Paying tribute to a local fallen hero at the Annual Deputy Chief Ray Downey, Forever Running Memorial 5K Run in Deer Park.
Owen H. Johnson
September 2, 2010
The 9th Annual Deputy Chief Ray Downey, Forever Running Memorial 5K Run/Walk in Deer Park raised nearly $25,000 this year. Five thousand people came out to pay tribute to a local hero.
“I’m proud to pay tribute to Deputy Chief Raymond Downey and all of the heroes who lost their lives on September 11, 2001,” Senator Owen H. Johnson said. “Together we can honor them for their bravery and courage by coming out to raise money for our community.”
The money raised at the event will go to many local charities, organizations and scholarships including the FDNY Burn Center Foundation, Fire Family Transport, Marty Lyons Make a Wish Foundation, Fire Engineering Courage and Valor Foundation, Knights of Columbus, along with many youth programs in Deer Park. Scholarships were also given to Deer Park student athletes who have a connection to the events of 9/11.
Share this Article or Press Release
Newsroom
Go to NewsroomSuffolk Veterans Begin Post -Traumatic Stress Disorder Support Program
December 11, 2012
MORE THAN 74,000 JOB OPENINGS AVAILABLE ON JOBS EXPRESS
December 11, 2012
FEMA DISASTER ASSISTANCE DEADLINE EXTENDED
December 11, 2012