Operation First Response. Walk For The Wounded. Our Mission supports our nation’s Wounded Warriors and their families with personal and financial needs. Services are provided from the onset of injury, throughout their recovery period and along their journey from military life into the civilian world. Financial aid varies as each case is based on individual needs ranging from rent, utilities, vehicle payments, groceries, clothing, and travel expenses. | http://www.operationfirstresponse.org

A Rally was held for POW Sgt. Bowe R. Bergdahl, America's last Prisoner of War in Afghanistan.
Captured 6/30/2009.

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, American POW, captured June 30th 2009 turned 28, 3/28/1214. American negotiators have been working on his release for the past few years and have been 'blocked' twice by the Karzai government. "Proof Of Life" videos have been received by the family. Only one fact is needed to be discussed. This American Soldier needs to be returned to his Family and Country.
Faith, Trust, Truth Responsibility and Accountability are at stake here and a failure here is a failure on this Administration and Every member of this Congress. All the cover statements such as ,"everything that can be done is being done", this is a number one priority", we support our troops"..won't cover the Failure to bring home this American POW!
For more info please visit the Families web site: http://bringboweback.com/

New this year was a professionally timed 5K Run.

Accurately measured runner-friendly course thru beautiful Rose Tree Park to accommodate all skill levels.

Professional timing services provided by Pretzel City Sports of Reading, PA

Trophies awarded for top overall male and female times.

Top three in each age group awarded Dog Tags.

Emcee Sue Serio, FOX TV Weather Lady.

The Mission of Operation First Response, Inc (OFR) is to support our nation's wounded Heroes and their families with personal and financial needs.

What that means to the staff of OFR has grown and changed to expand to the needs of our families. OFR staff members consider it an honor and a privilege to be able to lighten the load of our wounded and their families. We have seen devotion beyond words from family members to their loved ones. Mothers, Fathers, spouses and extended family and friends who have spent endless hours at the bedside of their loved one, because of the severity of many of the injuries this journey can last for several months and for others...several years.

For many of our families the financial hardship begins quickly and for others it is after the domino effect of extra costs and lost wages. At whatever stage they are in when they contact OFR we are committed to doing all we can to support these families because it is our responsibility as American citizens, the heart of OFR is exactly what makes America great... we know that our Freedoms are not free and we are committed to those who make those Freedoms possible.

There are different ways that a wounded Hero may enter into the OFR family: Some beginning at a combat support hospital in Iraq or Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) in Germany where a wounded or injured service member may receive an OFR backpack filled with a new set of clothing, travel size hygiene products, a handmade blanket and a phone card to ensure they have needed items until they return stateside.

Emcee Sue Serio, FOX TV Weather Lady announces the presentation of colors and our National athem.

The invocation was said by VVA Chapter 67 Chaplin Jeffrey D. Dorfman, U.S. Navy – Retired Petty Officer 2nd Class 1969 – 1996.

OFR's President, Peggy Baker makes frequent visits to Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC), this enables OFR to assist the families in a one on one interaction.

It is our sincerest hope to educate Americans across the nation to the needs our wounded are facing; we believe with all our hearts that by giving them the respect and honor rightfully due them we will be able to give them the hope of a promising future. In doing this we will ensure that all that have worn the "Uniform" will be an instant reminder to all Americans that a Hero stands before us...one of courage, strength and love for their country and whether their injuries are visible or not... We will never forget... all gave some and some gave all!

Guest speaker Army Ranger Robert Gordon who served three tours in Iraq / Afghanistan, awarded two Army achievement medals, two accommodation medals and multiple unit citation awards.

There was a moving rreunion for Wounded Warrior Sgt. Jose Pequedo with buddies from his unit.

Donations Can Be Sent To: Operation First Response, Inc. 20037 Dove Hill Road, Culpeper, VA 22701. More than 93% of all dollars raised go directly to soldiers in need.

There were plenty of things for the children to do. Military Helicopters & Vehicles, Face Painting, Climbing Wall, 9-Hole Mini Golf, Kids games, Music by DJ Party-Time and some Great Food.

Walkers were give a piece of an American flag that was built upon completion of their two mile walk.

It is our sincerest hope to educate Americans across the nation to the needs our wounded are facing; we believe with all our hearts that by giving them the respect and honor rightfully due them we will be able to give them the hope of a promising future. In doing this we will ensure that all that have worn the "Uniform" will be an instant reminder to all Americans that a Hero stands before us...one of courage, strength and love for their country and whether their injuries are visible or not... We will never forget... all gave some and some gave all!