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« Providence police remember slain detective | Today | Hornoff to join in push tonight for compensation bill » April 17, 2006R.I. Guardsmen achieve marathon mission / Photo
Rhode Island National Guardsmen Michael Calcagni, right, and Ryan Hogan take on the final leg of Heartbreak Hill in Chestnut Hill as they marched in the Boston Marathon today. The two, toting military backpacks, did so for a scholarship fund in honor of fellow Guardsman, Staff Sgt. Christopher Potts, who was killed in Iraq. The pair, who started out at 7 .m., finished in about 7 1/2 hours, including four stops to change their socks. While they're now walking around on the edges of their blistered feet, they said they saw a lot of supporters along the route and raised about $2,000 for the scholarship fund. They're tired, they said, but satisfied. -- With reports from Journal staff writer Tom Mooney Posted by Andrea Panciera CommentsChristian Neary | April 17, 2006 4:46 PM link Way to go guys... There needs to be more people out there who understand what it means to be a part of the U.S. Armed Forces Joe | April 17, 2006 5:14 PM link Way to go! What a great way to honor someone and show support for the troops. God Bless you. Debbie | April 17, 2006 7:34 PM link Today was so exciting to see you cross the finish line!! Thanks from the Potts family Terri Potts | April 17, 2006 10:45 PM link What a great way to raise awareness to the supreme sacrifice that our American Men and Women are making. Unfortunately, too many people fail to remember. It is every American's duty, regardless of whether you agree with the war or not, to show our support and solidarity for these American heroes. We will remember, We will never forget. Tommy D | April 17, 2006 11:18 PM link GO RYAN!!!! GO RYAN!!! GO Ryan!!!! Beth LaFalce | June 7, 2006 6:41 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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Good job guys. You make us all proud - RLTW!