Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run

More than 900 race participants dash through the start line during the 34th annual Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run May 27 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The run is held to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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The Eglin Honor Guard stands ready to post the colors during the the 34th annual Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run May 27 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The run is held to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. More than 900 people participated in the Eglin tradition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run

Runners place red flowers at the foot of the All Wars Memorial during the 34th annual Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run May 27 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The run is held to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. More than 900 people participated in the Eglin tradition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run

A runner carries a red flower during the 34th annual Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run May 27 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The run is held to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. More than 900 people participated in the Eglin tradition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run

A runner carries the American flag during the 34th annual Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run May 27 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The run is held to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. More than 900 people participated in the Eglin tradition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run

More than 900 runners make their way across the base during the 34th annual Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run May 27 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The run is held to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. More than 900 people participated in the Eglin tradition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run

Steve Bicknell plays the bagpipes as runners and walkers make their way past the All Wars Memorial base during the 34th annual Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run May 27 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The run is held to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. More than 900 people participated in the Eglin tradition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run

Runners push through the top of a hill during the 34th annual Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run May 27 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The run is held to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. More than 900 people participated in the Eglin tradition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run

More than 900 race participants make their way across the base as they lay red flowers at the foot of the All Wars Memorial during the 34th annual Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run May 27 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The run is held to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run

A runner salutes the All Wars Memorial as he runs by during the 34th annual Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run May 27 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The run is held to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. More than 900 people participated in the Eglin tradition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run

Runners lightly toss red flowers at the foot of the All Wars Memorial as they race by during the 34th annual Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run May 27 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The run is held to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. More than 900 people participated in the Eglin tradition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run

Sgt. Matthew Blunden, member of the Royal Air Force and top finisher, sprints through the finish line during the 34th annual Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run May 27 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The run is held to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country. More than 900 people participated in the Eglin tradition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)

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Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run

Published May 29, 2019
By Ilka Cole
Team Eglin Public Affairs

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --

Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run

Gate-to-gate Memorial Day run

Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run

Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run

Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run

Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run

Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run

Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run

Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run

Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run

Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run

Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run