Results from Veterans Day Run – top 75

Hunter	Stephen	17:33
Langtry	Andrew	17:58
De Rego	Gabriel	20:20
Sato	Dyson	20:22
Grady	Pam	20:38
Rosario	Heather	21:28
Sakai	Dean	21:32
Ibarra	Ray	21:38
Hylas	John	21:47
Rosario	Nathaniel	21:59
Phumage	Victoria	22:00
Hose	Uriah	22:02
Hunter	Lory	22:04
Okumura	Kevin	23:11
LaBrie	Colbie	23:26
Busek	Adam	23:32
Yamada	Roy	23:35
Freitas	Kelly	23:37
Blinn	DJ	24:07:00
Kanashiro	Harris	24:43:00
Belcher	Robert	24:45:00
Funai	Kaitlyn	25:35:00
Bean	Nina	25:35:00
Swanson	Jesse	25:40:00
Truesdell	Joel	25:55:00
Ayceo	Ryan	26:23:00
Spina	Catherine	26:24:00
Thero	Firmin	26:36:00
Nagai	Dennis	26:51:00
Wedemann	Veroonica	27:05:00
Wedemann	Joe	27:06:00
Nolta	Anthony	27:16:00
O’Connell	Tim	27:19:00
Nakamura	Dana	27:32:00
Ayceo	Raymond	27:49:00
Balderas	Jennifer	29:08:00
Yamada	Gerald	29:30.0
Sur	Peter	29:31:00
Tamada	Wendy	29:32:00
Vicente	Adrel	29:33:00
Pavao	Steve	29:34:00
Miamgtry	Andrew	29:34:00
Decleene	Therese	29:34:00
York	Alvin	29:52:00
Jack	Kaleo	30:25:00
Tagawa	Lynn	30:31:00
Ahuna’Leong	Muriel	30:51:00
England	Stacy	31:32:00
Cabarloc	Reyn	31:42:00
Adachi	Dave	31:42:00
Kay’Wong	Lucas	31:53:00
Kay’Wong	Alex	31:54:00
Shigeoka	Dennis	32:12:00
Morita -Zen	Amanda	32:23:00
Morita	Aaron	32:29:00
Tagawa	Miles	32:41:00
Swanson	Suzanne	32:49:00
Rosario	Josaih	32:49:00
Rosario	Naomi	32:50:00
Faulknew	Lisa	32:55:00
Quitoriano	John	34:06:00
Ahu	Kaala	34:24:00
Takei	Lance	36:43:00
Wegner	Herb	37:17:00
Arceo	Ethan	37:19:00
Arceo	Michelle	37:19:00
Rosario	Missy	37:24:00
Wong-Yuen	Chelsea	38:16:00
Ahu	Wendy	39:38:00
Kuramoto	Marie	39:42:00
Inouye	Eric	39:42:00
Jose	Tiana	40:33:00
Domingo	Kalana	40:33:00
Hanson	Paul	40:35:00
Makua	Malcom	41:04:00

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Prep Stars Hunter and Langtry win Veterans Day 5K

Langrty, Gandy,Hanson,Hunter, Big Dog

On an overcast typical Hilo morning with a light drizzle more than 150 participants showed up Sunday to take part in the Veterans Day 5K run/walk around scenic Hilo Bayfront.

The annual event got under way with a tribute of the blowing of taps by Paul Arceo, the leader of the Hawaii County Band on trumpet. It provided a somber reminder to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our country. In attendance there were active military, veterans and none military.

There was such a variety of runners and walkers all coming out in support of our military. There were people ranging in age from 5 years old to 90 years young.

Later there would be a reading of Mayor Billy Kenoi’s, proclamation by Jerry Chang thanking those men and women who made sacrifices.  He thanked those who came out to organize the run/walk and continue to honor those who risk their lives in defense of this great country.

In the 5K, the overall winner was a pair of high school runners in Steven Hunter of Hilo and Andrew Langtry of St. Joseph coming in first and second.

Hunter won the race in a time of 17 minutes 33 seconds with Langtry trailed 25 seconds behind.

“I came out today to honor the vets and the service they gave to this country,” Hunter said.  “My dad spent 22 years in the Navy.”

Langtry echoed the same sentiments saying, “I raced today in support of our veterans and to support Big Dog and what he has done for the running community.”

Third was Gabriel DeRego 20:20; and fourth Dyson Sato, 20:22.

First for the women was Pam Gandy, fifth overall, who had just moved back to the Big Island 5 weeks ago from Florida.

  “This was a great way to show my support for the Vets and what they have done for their country,” Gandy said.  “The course along Bay Front was beautiful and I absolutely love the scenery. The weather totally cooperated and was perfect for a run.”

The second overall woman was Heather Rosario, sixth overall, nearly 50 seconds behind Gandy.

Paul Hanson, 76 years old, finished in 41:04, and had spent 21 years in the Air Force. 

Hanson was on his way to Kilauea Military Camp where he would participate in another Veterans Day event in full uniform.

Thanks to volunteers like Faith Nance, who made Gray Ribbons for the participants who represent Brain Cancer as the Pink Ribbons have become known for Breast Cancer.

“I want to make Grey Ribbons as well known as the Pink Ribbons and bring public awareness for survivors and their families of brain cancer, “Nance said.

Also thanks to Keith Aoki of Anheuser-Busch for making the Veterans Day banners and for supplying Vidration Sports Drinks to the finishers.

Thanks to KTA Super Stores for providing a sheet cake in honor of our Veterans

Jerry Chang came forward to provide the refreshments for the third year in a row and this time he was help by Clift Tsuji and Dennis Onishi.

It takes all kinds of volunteers to put on a race and the organizers are greatly appreciative of the many people that have stepped forward to honor our military.

Waiakea High School Key Club provided man power, like they do every year, under the leadership of Kari Sato, to help make this event a success.

Paul Okubo provided the expert timing for this event, like he has done for all Big Dog events over the years.

I am so blessed to have so many friends and sponsors for these events because I wouldn’t be able to host them without the communities outpouring of generosity.

Thanks to a very supportive wife, Randee, who encourages me to hold events like the Veterans Day 5K, waking up early and providing total encouragement and support along the way.  And for this event my daughter Jaclynnn was also on hand with her photo taking skills.

Thanks to everyone who volunteered to make the Veterans Day run/walk a huge success.

And someday should you happen to see an Army Veteran with a lot to be grateful for remember to say ‘woof’ and never shy away from “Running with the Big Dog.”