Day 13
So today was nuts! My friend John wanted to walk with me so we got a ride back to Berryville where I was picked up last night. A few people wanted to meet me while I was passing through there so I told them to come to me since it takes a lot longer for me to get to them…
A wonderful woman Lisa arrives first. She hands me a picture of her son standing in front of the sunset at the same place I camped just two nights before. Her son is not here with us today due to this epidemic. I will carry the picture all the way Lisa! We talked for a long time and a reporter from Fox in DC came out to do a story about the walk. He started filming and people in the small town in Berryville were starting to wonder what in the world was going on haha.
I said goodbye to Lisa and she gave me a bracelet to wear and John and I took off on foot. The reporter following along setting up his camera and breaking down his camera and driving ahead to get more shots. He was awesome and worked VERY hard on his piece. As we were walking, I noticed the reporter on top of a hill ahead and I could tell that the shot he was getting was incredible. Just then, another reporter from a local paper in Winchester pulls up and walks right into the shot. He didn’t know and he didn’t do anything wrong but I thought it was funny. It ended up working out. I went ahead and did a quick interview with him while seeking shelter from a few rain drops. The Fox reporter kept up for a couple of hours getting awesome shots. It was a lot of fun!
We did the interview while John and I took a break and then he took off to rush back to DC to put it all together before the 5 pm news. Very impressive I must say.
The rest of the walk was nice. It was windy again. Like 20 mph winds. That part was annoying but the sun was out and the temperature was nice so I couldn’t complain. It was so nice to walk without Jenny (my stroller full of supplies). I missed Domino but she needed a break and it was nice to walk with someone who talks back. Today was another easy day for me. With all of the media stuff I didn’t have time to get a lot of miles. I only did 12. But I will make it up the next 2 days.
The West Virginia state line is 22 miles from me and I am hoping to make it there at the minimum tomorrow. It’ll be the first time I will be by myself on this trip. Domino is going to get groomed by a wonderful place called Groomingtails in Winchester that heard about me and offered to give Domino some pampering as a contribution to the cause. How awesome is that!!
It will just be me and a small backpack. I’m curious to see how far I can go. The only challenge will be a lot of big hills as I am approaching the mountains in West Virginia. Wish me luck!
Good luck!!
Keep up the good work prayers on your journey
Thank you Brett! You are raising awareness on the awful drug that has taken so many life’s, including your sister. I’m so sorry for your loss! My son, my only child has been addicted to heroin and meth for along time and in and out of jail for half his life because of the addiction. Currently in jail. Which makes me beable to sleep at night for now. Anyway! Bless you! And I hope you come through Utah! St. George Utah, has alot of heroin arrests and alot of deaths from this awful drug. Walk on! We are here for you! Selanie Allred is my name. I would love to meet you and feed you a great dinner of sphaghetti and meatballs! đ
May the comfort, strength and knowledge you inspire in us, be returned to you in spades Brett Bramble… Thank you and God Bless you…
i lost my 20 yr old nephew to heroin overdose, i have learned quite a bit since that day just a few months ago. it seems to me like the biggest factor is the mindset of “it won’t happen to me”. Our brains are wired to not allow us to believe such a thing. It’s the same if you told yourself a lie… like what would i do if i found out i had cancer and two months to live. you can’t truly imagine, your brain wont let you. The mind is powerful and I believe all addicts just dont think it will happen to them. It’s one thing to say “oh sure, heroin could kill me” but I don’t believe that when their in the process they think for a second it will be this time. The mind won’t allow it. It won’t happen to me.
What a great thing u are doing. I have a nephew trying to kick heroin, all so a son that has been clean from it for 21/2 years , but he is still struggling with depression witch is what drive him to it. Also lost my sons best friend at only 19, we couldn’t get him off. This is killing so many . Walk strong and don’t let anyone stop u , your sister would be proud .â€ïž
These two pictures were taken in my town. How awesome is that? It’s incredible what this guy is doing to help stop the drug epidemic.
I was watching the news this morning and where they were interviewing him in Berryville, I noticed the shops behind them and thought to myself, hey I’ve seen them before. So I came downstairs and googled man walking across America for drug abuse or something like that and sure enough, he was in Berryville yesterday heading towards Winchester. Great job man. Keep up the awesome trip.
Brett, Im so proud of you and your much needed journey. I have two children and both have been pulled into the madness and heartache of this epidemic. My heart aches for your loss, I cannot imagine the pain. As long as God gives us another day and as long as there is the determination and compassion you show, I have hope, my children have hope, and more important, my grandchildren have hope. Im in Ohio, and I dont have much but if you need anything, I will certainly do WHATEVER I possibly can to help. Thank you, God bless you. Be safe and be strong. With love, compassion and encouragement..Janet. p.s. I am deeply sorry for your loss and I feel like the world lost an amazing woman, with so much in your heart, it must have been in hers also. God bless and comfort you and your family.
Today is another difficult day… I asked my son to please smile down on you and Domino. May the wind be ever at your back… With love.
I just saw your story on FB. I know your pain. My 20 year old granddaughter (more like a daughter) died August 1, 2014 from a heron overdose. My life changed that day. Overwhelming grief, saddness, pain….what could I have done differently? I appreciate your journey and will follow and support you along your way. Thank you for bringing awareness!
Brett,
I am sorry for your loss. I applaud you from my heart, I too lost a member of my family to heroin – my son Thomas. I know the hole you feel in your heart everyday. Keep walking and stay strong to bring awareness to this terrible disease and epidemic sweeping every corner of this nation.
Our broken hearts are with you, walk on ……..
I may not know you, but I wish I did you are truly an amazing young man. What you are doing is wonderful and I am sure your would be so proud. I live just across the Virginia and West Virginia line, in this area we have an epidemic of herion over doses and deaths. My daughter is in rehab right now for her it is prescription pills. Sorry didn’t mean to ramble o just wanted to let you know I am proud of you and hope to see you in W.VA. And God BlessYou
What you are doing is amazing! The drug epidemic in this country is out of control! Hopefully with you percervierance and determination things will change! I think we all know someone unfortuneatly that has lost their life to drugs! So sorry for your the loss of your dear sister. God Bless you and Domino on this incredible journey. Be safe!
Happy Easter. Godspeed.