Former Army Ranger Jeff Struecker's 45 Mile run in support of "With Love, Billy" Documentary

Fort Smith Museum of History Supports Jeff Struecker’s 45-Mile Run and With Love, Billy Documentary

October 30, 2026 

Summary:

On October 30, 2026, former U.S. Army Ranger Jeff Struecker will run 45 miles through Fort Smith to help raise the $65,000 needed to complete With Love, Billy. Association Benàch in Nago-Torbole, Italy, is leading the documentary project and bringing General William O. Darby’s story to the screen. The film will explore the life, military service, and legacy of Fort Smith native Brigadier General William O. Darby, founder of the WWII “Darby’s Rangers,” through archival footage, photographs, documents, and firsthand accounts. Struecker’s role is to help raise funding for the production, with funds raised through Jeff Struecker Ministries going directly toward completion of the film and donors recognized in the film credits. The project also strengthens the connection between Fort Smith, where Darby’s story began, and Nago-Torbole, where he died in combat, a…