Episode 15: The Rhode to the Marine Corps Marathon with Paul Stroessner

Paul has signed up for his very first marathon! He will be
running the Marine Corps Marathon on October 27 this year (2024).


 


Paul discusses his decision with Kerri, and talks about what led
to this decision and they talk about the road ahead.


 


This episode is dedicated to 22 Too Many veteran:


 






Pamela Dowling











US Marine Corporal Pamela K Dowling, born 1987, in
Vermillion, South Dakota, beloved daughter of Kelli
Dowling and Robert Hanson, beloved sister of Paige
Dowling.


Pamela was raised in Portland and Estacada, Oregon. She
was a graduate of Estacada High School, and a graduate
from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelors degree.
Pamela recently left her job as a Social Worker to a
Sales Counselor.


Pamela joined the United States Marine Corps and was
based at Camp Pendleton, in San Diego County,
California. She deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in
support of the Global War on Terror. Cpl Dowling earned
numerous awards and commendations during her honorable
service, she attained the rank of corporal.


From the mother of Cpl Dowling, Kelli:


“Our daughter was a true hero and a winner! She was
loved by her family and all her friends. A part of me
died that day. No parent should ever have to bury their
child. I’m so heart broken, I’ll never be same again as
well as her Dad and our entire family. I love you, Pam.
We must help our soldiers! They are true heroes, like
our daughter, Pamela. I love you, honey. I’m only here
because of Paige. I wish I could have taken your place
honey. Rest in peace with the Angels, my baby girl. I
will see you again.”


Cpl Pamela K Dowling lost her battle with PTS, May 22,
2015. She was 28 years old. She now rests peacefully at
Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon.


 


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