Hemphill runs for freedom
Hemphill and his team took part in the JHST Freedom Run to observe the Sept. 11, 2001, tragedies at New York’s Twin Towers and Washington, D.C.’s Pentagon.
“We started the day with our JHSF Freedom Run, remembering the heroes lost on 9/11 and honoring the brave first responders and military who serve our communities every day,” Hemphill stated on his Facebook page. “This emotional run is more than just a run — it’s a tribute to their courage and sacrifice.
“We invite you to show your gratitude by thanking your local police, firefighters, medical teams and military personnel,” he stated “You can also support them by sending a donation or sharing a special message of thanks. Let’s come together to honor and uplift those who protect us!”
The JHSF Freedom Run is a reaction to a freedom run previously started by Justin Dutcher.
In a later interview, Dutcher said he had just gotten into running in 2022, when he started training for the Knoxville marathon in 2023.
“I am not a social media guy, but I had caught wind that over the years, especially since the pandemic, that some people had essentially lost sight of the meaning and importance of our flag,” he said.
“It was very close to Sept. 11 when I had found this out, and I remembered, when all of that happened in 2001,
