Twin Ports ‘Moms Run This Town’ chapter honors late member

SUPERIOR, Wis. (Northern News Now) - For more than a decade a group of mothers have had early morning meetings in the Twin Ports.

The local chapter of She/Moms Run This Town (MRTT) has almost a thousand members in Duluth and Superior.

Sadly, due to the recent murder-suicide in West Duluth this week, they lost "the happiest person at five in the morning".

Saturday was the second run in a row where Erin Abramson, one of the victims of West Duluth's tragic murder-suicide, was not running alongside them.

"Through her passing, its brought us all together," said Katie Benziger a member of the group and friend of Abramson. "We've been sharing memories, photos, fun times, and stories."

Benziger joined other moms as they normally do once a week for a morning run.

But this Mom's Run This Town get-together was different compared to the last decade of runs they've been on.

"MRTT was a very welcoming environment and Erin was always there and she would always show up. Even at 5 am with the biggest smile that could brighten anyone's day," said Benziger.

Before heading out each member shared a story of the women they described as kind, brave, and adventurous with some stories bringing out laughs from the grieving group.

Many mention the speed of Abramson, who was willing to slow down just to be around the other members. She competed as a runner, in marathons, and even the Ironman which Benziger helped her train for.

"She trained really hard and whatever she put her mind to, she achieved it."

The group finished their run and had breakfast at Aces on 29th where they continued remembering Abramson and wrote letters to her family. She was an engineer for the City of Superior and was proud of her work.

"Erin was a selfless person. She was 100% in her work. 100% looking out for her kiddo Jacob," said Benziger.

Her son Jacob Nephew was in his sophomore year at Duluth Marshall where he was recently honored as a part of the University of Minnesota Duluth Honor Orchestra.

According to a statement provided by Marshall School, he was an important part of the Knowledge Bowl Team, Nordic Ski Team, Orchestra, Chess Club, and Environmental Advocacy Club.

"He was quiet," said Benziger before mentioning the strides he made. "I think she was really proud of how he came out of his shell as he got into high school."

As a single mother, Abrmansons friends could see the dedication she gave her son.

"She did everything for him. Her last post on Facebook was updating a map of the United States on all the states they'd been to. They only had 10 states left."

A trip around the country that has now been cut short.

But as her family and friends trek onward, they can do it together.

"I think having a running community or a friend group is so helpful when you have a loss of a community member or a family member," said Benziger.

Members of the group took time to write handwritten letters to family members during breakfast.

If you or anyone you know would like to join the Duluth-Superior Moms/She Runs This Town chapter you can head to their Facebook page by clicking here .