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BOSSIER CITY, La. - Volunteers filled backpacks with mementos to honor the heroes in their life. It was part of the annual Carry the Load fundraiser which is also part of the KTBS 3 Freedom Fest Series. It kicked off its campaign through the ArkLaTex with a stop in Bossier City Wednesday evening. See more HERE.

WACO, TX — Memorial Day is quickly approaching. While a lot of Central Texans will enjoy a dip in the pool, or perhaps a BBQ and time with family, one organization crisscrossing the country wants to make sure everyone remembers the true meaning behind the holiday.  See more HERE.

(HOT SPRINGS, AR) -- East Coast Carry The Load representatives, Hot Springs police and community members joined together to walk along Central Avenue Wednesday as part of the annual 15,500-mile national relay that began in West Point, N.Y. See more HERE.

(DENVER) Each year, millions of volunteers fill backpacks with mementos to "Carry the Load" and reflect on what the Memorial Day holiday is all about. See more HERE.

On May 31 (Memorial Day) at 8 a.m., a Walk/Run to Honor and Remember will start at the Gold Star Families Memorial downtown. Two national organizations — Carry The Load and the Woody Williams Foundation — will be involved with the event, and Mullins said Mayor Tom Watson will say a few words as well. See more HERE.

NEWTON, NJ—The Scenic Lakes Community Association, a volunteer supported membership based in the private lake communities of Hardyston and Vernon Township will be hosting their annual Memorial Day Charity walk on Monday, May 31. See more HERE.

SHREVEPORT, La. - The 2021 KTBS 3 Freedom Fest Series is upon us and we have a lot to celebrate this year. We're kicking off the series on Wednesday, May 26, with Carry The Load. Carry The Load is a walk to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to defend our country, and to honor those in the military today. See more HERE.

(New Braunfels, Texas) -- Team members from Carry the Load float the Comal River following the kick off event on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. The relay involves walking or biking, but in New Braunfels team members float. See more HERE.

We are just a few days from Memorial Day weekend. And there is an on-going effort to renew the true meaning of the holiday. See more HERE.

Volunteers walk from different parts of the country to Dallas for Carry the Load to honor those who've served and emphasize what Memorial Day means. See more HERE.