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Topic: 18th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March, White Sands, NM |
TheProFromDover
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 posted Mar-28-2007 03:05 PM
   
Rosie,This is like two reports in one. A RR and a history report.
Great race (er march). I used to live in the desert and always was amazed by and appreciated its beauty. Very interesting background to this event too. You sure do think a lot,
Craig
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perchcreek
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posted Mar-28-2007 03:26 PM
Rose... a moving report. It was so somber. I commend you and Ralf for participating in this "race". It really does seem like a "march" would be more in order for this one. I like the way you put things into perspective. Well done!
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Econo
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posted Mar-28-2007 03:37 PM
Aw Rosy,
You're so very cool. I'm glad you did this race; glad to be reminded of this piece of history.
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MarkGuy
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posted Mar-28-2007 04:08 PM
Rose, thanks for the lesson and the reminder.Mark
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mrsribs
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posted Mar-28-2007 04:32 PM
Rose, a beautiful race report, thank you for sharing your experience with us. Great job on the finish too! Mrs. Ribs
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PerfesserR
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posted Mar-28-2007 05:19 PM
Nice report. Now it's on my "must" list.
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rasmussenmp
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posted Mar-28-2007 06:18 PM
Barb, thanks for sharing this "march" with us and reliving the actual Bataan Death March. I'll have to add this one to my ggrowing list. ------------------
Good running!!!
Mike's Profile
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tomwhite
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posted Mar-28-2007 06:23 PM
.......thanks rose//........my grandmother had a man who lived on their block ''Mr Mac'' who was in the Death March, like many WWII vets, he never talked about it.......
........................but it's nice people remember........he would have like that....
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ajhjc
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posted Mar-28-2007 06:27 PM
I am humbled by your report Rose. Thank you for writing it with such class and eloquence.Nice finish too, you old, greying, wrinkling beauty. You are beautiful both inside and out.
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rosecoloredglasses
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posted Mar-28-2007 06:43 PM
Thanks AJ and everyone, you are kind.The tone of the event was more solemn than somber. During the march, we laughed and chatted with each other. We were one. Care Free, you are too kind. And so deft. You captured it. 
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FlyingFinn
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posted Mar-28-2007 06:43 PM
This eloquent report is one of the best I've read. Thank you for reminding us to be grateful.
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cajohnson5
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posted Mar-28-2007 07:15 PM
Rose, thank you for sharing your experience. Beautifully written. cj
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hollys4874
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posted Mar-28-2007 07:38 PM
As has already been said, what a moving report. Thank you for giving us a reminder of just how much we have to be grateful for, as well as a reminder of history.The picture is stunning, as well. ------------------
Holly
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huskydon
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posted Mar-28-2007 08:44 PM
Rose,Thanks for sharing your moving report. You put the experience so vividly into words that we can all feel. Huskydon
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WillRunForBeer
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posted Mar-29-2007 04:59 AM
Thank you, Rose, for remembering the heros, and for helping me remember them as well.Lou
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rtravers
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posted Mar-29-2007 05:47 AM
I've been avoiding reading this topic...I didn't know it was a race report, and I, like you, have an aversion to reading about horrific events. But thank, thank you, thank you for telling about the march so wonderfully once I got the gumption to open up this thread!--Robin
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millbot
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posted Mar-29-2007 06:30 AM
Rose, I also opened your RR with some trepidation, wondering how the typical celebratory atmosphere of a foot race and could mesh with a commemoration of one of the most horrific ordeals in WWII history. I appreciate your thoughtful writing.
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tnally
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posted Mar-29-2007 01:51 PM
Rosie OCG my fren,What a fine RR. I am moved by your descriptions of the events, both historical and modern. We often forget the debt that we owe to our father's generation. Tom
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euphoric
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posted Mar-30-2007 04:59 AM
Well said. Well written. There are so few WWII survivors left to retell their experiences. Thanks for taking the time to give such a moving account of this ordeal. "Those who fail to study history are doomed to repeat it."
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Elaine3112
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posted Mar-30-2007 06:41 AM
Rose
Thanks for educating the ignorant here (me), I wasn't aware this had happened back then. Good run for you and 3rd placed lady too. Well done.
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mamaruns
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posted Mar-30-2007 08:22 AM
Sniff, sniff. Rose, you know how sentimental I am and how deeply ingrained the military sense of honor is in my family. This report truly was beautiful. I'm still teary. You have many gifts, clearly one is the ability to write so passionately to call such emotions to those who read your work. I can only imagine how moving this experience must have been for you. Very nice report and thanks so much for sharing. Thanks too for reminding us that we are given a gift a life and should make the most of it while we have it. By the way, I think you look great, no wrinkles, very svelt and young.
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choover
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posted Mar-30-2007 12:51 PM
I should've posted these links in my original reply but forgot. We have an emeritus art professor at my university who is a survivor of the Bataan Death March. Since the Japanese destroyed all photographic evidence, his sketches of his imprisonment remain the only visual record. I was fortunate enough to see this collection a few years ago and will never forget it. Here is a bit of history on the artist with some links to the drawings. What a life this man has had: http://www.artmontana.com/article/steele/ and also http://www.msubillings.edu/urelations/releases/2005/2005July18Art.htm ------------------
choover
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pfriese
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posted Apr-01-2007 06:01 PM
Rose,I missed this RR when it was originally posted. I think I miss alot of the really good stuff in this forum. Anyways, saw the link on today's daily and came to read. I think these races really do remind us of the sacrifices that strangers albeit fellow countrymen make for all Americans. I had the privilege of running in two races last year (the Marine Marathon and the Devildog 10K) that brought similar feelings of thanks not to mention awe of what our servicemen and women have done for me and my country. Having Darkhorse and his reports from Kosovo are also great reminders of the sacrifice that these men and women make for us. Thanks running this and for the RR. Paul
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TMWIP
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posted Apr-01-2007 08:43 PM
I unfortunately missed this report when posted too. As others have said, what a moving race report and reminder of our history and those that we should remember. Also, nice 3rd place finish! I can't imagine running in 2 miles of sand!
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Tetsujin30
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posted Apr-01-2007 09:22 PM
I thought I knew enough too and wasn’t sure what it was at all (Intrepid?) and couldn’t figure out why it would have to do with New Mexico but I’d be honored to do at least the hike part, barefoot no matter how bad the surfaces, . . . if fact, the worse the better to honor. Thank you rose.
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