Five members of Los Alamos Fire Department completed the Bataan Memorial Death March course carrying 32-lb packs March 25 at White Sands Missile Range in memory of LAFD Capt. John Snyder, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. From left, Capt. Gerard Coriz, Capt. Tim Johnson, Firefighter Brian Palmer, Firefighter Rick Acedo and Firefighter Michael Garcia. The team joined some 8,500 participants in the event. Courtesy photo

LAFD Capt. Tim Johnson adjusts his shoe laces during the March 25 Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range. Courtesy photo

LAFD Firefighter Brian Palmer, left, and Capt. Tim Johnson walk March 25 in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range. Courtesy photo

LAFD Firefighter Rick Acedo rests following the March 25 Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range. Courtesy photo

LAFD Firefighter Michael Garcia listens to his tunes as he walks March 25 in the 26-mile Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range. Courtesy photo