More than 500 people were out to participate in U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder’s Fallen Soldier Memorial Run May 18.

The run was held in honor of “Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Tony Ramsey, Baumholder sports specialist programmer, who extended a special thanks to Capt. Jason King of Company B, 40th Engineer Battalion, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team for starting and carrying on the tradition of running multiple events as a unit.

The results of the run are as follows: Male Division — First place Brandon Lamb, 18:12; second place Norman Decelles, 18:20; and third place Nelson Colin, 19:34;

Female Division — First place Laurie Loeffler, 22:06; second place Laura Cook, 23:48; and third place Alla Albana, 24:12; and Youth Division — Andre Cromartie, 25:15; second place Sophia Grinston, 29:45; third place Willy Jones.
The Baumholder Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation sports and fitness program holds the Army Birthday 10K June 14 at 9 a.m. Runners can register at the Mountaineer Fitness Center.

Published June 8, 2012