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AUSTIN (KXAN) — With Memorial Day approaching, an organization born in Texas wants you to know the meaning of the holiday. On Wednesday, they visited some spots in Austin. One cyclist says the people they come across motivate them to continue on. “Some of the mountains in Arizona and California were tough,” says cyclist Joseph Mason. “When you have someone that comes along and tells you to keep going and thanks you for what you’re doing — it’s encouragement.” See more HERE.

DALLAS — The army of marchers, bikers and other volunteers who put on hold this past year by the coronavirus pandemic, are steadily descending on Dallas's Reverchon Park for the 10th anniversary of the simple idea yet powerful that took Texas, and now, the rest of the country by storm. "It's always been joy together is multiplied, grief together is divided. That's why we do what we do," said William 'Smitty' Searles on the Mountain States Relay. See more HERE.

Shield 616 and Carry the Load are teaming up to host a Memorial May March on Thursday through the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, and to Memorial Park to remember a true local hero. The Carry the Load March is a way to connect us to sacrifices made by our military, veterans, first responders, and their families. See more HERE.

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.