Captain William H. "Pyro" Dubois Jr.
Last year, the University of Colorado Air Force ROTC Detachment 105 hosted a memorial 5K race in honor of one of the university's most distinguished fallen alumni, F-16 pilot Captain William H. "Pyro" Dubois Jr.
Dubois died in action on December 1, 2014, when his wingman’s F-16 developed mechanical issues. True to his character and leadership, he was escorting his wingman safely back to base when his own jet went down. He was 30 years old.
Now a second race honoring the fallen hero is set for April 23. The course takes runners across the beautiful CU Boulder campus.
All proceeds from the event go directly toward the Pyro's Wings Foundation Scholarship fund, which helps current Detachment 105 cadets gain valuable flight experience to boost their chances of earning their own Air Force pilot slot and carrying on DuBois' legacy.
Who: Open to the public
What: Second annual Pyro Memorial 5K
When: Sunday, April 23, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Check-in and start/finish line located on east side of Duane Physics
Join the race this Sunday for a morning filled with fun, food and prizes! Check-in and same-day race registration will begin at 9 a.m., and the race will start at 10 a.m. followed by awards and a post-race cookout.
The start and finish line and the registration and check-in tables will be located on the east side of the Duane Physics building, located at 2000 Colorado Ave.
For additional event details and to register online, visit the Eventbrite page. Please email pyro.memorial.5k@gmail.com with any questions.
