14th PA Hero Walk for veterans in need ends statewide trek in Lower Burrell

Family, friends and supports join the six veterans participating in the 14th annual PA Hero Walk as they complete the final leg of a 300-plus mile walk that started in Philadelphia and ended at the VFW post in Lower Burrell. Money raised from sponsors and donations is used to help needy veterans.

Navy veteran Rick Reesman salutes as he passes the honor guard that greeted him and other members of the PA Hero Walk complete the final leg of a 300-plus mile walk across the state to raise money and awareness about needy veterans. This is the 14th year the walk across the state has been held.

A catered lunch was served at the Lower Burrell VFW for members of the 14th annual PA Hero Walk when they completed their 300-plus mile trek across the state to raise money and awareness about needy veterans on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Members of 14th annual PA Hero Walk pose outside the van that accompanied them as they walked across the state to raise money for needy veterans. Front row: Travis Reesman and Dave Rapacchietta. Second Row: Gregory McCullough. Ken “Tucker” McCullough, Rick Reesman, Roger Phillips, John Manocchi and Gregg Bothell.