Paige Danen sings the National Anthem at the 12th Annual H.O.O.A.H. WI Veteran Suicide Awareness March.
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H.O.O.A.H. WI Chelsea Kocken Executive Director and Past President and husband William Kocken were the driving force behind the event. H.O.O.A.H. stands for Helping Out Our American Heroes.
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Bergstrom Automotive was on hand to give out flags to all Veterans.
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Photos were on display to those tragically lost to suicide.
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Former US Army Staff Sergeant Kristy VanLanen (right) along with her family before the march. VanLanen deployed twice to Iraq and once to Kosovo with Green Bay’s 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion, United States Army Reserve.
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Lots of pet dogs also conducted the 17.5-mile march.
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There were over 1,200 participants and over 200 volunteers.
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Linda Collison tells her emotional story of tragedy and resilience.
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Many held tight loved ones during the emotional open ceremony.
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Linda Collison and William Kocken embrace following her touching speech.
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A somber beginning, but smiles abound once the march started.
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All ages participated in the event.
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Service Members and Veterans alike shared the 17.5 miles on the Fox River Trail.
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It was a chilly start to the morning.
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Freedom Freefall Jump Master Andy VanHandel braved the march despite his own recent loss. Freedom Freefall is just one of the many programs H.O.O.A.H. WI puts on to help Veterans.
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Countless flags were on display.
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The US Marine Corps leading the way to start the 17.5-mile march. The march on the Fox River Trail began and ended at the KI Convention Center.
photo gallery,
H.O.O.A.H. WI Chelsea Kocken Executive Director,
William Kocken,
12th Annual H.O.O.A.H. WI Veteran Suicide Awareness March,
KI Convention Center,
Fox River Trail,
Helping Out Our American Heroes
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