PHOTOS & RESULTS FROM THE SGT. RUBEN OROZCO 8K RACE / 2 MILE WALK

torch_run_label EL PASO, TX- This past Sunday, March 8, 2009 - A Law Enforcement 8K Torch was held in honor of Sergeant Ruben Orozco, who passed away in 2005.

Close to 500 people attended this annual race in remembrance of our fallen Sergeant.

As always, Sergeant Orozco’s wife Mary was present & greeted all who attended & participated. The Orozco family was also in attendance.

Runners & walkers of all types ranging from law enforcement officers, Sheriff’s Office employees, children with disabilities, people running with their children or running with their dogs ran up the hill to scenic drive in an effort to raise money for the Special Olympics.

(SHOWN ABOVE: EPPD Assoc. Pres. Bobby Holguin, Mayor John Cook, County Commissioner Willie Gandara, Sheriff Richard Wiles, EPCSO Assoc. Pres. Jose Marrufo)

This year, the Ruben Orozco 8K Run/2 mile Walk added a new category with a “Team Challenge”. Teams consisted of 4 members who had to cross the finish line within 30 seconds of each other – Failure to do so would result in disqualification. This year, the Championship trophy went to the El Paso County Sheriff’s office SWAT Team.