Come join the 788th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) flight from Wright-Patterson AFB, OH on National EOD Day to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty as EOD Technicians. This year, we specifically remember Technical Sergeant Kristoffer M. Solesbee as well as Staff Sergeant Joseph J. Hamski. TSgt Solesbee and SSgt Hamski were killed in the Shorabak district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device on May 26th, 2011.
To honor the fallen, the 788th EOD will be hosting a 5K and 10K fun-run morning event at Eastwood MetroPark, (1385 Harshman Rd, Dayton, OH 45431.) The run will take place on the morning of the 5th of May, National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day. All are welcome to attend on May 5th, but any donation is welcome very much appreciated. For participation, a minimum donation of $20 is requested and as a thank-you, you will receive a limited production T-shirt. All proceeds from the event will go directly to benefit the EOD Warrior Foundation.
The EOD Warrior Foundation was established through the March 1, 2013 merger of the EOD Memorial Foundation and the Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation and is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Their focus is to serve the “EOD community by providing financial assistance and support to active-duty and veteran wounded, injured or ill EOD warriors, families of our wounded and fallen EOD warriors and by maintaining the EOD Memorial.” For more information, see http://www.eodwarriorfoundation.org/about
For a preview of what the shirts look like, please click here:
https://500px.com/photo/252373239/shirt-by-j-g
Shirts are a 100% polyester wicking knit * Wicks moisture away from the body * Tear away label * Self-fabric collar * Double-needle coverstitched collar and armholes * Set-in sleeves * Double-needle hemmed sleeves and bottom.
***UPDATE***
To get in on the T-Shirt order, minimum donation must be made before 27 April, 2018!! Thanks!
Disclaimer:
"In consideration of the services of 788th Explosive Ordnance Disposal their officers, agents, employees, and stockholders, and all other persons or entities associated with those businesses (hereinafter collectively referred to as “788 EOD”) I agree as follows: Although 788 EOD has taken reasonable steps to provide me with appropriate information, skilled event directors, and volunteers for the “3rd Annual EOD Memorial Dash” so I can enjoy this activity for which I may not be skilled, and 788 EOD has informed me this activity is not without risk. Certain risks are inherent in this activity, “3rd Annual EOD Memorial Dash”, including and cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of the activity. These inherent risks are some of the same elements that contribute to the unique character of this activity and can be the cause of loss or damage to my equipment, or accidental injury, illness, or in extreme cases, permanent trauma or death. 788 EOD does not want to frighten me or reduce my enthusiasm for this activity, but believes it is important for me to know in advance what to expect and to be informed of the inherent risks. I am aware that the “3rd Annual EOD Memorial Dash” entails risks of injury or death to any participant. I understand the description of these inherent risks is not complete and that other unknown or unanticipated inherent risks may result in injury or death. I agree to assume and accept full responsibility for the inherent risks identified herein and those inherent risks not specifically identified. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, no one is forcing me to participate, and I elect to participate in spite of and with full knowledge of the inherent risks. I acknowledge that engaging in this activity may require a degree of skill and knowledge different than other activities and that I have responsibilities as a participant. I acknowledge that 788 EOD personnel has been available to more fully explain to me the nature and physical demands of this activity and the inherent risks, hazards, and dangers associated with this activity. I acknowledge that I have read information provided by 788 EOD that is related to the nature and physical demands of this activity and the inherent risks, hazards, and dangers associated with this activity. I certify that I am fully capable of participating in this activity. Therefore, I assume and accept full responsibility for myself, including all minor children in my care, custody, and control, for bodily injury, death or loss of personal property and expenses as a result of those inherent risks and dangers identified herein and those inherent risks and dangers not specifically identified, and as a result of my negligence in participating in this activity. I have carefully read, clearly understood and accepted the terms and conditions stated herein and acknowledge that this agreement shall be effective and binding upon myself, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate and for all members of my family, including minor children." ***Selecting the next step constitutes acknowledgement of above terms***
