Event Description
Why We Run: To Honor and Remember Fallen Heroes from Woburn & Stoneham and all those who have served and sacrificed for our Country and the Communities in which they served. In Memory of Cpl. David Atherton and Woburn Resident Kevin McDonald.
Cpl. David Atherton; 23, was Born in Winchester on September 25, 1992, he was the son of the late Richard E. and Kathleen A. (Noonan) Atherton.David was a graduate of Stoneham High School, Class of 2011 and Northshore Community College. David enlisted in the Army National Guard in 2011. David was a part of the 972nd Military Police Company. David was also a Stoneham Firefighter. He strived to serve his country and community. David died on June 28, 2016, in his hometown of Stoneham Massachusetts after a tragic accident. David was a loving, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. David touched so many lives and he will be forever missed. Kevin McDonald, 20, born in Winchester, Massachusetts passed away on October 24, 2017 after a tragic motorcycle accident. Kevin was the son of Roland J. and Cheryl A. (Wilson) McDonald of Woburn. Brother of Sarah Atherton and her husband Richard of Tewksbury, and Steven McDonald of Woburn. Uncle of James and Abagail Atherton. Kevin will be forever missed. Both David and Kevin were active in living a healthier lifestyle. They embraced life, liberty and their freedom.
Battle of the Biggest Team: This is Exclusive to those in the Military & First Responders: whether Active or Veterans. Create a Military or First Responder Team and let the Battle of the Biggest Begin! Battle of the Biggest Team will be awarded the Spartan Helmet and bragging rights. Your team can be mixed with military or first responders whom are active or veterans either side. So get your team registered!
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