Shepherd's Men

Shepherd's Men, a group of active duty military members, veterans and civilians run daily wearing 22lb flak jackets in an effort to raise awareness of veteran suicide, and raise money for the SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center, which is a brain and spinal cord rehabilitation center. On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, the eight runners made their way through downtown Indianapolis, Ind., and ended their run at the Indianapolis Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial.
Shepherd's Men, a group of active duty military members, veterans and civilians run daily wearing 22lb flak jackets in an effort to raise awareness of veteran suicide, and raise money for the SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center, which is a brain and spinal cord rehabilitation center. On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, the eight runners made their way through downtown Indianapolis, Ind., and ended their run at the Indianapolis Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial.
Shepherd's Men, a group of active duty military members, veterans and civilians run daily wearing 22lb flak jackets in an effort to raise awareness of veteran suicide, and raise money for the SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center, which is a brain and spinal cord rehabilitation center. On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, the eight runners made their way through downtown Indianapolis, Ind., and ended their run at the Indianapolis Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial.
Shepherd's Men, a group of active duty military members, veterans and civilians run daily wearing 22lb flak jackets in an effort to raise awareness of veteran suicide, and raise money for the SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center, which is a brain and spinal cord rehabilitation center. On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, the eight runners made their way through downtown Indianapolis, Ind., and ended their run at the Indianapolis Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial.
Shepherd's Men, a group of active duty military members, veterans and civilians run daily wearing 22lb flak jackets in an effort to raise awareness of veteran suicide, and raise money for the SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center, which is a brain and spinal cord rehabilitation center. On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, the eight runners made their way through downtown Indianapolis, Ind., and ended their run at the Indianapolis Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial.
Shepherd's Men, a group of active duty military members, veterans and civilians run daily wearing 22lb flak jackets in an effort to raise awareness of veteran suicide, and raise money for the SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center, which is a brain and spinal cord rehabilitation center. On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, the eight runners made their way through downtown Indianapolis, Ind., and ended their run at the Indianapolis Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial.
Shepherd's Men, a group of active duty military members, veterans and civilians run daily wearing 22lb flak jackets in an effort to raise awareness of veteran suicide, and raise money for the SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center, which is a brain and spinal cord rehabilitation center. On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, the eight runners made their way through downtown Indianapolis, Ind., and ended their run at the Indianapolis Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial.
Shepherd's Men, a group of active duty military members, veterans and civilians run daily wearing 22lb flak jackets in an effort to raise awareness of veteran suicide, and raise money for the SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center, which is a brain and spinal cord rehabilitation center. On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, the eight runners made their way through downtown Indianapolis, Ind., and ended their run at the Indianapolis Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial.
Ernesto Juarez, a 14 year Marine veteran, carries the American flag as he walks to get a bottle of water following the run.
Ernesto Juarez, a 14 year Marine veteran, carries the American flag as he walks to get a bottle of water following the run.
Civilian Travis Ellis, co-founder of Shepherd's Men, and is also on the board of trustees for the Shepherd Center, a brain and spinal cord injury hospital.
Civilian Travis Ellis, co-founder of Shepherd's Men, and is also on the board of trustees for the Shepherd Center, a brain and spinal cord injury hospital.
Active duty Marine 1st Sgt. Walter Marques of Atlanta, Ga.
Active duty Marine 1st Sgt. Walter Marques of Atlanta, Ga.
Lawson Brown of Atlanta, Ga., spent 11 years with the Marines as an infantry officer.
Lawson Brown of Atlanta, Ga., spent 11 years with the Marines as an infantry officer.
James Peterson, an Army veteran from Daphne, Ala., a graduate of the SHARE program, which helps rehabilitate servicemembers battling TBI's, PTSD, and similar combat related injuries.
James Peterson, an Army veteran from Daphne, Ala., a graduate of the SHARE program, which helps rehabilitate servicemembers battling TBI's, PTSD, and similar combat related injuries.
Gunnery Sgt. Armando Morales, an active duty Marine from Atlanta, Ga.
Gunnery Sgt. Armando Morales, an active duty Marine from Atlanta, Ga.
Chip Williams, a civilian supporter from Atlanta, Ga.
Chip Williams, a civilian supporter from Atlanta, Ga.
Ernesto Juarez, a 14 year Marine veteran of Atlanta, Ga.
Ernesto Juarez, a 14 year Marine veteran of Atlanta, Ga.
Tony de Vita, a civilian supporter from Atlanta, Ga., feels that Shepherd's Men is an
Tony de Vita, a civilian supporter from Atlanta, Ga., feels that Shepherd's Men is an "unbelievable cause" and hopes that his participation as a civilian can help bridge the gap between military awareness and civilian awareness.
Jason Gallagher, a civilian supporter from Grundy, Va.
Jason Gallagher, a civilian supporter from Grundy, Va.
Shepherd's Men, a group of active duty military members, veterans and civilians run daily wearing 22lb flak jackets in an effort to raise awareness of veteran suicide, and raise money for the SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center, which is a brain and spinal cord rehabilitation center. On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, the eight runners made their way through downtown Indianapolis, Ind., and ended their run at the Indianapolis Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial.
Shepherd's Men, a group of active duty military members, veterans and civilians run daily wearing 22lb flak jackets in an effort to raise awareness of veteran suicide, and raise money for the SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center, which is a brain and spinal cord rehabilitation center. On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, the eight runners made their way through downtown Indianapolis, Ind., and ended their run at the Indianapolis Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial.