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The Price of FreedomOn September 29th, 2010, Senior Airman Mark Forester, beloved son, brother and friend was killed in Afghanistan while attempting to save a fallen comrade. We hope that you find Mark's example a source of inspiration, patriotism and proof that heroes are real.
Mark was a member of the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, Pope Field (formerly Pope AFB) NC. His website is dedicated to all Combat Controllers as well as US Servicemen, both past and present. We are eternally grateful for their service and sacrifice and for the freedoms we enjoy. Mark Andrew Forester - JAG 28 (May 15, 1981 - September 29, 2010) “I need you to engage the corn fields directly to my west; that whole tree line...it needs to go bye-bye. I'll mark it with smoke.” - Mark to AH-64 pilot
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Results of Price of Freedom Race and 33-mile Memorial Birthday Walk
We had another successful year for the race and the walk. Many pictures are posted here in the 'galleries' section as well as on The Mark Forester Foundation Facebook page. We are very grateful to our supporters, volunteers, City of Haleyville Police, and Fire Departments, Haleyville City Schools and all our sponsors.
As a reminder, race results have been posted HERE.
Below are some of the category winners from the races.
As a reminder, race results have been posted HERE.
Below are some of the category winners from the races.
Johnnie Yellock II and Thad. Johnnie alone raised $6000 for the foundation, therefore we were able to provide three scholarships this year. Thank you Johnnie. He walking 33 non-stop miles with no problems is very impressive. He's come a long way since being blasted by an IED in Afghanistan in 2011.
Walkers at stop 5.... only 4 miles to go.
It was a cool, rainy morning, but it didn't keep too many people away.
Here is an 8-minute video from this year's walk.
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Commentary - A Legacy of Valor: Mark A. Forester
This article on Mark was published recently. It's always good to see those who didn't know Mark be impressed by his service and example. Obviously he left his mark at Keesler. The article is below, but you can also read it HERE.
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Happy Father's Day
"If it was easy, anybody could do it." This is a statement from our dad that we've heard hundreds and hundreds of times throughout our lives. We salute our dad this Father's Day and thank him for instilling a multitude of values in his children. He set an example of integrity, honesty, respect to our mom and now our wives, hard work, and positive attitude. He also says that stress is self-imposed, therefore he's never stressed.
This is the last picture of Mark and dad. It was taken in May 2010 the day Mark left Florida on his way to Afghanistan. Mom and dad drove down and stayed at the Hampton Inn (where this pic was taken) just to see their boy one last time before he was deployed. We had no idea how the next few months (and now years) would unfold.
This is the last picture of Mark and dad. It was taken in May 2010 the day Mark left Florida on his way to Afghanistan. Mom and dad drove down and stayed at the Hampton Inn (where this pic was taken) just to see their boy one last time before he was deployed. We had no idea how the next few months (and now years) would unfold.
"I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren't trying to teach us. We are formed by little scraps of wisdom." -Umberto Eco
This quote summarizes Ray Forester.
Below is another picture of a proud father. It was taken the day Mark graduated from The University of Alabama in 2006.
You can learn more about our dad by reading Mark's book, My Brother in Arms.
This quote summarizes Ray Forester.
Below is another picture of a proud father. It was taken the day Mark graduated from The University of Alabama in 2006.
You can learn more about our dad by reading Mark's book, My Brother in Arms.
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