Why Support Team Travis?
Travis was asked before he left for Iraq why he had to go and became known for his response, "If not me, then who". He always placed others before himself and helping those in need was something that came very easily for him. In keeping the spirit of his selfless nature alive the Travis Manion Foundation continues his mission.
Where does the money go?
"The Foundation's Mission is to assist our nation's veterans and the families of Fallen Heroes. We will continue the service to community and country exemplified by these Fallen Heroes and veterans. In the spirit of the Fallen, we will foster strength of mind and body to create a generation of future leaders."
Click here to see the programs supported by Team Travis
A huge thank you to the following friends and family for supporting Team Travis, I will be thinking of you on Sunday.
Sarah Forney
Tonya Tiffany
Angie Swindell
Barbara Bryl
Michelle Keller
Steph Bryl
Rose Lasek
Grandma Mary Howard
Jen Patrizio
Jackie Bryl
Sue Franklin
Rachel Densmore
Paul Surlis
Aunt Mary McCoy
It's not too late to donate.
Steps for making a donation:
1. Go to http://teamtravis.com/
2. Find Marine Corps Marathon in the left hand tool bar and click "sponsor an athlete"
3. Type in Cynthia Bryl under search for a runner
4. Choose Cynthia Bryl and click sponsor
5. Make a donation
1. Go to http://teamtravis.com/
2. Find Marine Corps Marathon in the left hand tool bar and click "sponsor an athlete"
3. Type in Cynthia Bryl under search for a runner
4. Choose Cynthia Bryl and click sponsor
5. Make a donation
OR
Send a check to
PO Box 1485 Doylestown, PA 18901
On Sunday I will run to honor the memories of Travis Manion and Brendan Looney and all of our American Heroes. It's not enough but it's something.
Brothers in Arms, Side-by-Side at Arlington
1st LT Travis Manion, USMC, sought to live a life of service, caring deeply about his family and friends, and hoping to inspire others through his actions. Today his spirit lives on through the Foundation that bares his name.
Travis Manion and Brendan Looney were roommates at the Naval Academy, close as brothers. One became a Marine and went to Iraq, the other a Navy Seal in Afghanistan. On Monday they were reunited, side-by-side in Arlington National cemetery, reports CBS News correspondent David Martin.
"That's what kinda gets me by is knowing that they're going to be together," said Looney's wife, Amy.
The grief is still raw for Amy, and for Looney's mother Maureen. It's been less than two weeks since his body came home from Afghanistan, where he was killed in a helicopter crash.
Travis Manion Foundation
"After we got the call and everything, actually Mrs. Manion was the first person I called because she was like Brendan's other mom," said Maureen.
"And she just said, 'Janet,' and I said, 'Maureen,' and she started crying and I said, 'Brendan,' and she said, 'yes,'" said Janet Manion, Travis' mother.
Travis Manion's parents have been living with their grief for more than three years. He was shot by a sniper in Iraq in 2007. Six months later, Brendan was still overcome talking about what Travis meant to him.
"I was lucky enough to room with Travis at the Naval Academy for two years," said Brendan in October 2007. "In a very short time he became another brother to me. He was a great friend. I'll never forget him and I miss him."
Travis had been laid to rest in the family cemetery near Philadelphia, but when Brendan died both families instantly knew what had to be done.
"That was the first thing out of my mouth, without even thinking," said Amy. "That they had to be together."
"I'll be at peace knowing that he's with his brother, together," said Janet. "I know that's where he wants to be."
On Friday Travis was moved to Arlington. Both families were there, the two mothers holding tight to each other. Monday they gathered again, to bury Brendan right next to Travis.
"They're together now," said Maureen. "We've got two angels looking out after us."
Travis' father, himself a former Marine, spoke their epitaph.
"First Lieutenant Travis Manion, USMC, Lieutenant Brendan Looney, United States Navy. Warriors for freedom, brothers forever," said Travis' father Tom.
"That's what kinda gets me by is knowing that they're going to be together," said Looney's wife, Amy.
The grief is still raw for Amy, and for Looney's mother Maureen. It's been less than two weeks since his body came home from Afghanistan, where he was killed in a helicopter crash.
Travis Manion Foundation
"After we got the call and everything, actually Mrs. Manion was the first person I called because she was like Brendan's other mom," said Maureen.
"And she just said, 'Janet,' and I said, 'Maureen,' and she started crying and I said, 'Brendan,' and she said, 'yes,'" said Janet Manion, Travis' mother.
Travis Manion's parents have been living with their grief for more than three years. He was shot by a sniper in Iraq in 2007. Six months later, Brendan was still overcome talking about what Travis meant to him.
"I was lucky enough to room with Travis at the Naval Academy for two years," said Brendan in October 2007. "In a very short time he became another brother to me. He was a great friend. I'll never forget him and I miss him."
Travis had been laid to rest in the family cemetery near Philadelphia, but when Brendan died both families instantly knew what had to be done.
"That was the first thing out of my mouth, without even thinking," said Amy. "That they had to be together."
"I'll be at peace knowing that he's with his brother, together," said Janet. "I know that's where he wants to be."
On Friday Travis was moved to Arlington. Both families were there, the two mothers holding tight to each other. Monday they gathered again, to bury Brendan right next to Travis.
"They're together now," said Maureen. "We've got two angels looking out after us."
Travis' father, himself a former Marine, spoke their epitaph.
"First Lieutenant Travis Manion, USMC, Lieutenant Brendan Looney, United States Navy. Warriors for freedom, brothers forever," said Travis' father Tom.
