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    Sipsey Wilderness Hiking - Suicide Awareness

    Hey guys, myself and Grapenut recently challenged ourselves to complete 22 miles in one day for the 22 veterans that commit suicide every day. I have heard some people argue that the figure is inaccurate, however, whether it is or is not, even one is too many.

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    Well done, fellas well done. Epic march. /Salute.
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    great cause jax thank you for sharing and caring, my youngest brother severed for 20 years with the British Amy in the Falkland's, Iraq ( 2 tours ) and Afghanistan ( 2 tours ) and committed suicide 3 months after leaving the army it is such a devastating thing for any family to have to deal with ,my hats off to you ,thank you for doing this
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    Loved the vid Jaxx, thanks for making your videos and for such a great cause! Always nice to see Grapenut, he's probably my favorite wing man of all backpacking vids!
    "These are the voices which we hear in solitude, but they grow faint and inaudible as we enter the world. Society everywhere is in conspiracy against the manhood of everyone of it's members." Ralph Waldo Emerson

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    Thanks for doing this for Veterans. Faced with leaving the life I've known for the past 17 years...it is a scary and daunting task. I'm not ready to leave, but I have to because of a number of factors. Knowing there are people who support and care...well, it helps.

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    Great job as usual on the video and for a great cause. You guys must be in some kind of shape to complete that many miles in one day. Great job all the way around.

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    Quote Originally Posted by alifeoutdoors View Post
    Well done, fellas well done. Epic march. /Salute.
    Thank you sir. I ain't gonna lie I was smoked at the end.

    Quote Originally Posted by paulw View Post
    great cause jax thank you for sharing and caring, my youngest brother severed for 20 years with the British Amy in the Falkland's, Iraq ( 2 tours ) and Afghanistan ( 2 tours ) and committed suicide 3 months after leaving the army it is such a devastating thing for any family to have to deal with ,my hats off to you ,thank you for doing this
    Thank you my friend. Those men and women are real heroes.

    Quote Originally Posted by GopherHanger View Post
    Loved the vid Jaxx, thanks for making your videos and for such a great cause! Always nice to see Grapenut, he's probably my favorite wing man of all backpacking vids!
    Grapenut is a great wing man for sure and he's pretty funny (most of the time)

    Quote Originally Posted by rick417 View Post
    Thanks for doing this for Veterans. Faced with leaving the life I've known for the past 17 years...it is a scary and daunting task. I'm not ready to leave, but I have to because of a number of factors. Knowing there are people who support and care...well, it helps.
    My hat's of too you. I'm not sure what the answer is but we shouldn't have you guys putting your lives on the line for us and this country and then coming home and taking it.

    Quote Originally Posted by TrailSlug View Post
    Great job as usual on the video and for a great cause. You guys must be in some kind of shape to complete that many miles in one day. Great job all the way around.
    I was wooped at the end for sure. The blisters are healing up nicely too.. hahaha
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    Heck yes and well done to you both! and Thanks for posting up the video of it too.

    Yin & Yang brothers - LOL! Excellent job brothers,

    u.w.

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    The more people trying to raise awareness the better. Great job guys!

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    Moment of silence for my brothers and sisters... Faith, patience and support is much needed.

    Jaxx, 30 or more next time ��

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