Supporting nation’s veterans

Photo by Brian S. Orban

People begin their trek along the community walking path on the city’s north side as they take part in a yearly effort aimed at helping military veterans and first responders overcome the mental and emotional struggles they face.

Celebrating its eighth anniversary on Saturday, the Freedom For Fighters walk and run featured a five-kilometer event, which led the participants to continue along the pathway on the city’s northside as they made their way to Legacy Park.

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