Granger Smith marches for unsung heroes

Texas country western singer Granger Smith marches for unsung heroes
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7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
Story by Sgt. John Healy

FORT HOOD, Texas - Since 2001, country-western artists have been more than vocal in their support of the American soldier. Songs about soldiers have topped the charts for nearly 13 years, yet how many artists can say that they went the extra mile?

Austin-based country singer Granger Smith not only went the extra mile, he went the extra 100 miles.

Smith began his walk in South Austin on Sunday, April 7. Over the span of five days, he marched, feet clad in a dusty pair of combat boots.

Throughout the walk Smith conducted daily radio interviews, talking about remembering to thank the men and women in the armed forces.

During every interview, Smith spent time encouraging listeners to donate to the Boot Campaign, a Texas-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of the issues faced by soldiers returning home and easing their reintegration to civilian culture.

“I really wanted to do something other than just doing a benefit concert or a celebrity golf tournament,” said Smith. “I wanted to do something that was a little more memorable, something that means a little bit more.”
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