On September 29, 2007, law enforcement officers and emergency responders from throughout the Rocky Mountain region converged on Bailey, Colorado for a memorial run as part of the 2nd Annual Emily's Parade.
The Jefferson County Regional SWAT team met at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in Golden in the pre-dawn hours. With the memorial Guidon (flag) dedicated to the memory of Emily, and joined by Emily's twin brother Casey, the team set off to run the same roads they had driven on September 27, 2006, when responding to the emergency at Platte Canyon High School. Hosted by The Jefferson County Regional SWAT team, the Run was a tribute to first responders across the nation, symbolizing the respect and committment of these essential individuals to their communities and to each other. The Run stretched over 38 miles, with runners in teams of two or more carrying the Guidon. They were joined in Bailey by many more first responders and Platte Canyon High School students and completed the final 5K of the trek together.
An amazing achievement by some phenomenal people. A heartfelt "wow!" goes out to each one.
The Day
Warm breezes coasted through the canyon. The SWAT team gathered, made a dedication and a plan, and off they went.
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