3 February 2026: President Trump called Bob and Linda to inform them about Michael’s medal to be upgraded to the Congressional Medal of Honor! Here is their note on this monumental day: Dear Fellow Americans, We are extremely grateful to the President of the United States for recognizing the heroism of our son, U.S. Army … Read more
Celebrating 10 Years of Honor and a Historic Medal of Honor Upgrade Please join us for the 10th Annual SSG Michael Ollis 5K Run & Walk on Sunday, June 14, 2026.Registration is now open: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/StatenIsland/Ollis This year’s race marks a powerful milestone. What began a decade ago as a tribute to Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis … Read more
Please sign up today for the Race around Michael’s hometown in New Dorp, Staten Island on June 14th: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/StatenIsland/Ollis Description: Welcome to the 5th Annual SSG Michael Ollis 5K Run & 2-Mile Walk. Since the inaugural event, the Ollis run has grown into one of Staten Island’s largest and running events. The course is now USTA … Read more
Hello Runners, Walkers and Volunteers, We wanted to remind everyone that registration is open for the 3rd Annual SSG Michael Ollis 5K Run & 2-Mile Walk which will take place on Sunday June 9 at 8:30am in New Dorp. As a reminder to those who have yet to register, the registration fee will be increasing … Read more
Reposted with permission from the Staten Island Advance: https://www.silive.com/sports/index.ssf/2018/06/lewis_kraker_win_2nd_annual_ss.html By Jason Paderon The spirit of patriotism was in the air as New Dorp’s typically busy streets were filled early Sunday with nearly 1,000 runners, walkers and supporters for the Second Annual SSG Michael Ollis 5k Run/walk. The NYPD, FDNY, U.S. Armed forces and local politicians were … Read more
