Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Eva Casale and her team, Team EVA — Every Veteran Appreciated, honored veterans and fallen heroes with a marathon that blended endurance with deep commemoration on Nov. 11. Casale’s journey began in her teenage years, running alongside her father, Jerry, and discovering her talent for long-distance running.
Over time, her passion transformed into a mission to honor service members, including her own father and brother, both veterans. Nearly every Team EVA member had a personal connection to the military, either through their own service or that of loved ones, which brought special meaning to the cause.
The event started with a 23-mile run from West Harbor Beach Memorial Park in Bayville, tracing a route through North Shore communities like Oyster Bay, Locust Valley, Sea Cliff, and Glen Cove. At each stop, Casale and her team placed flowers and wreaths at veteran memorials, pausing to honor those who sacrificed so much. The day concluded with a 5K run that began and ended at Glen Cove’s VFW Post 347, passing by additional memorials, including those at Morgan’s Memorial Park and Glen Cove Library.
