MEDIA ALERT: First ever City Ruck Tour marks partnership between veterans and law enforcement through physical activity

Members of Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW) Task Force Sentinel, combat-wounded adaptive athletes, wounded and non-wounded law enforcement personnel, and community members will participate in the first ever, 12-mile City Ruck Tour in Oregon, marking a nationwide partnership between veterans and law enforcement, Saturday, August 25, 2018, starting at the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST); 4190 Aumsville Hwy. S.E., Salem, Ore. 97317, and ending at the State Capitol Building, 900 Court St. N.E., Salem, Ore. 97301. A brief kick off ceremony will begin at 1:00 p.m.; anticipated finish time is 5:30 p.m.  The Salem City Ruck Tour is one of over 50 City Ruck Tours happening across the country this year.  Participants must register.

Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW) Task Force Sentinel, is a veteran-founded non¿profit 501(c)(3) whose mission is to honor, empower, and motivate our nation's wounded veterans and law enforcement personnel through a physical, mental and emotional rehabilitation.

OEW is a completely volunteer run organization. Donations go directly towards operational support of the organization and its different programs.

Notable Guest Speakers/ Participants

Trooper Nic Cederberg- Trooper Cederberg was shot 12 times on Christmas 2016. He was named 2017 North America's Trooper of the Year.  Trooper Cederberg will speak during the kick off ceremony.

Oregon City PD Chief Jim Band- Chief Band represents the agency that lost Reserve Officer Robert Libke, when he was shot in the line of duty in 2013.  Chief Band will speak during the kick off ceremony.

Sgt. Damon Coates- Sgt. Coates was shot in the face in 2003 and was left partially paralyzed.  He will be completing the 12-mile route in his wheelchair, with the aid of his wife, Tammy, and other friends and family members.

Deputy Sheriff Robby Nashif- Deputy Sheriff Nashif almost lost his leg in 2015 when he was struck by a vehicle while on duty on his motorcycle.  Deputy Sheriff Nashif will be completing the 12-mile route.

Jourdan Smith- Joined the Army in 1999. Jourdan was injured in 2007 when he sustained a gunshot wound to the knee in Iraq.  He suffered amputation of his leg.  Jourdan will be completing the 12-mile route.

Online: http://www.enduringwarrior.org

Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/city-ruck-tour-2018-salem-or-tickets-44786299026?aff=efbneb

Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/2090873344502839/

Additional Questions:
Crystal Mai Purdy
Pacific Northwest Coordinator, OEW
Cell #503-317-8908
c.purdy@enduringwarrior.org

Vocabulary: Ruck = Military jargon for "labored walk," often with weighted backpacks.  No weight requirements have been set for this event.