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"The Bataan Memorial Death March is a truly inspiring event. For wounded warriors it represents the culmination of all their rehabilitative efforts. There is truly nothing in this world as motivating as watching a severely wounded service member cross the finish line, well ahead of able bodied people, in honor of the Bataan survivors. This being my fourth march I have promised myself to come back every year until I can not physically participate anymore, then I will come back to watch!" Brian Neuman (above) SSG US Army, Left Arm Above the Elbow Amputee |
Dear Friend,
The Bataan Death March – 750 Americans and 5,000 Filipinos were killed by hunger and disease, shot for falling behind, and bayoneted or beheaded for sport as Japanese forces drove sick and starving POWs over scorching, sand-covered roads.
Help recall the heroism of our World War II forebears by following Team WWP on my blog as we prepare for, and participate in, the 2008 Bataan Memorial Death March (www.bataanmarch.com) held at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico on March 30.
The blog starts now as I begin my training. And I need lots of training. This is a tough course – 26.2 miles of desert sand, up and down mountains in the heat of the day!
What happened to our World War II heroes at Bataan was extremely serious … but my blog will be fun.
And the needs of today’s war heroes are serious. But you’ll have fun as you help Team WWP strive to raise half a million dollars for our youngest wounded warriors.
Get really involved in the excitement by spreading the word to friends and family! You’ll do great good for our combat-injured troops!
Remembering History through Service!
John Melia, Executive Director
Wounded Warrior Project
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"It was an inspiring experience. Never before had I seen so many retired, active personnel, and civilians pushing through the sting of fatigue all for the glory of pride and the respect for those who marched before them." -Michael Owens SGT./ US Marine Corp, Right Arm Above Elbow Amputee
"The Memorial Bataan Death March is a wonderful experience, a true test of the body and mind. Most importantly, it is an opportunity to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice defending the freedom of our great nation." Ryan Pavlu, Airman First Class, US Air Force |
