92nd Security Forces celebrates "Red Ribbon" Week in a very unusual way Published Sept. 12, 2008 By Tech. Sgt. Jeromy Frisk 92nd Security Forces Squadron FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Since its beginning in 1986, the Red Ribbon Celebration has touched the lives of more and more people each year. It all began with the brutal murder of Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration agent who was working undercover on a drug case in Mexico. Mr. Camarena was very close to uncovering the identities of key members of the Mexican drug Cartel when he was kidnapped, brutally tortured and murdered. Angered by Mr. Camarena's death and the destruction caused by drugs and alcohol in America, the young people of Mr. Camarena's hometown of Calexico, Calif., began wearing red ribbons in honor of the fallen hero. The National Family Partnership and its affiliated organizations soon began to wear Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to fight the use of illegal drugs. Today this simple piece of red ribbon is the symbol for drug, alcohol and tobacco prevention across America. Annually, Oct. 23-31 is celebrated by millions of young people and adults as Red Ribbon Week. This nationwide celebration has become a major force for raising public awareness and mobilizing communities to combat drug use among youth. The 92nd Security Forces Squadron will honor this year's celebration by wearing Red Ribbon Week friendship bracelets. If you see a member of the 92nd SFS wearing this bracelet, ask them about it and they will give it to you. The only rule is that you have to wear it for the entire week and give it to anybody who asks you the meaning of the bracelet after telling them the story of Enrique and how you are committed to fighting the use of illegal drugs. It's a personal way to pass-it-on and a unique celebration in honor of one of many fallen heroes in our war against drugs.