US Veteran Walks from Columbus to Arlington Cemetery to Raise Funds

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A United States Marine Corps Veteran stopped to
stay at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Zanesville after
embarking on a once in a lifetime journey as he walks from Columbus,
Ohio to Arlington National Cemetery. After serving in the United
States Marine Corps from 2006 to 2010, Justin Kuhel began traveling
the continental United States on foot in 2012 when he first walked
from Columbus to Arlington Cemetery. Kuhel says he began March for
Our Vets to raise funds for two agencies that are close to his heart.

“One is Help Our
Military Heroes. They provide completely free, no cost adapted
vehicles to guys that were severely wounded—so, double…triple
amputees and paraplegics free of cost. And, the other
organization—Save a Warrior—helps with free, no cost mental
healthcare for veterans. They’re actually based out of Newark,
Ohio.”

Kuhel is a Columbus
native and works part time as a firefighter and paramedic. When he is
not working or taking classes, he walks up to 20 miles per day and
camps outside during the night.

“I basically just
have a tent, a couple serious sleeping bags, some good gear from REI.
The people at REI gave us a great discount. We had a couple different
donors buy pretty much all this gear that I have. So, I wake up in
the morning usually about 6:30 or 7 o’clock. I break down my
tent—try to let it dry off a little bit; it usually has frost on
it—pack it all up and start walking.”

Justin completed his
longest walk in 2014—from North Carolina to California. His
fundraising goal for his current 20 day walk is $20,000. For more
information or to donate to March for Our Vets; visit the March for
Our Vets Facebook page.