Wounded veterans march through Dallas to raise money, awareness as part of 1,000-mile trek

Wounded veterans from the United States and the United Kingdom were in Dallas on Monday as they continued a 1,000-mile walk across the country.

The group of six hopes to increase awareness of mental health issues among veterans and hopes to raise money to support wounded veterans.

The walkers began their Texas journey on Monday. They started the day at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, where they met with representatives from the Bush Center and its Team 43 veterans group.

“Basically, as allies we worked so well together in war, it's only right that we heal the same way together afterwards,” US Marine Corps Sergeant Larry Hinkle said. “We're here to raise money, to raise awareness and just let the vets know ‘Hey there's people that have been in your shoes before.’ I'm one of them. Lots of people on the team are in the same shoes. There’s always hope.”

The six veterans started their trek in California earlier this month, but now they must face the Texas summer sun.

“We've been on the beach all week last week, so here in Texas it's going to be an eye opener as far as the heat and humidity go,” Sgt. Hinkle said. “But, teamwork and dedication and focusing on the mission is going to get us through it.”

Other stops in Texas include the Alamo in San Antonio and then on to Houston and Beaumont.

Their walk will conclude in New York City in September.