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There is no greater price one can pay than to give one’s life in the line of duty. Often, little can be done to lessen the pain and fill the tremendous loss to the families and to the community.

A joint effort has resulted in the creation of a memorial to honor officers who died in the line of duty from or in the West Park area. The Cleveland Heroes Run, a 5-mile and 2-mile Community Race, was created to raise funds to make this tribute possible. It will take place on September 21st, 2008.

The West Park Cleveland Police and Fire Fighters Memorial Walkway was built to honor these brave officers. Located on Rocky River Drive, it begins at Edgecliff Avenue and runs north for one third of a mile along the MetroParks canyon.

At the heart of the Memorial Walkway, set off by a scenic view, is a granite and bronze Memorial designed by local Sculptor, Paula Blackman, in honor of these fallen officers. It will not only recognize the tremendous sacrifice they made, but offer their families and the community a gathering place to honor their memory.

We are writing to ask for your participation as a Sponsor of the Cleveland Heroes Run to help make this annual event a success. The full benefit of sponsorship and other levels available are detailed in the enclosed form. All proceeds will benefit the Memorial Scholarship Fund.

This event has become an annual living tribute to these fallen Police Officers and Fire Fighters. The event will attract significant attention from the local media in addition to the race and safety forces community. Over 600 runners competed in 2004; we expect even more this year!

We ask that you remember the services the Cleveland Police and Fire Fighters provide to you and give generously in honor of these fallen officers.

Thank you in advance for your support.

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