Ruck With a Purpose

10/11/2026

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “
October 4th - October 10th 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 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 22.65 miles is dedicated to US. Air Force Veteran Senior Airman Elysia Frances Vasquez who lost her battle with mental health on May 2nd 2020.
Elysia was a very loving caring and sensitive person and such an animal lover, she also loved her family and she loved being in the military. Her home was in Kansas, and her place of rest is Calvary Cemetery in Wichita.
The sacrifices made by our veterans can never be forgotten.
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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10/10/2026

10/04/2026

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “
For the month of September all ruck march dedications will be dedicated to First Responders who lost their battle with mental health.
September 27th - October 3rd 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 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 17.13 miles is dedicated to Critical Care Flight Paramedic Eric "E.T." Thomas who lost his battle with mental health on 3/21/25.
Eric was a caring and loving husband, and was a Paramedic for 14 years and a critical care flight paramedic for 9 and saved countless of lives throughout his career. He was in school pursuing a degree as a Nurse Practitioner as his goal was to work in pediatric care.
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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09/28/2026

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “
For the month of September all ruck march dedications will be dedicated to First Responders who lost their battle with mental health.
September 20th - September 26th 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 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 11.54 miles is dedicated to Washington DC Capitol Police Officer Jeffery Smith who responded to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 2021 and died by su***de days later.
Officer Smith was a 12-year veteran who was assigned to patrol in D.C.'s 2nd District, which includes the neighborhoods of Chevy Chase, Cleveland Park and Georgetown.
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.
# ***deawareness ***deprevention ***deawareness

09/21/2026

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “
For the month of September all ruck march dedications will be dedicated to First Responders who lost their battle with mental health.
September 13th - September 19th 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 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 26.51 miles is dedicated to Fire Fighter Kendall Brian Murphy of the Metro Davidson Nashville Fire Department, who lost his battle with mental health on September 13th 2026.
Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, Brian was proud to serve with the Metro Davidson Nashville Fire Department. He loved his son Brooks more than anything in the world. Besides his work, he enjoyed working on trucks, racing, and spending quality time with his friends. Brian had an incredible sense of humor and a contagious smile. Everyone who knew him has a story of a time when his laughter made their day. He was always trying to spread joy, even when he was struggling inside.
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.
# ***deawareness ***deprevention ***deawareness