Each year, more people show up, and there’s more support and more funds raised.
All for firefighters battling cancer, and their families.
The morning of Sept. 9, Macomb Township firefighter Joe Warne began the Walk for the Red 140. He concluded the walk 140 miles later, the afternoon of Sept. 12, east of Grand Rapids. A team of walkers joined Warne at the finish, which included a live bagpipe rendition of “Amazing Grace.”
Prior to leaving Macomb Township Fire Station No. 2 on 21 Mile Road, a brief ceremony was held that included remarks from fire department officials, recognition of the families of fallen firefighters and a Coast Guard flyover.
The walk is affiliated with Neighbors United, the nonprofit Warne established.
Speaking with C & G Newspapers moments before departing, Warne said what goes through his head the morning of the walk is that he just wants to keep going for those firefighters who have died of cancer.