CATALDO, Idaho – Ken Brock’s final words during an interview with a television station from Spokane, Wash., was to his son, daughter and grandchildren in nearby Coeur d’Alene was …
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CATALDO, Idaho – Ken Brock’s final words during an interview with a television station from Spokane, Wash., was to his son, daughter and grandchildren in nearby Coeur d’Alene was simple:
“See you in a couple days.”
Brock’s amazing journey is coming to an end. With only 27 miles to go, the U.S. Army veteran easily should complete is walk from Amvets Post 86 in Keystone Heights to Coeur d’Alene well ahead the town’s Fourth of July parade.
“I will get there a few days early,” Brock said. “It’s absolutely amazing.”
Brock started his 2,650-mile journey on Feb. 1 to draw attention to post-traumatic stress disorder programs at Wounded Warrior Program. He’s walked through deadly tornadoes and flooding, bad-fitting shoes, rain, snow and lightning to be on the cusp on an accomplishment most, including Brock, didn’t believe was possible.
“I worked my butt off to get here. Actually, I walked my butt off,” Brock said. “I was really down for a while, but things have really picked up lately. I don’t have to push it anymore. I can take my time. I can enjoy this.”
All that stands between Brock and the finish line is Fourth of July Summit. Once he got to the top on Thursday night, he only had 14 miles to go.
“And it’s all downhill,” he said.
Television stations have scheduled interviews and appearances. “Fox and Friends” will have him on their show on July 4. Other networks now are scrambling to join the ride.
Brock cut off two days – and 40 miles – of walking when the Montana Highway Patrol told Brock he could walk on the shoulder of Interstate 90 instead of turning north to walk through a less-traveled pass in the Rocky Mountains.
“Everywhere I go up here, they know me,” he said. “The closer I get, the bigger it gets.”