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Ruck With a Purpose, St. Louis, MO (2025)

08/11/2025

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ Aug 03rd - Aug 09 2025
Because more than 22 Veterans & First Responders a day lose their battle with mental health my Service dog “Chipper“and I Ruck March a minimum of 22 miles a week and dedicate that weeks Ruck March to a Veteran/First Responder that has lost their battle with mental health.
Our “Purpose” is to put a name and a face to this ever increasing number so they are not forgotten.
This weeks "Ruck March"of 26.16 miles is dedicated to U.S Army combat Veteran (Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom) SPC Brent Rimer. Who lost his battle with mental health on on 2/10/2018 – The worst day of my life. Part of me died with him…for fifteen years we fought to help him heal from the War he bright home with him after serving with the 3rd ID in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom…He had such a good heart and loved to make people smile and laugh…He has five children and a daughter who passed before him. He battled PTSD and became a shell of who he was before he left us …He fought but in the end he couldn’t defeat what he brought home… (shared by his mother)
Let us Never Forget.
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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08/04/2025

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ July 27th - Aug 02 2025
Because more than 22 Veterans & First Responders a day lose their battle with mental health my Service dog “Chipper“and I Ruck March a minimum of 22 miles a week and dedicate that weeks Ruck March to a Veteran/First Responder that has lost their battle with mental health.
Our “Purpose” is to put a name and a face to this ever increasing number so they are not forgotten.
This weeks "Ruck March"of 23.52 miles is dedicated to U.S. Marine corps combat veteran, Afghanistan, Operation Enduring Freedom,
CPL Charles R. Ickes III, who lost his battle with mental health on Aug 13th 2016.
Charlie served a tour in Afghanistan where he was the machine gunner up in the turret of a vehicle sweeping for IEDs. After active duty (as a veteran) he was going to school at Universal Technical Institute in Exton, PA to be an auto mechanic. Charlie was always a happy guy with a great smile till he came back from Afghanistan. He was everyone’s friend and would do anything for others. Charlie had a very kind heart. He liked riding his Harley and dirt bike in the summer and snowboarding in the winter.”
Let us Never Forget.
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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07/28/2025

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ July 20th - July 26th 2025
Because more than 22 Veterans & First Responders a day lose their battle with mental health my Service dog “Chipper“and I Ruck March a minimum of 22 miles a week and dedicate that weeks Ruck March to a Veteran/First Responder that has lost their battle with mental health.
Our “Purpose” is to put a name and a face to this ever increasing number so they are not forgotten.
This weeks "Ruck March"of 23.13 miles is dedicated to U.S. Air Force Veteran SSgt Justin Douglas Cochran who lost his battle with mental health on Dec 24 2016.
He was born in Sylva, NC to Anita DeHart and Jeffery Cochran. Justin enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing softball, barbequing and, most of all, spending time with family and friends. He was always laughing and joking. He had a smile that would light up the room.
Let us Never Forget.
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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07/25/2025

Today is the day!

07/21/2025

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ July 13th - July 19th 2025
Because more than 22 Veterans & First Responders a day lose their battle with mental health my Service dog “Chipper“and I Ruck March a minimum of 22 miles a week and dedicate that weeks Ruck March to a Veteran/First Responder that has lost their battle with mental health.
Our “Purpose” is to put a name and a face to this ever increasing number so they are not forgotten.
This weeks "Ruck March"of 24.98 miles is dedicated to U.S. Navy Veteran David Ringhand who lost his battle with mental health on August 29th 2016.
He was born on May 25, 1973 in Fond du Lac the son of Harvey and Marilyn Snyder Ringhand. He graduated from North Fond du Lac High School in 1991. David served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1992 until 2012 for 20 years and retired as a Chief Petty Officer. He married Angela Piehl on August 17, 1993 at the Fond du Lac county courthouse. David’s passions were being a role model for Navy personnel and cooking. He was a member of the Chief Petty Officers Association and the American Legion. He had many adventures in his Naval career. David volunteered at the Eau Claire Food Bank and Meals on Wheels as a driver.
Never Forget.
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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07/14/2025

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ July 6th - July 12th 2025
Because more than 22 Veterans & First Responders a day lose their battle with mental health my Service dog “Chipper“and I Ruck March a minimum of 22 miles a week and dedicate that weeks Ruck March to a Veteran/First Responder that has lost their battle with mental health.
Our “Purpose” is to put a name and a face to this ever increasing number so they are not forgotten.
This weeks "Ruck March"of 23.26 miles is dedicated to U.S. Army, Afghanistan Combat veteran SGT Ian Hall, who lost his battle with mental health on Jan 21st 2023.
SFC Hall enlisted in the United States Army in November 2009 as a 19D, Cavalry Scout and attended One Station Unit Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. SFC Hall was stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas; Camp Ederle, Italy; and Fort Carson, Colorado. While assigned to Fort Carson, SFC Hall was assigned to 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team “Raider Brigade” where he was a member of Comanche Troop, 2nd Squadron, 1st U. S. Cavalry Regiment. SFC Hall deployed once to Afghanistan in support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM from May 2018 until January 2019.
Never Forget.
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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07/11/2025

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07/07/2025

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ June 29th - July 5th 2025
Because more than 22 Veterans & First Responders a day lose their battle with mental health my Service dog “Chipper“and I Ruck March a minimum of 22 miles a week and dedicate that weeks Ruck March to a Veteran/First Responder that has lost their battle with mental health.
Our “Purpose” is to put a name and a face to this ever increasing number so they are not forgotten.
This weeks "Ruck March"of 25.77 miles is dedicated to United States Marine Corps Veteran LCpl Cody Garrette White who lost his battle with mental health on March 7th 2024.
Cody was very proud to join the Marine Corps and wanted to go to Japan, which he got. He served in artillery maintenance and enjoyed learning about each weapon. His passing was in Okinawa, Japan. Cody’s short life will always be meaningful and beautiful. Please continue to help keep his name alive he always wanted to travel. My sweet son is remembered by three sisters, two brothers, his father and I, along with five step siblings and step mother, two nieces, as well as multiple family members and friends. He was blessed with a large family, as well as his dog River.
Never Forget.
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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06/30/2025

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ June 22nd - June 28 2025
Because more than 22 Veterans & First Responders a day lose their battle with mental health my Service dog “Chipper“and I Ruck March a minimum of 22 miles a week and dedicate that weeks Ruck March to a Veteran/First Responder that has lost their battle with mental health.
Our “Purpose” is to put a name and a face to this ever increasing number so they are not forgotten.
This weeks "Ruck March"of 25.20 miles is dedicated to U.S. Navy Veteran AWR2 (NAC/AW/SW) Blaine Michael Webb, who lost his battle with mental health on Oct 18th 2013.
Blaine was born in Coronado, California, the son of Shari Combs Webb, of Greenville, SC and the late Randall R. Webb. He was an Aviation Rescue Swimmer with the U.S. Navy stationed at HSC-3 in Coronado, California. His previous duty assignment included HS-11 in Jacksonville, Florida. He enjoyed surfing and rock climbing.
Never Forget.
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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06/23/2025

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ June 15th - June 21 2025
Because more than 22 Veterans & First Responders a day lose their battle with mental health my Service dog “Chipper“and I Ruck March a minimum of 22 miles a week and dedicate that weeks Ruck March to a Veteran/First Responder that has lost their battle with mental health.
Our “Purpose” is to put a name and a face to this ever increasing number so they are not forgotten.
This weeks "Ruck March"of 26.04 miles is dedicated to U.S.M.C. Combat veteran,( Afghanistan) CPL Christopher Lee Clark who lost his battle with mental health on Sept. 22 2018.
Christopher was not only a Marine but also the best son anyone could ask for. He was a big brother to Geron, and he was a wonderful husband and father. He was born in Onaga, Kansas. He graduated in 2007 in Atchison, Kansas.
After coming home (from his time in the service), he lived in Oskaloosa, Kansas with his wife and beautiful daughter, Tinlee, and stepson, Trace.
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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06/15/2025

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ June 8th - June 14th 2025
Because more than 22 Veterans & First Responders a day lose their battle with mental health my Service dog “Chipper“and I Ruck March a minimum of 22 miles a week and dedicate that weeks Ruck March to a Veteran/First Responder that has lost their battle with mental health.
Our “Purpose” is to put a name and a face to this ever increasing number so they are not forgotten.
This weeks "Ruck March"of 26.73 miles is dedicated to U.S. Air Force Combat veteran. (Afghanistan and Iraq) SSG Robert Allen Harper, who lost his battle with mental health on June 13th 2024.
Robert grew up in Wyandotte and graduated from Roosevelt High School. He loved baseball and played from age 7 through his high school years. He was a Detroit Tigers fan.
Robert joined the military in April 2002. He served 14 years, deploying eight times and saw active combat duty five times, both in northern Iraq and Afghanistan. He was part of a Special Ops group in the Air Force. He was highly respected and loved by his comrades. He attained the rank of Staff Sergeant, and was the lead gunner on the lead Humvee when they went out on night missions.
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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