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Annual Puller Run - Honoring Chesty

Updated: Dec 8

Chesty Puller - Local hero and Marine Corps hero.
Chesty Puller - Local hero and Marine Corps hero.

Lt. Gen. Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller, the most decorated Marine in U.S. history, was born in West Point, Virginia, and later moved his family to Saluda. He and his family were Christ Church Parish members for many years. His wife, Virginia Puller, was the head of our Altar Guild and very active in Parish life here. Chesty died in 1971 and Virginia in 2006. They both rest in eternal peace here in our Christ Church cemetery.

Chesty & Virginia Puller at their home in Saluda.
Chesty & Virginia Puller at their home in Saluda.

Every fall, the Marine Corps honors Chesty Puller with their annual Puller Run to his gravesite here at Christ Church Parish.


Read about Chesty Puller's military career and honors in Lt. Gen. Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller - The Most Decorated Marine in U.S. History.
























Marines arriving at Christ Church.
Marines arriving at Christ Church.
Some supportive Christchurch School students awaiting the Marine runners.
Some supportive Christchurch School students awaiting the Marine runners.
Bikers come from near and far.
Bikers come from near and far.
At the Gravesite.
At the Gravesite.
Rev Randi welcomes the troops.
Rev Randi welcomes the troops.
Christ Church parishioners provide healthy refreshments for the runners to wrap up the event.
Christ Church parishioners provide healthy refreshments for the runners to wrap up the event.


 
 
 
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