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ROSEVILLE, Calif. (KTXL) — A march honoring military members and first responders kicked off from Maidu Regional Park Tuesday morning.

Roseville, CA — Carry The Load's relay passes through Roseville on it's journey through California. One veteran in particular is honoring the memory of Roseville native, Sgt. Nicole Gee, during this time.

Watch the full story HERE.

Eagle Point, Ore. — Carry The Load marchers passed through Medford at approximately 2:30 pm on Sunday.

“It’s just a way for us to remember these veterans and these families, because you know a lot of times we think about the loved ones that we’ve lost but we don’t think about those families,” said David Lindsey. Read the full story HERE.

Eagle Point -- Today people from the non-profit, Carry the Load, made their third stop in Eagle Point to honor those who have fallen while out on active duty.

David Lindsey is the West Coast Relay Manager and a retired firefighter, he says it’s great to see people honoring their loved ones and restoring the true meaning of Memorial Day.

“The last three days we’ve been able to meet with five different gold star families and a lot of times they tell us how much they appreciate what we’re doing but it’s the other way around we appreciate what they’re doing,” says Lindsey.

Watch the full story HERE.

Eagle Point -- Today people from the non-profit, Carry the Load, made their third stop in Eagle Point to honor those who have fallen while out on active duty.

David Lindsey is the West Coast Relay Manager and a retired firefighter, he says it’s great to see people honoring their loved ones and restoring the true meaning of Memorial Day.

“The last three days we’ve been able to meet with five different gold star families and a lot of times they tell us how much they appreciate what we’re doing but it’s the other way around we appreciate what they’re doing,” says Lindsey.

Watch the full story HERE.

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.