A Marine running in honor of his fallen comrades crawls to the finish line of the Boston Marathon
Herndon, of Tallmadge, Ohio, competed in the marathon as a tribute to the memories of three men he knew while he served as a Marine in Afghanistan. He told the Record-Courier in Portage County, Ohio, that whenever he feels like giving up he just repeats their names: Mark Juarez, Matthew Ballard and Rupert Hamer.Herndon crossed the line at three hours and 38 minuets. "I run in honor of them," Herndon told the Record-Courier."They are not here anymore. I am here, and I am able.
"Herndon crossed the finish line with a time of three hours and 38 minutes to complete the 26.2 miles. CNN affiliate WBZ said once he was over the yellow and blue line he was lifted into a wheelchair and given medical attention. He wore the last names of his comrades on tags on his running shoes.Read More"I feel like if I am not running, then I am doing something wrong with my life," Herndon told the Record-Courier.
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