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PHOTOS: “Run for the Fallen” in Memory of Killed-In-Action New Jerseyans

Al Campbell
A band of military runners heads north on Ocean Drive after crossing Two Mile Bridge. They stopped each mile to remember a New Jersey military member killed in the line of duty. The annual New Jersey Run for the Fallen took place on Sept. 21. Photo Credit: Al Campbell.

By Al Campbell

Military runners cross Two Mile Bridge on Sept. 21 as they head north, stopping each mile to remember a military service member who died in the line of duty. They were part of the New Jersey Run for the Fallen that stopped in numerous places, from Cape May Point to Ocean City. Their journey ended on Sept. 24 in Holmdel. Photo Credit: Al Campbell.
Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Dave Taylor salutes military men and women killed in the Vietnam War at Wildwood’s Vietnam Memorial Wall on Sept. 21 during the New Jersey Run for the Fallen. Photo Credit: Al Campell.
Wildwood High School unfurled a huge American flag on Sept. 21 as students went outside to welcome a contingent of military service members who took part in the New Jersey Run for the Fallen. The student body paid tribute to SPC Richard C. Emmons III, whom the runners remembered. Photo Credit: Al Campbell.
Wildwood Crest students at Crest Memorial School wave flags to welcome a contingent of military runners on Sept. 21 during the New Jersey Run for The Fallen. Photo Credit: Al Campbell.
As military runners render a salute to remember 1st Lt. Salvatore Corma at Crest Memorial School on Sept. 21 his mother, Trudy Corma, right, listens to the tribute. Photo Credit: Al Campbell.

Al Campbell

Reporter and former Managing Editor of the Cape May County Herald

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Alfred S. "Al" Campbell, who covers Cape May County Board of County Commissioners, is a lifelong Court House resident. He retired as Herald Managing Editor in September 2019 after 32 years.

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