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    22 Reasons to Walk with a Purpose [Image 2 of 2]

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    A man using forearm crutches walks along the shoulder of a rural road in rainy, overcast conditions. He is wearing military-pattern camouflage clothing and carrying a large tactical backpack, suggesting a long-distance journey or endurance challenge. His determined posture and heavy load indicate significant physical effort despite his mobility aid use.

    ISHPEMING, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES

    05.22.2017

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Brandon Ames 

    177th Military Police Brigade - Michigan National Guard

    "I met a woman on day three who lost her husband, which hit me pretty hard. She came running out of her truck with tears in her eyes to hug us and let us know how important our cause is,” said Staff Sgt. Michael Beattie from Marinette, Wisconsin. “That is the exact reason why we are doing this, and that is to prevent other families from having to go through this. Knowing that Cass was still out there pushing had me feeling like I can't totally sit this one out. I still wanted to contribute to what we started as much as I can." Beattie and 1st Lt. Cody Cass from Marquette, Michigan, both from the Michigan National Guard, 107th Headquarters and Headquarters Company based out of Ishpeming, Michigan, walked 22 miles a day across the Upper Peninsula from May 13-26, 2017, in efforts to raise awareness to the 22 Veterans who take their own lives every day in the U.S. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Brandon Ames, Michigan National Guard)

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    Date Taken: 05.22.2017
    Date Posted: 06.14.2017 13:00
    Photo ID: 3481848
    VIRIN: 170522-A-HD557-001
    Resolution: 750x960
    Size: 131.48 KB
    Location: ISHPEMING, MICHIGAN, US

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