My reason for wanting to raise money for the Word of Honor Fund is heartfelt and simple. 

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The Word of Honor Fund is about helping keep the promise made by Navy SEALs to their families that they themselves could not keep due to being killed in action.

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Every time I have raced, I am keeping the promise I made to my dad back when I was out walking with my Dad at five years old.

I told my dad that when he dies I want him to be cremated, and I want to have his ashes.

Puzzled, he asked me, "Why Son?"

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I responded, “well dad, you like going on walks so much, I want to take you with for a walk with me.“ 

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My dad remembered that conversation for the rest of his life. 

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Years later, days before he was gone, he reminded me of the conversation, and with a smile in his face and tears in my eyes he told me that he’s looking forward to his walks with me. As I held on to him sobbing, not ready to fulfill that promise I had made all those years ago, he reminded me that now he will always be with me. 

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Fast forward to 9/10/2021. 

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I once again found myself making a promise to a parent, as my Mother lay on her death bed. I promised her that I will use whatever platform I have to spread the Lord's love and help any athletes I can by starting The Dream Team in her honor. She also told me to make sure I never stop helping people in all I do along the way. 

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Not only are my they finally together again, they're with me in every race.

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Everything I’ve been doing has been to keep my promise to my parents. 

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This is why I feel this foundation is most in line with what I have been doing, and feel that I should support it as much as I possibly can.