Founded by a pair of veteran U.S. Navy SEALs, Clint Bruce and Stephen Holley, Carry The Load started with a mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day after an experience Bruce had back on Memorial Day of 2010. “It came on the heels of losing some good friends of ours,” explained Holley of … Continue reading This nonprofit helps veterans Carry The Load
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5 D-FW veterans organizations making a difference
According to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), more than 450,000 veterans live in the North Texas region, out of more than 1.5 million across the state of Texas. Too often, government resources fall short of what many of these men and women need to live fulfilling lives after serving … Continue reading 5 D-FW veterans organizations making a difference
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How Carry The Load is honoring Veterans Day 2021
Tiffany Liou interviews co-founder and CEO, Stephen Holley about how Carry The Load honors Veterans Day. See the news segment HERE.
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List: Veterans Day celebrations, events, discounts and deals in North Texas
DALLAS — Numerous events are planned across North Texas on Thursday for Veterans Day, from parades and celebrations to discounts and deals. Here’s a list of several of today’s Veterans Day celebrations across our area, for links to more information, see HERE.
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Frisco’s Annual Community Parade to be Held November 13; Honors Veterans, Showcases School Spirit
The word on the street is ‘Everyone loves a parade’ – especially when it celebrates community and school spirit while honoring Veterans. The annual Frisco Community Parade will march through downtown this Saturday, November 13. Beginning at 10 a.m., parade participants will leave Toyota Stadium, marching east on Main Street before finishing at North County Road. Read more, … Continue reading Frisco’s Annual Community Parade to be Held November 13; Honors Veterans, Showcases School Spirit
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Vistra Donates $50,000 to Support and Honor America’s Veterans
IRVING, Texas– In appreciation of the men and women (and canines) who serve our country, Vistra (NYSE: VST) today announced a $50,000 donation to organizations working to support active and veteran military members. The donations will help care for wounded veterans, transition military members to civilian life, and support military families and organizations committed to honoring … Continue reading Vistra Donates $50,000 to Support and Honor America’s Veterans
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Learning the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day
In preparation for Veterans Day on November 11, Veteran U.S. Navy SEAL Cody Bandars shares on KLTY’s “DFW Perspective with Starlene” the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day, why it’s important and how to thank a veteran, and how people can get involved with Carry The Load this Veterans Day.
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DFW nonprofit teaching people true meaning of Veteran’s Day
DALLAS (KDAF) — A Dallas area non-profit was people to know the true meaning of Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day. Carry the Load is a non-profit organization that teaches Americans about the sacrifices made by members of the military, veterans, first responders and their families. See more, HERE.
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Volunteers prep Culpeper National Cemetery for 9/11’s 20th anniversary
Sept. 11, 2001, was our generation’s Pearl Harbor, Culpeper National Cemetery Director Jason Hogan says. “There is no other single day in our lifetime when Americans from every corner of our nation could put every difference aside and embrace one another,” Hogan said Friday morning to volunteers assembling there. “We dropped to our knees, we … Continue reading Volunteers prep Culpeper National Cemetery for 9/11’s 20th anniversary
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‘It heals the soul’ | Veteran volunteers clean up military cemeteries in remembrance of 9/11
SAN ANTONIO — Saturday marks 20 years since the terrorist assaults on the World Trade Center. The nation will honor the milestone with ceremonies to recollect the 2,977 lives lost. Around the nation, volunteers with “Carry the Load” are remembering 9/11 by cleansing and beautifying military cemeteries. See more HERE.
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