Veterans of Peter P Monaco Jr Detachment 40, Marine Corps League - MCL

09/14/2026

🇺🇸 Final Week. One Mission.

In just a few days, we'll gather before sunrise—not just for a hike, but for something much greater.

We'll come together to remember those who served.

To reconnect with old friends and make new connections.

To honor the sacrifices of our brothers and sisters.

To remind every veteran that no one walks alone.

For the past several weeks, we've shared stories of heroes, memories of those we've lost, and the reasons we walk.

Now it's time to take that first step—together.

Whether you're walking the full 22 kilometers, riding in one of our support vehicles, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines, you are an important part of this mission.

Thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, supporters, and everyone who has already registered. Your commitment is helping strengthen the bonds that make our veteran community stronger.

If you've been thinking about joining us, there's still time. We'd be honored to have you with us.

📅 Hike To Remember XIV
Saturday, September 19, 2026

📍 Veterans Hall of Glastonbury
980 Chestnut Hill Road
South Glastonbury, CT

🕟 Check-In: 4:30 AM
🚶 Step-Off: 5:30 AM

👉 Register today: https://hiketorememberx.itsyourrace.com/

We'll see you before sunrise.

🇺🇸 No Veteran Walks Alone.

09/05/2026

🇺🇸 Only 2 Weeks Until We Step Off

In just two weeks, veterans from every branch of service will gather before sunrise with one purpose:

To remember those who served.

To reconnect with one another.

To strengthen the bonds that remind every veteran they are never alone.

Every step we take honors those who came before us.

Every conversation builds a stronger veteran community.

Every new participant helps ensure that no veteran has to face life's challenges alone.

Whether you're walking the full 22 kilometers, riding in one of our support vehicles, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines—you are part of something bigger than yourself.

Together, we remember.

Together, we heal.

Together, we walk.

📅 Hike To Remember XIV
Saturday, September 19, 2026

📍 Veterans Hall of Glastonbury
980 Chestnut Hill Road
South Glastonbury, CT

🕟 Check-In: 4:30 AM
🚶 Step-Off: 5:30 AM

🎯 Goal: 250 Hikers
💙 Fundraising Goal: $30,000

👉 There's still time to join us. Register today at https://hiketorememberx.itsyourrace.com/

Tag a veteran who should be standing beside you on September 19.

08/31/2026

🇺🇸 Why We Start Before Sunrise

Most people will never see the sunrise we'll experience on September 19.

Long before the rest of the community wakes up, veterans from every branch of service will gather in the quiet darkness.

We'll shake hands with old friends.

Meet new brothers and sisters.

Remember those who are no longer with us.

Then, as the sun rises over Glastonbury, we'll step off together—not just for 22 kilometers, but for a cause much bigger than ourselves.

Some will walk to honor a fallen friend.

Some will walk to reconnect with fellow veterans.

Some will simply walk because they know no veteran should ever walk alone.

That first sunrise isn't just the start of a hike.

It's the beginning of another day of healing, remembrance, camaraderie, and hope.

🌅 We'd love for you to experience it with us.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Veterans Hall of Glastonbury
🕟 Check-in begins at 4:30 AM
🚶 Step-off shortly thereafter.

👉 Register today: https://hiketorememberx.itsyourrace.com/

Who will be standing beside you when the sun comes up? Tag them below.

08/26/2026

🇺🇸 Less Than 30 Days Until We Step Off

In less than 30 days, veterans from every branch of service will come together with one mission.

Not just to walk...

But to remember those who served, reconnect with one another, and strengthen the bonds that remind every veteran they are never alone.

Every step honors those who came before us.

Every conversation strengthens our community.

Every registration helps us reach another veteran.

🎯 Our Goal: 250 Hikers
💙 Fundraising Goal: $30,000

Whether you're a Veteran, Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard we'd be honored to have you join us.

Can't complete the 22K hike? We've got you covered.

If you're unable to walk the full distance because of a disability, injury, or other physical limitation, we'll still make sure you're part of the day. We have a variety of support vehicles available so you can participate, reconnect with fellow veterans, and share in the experience.

No veteran should miss this event because they can't walk the entire course.

Be part of something bigger than yourself.

📅 Hike To Remember XIV
Saturday, September 19, 2026

📍 Veterans Hall of Glastonbury
980 Chestnut Hill Road
South Glastonbury, CT

👉 Register today: https://hiketorememberx.itsyourrace.com/

Tag a fellow veteran who should be walking beside you on September 19.

08/25/2026

Join us for the 4th annual Run The Runway 5k and Kids Fun Run at the Meriden Markham Airport, a unique opportunity to run, jog, and walk on the runway!

The 5K race route will begin on the Meriden Markham Runway and venture out into the beautiful South Meriden neighborhood, before safely landing back on the runway for what will be a fantastic finish!

Proceeds will benefit: DAV: Disabled American Veterans

Presented by the Meriden Markham Airport, City of Meriden, and The Meriden Running Club

To learn more and register: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Meriden/MeridenRunTheRunway5K

08/19/2026

Opening Doors to Healing Through the Outdoors 🌲🇺🇸

Great to see Open Doors Outdoors and its founder, Davey Edwards, featured on WTNH News 8! Their work helps Veterans, families, and young people reconnect, stay active, and experience the healing power of the outdoors.

Tune in today at 4:30 PM to learn more about this important mission!

A huge THANK YOU to News 8 in New Haven and Anne Nyberg for welcoming Open Doors Outdoors into the studio and giving us the opportunity to share our mission with Connecticut! 🇺🇸🏔️

Our founder and Executive Director, Davey Edwards (), had the opportunity to sit down with Anne to talk about Open Doors Outdoors, the heart behind our organization, and the impact of getting Veterans, their families, and young people into the outdoors for reconnection, healthy activity, and healing.

The segment airs TODAY at 4:30 PM on WTNH News 8 — we hope you’ll tune in!

Opportunities like this help us reach more Veterans, families, and young people while introducing our mission to new volunteers, partners, sponsors, and supporters throughout our community.

A special thank you to Anne Nyberg and the entire WTNH News 8 team for taking the time to share our story and helping us open more doors to the outdoors. ❤️🇺🇸

OutdoorHealing Connecticut GetOutside

08/15/2026

Honoring a Legacy of Service and Sacrifice: National Navajo Code Talker’s Day

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Today we honor the Navajo Code Talkers, whose unbreakable code, rooted in the Navajo language, helped secure victory in WWII and saved countless lives. In 1982 President Reagan proclaimed August 14 as Navajo Code Talkers Day. Their legacy is a powerful reminder of cultural strength and sacrifice. 🤍❤💛🖤

Take a moment to remember the Navajo Code Talkers, honor their service and celebrate these extraordinary heroes.

08/12/2026

🇺🇸 WHO DO YOU WALK FOR?
A Hike To Remember XIV Tribute Series

For 74 years, the world didn't know his name.

On February 23, 1945, six U.S. Marines raised the American flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima—creating one of the most iconic images in American history.

For decades, one of those Marines was misidentified.

It wasn't until 2019 that the Marine Corps officially confirmed that Private Harold P. Keller was one of the flag raisers.

Harold Keller never sought recognition.

He returned home after the war, raised a family, and lived a quiet life in Iowa. He passed away in 1979, never knowing that history would one day officially recognize his place in one of America's most famous photographs.

His story reminds us that true heroes don't serve for recognition—they serve because others are counting on them.

As we prepare for Hike To Remember XIV, we honor not only the heroes whose names are well known, but also those whose sacrifices may have gone unnoticed for years.

Their service mattered.
Their sacrifice mattered.
Their stories deserve to be remembered.

"For 74 years, the world didn't know his name. Today, we remember Private Harold P. Keller."

💬 WHO DO YOU WALK FOR?

Is there someone whose service or sacrifice deserves to be remembered?

Share their name or story in the comments and help us honor the heroes who continue to inspire us.

📅 Hike To Remember XIV
September 19, 2026

📍 Veterans Hall of Glastonbury
980 Chestnut Hill Road
South Glastonbury, CT

🎯 Goal: 250 Hikers
💙 Fundraising Goal: $30,000

👉 Register today: https://hiketorememberx.itsyourrace.com/

08/10/2026

🇺🇸 Every Registration Matters

Every registration is more than another name on a list—it's another veteran strengthening our community.

Our goal this year is simple:

🎯 250 Hikers
💙 $30,000 Raised
🇺🇸 One Mission: Build stronger support networks for veterans and their families.

Whether you're a veteran, active duty, Reserve, or National Guard, we'd be honored to have you join us.

Together, we can make a difference—one step at a time.

👉 Register today: https://hiketorememberx.itsyourrace.com/

📅 September 19, 2026
📍 South Glastonbury, CT