University of Miami Honors 9/11 with 9.11-Mile Memorial Ruck March

Annual 9/11 Memorial Ruck March

• 🗓️ The University of Miami Army ROTC program hosted its 6th annual "Ruck to Remember" event.
• 📍 The 9.11-mile ruck march began on campus and concluded in Coconut Grove, honoring the victims of the September 11th attacks.

Honoring Victims and Survivors

• 🕯️ The event served as a memorial ruck to honor the nearly 3,000 people who died and the many others injured on 9/11.
• 🏃 Participants, including students and community members, started the march around 6:30 AM.
• 🚒 A participant was noted wearing a full firefighter's uniform to complete the entire 9.11 miles.

The Challenge of the Ruck March

• 🎒 Many students wore rucksacks weighing up to 35 lbs, with some being even heavier.
• 💪 The march is described as very difficult, with participants finding even a half-mile challenging with a loaded pack.
• ✅ Despite the difficulty, participants stated it was "so worth it" to honor the memory of 9/11.

Personal Significance and Remembrance

• 🌟 The event holds special meaning for those personally affected by the tragedy, like individuals who grew up near New York City.
• 🧠 It serves as a way to remember the tragedy and its impact, even many years later.
• 🚗 The march received an escort from police cars along its route through Miami.