COVINGTON, Va. – A nonprofit organization in Florida honored a fallen hero with a 1-mile run and is also raising thousands of dollars to support his family.
On Wednesday, Running 4 Heroes posted a video to its Facebook page of its founder, Zechariah Cartledge, completing a 1-mile run while carrying the Blue Line Flag to remember the life of Covington Police Officer Caleb D. Ogilvie.
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Ogilvie was killed in the line of duty on Monday at Covington Farm & Fuel while responding to a domestic disturbance. He was one of three people killed in the shooting.
Prior to the run, Cartledge said a prayer to show his support for the Covington Police Department and the Ogilvie family.
You can watch the entire 1-mile run below:
Honoring fallen Covington Police Department (VA) Officer Caleb D. Ogilvie with a 1-mile run carrying the Blue Line Flag. We are also raising funds the Ogilvie family. Earlier today we shared a fundraiser that will last two weeks. 100% of what is raised as part of that fundraising effort will be given to the Ogilvie family.
Posted by Running 4 Heroes Inc. on Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The organization has also launched a fundraiser in an effort to help Ogilvie’s widow and children. One hundred percent of donations raised will be given to the family.
So far, more than $1,000 has been raised. Running 4 Hereos hopes to raise $10,000 in the 2-week long fundraising effort.
If you’re interested in donating, click here.
