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Ruck With a Purpose, O'Fallon, MO (2026)

02/15/2026

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ Feb 8th - Feb 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" 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 22.21 miles is dedicated to U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran First SGT Daniel Brown.
Daniel was married to Denise Brown and has a son and daughter, Daniel Brown and Christina Hartman. His sister is Margie Ouellette and parents, Daniel and Nancy Brown. He loved being a Marine. He had his own construction company. He enjoyed body building and spending time with his family.
In 2019, his daughter, Christina, ran the Marine Corps Marathon in his memory. His picture was on display at the Blue Mile and a flag was held in his honor. Words from his daughter: “2019 Marine Corps Marathon in honor of my father, 1st Sgt Daniel Brown. Thank you to all the Blue Mile volunteers, and to the kind stranger who was holding an American flag with my dad’s name. "Once a Marine, always a Marine." "Gone but never forgotten.”
“We may not understand why, but we must be strong enough to prevail.”
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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02/08/2026

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ Feb 1st - Feb 7th 2026
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 22.60 miles is dedicated to U.S. Air Force Veteran Senior Airman Aiden Gaither, who lost his battle with mental health on July 3rd 2024.
Aiden Gaither, age 25, sadly left this world on July 3, 2024. He was born in Chula Vista, CA. He spent most of his life in Colorado and graduated from Longmont High School. Aiden excelled at everything he did. He joined the Air Force immediately following High School Graduation. He was stationed in Little Rock and Korea during his 6 years of service and was honorably discharged as a Senior Airman, June 6, 2023. He was working on earning his degree in computer science at UNK in Kearney, Nebraska.
He was a Cyber Defense Operations Journeyman and deployed to Korea and Kuwait. While overseas, he helped monitor, secure, and defend military networks against cyber threats to ensure mission readiness and information integrity. Gaither was an animal lover who enjoyed tabletop RPGs, gaming, and a good anime. He is remembered for his warm nature, infectious smile, and ability to bring levity to any situation.” He was only 25 years old.
“We may not understand why, but we must be strong enough to prevail.”
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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02/01/2026

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ Jan 19th - Jan 31st 2026
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.
Unfortunately I wasn't able to get to 22 miles this week due to the extreme weather and still recovering from c spine surgery. Also the cold hurts!
This weeks "Ruck March"of 1.62 miles is dedicated to U.S. Navy Veteran Jason Dunlap.
Jason served 6 years in the Navy as a hospital corpsman at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth. He was a loving husband and father.
Jason was a Navy Corpsman who took care of hundreds of PTSD victims at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. He was an honest, caring, sweet man with a very sensitive soul, who kept his feelings very private. He had a great sense of humor and a goofy smile. He also struggled with depression.
Leaving the Navy was a difficult adjustment. Things were just starting to go his way, as he was studying Criminal Justice and working as an armed anti-terrorism security guard. He and Emily were making plans to have dinner with his dad, and for a summer vacation. We will never understand what made Jason put his service revolver to his head that night. He didn’t leave a note.
Jason was a great dad who was very involved in every facet of Paisley’s care. He loved to read to her.
“We may not understand why, but we must be strong enough to prevail.”
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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01/25/2026

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ Jan 18th - Jan 24th 2026
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.
Unfortunately I wasn't able to get to 22 miles this week due to the extreme weather and still recovering from c spine surgery. Also the cold hurts!
This weeks "Ruck March"of 14.23 miles is dedicated to Ohio State Trooper SGT Matthew Cook Jr. who his battle with mental health on December 31st 2025,
Matt attended Carmel Schools and Perrysburg Schools and spent several years being homeschooled. He was active in student life at Westgate Chapel. He earned a degree in Criminal Justice from Owens Community College. Then entered the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy. He also worked with high school youth at church, mentoring young men in their faith and leading the Student Ministry Worship Team. During his time with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Matt received numerous commendations. awards and was named Ohio State Troper of the year in 2016 and 2020,
He left behind his wife and son.
“We may not understand why, but we must be strong enough to prevail.”
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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01/18/2026

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ Jan 11th - Jan 17th 2026
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 22.30 miles is dedicated to USMC Combat veteran (Iraq and Afghanistan) Corporal Pamela K Dowling, who lost her battle with PTSD on May 22nd 2015. She was only 28 years old.
Pamela was based at Camp Pendleton, in San Diego County, California. She deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan and earned numerous awards and commendations.
“We may not understand why, but we must be strong enough to prevail.”
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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From the mother of Cpl Dowling, Kelli:
“Our daughter was a true hero and a winner! She was loved by her family and all her friends. A part of me died that day. No parent should ever have to bury their child. I’m so heart broken, I’ll never be same again as well as her Dad and our entire family. I love you, Pam. We must help our soldiers! They are true heroes, like our daughter, Pamela. I love you, honey. I’m only here because of Paige. I wish I could have taken your place honey. Rest in peace with the Angels, my baby girl. I will see you again.”

01/11/2026

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ Jan 4th - Jan 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" 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 22.46 miles is dedicated to U.S. Army combat veteran (Iraq) SGT Adam Joseph Thornton who passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at the age of 22. As a field Artillaryman he was an honored recipient of Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/M Device, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, Louisiana War Cross and Louisiana General Excellence Ribbon. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered as a loving father, son, grandson, brother, soldier and a friend to many, who loved his country and treasured his family.
“We may not understand why, but we must be strong enough to prevail.”
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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01/04/2026

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ Dec 28th - Jan 3rd 2026
Because more than 22 Veterans & First Responders a day lose their battle with mental health my Service dog “Chipper“and I will be "Ruck Marching" as many miles as we can while recovering from C-Spine surgery in a week (Hoping to be back up to 22 miles in about a week or 2) 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 12.69 miles is dedicated to U.S. Marine Corps Combat Veteran (Iraq and Afghanistan) Lance Cpl Brandon Robinson. His death was ruled service related / PTSD.”
Brandon was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served two tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and was a proud member of the color guard. He was a student at Elizabeth City State University where he was nearing his degree in Industrial Engineering with a minor in Mechanical Engineering. He graduated from Kinston Aviation School and had obtained his private pilot’s license. Brandon was a hard worker who lived life to the fullest and enjoyed fishing, motor cross, being outdoors and spending time with his family who loved him deeply. He was an honorable Marine and had a great love for his country and the brothers he found along his journey. He was a dependable and responsible father and loved his daughter wholeheartedly. His beautiful spirit will live and remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Brandon, we will be lost without you. We will miss you every minute of every day. Rest in peace – until we meet again.
“We may not understand why, but we must be strong enough to prevail.”
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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12/28/2025

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ Dec 21st - Dec 27th 2025
Because more than 22 Veterans & First Responders a day lose their battle with mental health my Service dog “Chipper“and I will be "Ruck Marching" as many miles as we can while recovering from C-Spine surgery in a week (Hoping to be back up to 22 miles in about 2 to 3 weeks) 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 17,45 miles is dedicated to U.S. Air Force Combat Veteran (Afghanistan) Senior Airman Zane Ross Gorman, who lost his battle with mental health at 27 years old.
Zane was a was a proud veteran of the 188th Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard. Zane had the kindest soul and was always giving; he was just a good person. He did a tour in Afghanistan in 2012 for six months and came home different, even though he had struggled with depression in the past while we were growing up. This time it consumed him very quickly. He reached out for help a couple of weeks before he passed – he went to the VA and was diagnosed with PTSD and depression. Two weeks later he lost his battle.”
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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12/21/2025

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ Dec 14th - Dec 20th 2025
Because more than 22 Veterans & First Responders a day lose their battle with mental health my Service dog “Chipper“and I will be "Ruck Marching" as many miles as we can while recovering from C-Spine surgery in a week (Hoping to be back up to 22 miles in about 3 weeks) 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 16.88 miles is dedicated to U.S. Navy Veteran Petty Officer 3rd class (P03) Skylar Davison USN who lost his battle with mental health on August 3rd 2024.
Skylar Davison, 23, of Perry, Ohio was born into a large family who loved him dearly. After high school in 2019, Skylar went on to join the Navy where he learned to operate nuclear reactors. After his release from duty, he returned home and began working at the AMVETS Post 1971, in Perry, Ohio as a proud veteran. In addition to his duties there he also volunteered at the annual Veterans Hospital picnic and delivered meals to veterans and their families during the holidays. When he was not working, Skylar enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, gaming, listening to a variety of music, photography, and spending time outdoors camping, and fishing.
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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12/14/2025

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ Dec 7th - Dec 13th 2025
Because more than 22 Veterans & First Responders a day lose their battle with mental health my Service dog “Chipper“and I will be "Ruck Marching" as many miles as we can while recovering from C-Spine surgery in a week (Hoping to be back up to 22 miles in about 3 weeks) 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 20.74 miles is dedicated to U.S. Army Combat Veteran (Afghanistan) SGT James Bearup.
James was a third generation Arizonan. After his military service, he returned home and studied Business Administration at Arizona Christian University. He was a youth pastor at Phoenix Korean Presbyterian Church and volunteered with numerous charitable organizations.
As a combat veteran, James served his country honorably in the United States Army, stationed in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He rose to the rank of sergeant earning numerous medals, awards, and commendations including three Army Commendation Medals, the Army Achievement Medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal.
“Our brother might’ve survived the Afghan war but a part of him never returned home. Several years later this war finally consumed another American hero. Stats will never paint the true picture of our country’s loss.
He served his country with honor and without fear. It’s a horrible shame to have ones loved one come home a different person. My family is one of many that have witnessed first hand what post traumatic stress disorder can do to a soldier.
“We may not understand why, but we must be strong enough to prevail.”
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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12/07/2025

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ Nov 30th - Dec 6th 2025
Because more than 22 Veterans & First Responders a day lose their battle with mental health my Service dog “Chipper“and I will be "Ruck Marching" as many miles as we can while recovering from C-Spine surgery in a week (Hoping to be back up to 22 miles in about 3 weeks) 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 14.21 miles is dedicated to U.S.M.C. Combat Veteran (Afghanistan) CPL Charles R. Ickes III, who lost his battle with mental health on August 13th 2016.
He 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.”
“We may not understand why, but we must be strong enough to prevail.”
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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11/30/2025

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ Nov 23rd - Nov 29th 2025
Because more than 22 Veterans & First Responders a day lose their battle with mental health my Service dog “Chipper“and I will be "Ruck Marching" as many miles as we can while recovering from C-Spine surgery in a week (Hoping to be back up to 22 miles in about 4 to 6 weeks) 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 11.61 miles is dedicated to U.S. Air Force Veteran Adrian Nejedly who lost his battle with mental health on February 28, 2024.
SRA Adrian Michael Nejedly was born in April 1979 and passed away February 28, 2024. He served in the USAF in the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) for 5 years, 8 months from 2001 to his medical discharge in 2006. He served under the name Bret Michael Steckervetz or “Steck” during his time in the USAF, but legally changed his name to his birth name upon finding his biological family later in life. He was so proud of his military service, and he always wished he had been able to stay in to retirement. His deployments included time in Qatar and Diego Garcia, and he was honored that he had an opportunity to be on “Presidential Detail” for President George W. Bush with Air Force One.
Anyone lucky enough to get close to Adrian knows that while he had many struggles, he had a big heart, was very thoughtful, and was a goofball. He was an avid gamer, loved to make people he cared about laugh, and wanted to help others even if it left him in a tight spot. He loved history, documentaries and could give pretty much anyone a run for their money in trivia.
“We may not understand why, but we must be strong enough to prevail.”
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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