The Bataan Memorial Death March

March 21, 2010 - The pals and I are going to experience the Bataan Memorial Death March. It is a challenging march through the high desert terrain of White Sands Missile Range, N.M., conducted in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II. These men sacrificing their freedom, health and, in many cases, their very lives. I hope to see some of the surviving members of the original march. It is suppose to be aw-inspiring to see these original folks. I don’t really know what to expect, as this is my first 26.2 march. I will be in full uniform, but no packs and soldier gear. I have done a few marathons before, but posts from some of the previous marcher, the hill, the sand pit, the wind, I don’t know how to put these events into the long-term memory yet. Some say the experience was eventful, grueling, and the best trip and most rewarding trip of their lives. I shall soon see Sunday. We are getting a breakfast that morning, a film from the original march, and a very nice ceremony at the start is supposed to take place. I am looking forward to it. Wish us luck and I will try to post events as they happen. Don’t forget pictures. Brendan, are you ready to be put in the pocket?