The 2023 Memorial Day Remembrance Ruck (run-walk) event will be held Memorial Day, May 29 in Knoxville. The event will start at Young’s Park. 

Ceremonies will start at 9 a.m. with registration at the Freedom Rock at the park. The registration fee is $25. Opening ceremonies start at 10 a.m. There will be a guest speaker. Marla Sutter is with VFW Post 3519 and she will be the chaplain. Curt Froyen will provide taps and there will be a 21 gun salute.

Michael  Braman served 20 years in the Army and Army National Guard. He is a Retired Sergeant First Class and past State Commander with the VFW.

Braman tells KNIA/KRLS News, “The Ruck will start right after he gets done talking (the speaker). I’m saying right around 10:30. At 10:30 we will start Rucking. We will end at the Iowa National Guard Armory, right on Highway 14. Rib Shack will provide pulled pork for the meals.”

Braman added that the event is free. The route will wind around and be about three to four miles in length. Braman says we are there to remember our fallen.