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Shepherd’s Men Walk Across Connecticut to Combat Veteran Suicide
Today across Connecticut. Grown men carried each other 22 miles to mark the 22 veterans who die by suicide each day in the United States.
The event organized by the veterans, military support and advocacy group called Shepherd’s Men set up four different sites in Connecticut including 8.5 miles from Hartford’s Minuteman Park to the Iwo Jima Memorial in New Britain and then another 8.5 miles from Sherwood Island State Park to Westport to Purple Heart Monument Park in Norwalk. The final five-mile event carried people to the 9-11memorial in New York City.
The group aims to support military veterans and first responders by calling attention to suicide and ptsd.
Remembering 9/11: A Conversation with Retired FDNY Lieutenant Brian Collins
By April Wright, Shepherd’s Men Team MemberAs we approach the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, retired FDNY Lieutenant Brian Collins says the memories remain as vivid as ever. Collins began his career with the New York City Fire Department in 1989 at Engine...
Shepherd’s Men to Host 9/11 Tribute Event at Post 283
The group will carry symbolic weight during their march, a gesture of remembrance for the nation’s heroes The Shepherd’s Men will mark the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a community event on Thursday, September 11 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. PDT at Post...
Mighty 25: Travis Ellis & Troy Campbell are the Shepherds for Struggling Veterans
When Troy Campbell and Travis Ellis first met in 2012, neither could have predicted the movement they were about to launch. One was a Marine stationed near Atlanta, the other a businessman and community leader. Their paths crossed through the Cobb County Chamber of...
Shepherd’s Men march 12 miles to honor veterans, raise funds for SHARE program
What we know: Shepherd’s Men had around 60 people gathered to conduct the march, their biggest turnout yet. The group started the march at the Reformation Brewery location in Canton and at the brewery in Woodstock. The group members took turns carrying two 75-pound...
Joe DeAngelo: A Visionary Supporter of Shepherd’s Men
Joe DeAngelo stands as a true champion for veterans, investing his time, resources, and innovative leadership to advance the mission of Shepherd’s Men and the SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center. Since joining the Shepherd’s Men team in 2015, Joe has played a...