Tracy & Andy’s Triple Crown for Gold Star Families
Meet MAJ(P) Tracy Reade and U.S. Army Master Sergeant (Ret.) Andrew Moore — two endurance athletes and steadfast supporters of our nation’s military families. Together, they’re taking on not one, not two, but three endurance races this fall in honor of our fallen service members and the loved ones they left behind.
Their “Triple Crown” includes the Army Ten-Miler and the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., and the "Hoplite" Marathon in Athens, Greece — the original marathon. Every mile they cover will be completed wearing 22lb plate carriers, along with the KIA bracelets for each of the fallen heroes they are running in tribute to, and in support of the living legacies they’ve left behind.
Why This Matters
For every Gold Star and Surviving family — those who’ve lost a loved one in or due to military service — the grief doesn’t end with a folded flag. While the military community may move forward and official benefits eventually run their course, these families continue to carry the weight of their loss every single day.
That’s where wear blue: run to remember steps in. Through programs like the Gold Star Youth Mentorship Program and the Survivor Endurance Program, wear blue provides enduring connection, mentorship, and healing opportunities for surviving spouses, children, siblings, and parents.
This support isn’t temporary — it’s a promise that these families will not be forgotten, and that their loved one’s sacrifice continues to be honored through purposeful, living tributes.
As Andy put it, “The downward spiral for surviving spouses and children is a second tragedy that only compounds the first. We owe it to them — and to the country their loved ones fought to protect — to make sure their futures hold more than heartache.”
In memory of our fallen comrades and all who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Lt. Col. Harold W. "Indian Joe" Bauer, USMC 14 NOV 1942 — Near Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
SPC Ryan Long, USA 03 APR 2003 — Iraq
SSG Nino Livaudais, USA 03 APR 2003 — Iraq
SGT Sean Reynolds, USA 05 MAY 2003 — Dibis, Iraq
SSG Michael Schafer, USA 25 JUL 2005 — Kandahar, Afghanistan
SSG John Doles, USA 30 SEP 2005 — Kandahar, Afghanistan
SGT Troy Ezernack, USA 09 OCT 2005 — Zabul, Afghanistan
SPC Matthew Steyart, USA 22 NOV 2005 — Kandahar, Afghanistan
SFC John Morton, USA 15 DEC 2005 — Kandahar, Afghanistan
MAJ Thomas Bostick Jr., USA 27 JUL 2007 — Korengal Valley, Afghanistan
SSG Larry Rougle, USA 23 OCT 2007 — Korengal Valley, Afghanistan
SFC Kristoffer Domeij, USA 22 OCT 2011 — Kandahar, Afghanistan
SGT Sapuro B. Nena, USA 16 SEP 2012 — Zabul, Afghanistan
PFC Genaro Bedoy, USA 16 SEP 2012 — Zabul, Afghanistan
SPC Joshua N. Nelson, USA 16 SEP 2012 — Zabul, Afghanistan
PFC Jon R. Townsend, USA 16 SEP 2012 — Zabul, Afghanistan
1SG Russel Bell, USA 02 AUG 2012 — Kandahar, Afghanistan
Capt. Paul J. Barbour, USAF 20 NOV 2017 — (Training Accident), Texas
CSM Timothy A. Bolyard, USA 03 SEP 2018 — Logar, Afghanistan
CPL James Requenez, USA 25 MAR 2021 — (Training Accident), Florida Gregory Solewin 13 JUL 2024 — Near Mogadishu, Somalia
A Message to Gold Star & Surviving Families
To the families who carry the burden of loss every day: You alone have paid the ultimate sacrifice with your loved ones. We all live in your debt. We remember your heroes. And through this campaign, we’re running for you.
This isn’t just about races. It’s about building a community of remembrance, resilience, and hope — ensuring your loved one’s legacy lives on in a way that uplifts, connects, and strengthens those left behind.
Help us honor the fallen by supporting the living. Every step we take, and every dollar you give, makes a difference.
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