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September 11, 2024

Hundreds of volunteers beautify DFW National Cemetery to mark 9/11 anniversary

NBC 5 DFW

By: Alanna Quillen

On Wednesday, hundreds of volunteers gave back to fallen heroes at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. The efforts were part of Patriot Day, a nationally recognized day of service to mark the 9/11 anniversary.

Volunteers spread out across the more than 600-acre cemetery, hand-scrubbing thousands of headstones and beautifying the hallowed grounds.

The nonprofit Carry the Load organized the event, which aimed to restore the true meaning of veteran holidays like Memorial Day, and hosted events to connect the public with outreach benefitting veterans and their families.

For many, it was a fulfilling way to observe such a dark moment in our country's history.

“On Patriot Day, we encourage Americans to honor the memory of 9/11 by serving in their communities and sharing stories of the first responders and military who paid the ultimate sacrifice to keep us safe,” said Stephen Holley, co-founder, president, and CEO of Carry The Load and Veteran U.S. Navy SEAL.

Organizers said that as time goes on, there will be more younger generations who didn't experience 9/11, and these service efforts will create teachable moments for them.

"I have three young daughters, all born after Sept. 11. And for me, I was in the Marine Corps on Sept. 11 at the station in Virginia. So I was directly, kind of, involved as that day, as it unfolded and tragically lost so many lives,” said Judd Word, a Dallas firefighter and Carry the Load ambassador. “It's very important to make sure that we're continuing to educate the younger generation, make sure that they know what happened and understand why it's so important to remember this day."

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September 11, 2024

Volunteers with Carry The Load scrub headstones at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver

Denver Gazette

September 11, 2024

Never forget: Chattanooga National Cemetery honors fallen heroes with headstone cleanup

News Channel 9 Chattanooga

By: Fallon Howard

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The attacks on September 11th, 2001 were four coordinated Islamist terrorist suicide attacks carried out by al-Qaeda against the United States in 2001. And people all across the world today are honoring the fallen heroes.

National non-profit director Matt Fryman of Carry the Load focuses on one aspect and says, "Freedom's not free."

"I would say that freedom's not free. I think that day is a great example of, you know, we get to live in a country that that's not the norm, right? It's not normal to have something like that happen to where lives are lost from a different country, a different entity, whatever that may be; that's a normal day in Iraq to where lives are lost every day, said Matt Fryman, Carry the Load's Marketing Director "

Matt Fryman says that 9/11 has humbled him and given him a deeper understanding after his own personal experience with family in the military. He also adds that being able to talk with family members who have lost someone puts a face to a name.

"I did not truly understand the significance because, again, it wasn't really taught in school. My father served in the Air Force, so I was able to have that recognition of it, but again, it still didn't have the impact that it should have had in my life. So being a part of carry the load opened my eyes to the sacrifice that is made, day in, day out, said Matt Fryman, Carry the Load's Marketing Director "

In observance of Patriot Day, volunteers will clean headstones and beautify hallowed grounds at 67 National Cemeteries across the nation. More than 40 have already registered at Chattanooga National Cemetery, and 2,000 nationwide.

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September 11, 2024

9/11 Terror Attacks: North Texans honor victims with memorials, a day of service

FOX 4 KDFW

DALLAS - People across North Texas and the country will pause to remember the victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

Wednesday marks 23 years since terrorists hijacked four planes and crashed them into the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania.

Nearly 3,000 people were killed on that day in 2001.

Families who lost loved ones will observe a national moment of silence and read the names of the victims at a memorial service.

Several organizations in North Texas will also hold ceremonies and day of service events for what’s now known as Patriot’s Day.

Carry the Load holds day-of-service events at DFW National Cemetery

Some North Texans are choosing to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks with a day of service.

Volunteers with Carry the Load will gather at DFW National Cemetery to beautify the grounds and clean headstones.

Carry the Load is a charity that started with events around Memorial Day but has grown into a year-round effort to support veterans and first responders.

Ambassador Matt Thomas said Wednesday’s event is a somber way to remember the lives lost on Sept. 11 and those who have served our country since then

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September 11, 2024

Facts about 9/11 and how to mark Sept. 11, 2001 anniversary

El Paso Times

September 11, 2024

9/11 memorial events honor fallen heroes and victims

KTVI FOX 2 News

By: Nick Gladney

MANCHESTER, Mo. – It is a somber day in America, as Wednesday marks the 23rd year since the Sept. 11 attacks.

A ceremony is set to take place at Stoecker Park in Manchester at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The Flags of Valor display is set up and features 412 flags, each one honoring a first responder who died in the attacks. One flag also represents those who have succumbed to 9/11-related illnesses, along with pictures of civilians who died in the attacks.

There are many other ceremonies taking place Wednesday. One of the first will be at Scott Air Force Base at 7:40 a.m. Wednesday morning. There will be speeches along with wreath-laying and bell-ringing.

9/11 has turned into a national day of service. Another event that is happening at the Enterprise Center is the Volunteer Meal Pack starting at 9 a.m.

1400 volunteers will pack more than 400,000 meals for those in need. Among those taking part in that event: St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones.

The Annual March to the Arch is also taking place again this year. That event will begin at 9:11 a.m. Wednesday morning at Mike Duffy’s restaurant on Clayton Road. The group will then make the 21-mile memorial walk to the base of the arch.

Other events include a remembrance ceremony and walk in O’Fallon, Missouri. The ceremony is set for 8:30 Wednesday morning, followed by the optional walk.

There will be a cleanup at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. That event, organized by the nonprofit group Carry the Load, will run from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday.

At 11:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, there will also be a ceremony at the Belleville Fire Department Station 4 on South Illinois Street.

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September 10, 2024

Remember those lost on 9/11 at these North Fork events and commemorations

The Suffolk Times

September 10, 2024

9/11 service, remembrance events in the Mid-South

FOX 13 Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - September 11, 2024 marks 23 years since thousands of people in America lost their lives to a series of terrorist attacks.

There are many events on Wednesday and throughout the weekend for people to be of service and to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the tragic events and to those who served our country following the attacks.

Volunteers can meet at the Memphis National Cemetery on Wednesday to clean Veterans headstones. The Carry The Load Patriot Day event at 3568 Townes Avenue is from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. and is free. Children are welcome to participate. Organizers ask participants to dress casual and respectful with no open toe shoes or tank tops. People who are interested can register for the event here.

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September 9, 2024

Rock Island National Cemetery to host Patriot Day remembrance event on 9/11

Quad Cities Regional Business Journal

The Rock Island Arsenal and the Rock Island National Cemetery will host a 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance on Patriot Day on Wednesday, Sept. 11. All events are open to public participation.

The day will kick off with a 2.5-mile 9/11 Remembrance Walk beginning at 6:30 a.m. at Memorial Field. Walkers are to assemble at 6 a.m. at the Memorial Field parking lot.

The Rock Island National Cemetery will host a service project and remembrance event. It begins at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday. “Carry the Load: Who are you Carrying?”’ is an effort by volunteers to clean headstones and beautify VA National Cemeteries across the nation to honor and remember those who served our country.

The dress for the cemetery event is casual and respectful. All events will be outdoors. Organizers request no open toe shoes or tank tops and suggest visitors be mindful of the weather. No pets please and children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

The 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony features a speech by Col. William “Joe” Parker III, commander, U.S. Army Garrison Rock Island Arsenal. It will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Rock Island Arsenal 9/11 Memorial. It’s located along Rodman Avenue across from Memorial Park.

The day will honor the 2,977 Americans who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001 and the subsequent 7,085 Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, Coast Guardsmen and DoD Civilians who have died in support of the Global War on Terrorism.

Members of the public who wish to participate should enter the Arsenal via the Moline Gate and be prepared to show valid identification.

September 9, 2024

Dayton-area locations invite public to remember lives lost in Sept. 11, 2001 attacks

Dayton Daily News

This week, the nation is remembering the lives lost and the efforts of heroes on Sept. 11, 2001 when a series of airline hijackings and suicide attacks by al-Qaeda militants occurred on U.S. soil.

Nearly 3,000 people perished in New York City, Arlington, Va. and Shanksville, Penn. More than 6,000 others were injured.

“On Patriot Day, volunteers from across the country will gather at VA National Cemeteries to clean headstones and beautify these sacred grounds,” states a Facebook post by the Dayton National Cemetery at 4100 W. Third St. “This event is a perfect opportunity for employee teams, youth groups, and individuals to give back and show appreciation for those who served our country.”

The event, hosted by the cemetery and Carry the Load, begins at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Sign up online at https://participate.carrytheload.org/site/DocServer/Dayton_PD.pdf.

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