Posted on Oct 30, 2020
Military family prepares to honor veterans with six-mile ruck
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Rucks on Main March is a military-themed ruck march at the Santa Fe Plaza in Downtown Temple. It's a fundraising effort put on by Rucks on Main, a non-profit organization that advocates for mentors and educates Central Texans to help veterans and their families reintegrate into society.
Wes Albanese and others with Rucks on Main want anyone who is able to fill a backpack with non-perishable food items to join them for a six-mile ruck march through Downtown Temple on October 7. It's a chance to remember those who have fallen while also helping those who need to get back up on their feet.
"There's tons and this what a lot of this is about as well. So, our proceeds from this event will go to other non-profits in the area that either support veterans or that are veteran-led," Albanese said.
Before the ruck march, each participant will receive a t-shirt. When they finish they will receive a challenge coin for their efforts. A registration fee is required and there will be food and a concert following the event.
Wes Albanese and others with Rucks on Main want anyone who is able to fill a backpack with non-perishable food items to join them for a six-mile ruck march through Downtown Temple on October 7. It's a chance to remember those who have fallen while also helping those who need to get back up on their feet.
"There's tons and this what a lot of this is about as well. So, our proceeds from this event will go to other non-profits in the area that either support veterans or that are veteran-led," Albanese said.
Before the ruck march, each participant will receive a t-shirt. When they finish they will receive a challenge coin for their efforts. A registration fee is required and there will be food and a concert following the event.
Military family prepares to honor veterans with six-mile ruck
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This is truly awesome! The people of Temple, Texas have supported our military men and women long before I was born 64 years ago at the old Scott & White Hospital downtown. It's how we were raised. Temple has a long and distinguished military history. During WWII, soldiers lived in pup tents (G.P.Tiny's), covering the school playground at the old Freeman Heights on Ave. D. During Vietnam, it seemed as if half of the people in town had someone over there. It was a great place to grow up, laying outside on summer nights watching the parachute flares and listening to the big guns at Ft. Hood. Kudos to Wes Albanese, Rucks on Main, and all of the military families participating for a great cause.
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