And the total is...

As promised, I will reveal to you today the total money raised for the Memory Walk. These numbers might go up (there is still time to give) but right now these are the numbers:

I raised: $1,745 (#3 fund raiser in the area)

My team raised (includes amount I raised): $2,560 (#3 ranked team in the area)

Total Raised for this Memory Walk: $75,214

Special thanks to the following people:

Dave
KC
Jeremy
Louis (and his company Early Commit)
Danny
Meg
Marilyn
Nyssa
Stephanie
Warachal
Aunt Yvonne
Uncle George
Susan
Dad & Mom
The House of Clark
Nathan
Marcia
Jim & Deeny
Doubting Teri
Sonny

I think I listed everyone... If I missed someone, let me know.

Donations were given in Memory/Honor of Ruth Horres, Susie Knight, Esperanza Garmendia, Priscilla Stone, Grayson Carter, Margret Rogers, Pearl Cantey, & John and Megie Powers. Again, I think I listed everyone but please let me know if I missed someone.

Again, I can't even begin to tell you how thankful I am for all who were able and willing to donate.  I really appreciate it.  I think all 3 totals are records.  I'm not 100% sure on the team and the overall amounts, but I do know that the amount I raised is a personal record.  The best I'd done before this year was $820.  This just shows I have great friends and family.  Thanks again.

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Private First Class Charles H. Barker (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on June 4, 1953 near Sokkogae, Korea. His citation reads:

Pfc. Barker, a member of Company K, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. While participating in a combat patrol engaged in screening an approach to "Pork-Chop Outpost," Pfc. Barker and his companions surprised and engaged an enemy group digging emplacements on the slope. Totally unprepared, the hostile troops sought cover. After ordering Pfc. Barker and a comrade to lay down a base of fire, the patrol leader maneuvered the remainder of the platoon to a vantage point on higher ground. Pfc. Barker moved to an open area firing his rifle and hurling grenades on the hostile positions. As enemy action increased in volume and intensity, mortar bursts fell on friendly positions, ammunition was in critical supply, and the platoon was ordered to withdraw into a perimeter defense preparatory to moving back to the outpost. Voluntarily electing to cover the retrograde movement, he gallantly maintained a defense and was last seen in close hand-to-hand combat with the enemy. Pfc. Barker's unflinching courage, consummate devotion to duty, and supreme sacrifice enabled the patrol to complete the mission and effect an orderly withdrawal to friendly lines, reflecting lasting glory upon himself and upholding the highest traditions of the military service.

Lance Corporal Jedh Colby Barker (US Marine Corps) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 21, 1967 near Con Thein, Republic of Vietnam. His citation reads:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a machine gunner with Company F. During a reconnaissance operation L/Cpl. Barker's squad was suddenly hit by enemy sniper fire. The squad immediately deployed to a combat formation and advanced to a strongly fortified enemy position, when it was again struck by small arms and automatic weapons fire, sustaining numerous casualties. Although wounded by the initial burst of fire, L/Cpl. Barker boldly remained in the open, delivering a devastating volume of accurate fire on the numerically superior force. The enemy was intent upon annihilating the small marine force and, realizing that L/Cpl. Barker was a threat to their position, directed the preponderance of their fire on his position. He was again wounded, this time in the right hand, which prevented him from operating his vitally needed machine gun. Suddenly and without warning, an enemy grenade landed in the midst of the few surviving marines. Unhesitatingly and with complete disregard for his personal safety, L/Cpl. Barker threw himself upon the deadly grenade, absorbing with his body the full and tremendous force of the explosion. In a final act of bravery, he crawled to the side of a wounded comrade and administered first aid before succumbing to his grievous wounds. His bold initiative, intrepid fighting spirit and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of almost certain death undoubtedly saved his comrades from further injury or possible death and reflected great credit upon himself, the Marine Corps, and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

Sergeant Nathaniel C. Barker (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 12, 1864 at Spotsylvania, Virginia. His citation reads:

Six color bearers of the regiment having been killed, he voluntarily took both flags of the regiment and carried them through the remainder of the battle.