Freedom Walk
Freedom Walk began in 2005, when the employees of the Pentagon gathered together to honor the memory of those who perished on September 11th. This year will mark the third annual America Supports You Freedom Walk, and from September 8-11th Freedom Walks will take place throughout America. In fact, there were over 135 Freedom Walks that occurred in America in 2006. This year the National America Supports You Freedom Walk will take place in Washington, D.C. on September 9, 2007. The event begins at 9:00 A.M.
The Freedom walk is a way that all Americans can show their support for this nation as well as honor our troops who are defending our county with their lives. One of the wonderful aspects of the Freedom Walk is that anyone can organize or host a Freedom Walk in their own community.
If you see that there isn’t a walk scheduled for your area, you can organize your own walk. The official America Supports You Freedom Walk is located here: Freedomwalk. All of the resources that you need to form your own walk are located on the site. Materials that will help you include a planning guide, an advertising flyer, press advisory, Freedom Walk box log that is used for tee shirts, and a Freedom walk horizontal log. There is also an email address where you can contact for more detail.
The principle of the Freedom Walk is to support our country and honor the values of our nation. It is also to honor our veterans, both those who led the way for our freedom in the past, as well as those who are fighting for our freedom today. The Freedom Walk is not about any organizations, political views, ethnic groups, or fundraising events. It is simply an avenue for all in the public to show their faithful loyalty and support to our troops and honor the memory of those whose lives were sacrificed in the name of freedom.
The official website recommends that if you are going to organize a Freedom Walk, to contact your local government officials and begin there. This will ensure that the proper contacts have been made, and that the walk will be organized in the best manner.
Local community organizations as well as businesses will be very helpful and supportive in establishing the walk. It is also recommended that the entire walk is less than two miles long. This will ensure that everyone may participate without succumbing to exhaustion or physical impairments. You will also be required to obtain certain permits, and by involving your local government officials from the beginning, you can ensure that all necessary requirements are met.
If you are interested in participating in the official Freedom Walk that is hosted in Washington D.C. you will need to register in advance. Registration is free and all registrations must be submitted by September 7, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. Eastern Time.
Though the dates and times may vary throughout the nation, the walk will be held on September 9, 2007 at 9:00 A.M. in Washington. The walk will begin by the Lincoln Monument and will conclude at the Pentagon.