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

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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06/08/2025

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ June 1st - June 7th 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 27.12 miles is dedicated to U.S. Navy Veteran EMN3 Jacob Slocum who lost his battle with mental health on Dec 5th 2022.
Jacob graduated from York Community High School in 2018 and immediately left for Basic Training at Great Lakes Naval Station in entrance to the United States Navy.
Upon graduating boot camp Jacob was sent to Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in Goose Creek, South Carolina where he would spend the next couple of years training as an Electricians Mate Nuclear. Once Jacob graduated from NNPTC’s very intensive and often stressful schooling, he was assigned to his first duty station in San Diego, California aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN71), deploying through the South China Sea. Jacob completed his first and last deployment during 2021-2022.
When Jacob’s ship was moved up to Seattle, Washington to undergo maintenance and repair. During this time, Jacob was made to requalify for his rate in service. Jacob struggled with qualifying, mental health and “staying afloat” during this time. He experienced leadership who were toxic and unsupportive of mental health which led to the further decline in Jacob’s mental health which ultimately led to Jacob making the mentally unsound decision to tragically end his own life.
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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06/01/2025

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ May 25th - May 31st 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 27.03 miles is dedicated to U.S. Army Combat Veteran (Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan) SGT Sophie Champoux.
SGT. Champoux, 25, Fort Stewart, GA died September 30, 2011. She was born July 5, 1986 in Orlando, the daughter of Denis Jean Joseph Champoux and Suzette Perkins Champoux. She was a former Clermont resident and member of Clermont Bible Church. In 2006, she relocated to New Jersey. At the time of her death, she was a Sergeant in the US Army stationed at Fort Stewart.
Sophie went to boot camp and excelled. At her graduation everything seemed fine. She went to technical school at Fort Sam Houston and became an Army Medic. She seemed excited and began to think about becoming a doctor or a Physician Assistant. She served as a Combat Medic in Operation Enduring Freedom, stationed at FOB Sharana in Afghanistan. Sophie always had a love for the Afghani children.
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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05/25/2025

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ May 18th - May 24th 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 25.43 miles is dedicated to U.S. Air Force Veteran Staff Sergeant Zack Barton who lost his battle with mental health on October 13, 2013 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota.
Zack always wanted to be in the Air Force. Upon graduating high school in 2008, he joined the Air Force. During his career, Zack was an honor graduate in basic training. Zack’s first assignment was to Malmstrom AFB in Great Falls, Montana. Following Malmstrom, he received orders to Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, where he served in various positions from Aircraft Parts Store Technician to Chief Inspector of Supply. Zack was the recipient of the John Levitow award for being the top graduate of his Airman Leadership School, served a tour in Qatar, earned a CCAF degree, and was second in his class graduating from a Manpower Training course in Mississippi. In addition, Zack supported Operation ODYSSEY DAWN by providing aircraft spares for the first B-1B combat strikes ever launched from the United States. Sergeant Barton’s decorations include the Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon, the Air Force Achievement Medal, and the Air Force Commendation Medal.
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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05/18/2025

"RUCK WITH A PURPOSE “ May 11th - May 17th 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 to raise awareness so they are not forgotton.
This weeks "Ruck March" of 29.26 miles is dedicated to U.S. Navy Veteran Chief Petty Officer ISC Shannon Blake.
Shannon P. Blake ISC (IDX/EXW/SW/AW) served from 2000-2013. His first job was a torpedoman’s mate, but he began cross training to become an IS (Intelligence Specialist) in 2003. Shannon’s career progressed and in 2005, he was hand selected to join Explosive Ordinance Disposal Mobile Unit 5 (EODMU5) at Naval Base Guam. In 2008, he transferred to DEVGRU where he supported Naval Special Warfare tactics, techniques and procedures. In 2010, he was advanced to Chief Petty Officer. In 2012, he reported to Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) as the LCPO (lead CPO) where he worked in MTAC (Multiple Threat Alert Center).
His decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with six gold stars.
As a friend he was loyal and always had your back. He would be there in a minute to protect you or stand up for you.
He loved sports, softball, basketball, golf – you name it. He enjoyed deep sea fishing, running, hiking and pretty much anything active. He was very competitive and was always challenging someone. He had big heart.
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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