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PORTLAND, Ore. — A group of men and women walked through Portland on Friday carrying the weight of fallen soldiers and first responders.

It is part of a relay happening across the country organized by Carry the Load.

“That weight that we carry, every time we're walking, every time our walkers or our bikers get out, we put a bib on our backpacks and we symbolize one of those lost soldiers or police or fireman, and we're carrying them down the road with us every time so their names are not forgotten,” said David Lindsey. Watch and read the full story HERE.

SEATTLE — Carry the Load is a symbolic campaign that encourages volunteers to “carry the load” for an American hero in an awareness relay across the country.

“Carry The Load is an important annual campaign and is ultimately a way to connect Americans to the sacrifices of our nation’s military, veterans, first responders, and the countless families affected,” Fryman said. Watch and read more HERE.

CONGERS, NY — The East Coast route of the national Carry The Load Relay will stop in Congers on Monday so supporters can join the relay team for a walk and rally to honor the sacrifices of our nation's heroes.

To look at the full article and find details for events in Congers, NY area, click HERE.

ABC10 aired a video talking with Carry The Load's President, Stephen Holley, discussing the details of what Carry The Load stands for and how you can get involved with the organization.

Check out the full video HERE.

Thomas Ferrell Allison was born in Parkland, Washington, in October 1979. In grade school, Allison enjoyed playing war and otherwise messing around at church camp. He graduated from Washington High School, then joined the Army. Christian faith was a central part of Allison’s life. His family reported that, when they were concerned for his safety in the service, he would attempt to reassure them by saying, “Some of us will get to heaven first.”

This #VeteranOfTheDay article was published by the VA blog, "VAntage Point" in partnership with Carry The Load. Read the full story HERE.

Volunteers organized by Carry The Load, in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs' National Cemetery Administration, will visit 50 national cemeteries during a 20,000-mile march along five separate routes covering 48 states that begins on Thursday.

"This is the fifth year the National Cemetery Administration has worked with Carry The Load," said VA Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Matt Quinn in a statement." Read more HERE.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carry The Load, a non-profit that provides active ways to connect Americans to the sacrifices of our nation’s military, veterans, first responders and their families, kicks off its 10^th Annual National Relay today to raise awareness for the true meaning of Memorial Day. The 32-day, 20,000-mile National Relay includes five routes crossing 48 states and 100 rallies before culminating at the Dallas Memorial March on Memorial Day weekend.

“For anyone who has lost someone in service to our country, they will tell you that participating in Carry The Load has made a lasting impact on their life,” says Stephen Holley, co-founder, president and CEO of Carry The Load.

Read more HERE.

MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced its support for the Carry The Load® Memorial May campaign, a month-long Memorial Day awareness program providing active ways to connect Americans to the sacrifices made by the U.S. military, veterans, first responders, and their families.

"Team Schein could not be more pleased to join Carry The Load in honoring our nation’s heroes,” said Brad Connett, CEO, Henry Schein North America Distribution Group. “As we tend to our daily business, spend precious time with family and friends, and live in a manner we so choose, we pause to remember and honor those who ‘carried the load’ of protecting our freedoms by making the ultimate sacrifice for our country.”

Read more HERE.

WASHINGTON— Beginning April 28, volunteers organized by Carry The Load, in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration will visit 50 national cemeteries during a 20,000-mile march along five separate routes covering 48 states — converging on Memorial Day weekend for final rally in Dallas, Texas.

"Throughout this 32-day Memorial May campaign, marchers frequently carry signs, banners and flags honoring a fallen servicemember, Veteran or first responder," said VA Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Matt Quinn. Read more HERE.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — For the very first time, Carry The Load National Relay will travel through Western New York on Thursday, May 12th.   This National Relay consists of five routes that cover 20,000 miles across 48 states. The relay team walks and cycles daily throughout the 32-day Memorial May campaign where people of all ages can join to honor and remember our fallen heroes.  The National Relay culminates at the Dallas Memorial March on Memorial Day Weekend. Learn more, HERE.