If you are planning to be at your loved one's marker, here are a few things to know or do:
- Find your loved one's location, date, and time on the Hero Marker List.
- Meet us the morning of your day or the night before at the end-of-day ceremony.
- Determine the hero marker location by selecting the Map My Run link for each date.
- We are following a specific route based on the map route; however, timing may vary throughout the day.
- Follow our prescribed route and find our caravan. We can guide you once we connect with you.
Q: What is The New York Run for the Fallen?
A: The New York Run for the Fallen is a statewide (Buffalo to NYC) relay foot run to honor every New York Military Service Member who has died while serving or as a result of serving during the War on Terror since October 12, 2000. We run 500+ miles for over 1390 fallen service members.
Q: How does the Run work?
A: Volunteer runners, along with a support crew, will stop at two to six-mile intervals at a pre-placed marker and speak out loud the name of each fallen service member. Family members, friends, and patriots will be waiting at their markers to meet the runners and hear each name called out in a short ceremony. Each ceremonial stop will be approximately 5 minutes as runners then continue toward the next marker.
Q: What support are we looking for?
A: As you can expect, our needs are many and varied. Support is needed both locally and nationally, volunteers as well as financial. We need commitments from runners, support crew, law enforcement, sponsors, organizations, media, and individual communities. VOLUNTEER FORM
You may also participate or encourage others to join in our VIRTUAL RUN NOW.
Q: What Heroes are being honored along this tribute trail?
A: Our focus for this event is the War on Terror. We have identified New York State service members who have died while serving or as a result of serving during this period. Criteria include all service members who have fallen in the line of duty or because of serving, regardless of the cause of death.
Q: Is this tribute primarily for those who died in action?
A: No. The Honor and Remember Organization and Flag recognize all military who died while serving or as a result of serving, regardless of circumstance or time. Subsequently, the Run for the Fallen honors all of those service members who served and died in battle or due to the overwhelming emotional scars of serving.
Q: How do I search to see if my Fallen Hero is being honored?
A: Every fallen service member since October 12, 2000, should be listed in our DATABASE. Click on FIND A HERO on our home page to search for your friend or loved one.
Q: What if the Hero's information is missing or inaccurate?
A: If you find any errors in the listed information, please send an EMAIL, or you may click on the FIND A HERO link and fill in the ADD A HERO section with updates.
Q: What if I can't find my Hero on the Run for the Fallen search?
A: If you use FIND A HERO and they are not identified, there will be a link titled "ADD A HERO ". Please fill out all the required information, and once we verify that they fit our criteria, they will be added to the run. While we have an extensive list of service members, there may be many that we have missed. We need to hear from you if you cannot find your loved one along the route.
Q: How do I meet the runners at my loved one's marker?
A: First, search for your loved one's hero marker along the route. A map is listed under the RUN-ROUTE-DAY tab for each of the ten days. Second, let us know that you'll be there, and we will do our best to identify the exact time and location of your hero's marker. Be sure to select "Stand At a Hero Marker" on the VOLUNTEER FORM.
Q: Can I stand and wait for the Run Team to arrive at my Hero's Marker?
A: We encourage ALL family members and friends to be at their loved one's marker if at all possible. Please bring photos, posters, banners, Honor and Remember Flags, or whatever personal tribute you would like to make. If you cannot attend because of distance, please send someone in your place. Each ceremonial stop will be approximately 5 minutes.
Q: When should I arrive at my Hero's Marker?
A: We suggest you arrive 30-60 minutes ahead of schedule.
Q: Can my Hero's marker be moved to another location?
A: Yes. Unfortunately, because of the extensive number of lives lost, it was impossible to place every marker near a hometown or family residence. However, if you determine that there may be a more convenient location for you, please let us know, and we will work to accommodate.