HONOLULU, HI (KLFY)- Raiden Barrientos,14, of Honolulu, Hawaii ran one mile in honor of fallen Rayne Police Lieutenant Allen Noochie Credeur.

The Hawaii teen carried a blue and white flag and ran the mile at the Honolulu Police Academy in honor of Credeur. Credeur died in the line of duty on May 6th.

Barrientos, a youth runner with Running 4 Heroes, said these runs are a way of showing respect and gratitude for the sacrifice fallen officers made to protect their communities.

"It kind of felt like I had a bunch of emotions going through me while I was running, so I always think about what his close friends, family and his relatives think about what happened to them," Barrientos said.

Barrientos said it brings him comfort to pray tribute to the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice serving their community.

"It kind of makes me feel good when I run because it shows other people, their families, that I'm here for them and that their Yohana is here for them too," Barrientos said.

After the run, Barrientos paused to offer his condolences to Lieutenant Credeur's family and held a moment of silence in their honor.

"To the family of Allen Noochie Credeur, I give my heartfelt condolences to his fiancée Danielle, sisters Monica and Beatrice and his brother Joseph, I pray that this run will help you heal, and I want you know near and far, Hawaii is here to support you," Barrientos said.

Having supported fallen officers from a young age, Barrientos urges the youth to find the courage to step beyond their comfort zones. He says every run is a powerful way to honor those who gave their everything for their community.

"It shows a lot of support to the family members, their colleagues, all the people that knew that one person that you're running for, so you understand what they're going through and how this is your way of supporting them," Barrientos said.

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