan...She knew, as we all know, that Ryan loved to run. And one of his dreams/goals was to run a marathon, run in races in big cities, run fun runs, run in Ireland, in England, in Spain..He wanted to participate in all of them. Unfortunately, he didn't get to complete one.
A few weeks before his death, he ran in the Viking Challenge on Vogelweh in Germany. It was a 24 hour run with proceeds going to the Fischer House. Ryan completed 22 miles while there, and was mildly upset at himself for not being able to continue to reach that marathon mileage.
To participate & honor Ryan, simply write "R4R" on your race bib & post in the group the city, distance & anything else you'd like to post about the race. ALL distances are welcomed, and encouraged!
Here's the link to the OPEN group:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/203107656535005/
In the group, I shared this:
"In hopes he can encourage some of you...
On Sept. 7, 2012, Ryan & I ran our first actual 5k. (Of course Ryan had ran them all the time.. Once even 15 miles when he was deployed!)
We ran the Omaha Midnight Run.
Ryan completed the run 88th out of 1,234 (and was not pleased!) completing it in 22:12.
Once he completed, he turned around to find me, & ran alongside me, encouraging me, pushing me and finished the race a 2nd time...with me.
Ryan wanted to run everywhere! He wanted to run marathons everywhere! Big cities, countries, and for all reasons."
I miss you so much, Ryan. & I love you, infinitely.
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