Three Virginia Tech graduates embodied their alma mater’s motto — Ut Prosim, That I May Serve — by volunteering their veterinary services to help Aloka, the beloved canine companion of the Walk for Peace, cross the finish line.

The walk for peace made a stop in Wytheville Friday morning. It marks the day 111 for the Venerable Monks. The monks arrived around 1 a.m. Friday morning at the Legacy Church in Wytheville. They held a peace gathering where an estimated 700 people attended. In their program, they not only spoke about their mission, but they also took time to answer questions from the community. 10 News Photojournalist Greg Moore was in Wytheville Friday morning and has reactions from both community members and the monks.

As the Venerable Monks make their journey across America, Aloka the Peace Dog was honored with a Henrico County Police pin and an Animal Protection Police of Henrico County badge.