MSOC runs in remembrance of Chief Warrant Officer

U.S. Army Capt. Jason Quash, 708th Military Intelligence Detachment commander, does push-ups at a temporary memorial, set up to honor Chief Warrant Officer 4 Brian Lawter during a memorial run at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 26, 2012. Lawter died of a heart attack at the age of 50; because of this the MSOC raised and donated more than five-hundred dollars to the American Heart Association as part of the run. The AHA is a non-profit organization that promotes cardiovascular wellness and heart attack prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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MSOC runs in remembrance of Chief Warrant Officer

Members of the Misawa Security Operations Center run during the first Chief Warrant Officer 4 Brian Lawter Memorial Run at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 26, 2012. The MSOC hosted the run in honor of the late CW4 Brian Lawter, former Intel Oversight Officer there. Lawter, a dedicated runner, frequently ran the perimeter road around the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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MSOC runs in remembrance of Chief Warrant Officer

U.S. Army Spc. Moana Balraj celebrates as she reaches the end of the first Chief Warrant Officer 4 Brian Lawter Memorial Run alongside Staff Sgt. Emily Fannin, back left, and Capt. Jason Quash, front center, all of whom are members of the 708th Military Intelligence Detachment, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 26, 2012. More than 150 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and civilians gathered at Reese Road to tackle the twelve-mile run to pay tribute to Lawter’s legacy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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MSOC runs in remembrance of Chief Warrant Officer

A photo of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Brian Lawter is displayed on a table at one of the water stations during the first CW 4 Brian Lawter Memorial Run at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 26, 2012. Photos of Lawter were displayed at every water station and a temporary memorial was set up near the half-way point of the run in his honor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

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MSOC runs in remembrance of Chief Warrant Officer

Published Sept. 27, 2012
By Staff Sgt. Kern George
373rd Intelligence, Reconnaissance and Surveillance Group

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- On Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, the Misawa Security Operations Center hosted the first Chief Warrant Officer 4 Brian Lawter Memorial Run in honor of the late CW4 Lawter, former Intel Oversight Officer at the MSOC, who died from a heart attack at age 50. Lawter, a dedicated runner, frequently ran the perimeter road around the base.

More than 150 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and civilians gathered at Reese Road to tackle the twelve-mile run to pay tribute to Lawter's legacy. At 6:30 a.m., participants took their respective spots and started their journey around the base perimeter. To complete the run, teams were comprised of two and four people; however, some opted to complete the run solo.

"I was just trying not to stop," said Senior Airman Joshua Formanek, 373rd Support Squadron life cycle management technician. "It was worthwhile and a great cause, so that thought pushed me through."

The run helped raise more than five-hundred dollars that was donated to the American Heart Association. The AHA is a non-profit organization that promotes cardiovascular wellness and heart attack prevention.

"This was an enormous way to honor Lawter," said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ryan Manninen, 708th Military Intelligence Detachment executive officer. "I am extremely grateful that the MSOC dedicated this run to commemorate his legacy. Kudos to those who put this event together and made it a success."

Despite some teams completing the grueling course later than expected, they all crossed the finish line. It was a true testament to Lawter's motto: "Bottom line is...we gotta get it done!"