Widow of a Vietnam Veteran walking for those who cannot

Why Diane Musselmann
is “Walking for Those Who Can’t”

Kenneth Musselmann was a soldier who fought for his country in Vietnam. After losing both legs to a landmine, Ken returned home and devoted his life to disabled vets and their causes, his wife Diane at his side during this important journey. As a Director of the Disabled Veterans’ LIFE Memorial Foundation, Ken was an integral part in the Foundation’s efforts to bring the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial to reality and to educate people about disabled veterans’ issues.

Sadly, Ken passed away in 2009. But Diane has been making sure his passion endures. To raise awareness and donations for the Memorial that Ken championed, Diane will be walking 90 miles over six days along the coast of California in memory of her husband and those who have fallen in service.

Please support Diane’s courage and selflessness during her Walk.

Show Diane your support by making a donation to AVDLM at Diane’s Memorial Ambassador Page.

Stay updated on her progress by visiting Diane’s blog where she will be chronicling her experience.

If you live in Southern California, walk with Diane for as long and as far as you are able (see the map below for dates and places).



Walk Schedule

10/18 VA Medical Center Long Beach
5901 East 7th Street
Long Beach, CA 90822
Contact: Mike Burns
(562) 404-1266
7:30 a.m. Walkers and supporters meet at the VA Medical Center Long Beach for refreshments and speeches.
8:00 a.m. Diane and walkers depart.
Route will pass through Seal Beach, Sunset Beach and Huntington Beach, ending in Newport Beach.

10/19 8:00 a.m. Walkers depart from Newport Beach (Jamboree Rd. and Pacific Coast Hwy.)
Route will pass through Corona Del Mar and Laguna Beach, ending in Dana Point.

10/20 8:00 a.m. Walkers depart from Dana Point (Del Prado Rd.and Golden Lantern St.)
Route will pass through Capistrano, San Clemente and San Onofre State Beach, ending at the Las Pulgas gates of Camp Pendleton.

10/21 Camp Pendleton
CA 92055
(Old Pacific Hwy and Las Pulgas Rd.)
7:00 a.m. Walkers and Supporters gather at Las Pulgas gate.
8:00 a.m. Marines escort walkers through Camp Pendleton.
After Camp Pendleton, route will end in Carlsbad.

10/22 8:00 a.m. Walkers depart from Carlsbad (Carlsbad Blvd. and S. Coast Hwy.)
Route will pass through Encinitas and Solano Beach, ending in Del Mar.

10/23 8:00 a.m. Walkers depart from Del Mar (Camino Del Mar and Hwy 101.)
Route will pass through Torrey Pines before reaching their final end point at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center San Diego.

12:00 p.m. Walkers and Supporters arrive at the
VA Medical Center in San Diego.
3350 La Jolla Village Dr.
San Diego, CA 92161
Contact: Jim Galliher
(619) 299-6916

Refreshments, balloon arts and more to welcome and congratulate Diane and her fellow walkers.

 

Diane Musselmann
I am a widow of a Vietnam Veteran, mother and grandmother. I am 64 years young. I am walking the "Walking for Those Who Can't" walk to create awareness for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington, D.C. Also, to focus attention on disabled veterans, past and present and unfortunately, future. This is going to be a challenging and emotional journey. I will be pushing my husband's empty wheelchair for the entire 6 day, 90 mile walk to create awareness for the long overdue American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial.
read more about her walk here

http://www.walkingforthosewhocant.blogspot.com/