5K RUN FOR THE MS FALLEN

Photo taken by the Clarion Ledger.

Becky Lambert (left) of New Site, Wilma Allen of Stonewall, Stacy Lee of Crystal Springs and Donna Bagwell of Pontotoc chat before the start of the 5K for Mississippi's Fallen Soldiers on Sunday at Choctaw Trails in Clinton. Lambert, Allen and Bagwell have each lost sons serving in the U.S. military in Iraq, while Lee's son is currently serving. The event was organized to raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project and the 114th Family Readiness Group.

Additional Clarion Ledger Photos

I participated today in the 1st Run for the Mississippi Fallen Soldiers in honor of two of Mississippi 's Fallen, SGT Shane Pugh and CPL Dustin Lee. Tropical Depression Fay made sure that it rained the whole 3.1 miles but no one seemed to mind the rain.

Three Mississippi Gold Star Mothers being interviewed by WLBT Channel 3 News.

The older generation brought up the rear.

Becky and I almost to the finish line.

Becky and I crossing the finish line at 56 minutes.