Boot Memorial Hero & Remembrance Run

22/10/2024

https://www.kmbc.com/article/navy-pilots-killed-in-jet-crash/62679367

Two Naval aviators who were killed when their aircraft crashed near Mount Rainier in Washington State last week had just returned from a Middle East deployment.

22/10/2024

https://www.kmbc.com/article/fort-leonard-wood-missouri-mourns-loss-of-sarah-roque/62684238

Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri is mourning the loss of a soldier who was found dead.

21/10/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/us-navy-jet-crash-mount-rainier-washington-remains-found/

The jet – an EA-18G Growler aircraft – was carrying two crew members when it went down during a routine training flight.

14/09/2024

Always bittersweet to leave after an amazing visit!! See u next year....

13/09/2024

Time to bring back the Bronzed Boots, since we didn't have the run this year I have decided to award the to the Tripler Army Medical Center Logistics Team for all their amazing coordination throughout the year to make this year absolutely incredible and seamless for both the set up and pack up of 40 Pallets of Boots and supplies. Most people say it takes a village, well I most definitely need a WHOLE ISLAND!!

Mahalo once again to everyone who had a part in helping, volunteering, spreading the word to their communities for boots, water bottles, wagons and ice chests we definitely know the true meaning of Aloha by your actions.

Maj Jay Wiltbank, once again please extend our sincerest Aloha and Mahalo to your team🤙🏽

Next year we should have our original run back and the group that has the most participants in the Run, Walk or Roll will be recognized and will get their team name on the 2025 Dog Tag, who will it be...Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard or Space Force?🧐

The next Boot Memorial details to be released in early 2025, stay tuned......aloha

13/09/2024

And just like that we are PAU for 2024!!! Always bitter sweet. I am still working on last minute request so hang tight. I will do my best to get them all posted in a big photo dump before I leave tomorrow.

The plan is hopefully to replace all tags and all dry rot boots next year as well so they stay serviceable and look great.

13/09/2024

Today is the last day of the display and tomorrow at 0600 we will be packing up. If u want to help with pack we would love it just meet us here.

Here are a few more requested photos. If you have NOT received your request please add them to the comments on here with all the info full correct name spelling and date of death please do so can quickly try to get the photos.

I am the only one left doing the database so please have grace I will try to get everyone done by tomorrow night. I am trying to multitask and prepare for pack up

Mahalo to all our amazing volunteers especially CT Iselau Francine Love Sarah Schmitt Stephanie Sharpe and Mindy they have helped with day to day operations to assist our visitors. I definitely could not do it without them!!!❤️🤙🏽

11/09/2024

Take a minute to remember those Killed in the 9/11 attacks and those who lost their lives in support of the War on Terrorism that still continue to carry those memories and battle scars, mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually, this event didn't just happen on 9/11 it was just the beginning. Stay safe, stay alert and remember to check in on your family and friends today, ESPECIALLY the STRONG ones. 🇺🇸

11/09/2024

11/09/2024

GOD is Great!! We have tapped into the Mother Load of boots from Schofield that will be here Thursday thanks to our friends with TAMC who will be helping with transportation them here. We will be getting 6 PALLETS y'all!!! I don't know how many are on each pallet but it's a great start to replacing the whole display hopefully by next year. 🙌🏼💕🇺🇸

That being said we will also need our Hawai'i Ohana to please spread the word and start collecting your empty water bottles WITH the caps on so they don't crush as easy when we pack them up❤️ they can be dropped off here at the tent by Thursday if u have some now and we will pack up what we aren't able to finish so we can start on them next year.

Anyone who wants to come and help lace boots Thursday evening we would love your help.

Mahalo for your support!

11/09/2024

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-SWgYReMNGWE0QTP-76gReMP0VdQo4Un

Mahalo to ENS Paula Hackbart from CNSG MIDPAC PAO for the link to the photos and for supporting our 2024 Boot Memorial🇺🇸❤️🤙🏽

09/09/2024

Taking a break from the heat, will be back at sundown