WEARING O THE GREEN 5K HONORS FALLEN SERVICE MEMBER & RAISES FUNDS TO HELP SUPPORT TAPS
Families of our Fallen Military to Benefit from March 25Race in Historic Old Town Warrenton

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – MARCH 23, 2012

WARRENTON, Va. – Molly’s Irish Pub will host the Wearing O the Green 5k this year and raise funds to help the families left behind by our fallen military. This year’s race is dedicated in loving memory of Sergeant Sean Callahan of Gainesville, VA and will start at 8:00 A.M. on March 25. Sean has been a part of Molly’s restaurant since itsopening in 2001, and the staff say they are honored to dedicate this race in his memory.

Sean was born on June 14, 1987 and became a Marine in March 2008. He deployed to Afghanistan under Operation Enduring Freedom in December 2010 and five months later he was killed in action on April 23, 2011. His awards include the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Purple Heart, and NAM with V for Valor.

His family says that Sean was one of a kind and lit up every room he entered. An avid guitar player, Sean encouraged younger players to follow their passion for music. His dedication to selflessly helping bring freedom to those overseas is what he will be most remembered for.

Molly’s Irish Pub will donate 100 percent of the proceeds to TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors). TAPS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one who served in the military. All services that TAPS provides are free of charge. TAPS services include: peer-based emotional support, grief and trauma resources, seminars for adults, Good Grief Camps for children, case work assistance and 24/7 crisis intervention care for those affected by a death in the Armed Forces.

Anyone who wishes to run or walk this race in historic Old Town Warrenton can go to http://www.active.com/running/warrenton-va/mollys-irish-pub-wearing-o-the-green-5k-2012 or register at Molly’s Irish Pub.

For more information about TAPS and the services offered, you can go to www.taps.org or call toll-free 800.959.TAPS. 

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