Brock arrives at Coeur d'Alene

Veteran completes walk from Keystone Heights to Idaho to draw attention to Wounded Warrior Project

Don Coble, Managing Editor

Posted 6/27/19

COEUR d'ALENE, Idaho -- He made it.

Ken Brock shared the last few steps of his remarkable 2,650-mile journey from Keystone Heights with his six grandchildren.

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Brock arrives at Coeur d'Alene

Veteran completes walk from Keystone Heights to Idaho to draw attention to Wounded Warrior Project

Brock is flanked by his grandchildren as he arrived to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Thursday to complete his five-month walk to generate awareness to PTSD programs at Wounded Warrior Project.

City and county law enforcement agencies prepare to escort Ken Brock into Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Ken Brock shares the final mile with his son, Kootenai County Sheriff deputy Arek Brock, Thursday. Brock finished the five-month trip six days ahead of schedule.

Wounded Warrior Project employees cheer Brock's arrival from their Jacksonville headquarters. Brock was live on facebook during the final 1.5 miles of his 2,650-mile journey.

Posted Friday, June 28, 2019 5:22 pm

Don Coble, Managing Editor

COEUR d'ALENE, Idaho -- He made it.

Ken Brock shared the last few steps of his remarkable 2,650-mile journey from Keystone Heights with his six grandchildren.

"We made it!" Brock said Thursday afternoon as a group of fans stood in the rain to welcome him six days ahead of schedule.

"It's been a journey. It's been a long time. There have been a lot of ups and downs. The support has been amazing. I couldn't have done it without everyone."

Brock was live on his facebook page during the final 45 minutes. Local and county police gave the U.S. Army veteran an escort through town.

A caravan of nine police cars met Brock 1.5 miles from town. Led by Brock's son, Kootenai County Sheriff deputy Arek Brock, the escort led the 54-year-old veteran to a city park where other family members were waiting.

Brock left Amverts Post 86 on Feb. 1 to bring awareness to post-traumatic stress disorder programs at Wounded Warrior Project, and with hopes of walking in the town's Fourth of July parade.

"The Warriors, Wounded Warriors, this is for you," Brock said. "Keep your heads up. Be strong. Don't cash in. Ask for help. There's always help out there. Suicides are more than 22 a day. That's no way out."

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Brock arrives at Coeur d'Alene