Spartan Week Events - Memorial Dedication
To honor the Fallen Heroes of the Spartan Brigade, an entire week of events led up to the the unveiling of the Spartan Warrior Monument at Fort Richardson which memorializes the fifty-three soldiers KIA during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Families were invited to an Airborne demonstration drop at Malemute Drop Zone in memory of the fallen paratroopers. This week was meant to demonstrate to the 100 family members in attendance that their loved ones will not be forgotten.
“The most significant part of the Spartan Week is the memorial ceremony. It is important that we include the family members of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.”
-Brigade Command Sgt. Maj. David Turnbull
2008 Spartan Week Schedule of Events
May 12
Brigade run, 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. starting from the Pershing Field flagpole
Cavalry Fitness Test, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Geronimo Gym
Flag football, softball and basketball, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Buckner fields
May 13
Wilderness Run, 7:30 to 11 a.m. at Otter Lake
Flag football, softball and basketball, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Buckner fields
May 14
Triathlon, 7:30 to 11 a.m. at Buckner Physical Fitness Center
Flag football, softball and basketball, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Buckner fields
May 15
Mountain bike race, 7:30 to 11 a.m. at Buckner Physical Fitness Center
Airborne demonstration drop, 1 p.m. at Malemute Drop Zone
Flag football, softball and basketball, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Buckner Fields
Combatives Tournament, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. preliminary at Geronimo Gym, 3:30 to 5 p.m. finals at Buckner Physical Fitness Center
May 16
Memorial ceremony and dedication, 10 a.m. at the Pershing Field flagpole
Awards presentation, 2:30 p.m. at Cottonwood Park
Brigade picnic, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cottonwood Park
