May 21, 2019
‘Carry the Load’ comes through the Brazos Valley
The cross-state relay is a way to honor those who have served and given the "ultimate sacrifice."
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — "Who are you carrying?" That's the question you are most likely to hear as dozens of people, carrying flags, walk through town.
"Carry the Load," is a cross-state relay where those participating raise awareness to those who have served this country, giving the ultimate sacrifice.
It takes place in the prior weeks to Memorial Day. Serving as a reminder to those who are celebrating, the true meaning of the holiday.
May 21, 2019
Memorial Day, Carry the Load, and the mission to reach patriots young and old
DALLAS — I met Todd Boeding in Reverchon Park where Carry the Load will mark Memorial Day next week with its annual gathering of soldiers, veterans, their families and everyday Americans dedicated to holding the day in its proper reverence.
"It's energizing. It's motivating. It's inspiring. It gives a tremendous amount of hope," Boeding said.
May 19, 2019
‘Carry the Load’ campaign reminds public of true meaning behind Memorial Day
Instead of honoring our fallen heroes, soldiers and first responders, we've started just grilling out and heading to the lake. That's why Carry the Load started.
We all need to be reminded at times, to think back about what the true meaning of something is.
Years ago, the feeling was that we had strayed from the true meaning of Memorial Day. Instead of honoring our fallen heroes, soldiers and first responders, we were just grilling out and heading to the lake.
That's why Carry the Load was started.
We begin a three part look at that organization and how it's grown into a huge nationwide walk, ending up in Dallas.
May 19, 2019
Carry the Load treks through downtown San Antonio
Hundreds united to walk in honor of the sacrifices made by America's heroes.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas—It’s a mission to bring back the true meaning of Memorial Day and honor the sacrifices made by America’s heroes.
Hundreds of people gathered to trek through downtown San Antonio Sunday morning to share their stories and help Carry the Load.
Christi-An Hansley can’t help but get emotional when she remembers her grandfather. “Growing up, I only knew him as grandpa, and then to actually think that he fought in a war for my freedoms, too, it makes me realize more of what he went through,” Hansley said.
May 18, 2019
Houston Carry The Load
May 18, 2019
Walkers with Carry the Load stop in Huntsville
By: Kelly Kennedy
Posted: May 18, 2019 09:18 PM CDT
People making their way from New York to Texas on foot made a stop at the Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial today.
They are making the trek to spread awareness about the true meaning of Memorial Day. The walkers pair up in teams of 8 and hand off the American flag every 5 miles. Walkers say they want people to understand the sacrifice military, first responders, and their families make.
Carry the Load Leg Captain, Cheyenne Colson, said "I lost both of my parents due to the military life and the sacrifices that were made, so this means a whole lot to me, and as we walk, we share our stories and other people share their stories, so this whole thing is a big healing process for all of us."
May 18, 2019
‘Carrying The Load’ in Tampa to honor our nation’s fallen heroes
TAMPA, Fla (WFLA) - "Carry The Load" is a national non-profit organization who wants to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day. The phrase ‘carry the load’ refers to our fallen heroes and how we should never forget their sacrifice.
Saturday, May 18th Carry The Load is in Tampa rallying to honor the sacrifices of our nation’s military, veterans, and first responders. This organization provides ways to connect Americans the sacrifices that are made daily by our nation’s heroes.
“We want people to take a minute to just sit back and say thank you to those who made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Carry The Load Ambassador and Veteran Josh Lewis.
May 18, 2019
‘Carry the Load’ event honors military members, veterans
Posted May 18 2019 12:44PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (FOX 13) - Saturday May 18th is "Carry the Load" day in Tampa, where the community marched together in support of those who dedicate their lives to military service.
Carry the Load is a non-profit organization with representatives across the country who organize events to honor Memorial Day, and on Saturday Tampa representatives invited the community out to march the Riverwalk.
May 17, 2019
Walkers stop in Midland en route to Dallas from Seattle
For more than three weeks, members of Carry the Load have been making their way to Dallas. Carrying an American flag, walkers of the West Coast team started their trek on April 25 in Seattle. The team arrived in Midland — the 90th city on the walk — on Friday.
Carry the Load is a nonprofit organization that strives to restore the meaning of Memorial Day by hosting a 32-day relay to honor military personnel and first responders. Relay participants walk or cycle between 50 and 80 miles each day, handing off the American flag between one another every five miles. Each walker wears on his or her back the names of people they choose to honor each day.