2026 Virtual Memorial Mile
Sgt. 1st Class
Nicholas Kau’ilokoikaika
Franklin Guard
With profound honor and respect, and thanks to your incredible support, we announce this year's honoree for the TUP Virtual Memorial Mile: Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Kau'ilokoikaika Franklin Guard who died on June 20th, 2022 after struggling with the mental and physical impacts of his military service.
Join us on Memorial Day, May 25th, 2026, to remember Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas "Nick" Guard and all who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Participate in the TUP Virtual Memorial Mile by walking, running, biking, hiking, swimming, or any activity that motivates you and brings you joy.
Learn more about SFC Guard’s legacy and his family by joining our Virtual Memorial Mile Facebook group. We are all #MotivatedByTheirLives.
About #TUPMemorialMile & #MotivatedByTheirLives
The Virtual Memorial Mile was created in 2018 by Humans on the Homefront to honor our fallen and support The Unquiet Professional. The #MotivatedByTheirLives movement was inspired by the son of Dan Mazzulla, encouraging us to focus on how the lives of the fallen inspire us. Tessa Robinson's powerful six-part series on SSG Michael H. Simpson's life, death, and legacy can be found here.
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