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APK 5K, 5K Ruck March, Kids Run. Saturday, November 8, 2014 @ 9:30 AM, Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison, CT www.APK5K.org

APK Charities Corporation (www.APKCharities.org). In Memory of Captain, US Army Special Services, Andrew Pedersen-Keel

Captain Andrew Pedersen-Keel ”APK”, US Army Special Forces, was mortally wounded by a ”green on blue” attack while involved in training the Afghan Army and Police. This attack occurred when assailant dressed as an Afghan police officer fired on Andrew and his team.

Andrew is the son of Helen Pedersen-Keiser and Bob Keiser of Madison, CT. He also leaves behind his fiance, Celeste Pizza and many loving, close family and friends.

Now it’s for us to carry on Andrew’s legacy of service to country and love for life and others. Thank you for your generosity and support!

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