Stars and Stripes Run/Walk honors nation’s heroes

You may have noticed a lot more red, white, and blue than usual waving along parts of the SUNY Poly Utica campus mid-September.

That’s because the campus played host to The Sitrin Stars and Stripes Run/Walk event honoring our nation’s heroes.

The day began with a 21 gun salute and a remembrance ceremony for fallen soldiers and continued with individuals and teams taking part in a two-mile walk, 5k run or 5k wheelchair race, as well as a military-inspired obstacle course in honor or in memory of a loved one who has served our nation.

Each of the flag’s that lined the routes were tagged in memory of or in honor of a loved one.

More than 350 people turned out on Saturday, September 17 for the event, now in its fifth year.

All proceeds from the event went to support Sitrin’s military rehabilitation program.