More than 150 runners & walkers participated in the 2nd Annual Veteran’s 4 Miler on Sunday, November 10th. The race, sponsored by The First, takes place on the Sunday closest to Veteran’s Day each year. Louie Luchini finished first with a time of 21.06. Louie was followed by Perry LeBreton, Rob Shea and Phillip Niggemann with times of 23.41, 24.50 and 25.29, respectively.
10 of the runners carried stones bearing the names of fallen Maine soldiers throughout the race. The stones were provided by The Summit Project, a Maine based organization that pays tribute to soldiers from Maine who have died serving their country.
The following runners participated in the Summit Project:
Jason Garrison carried ANG Spc Jeremiah J Holmes
Heidi Garrison carried Army 1st Sgt Christopher D Coffin
Joelle Ingalls carried Army CPL Jason D Fisher
Robin Clarke carried Army CPT Christopher S Cash
Dorothy Small carried Army Master Sgt Roger M Horrigan
Patrick Kimmel carried Army Pfc. Tyler M Springmann
Tony McKim carried Army PVT Dustin R. F. Small
Josh Steward carried Army Sgt Jason W Swiger
Steve Sullivan carried Army Sgt Joshua J Kirk
Jessica Casey carried LCpl Andrew J Quasnitschka
