McCabe Memorial Run to raise funds for veterans
Bay Ridge man organizes event in tribute to his late father
Willie McCabe was a homeless Vietnam War-era veteran who died cold and hungry on railroad tracks in Bay Ridge in 2005, according to his son, Liam McCabe, who said he is determined to prevent other veterans from suffering the same tragic fate.
McCabe, a Bay Ridge civic and political activist, has dedicated much of his life to helping veterans.
Last year, he organized the Willie McCabe Memorial 5K Run and Walk, a race that raised more than $1,000 for organizations that help veterans.