HOTH Mission
LCpl. Jordan C Haerter
Memorial 5K Run/Walk
US Marine Corps
Sag Harbor, NY - 07/28/2024
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 8, Region 9
About the Mission:
Once again, Patriot Guard Riders has been invited by Gold Star Mom Joanne Lyles to stand at the base of the LCpl. Jordan C. Haerter Memorial Bridge, and cheer on the runners/walkers as they honor her son who gave his life for the freedoms we enjoy.
Lance Corporal Jordan C. Haerter grew up in the small village of Sag Harbor, New York. Killed in Action in Iraq on April 22, 2008 he was Sag Harbor's first battlefield loss since World War II.
Jordan’s Run Veterans’ Memorial 5k Run/Walk is an annual event that brings the Sag Harbor community together to honor the memory of LCpl Jordan C. Haerter who received the Navy Cross (Posthumously) for extraordinary heroism while serving as a Rifleman, 3d Platoon, Weapons Company, First Battalion, Ninth Marines, Regimental Combat Team 1, I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom on 22 April 2008.
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
07/28/2024 at 08:15am
Staging Location:
Base of LCpl. Jordan C Haerter Memorial Bridge
243 Ferry Rd.
Sag Harbor, NY 11963
(Near the windmill)
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
John Fenech
631-793-0096
Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:
Updated 15, May 2024
The CDC has changed its COVID-19 protocol recommendations for 2024, updating them to reflect the changing severity and transmission of the virus. Please click here for the latest information and continue to practice common sense distancing protocols while in enclosed locations.
Special Information:
Arrive and park at the base of the Bridge, near the windmill. We will form up around 8:30AM, and the first runner is expected a few minutes after. Once the race is complete, a ceremony at Pierson High School will follow at approx 9:00 - 9:15am, with the reading of General Kelly's speech to follow. Please join us if you can and bring your own flags.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
John Fenech
rs 07/25; MER
