7th Cavalry Regiment Hosts 'Trail of Tears Memorial 5K'

FORT HOOD, Texas — Thousands of people commemorated the 19th Century forced march of Native Americans today with a brisk jog at the Second Annual "Trail of Tears Memorial 5K."

The annual event is hosted by First Squadron, Seventh Cavalry Regiment based out of Ft. Hood. It is billed as both a “fun-filled family frolic,” and a sober reminder of the series …