University of Miami ROTC Leads 9/11 Memorial Ruck in Coral Gables

9/11 Memorial Ruck

• 🗓️ Over 150 people gathered early Saturday morning for a 9/11 memorial ruck run in Coral Gables.
• 🎗️ The event honored the thousands killed in the 9/11 tragedy.
• 🚶 Participants carried 35 pounds on their backs for 9.11 miles.

Deeper Meaning and Motivation

• 💭 Participants shared that the ruck held a deeper meaning beyond a typical physical challenge.
• 💔 The goal was to remember 9/11 and the lives lost, acknowledging the pain and suffering of that day.
• 🤝 The event aimed to keep the memory alive, as people tend to forget over time.

Honoring Service Members

• 🎓 University of Miami ROTC students led the way in this memorial event.
• 👨‍🚒 Some participants, like Glenn Perez, wore a full firefighter uniform to honor service members.
• 💪 Participants motivated each other to keep moving, emphasizing that the meaning behind the effort made it worthwhile.

Event Details

• 🌟 This was the sixth annual event for the 9/11 ruck, with many more expected.
• 📍 The finish line was on the University of Miami campus.
• 🕯️ A moment of silence was observed at the very end of the event.