Massachusetts Based Smith & Wesson Takes Lead In Sponsoring “Run For The Fallen” | Local Fallen Service Members To Be Honored
September 2016/DEDHAM – Military Friends Foundation is proud to announce Smith & Wesson as the Signature Sponsor of the 5th Annual Massachusetts Run For The Fallen. The run, which honors the 259 Massachusetts service members who have lost their lives since September 11, 2001, will take place at on Saturday, September 10th at Barnes Memorial Park at 160 Eastern Avenue in Dedham.
“Since the first Massachusetts Run For The Fallen, Smith & Wesson has stepped up to help ensure our loved ones are never forgotten and that means everything.” said Gold Star Mother Carlene Barrett, Military Friends Foundation Board Member and mother of SGT Robert Barrett of Fall River who was killed in Afghanistan in 2011.
A record number of runners and walkers are expected to participate in this year’s Massachusetts Run For The Fallen and the following post-run Family Friendly celebration. The event is free for all and with a donation of $30, runners and walkers receive an event t-shirt, medal and post-race BBQ. Special guests include Wally the Green Monster and a drill performance by the nationally recognized Lynn English JROTC. Educational Scholarships supported by Smith & Wesson will also be presented.
At 9:15 am, Smith & Wesson President of Manufacturing Services, Mark Smith, will join Massachusetts military, local and state leadership in reading the names of the fallen at a pre-run ceremony. The run/walk begins at 10:30 am with the celebration immediately following. Hero Markers displaying the photo of each fallen hero will line the 5K loop where participants will be cheered on by families of the fallen, friends and community.
To register, volunteer and support the run, please visit www.massrunforthefallen.org
About Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC) is a provider of quality products for shooting, hunting, and rugged outdoor enthusiasts in the global consumer and professional markets. The company reports two segments: Firearms and Outdoor Products & Accessories. Firearms manufactures handgun and long gun products sold under the Smith & Wesson®, M&P®, and Thompson/Center Arms™ brands as well as providing forging, machining, and precision plastic injection molding services. Outdoor Products & Accessories provides shooting, hunting, and outdoor accessories, including reloading, gunsmithing, and gun cleaning supplies, tree saws, vault accessories, knives, laser sighting systems, and tactical lighting products. Brands in Outdoor Products & Accessories include Smith & Wesson®, M&P®, Thompson/Center Arms™, Crimson Trace, Caldwell® Shooting Supplies, Wheeler® Engineering, Tipton® Gun Cleaning Supplies, Frankford Arsenal® Reloading Tools, Lockdown® Vault Accessories, Hooyman® Premium Tree Saws, BOG POD®, and Golden Rod® Moisture Control as well as knives and specialty tools under Schrade, Old Timer, Uncle Henry, and Imperial. For more information on Smith & Wesson, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com.
