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Thursday, January 19, 2006
‘Walk to Baghdad’ concludes Saturday in Savannah
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Family Readiness Groups for the 48th Brigade Combat Team are wrapping up their “Walk to Baghdad” Saturday at Savannah Mall.
Since the BCT’s deployment last May, families have walked in honor of soldiers. Their objective was to collectively walk the distance from Savannah to Baghdad.
The final laps will be done from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. The opening ceremony will be on the Target side of the mall. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. The event includes music, face painting for children and lunch. Organizers will have banners and cards for attendees to sign and videotaping available for people to record a personal message to U.S. troops.
An 11:40 a.m. ceremony will pay tribute to fallen brigade members.
The public is welcome to all events.
More information is available from the FRG chair for Bravo Company/148th Forward Support Battalion. She can be reached at mari918021@comcast.net.
