Ruck With a Purpose

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ March 8th - March 14th 2026
Because more than 22 Veterans & First Responders a day lose their battle with mental health my Service dog “Chipper“and I Ruck March as many miles as we can (due to my upcoming knee replacement surgery) a week and dedicate that weeks Ruck March to a Veteran/First Responder that has lost their battle with mental health. This weeks "Ruck March"of 3.81 miles is dedicated to U.S. Army Veteran Anthony “A.J.” James Lee Wieda who lost his battle with mental health on Saturday, March 13, 2021. A.J. went to Buchanan High School in Troy MO where he played varsity baseball and football. he loved the outdoors, music and spending time with friends and family,
He joined Army in Aug. 29 2017 and served until Dec. 18, 2020. His family said he always had a big smile on his face and was friendly to everyone. A.J. will be greatly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved him. He cherished each and everyone of his family members.
Gone but not forgotton.
If anyone has a Veteran or First Responder family member / loved one or friend that lost their battle to mental health and would like a ruck march dedicated in their memory please message me.
Veteran crisis line - txt 838255 or call 1 800 273 8255 press 1
Su***de hot line call 988 !
Thank you everyone for your support.
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Our “Purpose” is to put a name and a face to this ever increasing number so they are not forgotten.

Happy Veterans Day to our 4 legged warriors 🇺🇸🫡

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ Feb 15th - Feb 21st 2026
Unfortunately I was in the hospital with RSV amd was unable to get any miles in this week so I am sharing a ruck march dedication from last year. Thank you everyone for all of your support.