A retired Marine who served in Iraq is now on another mission, and he is walking 500 miles to accomplish it — a mission taking him through Roanoke. Mac McCollum is walking from Knoxville, Tennessee to Washington D.C. to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project, which helps treat war veterans for their physical and psychological wounds. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more.
[audio:http://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/05-16-Marching-Marine-Wrap1-WEB.mp3|titles=05-16 Marching Marine Wrap1-WEB]Click here for McCollum’s web site, which includes links to the Wounded Warrior Project and the opportunity to make a donation.