On April 15th 2013, my unit and I had been stuck on volunteer duty for the Boston Marathon. Positioned in Newton, our job was to keep the crowd from encroaching on the marathon runners. Initially alerted to the attack by participants running the opposite direction, we gathered all squadron members, mustering on Boston Common. Using the common as a base, we were given postings all over town. Eventually that evening, our small group was tasked with securing the finish-line area which had now become a large crime scene.
Since then, our unit has participated in this event. Whether deployed or at home, we ruck 26.2 miles in the Heavyweight division in full uniform. I am honored to ruck for those that cannot and to benefit this wonderful charity. Thank you for visiting this page.
This April, I will be joining Tough Ruck Nation to complete a marathon with a 35lbs rucksack (backpack). Tough Ruck 26.2 Boston is an elite group of 1000 who ruck to HONOR AMERICA'S FALLEN MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS. We humbly carry the names of the Fallen on our rucks as they will NEVER BEEN FORGOTTEN. We will also be raising critical funds for our Warriors. This is where we need your help! The basic ideal that drives our efforts is simple: as much as our Warriors have sacrificed, they and their families deserve the best care and support available in their hour of need. Your tax deductible donation literally provides a lifeline to a Warrior.
On April 15, 2013, Tough Ruckers were at the finish line of the Boston Marathon and joined the first responders to help those that were injured by the horrific blasts. They truly exemplify the best of what our Nation is. Today the Tough Ruck takes place the weekend before Boston Marathon Monday. Tough Ruck is the only ruck march partnered with the Boston Marathon and finishers are awarded the official Boston Marathon Medals and receive recognition from the Boston Athletic Association. Military Friends Foundation is the official charity of Tough Ruck Nation.
