The 3-mile walk on Saturday honored lives lost in service while bringing together families affected by military sacrifice.

"We are honored to have you all with us today to come together to remember and connect and honor those who have served and sacrificed for our nation," said Sarah Geisen.

For many veterans present, the more than 20 years of conflict still feel like yesterday.

"Whether it's been 20 years or 1 day, these dates have profound significance," Geisen said.

The event allowed veterans to process their experiences through movement along a course from the war memorial around Belle Isle.

"All of us are going to contribute to something that will hopefully last longer than all of us," said Ben King, the Virginia War Memorial's Director of Operations.

The walk included four stat

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