Thousands of people gathered at Big Spring Park for the annual Cotton Row Run on Memorial Day to remember the men and women in uniform who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.
Families, friends, and veterans lined the streets of downtown Huntsville for the Memorial Day tradition that draws thousands every year. Organizers say the race is about much more than competition.
“It brings a lot of importance to the area, especially on Memorial Day, when we do give back to Gold Star families, and we honor fallen soldiers,” said Griffin Gunter, assistant race director for the Cotton Row Run…