FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH, Fla. — Anthony Perryman and Thomas Cappelletti were among the U.S. military veterans who met for a walk on Memorial Day morning in Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Perryman and Cappelletti said the ruck march, a walk while carrying weight on their backs, was their way to mourn fallen service members.
“For vets especially, it’s a day to take a little time to think,” Cappelletti said. “I recommend everybody does a little something just to show some support.”
The members of the Power Veterans, an initiative that aims to empower through mentorship, benefits, and career growth, walked together at Las Olas Oceanside Park Beach.
“Unfortunately, I did have some soldiers and battle buddies who didn’t make it today,” said Perryman, an organizer. “It’s just tough. It’s just something to commemorate them.”
The National Moment of Remembrance’s tradition is a moment of silence at 3 p.m.
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