"Veterans Ruck March to Support Fellow Service Members in Need: A New York City Tradition Takes Shape. In a poignant display of solidarity and service, the inaugural NYC Memorial Day ruck march was held to raise awareness and funds for veterans experiencing homelessness. Organized by a coalition of local organizations and community groups, the event saw participants carry heavy rucksacks, symbolizing the weight of their fellow veterans' struggles, through the city's streets. The march aims to shed light on the issue of veteran homelessness, which affects thousands of service members nationwide, and to provide critical support to those in need."
Inaugural NYC Memorial Day ruck march held to help veterans experiencing homelessness CBS News
