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Wounded Warrior 5K Run is Sunday at Woodward Park
MEMORIAL RUN1 5-28-12
Shay Rosas (277) carries the flag in Sundays Wounded Warrior Christopher Braley 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Mantecas 24 Hour Fitness. Rosas came from Camp Pendleton to run. Shes followed by her Shawna Rosas

The Wounded Warrior 5K Fun this  Sunday kicks off the the Not Forgotten event at Woodward Park.

The late registration fee of $45 includes an omlete breakfast after the race courtesy of NuLaid Eggs.

Check-in and race-day registration opens at 6:30 a.m. The 5K race starts at 8 a.m.

After a four-year hiatus the Memorial Day Weekend event honoring those that have fallen, those that are serving and have served, and acknowledging that the freedoms Americans enjoy come with a high price is returning to Woodward Park on Saturday, May 28, through Monday, May 30.

Arrangements have been made for four memorials to be on display. They include a replica of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Traveling Korean War Memorial, the Remembering Our Fallen National Memorial, and the First Responders Memorial.

That is in addition to the 7,000 wooden crosses that will be placed on the grass at Woodward Park acknowledged the American lives lost in the Global War on Terror.
There is a USO Show starting at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, featuring the Kinzi Free Band, The Sun Kings (a Beatles tribute band), sacred fire dancers, and aerial fireworks.

Sunday’s activities also a car show, God Star family reception, military helicopter landings, an expanded kids play zone, military displays, Patriot Riders, and more.

 Worship services will also  take place Saturday at 5 p.m. and includes includes an "Appeal to Heaven" with Mario Murillo.

Murillo’s  voice has been heard by millions around the world, bringing a message that zeroes in on the hurts of society. He presents Christ clearly, intelligently, and openly declares the power of Jesus to totally transform a life. His simple declaration: Come and see. Christ has the power to end addiction, racism, violence, and disease.

The memorials will be open all three days. There is no admission to the event or to see the memorials.

During previous Memorial Weekends more than 30,000 people descended on Woodward Park for the three-day event from throughout Northern California.

For more information go to thememorialweekend.com