The Run for the Fallen made a stop at the Ocean City Fishing Club pier Thursday as part of its tribute to members of the United States military who died during the global war on terror.
The runners, all military personnel, began their 195-mile journey over four days yesterday morning in Cape May Point, winding through coastal towns to end the day at American Legion Post 524, 46th Street and West Avenue, here.
At the OCFC pier, they honored DW2 Nicholas P. DiMona II, and his son, SPC Nicholas P. DiMona III, both of whom died in service to their country. The run team, representing all branches of the military, visited 81 Hero Markers located throughout Cape May County, 31 of which were at 16 locations in Ocean City.
The run team stops at a Hero Marker on each mile to make a presentation to waiting family members, friends and comrades. The goal is to create an approximately 195-mile Memorial Trail throughout the state.
The American Legion Post here hosted dinner for the runners who will continue their course through Atlantic, Burlington, Ocean and Monmouth counties, ending at the NJ Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the PNC Arts Center in Holmdel on Sunday.
