TWO VETERANS WALK
ACROSS OKLAHOMA IN
HONOR OF & TO RAISE MONEY
FOR STATE'S
WOUNDED VET POPULATION
Editor's note: I have checked out the link. It appears to be legit. If
you have any feedback - good or otherwise, please contact me at
nancond4@aol.com .
What: Two of Oklahoma’s veterans will walk across the entire state in an effort to raise
awareness and money for Oklahoma’s wounded veteran population.
When: Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 6 a.m.
Where: The two men will depart from Executive Inn, 1405 South Main Street, Muldrow, Okla.
They will follow I-40, walking 50 miles a day until they reach their destination, Sherry’s
Stateline Saloon, 16804 Highway 152, Sweetwater, Okla., on March 19.
Who: Drew Pate, resident of Bixby, Okla., and Anthony Pate, resident of Durant, Okla., combat
veterans, United States Marine Corps
Why: According to the Veterans Administration, there are more than 90,000 veterans in
Oklahoma that currently receive some form of disability compensation. Many of these veterans
face thoughts of suicide, high rates of divorce and addiction.
Donations: https://woundedveteransofoklahoma.org/donate
Wounded Veterans of Oklahoma is a 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to honor
veterans by helping them with any need they may have in their life, especially companionship.
They specialize in taking wounded veterans hunting and fishing, as well as making upgrades to
the homes of amputees and wheelchair-bound veterans.
Social Media: Follow the journey on Instagram with hashtag #2VetsWalkOK
ACROSS OKLAHOMA IN
HONOR OF & TO RAISE MONEY
FOR STATE'S
WOUNDED VET POPULATION
Editor's note: I have checked out the link. It appears to be legit. If
you have any feedback - good or otherwise, please contact me at
nancond4@aol.com .
What: Two of Oklahoma’s veterans will walk across the entire state in an effort to raise
awareness and money for Oklahoma’s wounded veteran population.
When: Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 6 a.m.
Where: The two men will depart from Executive Inn, 1405 South Main Street, Muldrow, Okla.
They will follow I-40, walking 50 miles a day until they reach their destination, Sherry’s
Stateline Saloon, 16804 Highway 152, Sweetwater, Okla., on March 19.
Who: Drew Pate, resident of Bixby, Okla., and Anthony Pate, resident of Durant, Okla., combat
veterans, United States Marine Corps
Why: According to the Veterans Administration, there are more than 90,000 veterans in
Oklahoma that currently receive some form of disability compensation. Many of these veterans
face thoughts of suicide, high rates of divorce and addiction.
Donations: https://woundedveteransofoklahoma.org/donate
Wounded Veterans of Oklahoma is a 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to honor
veterans by helping them with any need they may have in their life, especially companionship.
They specialize in taking wounded veterans hunting and fishing, as well as making upgrades to
the homes of amputees and wheelchair-bound veterans.
Social Media: Follow the journey on Instagram with hashtag #2VetsWalkOK
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