The Department of Defense organized the first America Supports You FREEDOM WALK in 2005 as a tribute to the Pentagon victims and their families, Pentagon employees and volunteers who were there to help on September 11, and for our men and women in the military.

This year marks the fifth anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. We are hopeful that every state will conduct a FREEDOM WALK, which will begin an important tradition in our country of commemorating 9-11 and also highlighting the importance and cost of Freedom.