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Run To Remember: CPT David Hortman 5K. Run with us this June as we remember our friend Dave. Come join us for a morning of fun, fellowship, and fitness as we remember our hero, CPT David Hortman.

In addition to being a highly decorated and respected Army officer and pilot, Dave was a fitness fanatic with a contagious smile and a fun-filled heart. Not only will this event honor and celebrate Dave’s life, but it will also help us remember those who bravely serve our country and protect the freedoms we enjoy today. The Annual Run to Remember: CPT David Hortman 5K Run/Walk is sponsored by Frie

Operating as usual

10/16/2021

Photos from Palmetto Boys State's post

09/26/2021

Continued prayers for Noah’s family.
#Brotherhood #LiveLikeNoah
From the Palmetto Boys State FB page:

“We celebrated the life of our Brother Noah Tweed yesterday with family and friends. A young man that loved well and lived life to the full.

Noah’s example to us is a reminder of the brevity of life and importance of Brotherhood. Among the many stories shared, two PBS stories stand out - one from his Sr Counselor and one from a fellow Citizen who Noah helped through a difficult life challenge.

Also, our own Jay Pitts was asked to read a powerful letter from Noah’s sister, “A letter from Maddie.” #LiveLikeNoah

Our prayers continue for Noah’s family.”

09/22/2021

Thankful for Tucker Hipps - Wren Hurricane, Boys State Counselor, and Dave’s Run Volunteer. Forever in our hearts. We’re also thankful for the great work that Cindy and Gary Hipps have championed to improve the lives of students across our state and country, turning tragedy into triumph!

09/19/2021

Praying for Noah’s family today. A talented young man that will be greatly missed!

With sadness, we regret to announce the loss of one of our staff members, Noah Tweed. A 2018 delegate to PBS from Wren High, Noah served on Production Staff and was our DJ at assemblies. Please join us in prayer for his family, friends and our PBS family as well. #WeAreBoysState

09/18/2021

Many of you love the videos shared here of Seth Buckley during Palmetto Boys State each June. Hear his heart about his high school football coach, Coach Larry Bagwell, who passed this week. #greenwave
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CT8u8E0AKOc/?utm_medium=copy_link

09/11/2021

We Remember.

The day our world changed forever.

For the ones we lost that day and to those who have courageously engaged to prevent this from ever happening again, Thank You!
#September11

09/01/2021

Outstanding! Well done Patriots!

“🇺🇸Today the JL Mann AJROTC stood guard the entire school day in honor of the 13 service members who lost their lives during the US evacuation of Afghanistan. Each item on the table symbolizes the remembrance of these brave men & women. Thank you & God bless 🇺🇸#makingadifference”

J.l.mann high school

08/21/2021

Thoughts on Afghanistan...

Kyle Carpenter
Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CS0BLgig1d2/?utm_medium=copy_link

08/14/2021

Calendar has been updated! ✅

08/08/2021

August 8, 2011

Remembering CPT John David Hortman today and every day. Truly, one of the best of the best.

We are thankful for your friendship, example, selfless leadership, service, and sacrifice.
Thank you Dave!

Remembering David Hortman:
David's Arlington Service September 2011:
https://youtu.be/P20I2Hftbbk
David's sister Jill speaking November 2015:
https://youtu.be/FshNprN5PfI
Palmetto Boys State Tribute June 2012:
https://youtu.be/XH7p03xabFE

07/04/2021

Happy Independence Day!
Thank You to the Brave and Courageous who fought to protect our Freedom and to those who continue to serve and sacrifice for us all!

A @DavesRunSC Volunteer and Participant - Excited for Eli’s upcoming year!

07/03/2021

Ready to Roll: Former Dorman, NGU sprinter Buckley will join Crimson Tide

A @DavesRunSC Volunteer and Participant - Excited for Eli’s upcoming year!

Faith and determination helped Eli Buckley weather injuries and earn a spot at the University of Alabama

An incredible legacy of service to our State and Nation!

07/02/2021

Judge’s association with Palmetto Boys State spans 58 years

An incredible legacy of service to our State and Nation!

“I didn’t make it in 1969 because I had just enlisted in the Army after graduating from The Citadel and was deployed overseas,” Morehead recalls. “I returned in May of 1970 and my wonderful wife was understanding enough to let me attend in June so that I would not miss it again.

06/22/2021

Last Friday Night at “The Sinkies”
(annual @SCBoysState Talent & Awards Show)
PBS Staff & Counselors remembered David Hortman & the upcoming 10th Anniversary of his passing. #4JDH Dave last served on PBS Staff in 2010 & was on Army assignment in 2011. He sent the attached message...

06/18/2021

This hat belonging to CPT David Hortman was worn today in his honor at Palmetto Boys State. The service and sacrifice of Dave and all our soldiers must never be forgotten!
#4JDH U.S. Army West Point - The U.S. Military Academy Palmetto Boys State

06/17/2021

#PBS2021 Word of the Day - HONOR
Athletics Day 4 - Director of Student Life and Activities Seth Buckley shares about Honor and Captain John David Hortman. When describing men and women like Dave, Seth said “They sacrificed so much so that we could have opportunities like this...” Aug 8, 2021 will be the 10th Anniversary of CPT. Hortman’s passing during a training accident. Learn more about our Friend, Brother, and Hero at DavesRun.com. #4JDH
“Will you be men of HONOR?
History will record your response.”

06/16/2021

PBS Day 2 Athletics - each afternoon, Boys State Director of Student Life & Activities @BuckleySeth shares the Word of the Day - INTEGRITY.

06/15/2021

Sunday morning, Palmetto Boys State tweeted a photo of the 2021 PBS Counselors, an outstanding group of young leaders. The @SCBoysState Counselor Blue Shirt signifies one who completed his Citizen year, then was chosen to return to lead others based on his character and accomplishments. David Hortman was one of the Best Ever!
Pics 1&2 - Jr Counselor year at The Citadel in 1999.
Pics 3&4 - one of his Sr Counselor years (maybe 2002) #4JDH

06/14/2021

PBS Word of the Day - COURAGE!

06/12/2021

IT’S BACK!!!
Today, Counselors and Staff are gathering to prepare for tomorrow’s opening of the 2021 Encampment of Palmetto Boys State! A Tradition Like No Other! #LetOneWeek begin the rest of your life at @SCBoysState! #WeAreBoysState

06/06/2021

Remembering the Brave Soldiers who helped preserve our Freedom before, during, and after June 6, 1944. Thank you. #DDay #DDay77

06/05/2021

Tucker Hipps Birthday Tribute

Celebrating one of our Dave’s Run volunteers on his 26th Birthday Today! Tucker Hipps impacted so many during his time here. We are very thankful to be counted among those lives he touched! Boys State Counselor, Wren Hurricane, Clemson Tiger, and yet so much more. We miss you Brother! #TWH
https://vimeo.com/559425717

This is "Tucker Hipps Birthday Tribute" by City Drive Studios on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

06/05/2021

A beautiful morning at Tyger River Park remembering David Hortman! He always challenged us to be fit and to support Palmetto Boys State and today we did our best! Some ran and some walked and we are thankful for everyone who came out today, especially with the late event changes and challenges. We are already talking about plans for 2022 and if you weren’t able to join in today, we will be excited to see you back next year. As we approach the 10th anniversary of David’s passing in August, please continue to lift up his family and friends. We had several folks ask this morning about financially supporting our efforts - as you may know, one of David’s hopes was that we would all support Boys State. If you’re interested in a financial donation toward helping more young men attend PBS, please visit davesrun.com and select the “Donate” tab at the top. All gifts go to Friends of Boys State and are tax deductible. Learn more about this outstanding leadership program at palmettoboysstate.com.

06/04/2021

TOMORROW! June 5th!

05/31/2021

We remember and thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13

05/30/2021

#MemorialDay #Service #Sacrifice #ThankYou

This is a picture the Defense Department has never let the public see until now. This is a behind-the-scenes look at Dover Air Force Base where the bodies of fallen service members are prepared for burial. That includes being properly dressed, all the way down to the smallest detail.

In this picture, Staff Sgt. Miguel Deynes is making sure the uniform is just right for a U.S. Army pilot who was recently killed in Afghanistan.

There is a very specific process once a fallen service member is returned home. The bodies are flown back to the United States on a cargo jet. A team of service members wearing white gloves carry the flag-draped coffins to a white van that takes them to the Armed Forces Medical Examiner.

The remains are washed, hands are scrubbed clean, and hair is shampooed. If necessary, the bones are wired together and damaged tissue is reconstructed with flesh-toned wax. Sometimes, they will use photos. Sometimes, they just intuition to recreate the wrinkles in the faces and the lines around the mouth or the corner of the eyes.

“It has to look normal, like someone who is sleeping.”

Once the body is ready then the uniform is prepared. That includes putting medals in the proper order on the ribbon rack above the uniform’s breast pocket.

During the height of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan 10 to 20 bodies were arriving every day.

The embalmers often worked all night to get the bodies home on time. This can take an emotional toll on them, so the mortuary has a large gym to allow workers to blow off steam. Many say they are haunted by how young the fallen soldiers are and by how many of them leave behind small children. That’s why Sgt. Deynes says they are advised not to do research into the backgrounds of the soldiers.

“If I knew the story of every individual who went through here, I would probably be in a padded cell.”

The dress uniform being prepared in this particular case will be in a closed casket. Even so, it will be perfectly tailored, starched and pressed. Everything will be checked down to the last detail.

Sgt. Deynes says, “[The family is] not going to see it. I do it for myself. It’s more than an honor. It’s a blessing to dress that soldier for the last time.”

Memorial Day is about these service members and the families they left behind.
#memorialday2019
(Originally Posted by Marine WO2 Sherman Gillums, Jr.)

05/23/2021

Dave’s Run - Sat. June 5th!
Come between 8-9:30am for an informal “Run on your own” at Tyger River Park in David’s “backyard” near Duncan, SC. No official event this year, just a time & place (TRP’s paved 1.3 mile loop) for us to run/walk & honor our Hero. #4JDH Address, info & map attached.
Also, please review the comments below for something very special...

05/06/2021

An update for Dave’s Run 2021.
Please see all attached images for current details and stay tuned as we finalize our plans. #4JDH

05/06/2021

Remembering and Celebrating our Friend and Hero, John David Hortman, Born this day, May 6, 1981.
Thank you David.

Later today, we will be sharing an update on Dave’s Run 2021. Thank you for remembering David and his family today!

03/25/2021

SC’s own...
#MedalOfHonorDay

This is for you, boys.

This is for all of the people, around the world, that wake up every day hoping that today’s sunrise will be better than the one before.

This is for the selfless and brave who gave their last full measure of devotion across fields of distant lands.

This is for the lives that were lost in battle but whose souls will be forever guarded at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

This is for the children, in Afghanistan, that asked me “is everywhere in America like Disney World?” and “does water really come to a room in your house?”

This is for everyone who serves a purpose greater than themselves, in the military or IN LIFE.

#MedalofHonorDay

03/08/2021

A special birthday today reminds us of a very special lady. We miss you Betty and we’re thankful for March 8, 1935!

12/31/2020

Important info today from Palmetto Boys State:
“2020 delegates that wish to be considered for attendance in the program in June 2021 must submit an application for review. Deadline is January 15. The application link can be located on your Registration portal.”
2020 Delegates - Don’t miss this opportunity! #WeAreBoysState

12/15/2020

AWESOME! Thanks to all the sponsors and participants in the 2020 Tucker Hipps Tourney!

Friends Of Boys State, in partnership with Palmetto Boys State and the Tucker Hipps Memorial Foundation, is proud to receive funds from this years golf outing in Tucker Hipps memory. These funds will directly assist worthy young men with their attendance of PBS in 2021. #WeAreBoysState

12/07/2020

380 AEW @ Al Dhafra Air Base on Twitter

Courage, Respect, Honor 🇺🇸
December 7, 1941

Video: @realADAB on Twitter

https://twitter.com/realadab/status/1335892169647853569?s=21

“As we remember Dec. 7, 1941, we recall the lessons our nation’s history has shown time and time again. In dark, challenging times, Americans are strongest when they are united. We prevail when we put our differences aside and commit to our common values. (1/2) https://t.co/fanRd0STkc”

11/28/2020

David’s Bridge is ready for the Holidays.
We are so thankful for this family!

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‪Flashback - Thursday means‬ ‪ALL PBS CITY!‬ ‪Once named All Marine City, the award is now given in honor of former PBS Staffer, USMC LtCol Hank Masone (more at our post on 8/15/19)‬ ‪#TugalooCity awarded 2019 @SCBoysState All PBS City! As @MDeeChristopher stated...‬ ‪there can be only one.‬

‪Final Word of the Day from #PBS2019 - PERSEVERANCE #PBS2020 Original Post 6/13/19: Thursday’s Final Day (Day 4) of Athletic Competition @SCBoysState! Our Word of the Day - PERSEVERANCE ‬ ‪@buckleyseth with a great reminder that the purest Gold has to go thru the refiner’s fire. Will you be Men who Persevere? History will record your response! #PBS2019‬

Daves Run #RunAnyway 2020

This is Awesome @jillhortmanmorris!!! Thank you for sharing your #RunAnyway with us! #4JDH #WeAreBoysState @scboysstate

‪Thankful for the Hortman, Jones, and Morris families! #GoldStarFamily #4JDH #RunAnyway‬ @DavesRunSC

‪On Friday Night, June 14, 2019, @DavesRunSC Race Director Ryan Ellenburg shared David Hortman’s story and, along with 8 Boys State staff members, presented a check in Dave’s honor to Friends Of Boys State. Doug Brune, President of FOBS received the funds from our 2019 Run To Remember which raised $9,165 to provide Palmetto Boys State Scholarships! In 8 years, because of your participation, sponsorship, and volunteer efforts, our Total now exceeds $75,000! THANK YOU ALL! #4JDH ‬

The All PBS City Award (aka ALL MARINE CITY) Awarded in honor of Lt Col Hank Masone, USMC, former Athletics Director @SCBoysState, for the 2019 Encampment of Palmetto Boys State goes to...

Thursday’s Final Day (Day 4) of Athletic Competition @SCBoysState! Our Word of the Day - PERSEVERANCE ‬ ‪Seth Buckley with a great reminder that the purest Gold has to go thru the refiner’s fire. Will you be Men who Persevere? History will record your response! #PBS2019‬

Wednesday at Palmetto Boys State - Day 3 Athletics - Word of the Day - INTEGRITY As explained by Seth Buckley, doing what is right simply because it is right. Will you be Men of Integrity? History will record your response! #PBS2019

Today in the @SCBoysState Mile, the Winner with a time of 4:36:66 (unofficial) - TJ Thigpen from the City of Combahee (originally from Spartanburg SC) representing Byrnes HS! Another great #Runner from Dave’s Alma Mater!

A good word from our good friend @DanielSechtin! Daniel is a Palmetto Boys State Alum and is now a news anchor in Louisville, Kentucky! (Brought us some awesome Kentucky Derby coverage this year, btw!) Thanks Daniel for sharing about the 8th Annual Run To Remember THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 8TH! Sign Up: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Anderson/davesrun

Happy 4th of July! May God Bless the USA!

#TBT Palmetto Boys State Athletics Director, Dr. Dee Christopher preparing for the Final Day of Calisthenics at the 2018ENCAMPMENTOFPALMETTOBOYYYYS STATE! Sponsored By The PBS Store! #PBS2018 #ITSHOT #QuickLather #ContractuallyObligated #RollEmUp #BackItUp #WEARTHEGEAR

#TBT Has it already been a week since this special day?! Seth Buckley speaks on gratitude, wearing the hat of former Palmetto Boys State Staff member, Lt.Col. Hank Masone, USMC. Will you be Men of Courage, Men of Sacrifice, Men of Integrity, and Men of Gratitude? History will record your response!

Presentation of the Colors at Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State Inauguration, SC State House, Columbia. #PBS2018 #PGS2018

The 2018 ALL PBS CITY AWARD - presented today in honor of LtCol. Hank Masone, USMC. Before his passing and while serving his country, Hank also served as the PBS Athletics Director. He was remembered today. Congratulations to the 2018 ALL PBS CITY... KEOWEE!!! This City is led by Senior Counselor Micah Williams, who is also a Back2Back Winner of @davesrunsc! Congrats Micah and the Junior Counselors and Citizens of Keowee! #AllMarineCity #PBS2018 Palmetto Boys State

Men of Sacrifice! Seth Buckley and Dee Christopher - Tuesday at Boys State Athletics! #PBS2018

Palmetto Boys State 2018 Registration has begun! Thanks to all our @davesrunsc supporters for helping us help make this program possible for so many young men! #PBS2018 @scboysstate

‪Boys State Counselor Micah Williams Won Dave’s Run BACK 2 BACK in 2015 & 2016, then finished 3rd last year! #DavesRunChampion #5K #run #running #UpstateRun #sctweets #DavesRun2018 6/9/18‬ #4JDH ‪Register: https://runsignup.com/davesrun-signup

Some great memories from Dave’s Run 2017 provided by our friends at Palmetto Boys State! How many friends can you tag? Join us for #DavesRun2018 on June 9, 2018!