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I saw the video on Comcast today and it was great watching the tributes that had been made to the hero's whose names are on the wall.
Great Job

Keep up the good work as you are in our thoughts and prayers.

I just saw the special on Comcast sports. Thank you for remembering our brothers and sisters from Illinois who won't come home.
-SRA Walden, USAF veteran

Illinois Freedom Run Documentary on Comcast SportsNet

) FOR THOSE WHO COULD NOT MAKE THE MEMORIAL."Return to the Wall", a special Fourth of July holiday weekend program on the Illinois Freedom Run and the Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial will be broadcast on Comcast SportsNet. A thirty minute version will air on Friday, July 4 at 10:30 pm and an hour long special will air at noon on July 5th.

The recently completed Illinois Freedom Run and ceremonies at the Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial alongside the Illinois River are the subject of a two version documentary produced by andyCam Video with the cooperation of the organizers of Illinois Freedom Run, a not-for-profit group of volunteers that organize the motorcycle run and produce the ceremony at the Memorial Wall. HAPPY FOURTH JULY

Hey love what you guys stand for and what you all are doing for our guys out there doing what I wish I was still doing. Wish them all the best and If ever you all need any help me and my guys from the north side are always willing and able, we just need a reminder whae thimgs are going to happen.
Looking foward to hearing from you, Thanks..Richard castillo "disabled vet"
from the ARMY, out since 84',No real action came my way back then,but broke my leg during traning. So I can't walk or run the same any more but I will ride for my brothers In arms. MAY GOD BLESS ALL THE GUYS AND DOOLS out there.

Saturday June 21 2008 is a very memorable day to me and my two friends that rode to Joliet and then to Marsielles it was an awesome experience.The meaning truly hit me as we were pulling out of the speedway.I'm very proud to be a part of the freedomrun.Godbless to all that made this happen to support our troops in Iraq and everywhere else.See ya'll next year.

I cannot find the words to describe how I felt when I saw the Wall for the first time. Then we started meeting people who so selflessly give their time and talents to this awesome Memorial for our Fallen Heroes. It was such an awesome experience for Paul and I. I am so very grateful to everyone who had a hand in making this a very memorable and healing trip for us. May God Bless you all.
To our Heroes and their Families:
"THEY GAVE THEIR TODAYS FOR OUR TOMORROWS"... REST IN PEACE ANGELS

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
To all the people who again made the freedum run a success. And to all who rode to show their support or just came out to support in Marseilles. What a great day, even the litle bit of rain in Joliet, NOTHING in comparison to what our soldiers endure during a deployment! I met the mom of "John Michael" who's bike was on display at the ceremony. I would like her email to send her a note, if anyone knows her or has this information. Or please share my email with her. This mother gave me added strength as my sons next deployment is coming soon. God bless her and her family, and may they find strength and blessing in every memory of their son "John Michael"!!!!. What a beautiful paint job and what a tribute! Remember FREEDOM ISNT FREE.... GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS... KEEP THEM ALL SAFE UNTIL THEY ALL COME HOME!!!!

I have plenty of family who is serving over seas in the past present and future. My father in law went this year and I cant wait to visit in July when I come home to visit. Thank You guys for doing so much for our soldiers.

I was at the IFR for the first time this year, and am so moved by all that is done with the wall. To see it on the web site, and then see it in person is such an emotional experience. I was flown out by 2 dear friends to attend this year, and I voulenteered to help sell dogtags. I am very honored that someone has finally done a true memorial to ALL the Middle East Conflicts fallen HEROS that is updated yearly. I will be doing all I can hear in NH to help you with it, and the goals to make it a National Monument are wonderful. Thanks for sharing this wonderful, emotional, and true heartfelt experience. God Bless our Fallen Heros families, and those still fighting for our freedom. Thank you for giving us all what we have today. Thank a soldier daily, they deserve it.

I made to the " Freedom Run " for the first time this year . I thought it was very moving........what a great sight it was to see such wonderful people get to gether and Honor our heros in uniform....and remember what our Country means to these heroic men and women . God Bless......and remember the ones that gave thier lives for us .

I want to thank "EVERYONE" responsible for such a great event. I also wanted to thank Big Daddy and Rita for your kindness, support and all you guys did for us while we were there. I had a great time. I met some wonderful people this past weekend. To see my son Isaac and Ben's name on that wall was so emotional for me and my family. It was an AWESOME site. God Bless you..See you next year...HOOAH..

this was so therapeutic. I had a gr8 time. HOOAH

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Heard about the great job being done for our troops from a co-worker. It's awesome knowing that there are those who take time out of their busy lives to support our young men that risk life and limb for our country. Was wondering if there's a young man listed on the wall with the last name of Todd, seeing how that it's my last name; I'd like to help with him. I don't know a whole lot about what you do or anything but would like to.

Well done! Weather was great, Folks in town made great hosts.. see you next year! Great cause...

Hoorah! For a job well done to the entire IFR organization. Among them: Joliet crew at the Speedway, Marseilles crew for the first class ceremony and their parking and security staff, all product personnel, all tag sellers, and stage & music entertainment volunteers. Also Big Kudos to the City of Marseilles for their continual cooperation, and a Big HOORAH!!!! for the Wounded Soldiers Project. There inspiration not only reinforced the focus of what this event is all about. But should help all realized if you think your having a bad day. …..Well think about it. Seven hundred soldiers were respected by these men and women whom were injured and determined to hear their comrade’s names. They did not let their permanent disabilities deterred them. There are thousands more whom live and will never be the same, upon there returns. God Bless them and all those involved in another successful Freedom Run.
PS: TODAYS SOUTHTOWN STAR ... DID A FRONT PAGE STORY ON FREEDOM RUN RIDERS WITH ABOUT TEN PICTURES. This weeks southland newspaper did some great shots. …Pick one up today.


Keep up the good work...and keep the focus, as it always should be, to remember those that serve especially our fallen and their families.