Veteran hiking from Ground Zero to Florida for awareness about veteran suicide sets world record
This article was originally posted on the official ABCNEWS website on October 6, 2019 , written by Amanda Johncola, we are simply sharing it raise awareness among our 9/11 Community.
“TShane Johnson set the world record for the fastest mile with a 100-pound pack at the Old Dominion University football game. His time was about 13 minutes.
NORFOLK, Va. — TShane Johnson brought a special moment to the Old Dominion football game Saturday.
During the game, he set the world record for the fastest one-mile while carrying a 100-pound pack. His mile time with the 100-pound pack was about 13 minutes.
Johnson is a Marine Corps veteran who is hiking from Ground Zero to Florida to raise awareness about veteran suicide.
Marine Corps veteran TShane Johnson leaves from New York to walk 1,100 miles to Florida. He's on a mission to help veterans thrive after military service. Video by 13 NEWS NOW - ABC
Last week, he stopped in Hampton Roads and spoke to Old Dominion University's football team, Norfolk police and other first responders.
The hike is 1,100 miles and its part of his fourth "Hike Around America" tour.
He travels 22 miles every day. the number is significant because studies show 22 veterans die by suicide every day.
His goal is to change the narrative about veterans.
“Why is it we’re perceived in a light of weakness, when we are the strength?” said Johnson. “You’re aggressive, you’re frustrated, you think that the world hates you…”
Last week, he stopped in Hampton Roads and spoke to Old Dominion University's football team, Norfolk police and other first responders.
The hike is 1,100 miles and its part of his fourth "Hike Around America" tour.
He travels 22 miles every day. the number is significant because studies show 22 veterans die by suicide every day.
His goal is to change the narrative about veterans.
“Why is it we’re perceived in a light of weakness, when we are the strength?” said Johnson. “You’re aggressive, you’re frustrated, you think that the world hates you…”
Last week, he stopped in Hampton Roads and spoke to Old Dominion University's football team, Norfolk police and other first responders.
The hike is 1,100 miles and its part of his fourth "Hike Around America" tour.
He travels 22 miles every day. the number is significant because studies show 22 veterans die by suicide every day.
His goal is to change the narrative about veterans.
“Why is it we’re perceived in a light of weakness, when we are the strength?” said Johnson. “You’re aggressive, you’re frustrated, you think that the world hates you…”