About the Ruck

Our mission is to honor, commemorate, and bring national attention to Peace Officer's Memorial Day--Recognizing the bravery, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of law enforcement officers who have given their lives in service to their communities. Through public awareness campaigns, educational initiatives, and remembrance events, we strive to foster a lasting respect and gratitude for those who protect and serve. Additionally, we are dedicated to mentoring young men, instilling values of integrity, leadership, and faith, to raise Godly men who will uphold justice, serve their communities, and carry forward a legacy of righteousness and responsibility.

Origins:

The Peace Officers Memorial Endurance Ruck came about as a method to support the mentoring and leadership training of the boys involved in the Trail Life Troop IN-1685. The leaders of IN-1685 had numerous goals for the troop, they included:

  • A way for the Troop to recognize and honor the heroes in our community.
  • A way for the Troop to be a part of the planning and leadership of a large complex goal.
  • A way to support the physical training of the Troop, helping those involved to push past their mental and physical limits.
  • A way for the Troop members to build community and friendships outside of our immediate group.
  • A way of raising funds for the Troop that we could repeat each year.
  • A way of volunteering within our community.

After four successful years of running the Ruck as part of the the Trail Life troop we split off as an independent entity called Peace Officer Memorial Ruck Corp.  This separation allows us to focus on our core mission and sets us up to be able to grow and expand the event in the future.  It also allows us to accept tax deductible donations from other corporations who want to support our mission

A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Community Foundation a 501(c)(3) charitable organization creating opportunities for the community and law enforcement to support each other. They help provide for those less fortunate in our community, support their employees, and build strong relationships in our community.