What an Unforgettable Patriot Day!
With more than 5,500 volunteers serving at nearly 70 national cemeteries, together we helped beautify sacred grounds, clean headstones, and preserve honor at the resting places of our military, veterans, and their families.
Heroes' Salute & Serve
Register now for Carry The Load's Annual Pickleball Tournament. Step onto the court and serve up your best game where every ace and rally honors the sacrifice and dedication of our nation's heroes.
2025 Participant Shirt
Show your support and wear your commitment with the official 2025 Carry The Load Participant Shirt. This exclusive shirt is a symbol of remembrance and gratitude for our nation’s heroes.
Honor A Loved One
Join us in paying tribute to a loved one by creating a Storyboard to have your hero added to our Tribute Wall. These heartfelt tributes are a powerful salute to our nation’s heroes.
About Us
Carry The Load is a non-profit organization that exists to preserve the sanctity of Memorial Day through community gatherings and storytelling to unite Americans in appreciation for the sacrifices made by a few who carried the load for all. What started in 2011 as a grassroots effort by two veteran U.S. Navy SEALs has now grown into a nationwide movement with people honoring and remembering our nation’s heroes throughout the year.
Our Mission
Carry The Load’s mission is to provide active ways to honor and remember our nation’s heroes by connecting Americans to the sacrifices made by our military, veterans, first responders, and their families.
Carry The Load works to preserve the sanctity of Memorial Day through community gatherings and storytelling to unite Americans in appreciation for the sacrifices made by a few who carried the load for all.
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Raised Since 2011
300,218+
Participants
93%
of money raised goes towards programs
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Tribute Wall
Honor a fallen hero by submitting a tribute to be featured on our Tribute Wall. We invite you to share who you are carrying.
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