TheClemson8

Who/what/when/where is/was the "Clemson 8"? 8 Clemson alums forced to endure the Bataan Death March in 1942. Join us in honoring them March 21-28, 2021.

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103, come walk with me, virtually! - Col. Ben Skardon @Clemson Class of 1938.

Register now for The "Clemson 8" Challenge! https://t.co/pjgb8HUxPN

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Col. Skardon is training for the "Clemson 8" Challenge - Bataan Death March Remembrance. Are you? He is 103 1/2! Let's go. Quit talkin' & start walkin'! https://t.co/pjgb8HUxPN #Clemson #BataanMarch @ArmyClemson @ClemsonPrez @ClemsonUniv @ClemsonAlumni @BataanMarch @ArmyROTC

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Are you training? Col. Ben Skardon is! "103 - come walk with me, virtually!" #Clemson #ClemsonROTC #Bataan #BataanMemorialDeathMarch #ClemsonUniversity

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The Clemson 8" Bataan Death March Remembrance is a virtual walk/run/march to honor the eight Clemson alums who were forced to endure the Bataan Death March in April, 1942. Registration is now open: https://t.co/CVz4fEWTZt
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WHY: In Dec. 103-year old Clemson alum Col. Ben Skardon lamented that he did not have the Bataan Memorial Death March in NM to motivate him to get out and walk. The "Clemson 8" Bataan Death March Remembrance is now his motivation and he is currently "training"! Will you join him?

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WHERE: The "Clemson 8" Bataan Death March Remembrance will be held worldwide. Basically, you walk/run/march where you are! Registration is now open: https://t.co/CVz4fEWTZt

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WHEN: March 21 - March 28, 2021. (8 Days!) You pick the day, or days, to do your walk/run/march. Registration is now open. https://t.co/CVz4fEWTZt

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WHAT: The "Clemson 8" Bataan Memorial Death March Remembrance is a virtual walking/running/marching event. You pick your distance: 8-mile, 14.2-mile, or 26.2 miles. Pick your location. Registration is now open: https://t.co/CVz4fEWTZt

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WHO: The "Clemson 8" were the 8 Clemson alums forced to endure the Bataan Death March in April of 1942. CPT Albert George '36, CPT Bill English '37, CPT Henry Lietner '37, LT Otis Morgan '38, COL Ben Skardon '38, LT Martin Crook, CPT Framcis Scarborough '39, & CPT MAnny Lawton.