​The Veterans Law Student Association (VLSA) at Vermont Law School invites community members to run, or walk, with VLS students during the VLSA’s first annual September 11, 2001, Memorial 5K Run at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11. The run will start on the South Royalton Green and finish on the VLS campus with a barbecue picnic and live entertainment. 

"The Veterans Law Student Association is committed to service and to honoring the memories of the people who lost their lives at the hands of terrorists in 2001," said Christopher Grisham ’17, president of the VLSA. "We will never forget the nearly 3,000 citizens who perished during the attacks, nor the 3,500-plus soldiers who have died in combat defending our ideals and freedoms, and the thousands of soldiers and civilians who have been wounded because of what occurred on that day. We invite runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to share the anniversary with us, and we hope the event becomes an annual tradition in Vermont."

Run registration is $25 for non-veterans, $20 for veterans, and covers a T-shirt, first-come, first-served; a barbecue-style meal and beverages; and live entertainment provided by The Sam Clement Band. Discounts will be available for all veterans who provide a valid DD Form 214 at registration.

The members of the VLSA thank event co-sponsors Prohibition Pig and Putney Mountain Winery.

For more information about the September 11, 2001, Memorial 5K Run, including registration, email Christopher Grisham at christophergrisham@vermontlaw.edu or visit the event Facebook page.

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