Mission 43 is an organization that aims to help veterans and their spouses through engagement, education and employment.
One of their biggest engagement events of the year is coming up on September 11 when they host a 5k starting in Ann Morrison Park. The 9/11 Miles of Remembrance Run honors firefighters, first responders and all the people that fought in the Global War on Terror.
“I think it is really unique. There are definitely some somber parts, but it is also a celebration of service and sacrifice.”
Dan Nelson of Mission 43
Dan Nelson knows about service he was gearing up to go to Marine Corps boot camp when the planes struck the two towers on 9/11.
“It made me feel it made me feel incredible amounts of anger, but also respect. Even though it’s a horrific thing we are talking about, it’s crazy to see in the midst of tragedies Americans can come together, do such amazing things and be so brave.”
Nelson
Dan Nelson earned a Silver Star and a Purple Heart leading an elite team of U.S. Army green berets in Afghanistan in 2017. He retired from the military in 2019 and now works as a program director for Mission 43.