FORT HOOD, Texas – The West Coast Relay Team of Carry The Load stopped by the Great Place, May 27, to watch the 1st Cavalry Horse Detachment perform their routine, on a pitstop on their trek from Seattle to Dallas for Memorial Day. See more HERE.

“I want to turn my grief into honor. And that’s what we help parents do. And that’s how we get through it,” said Terry Burgess. Kevin Reece reports HERE.

White poster boards with pictures of fallen heroes were put up along the Katy Trail. On Monday, they were brought to Reverchon Park in a powerful procession. See more HERE.

Carry The Load is just one way to show gratitude towards all who have served, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Stephen Holley and Mike Devin join WFAA’s Sean Gigggy HERE.

DALLAS – A lot of people are honoring veterans and those who gave their lives for our country at the annual Carry The Load event in Dallas on Monday. The seven-mile course was set up at Reverchon Park. Some people have been out on the trail since late Sunday afternoon. Some went shorter distances. See more HERE.

It’s the true meaning of Memorial Day. The annual Carry the Load Memorial Day march has been ongoing throughout the month, culminating in a meaningful, two-day event at Reverchon Park in Dallas. Carry The Load is a nonprofit organization that provides an active way to connect Americans to the sacrifices made daily by the military, veterans, first responders … Continue reading Annual ‘Carry The Load’ Honors Fallen Heroes For Memorial Day

HENDERSON, Nev. (KSNV) — We’re back to celebrating Memorial Day normally here in Southern Nevada after many observances were canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. In Henderson, the honor guard set up the scene for Memorial Day 2021. More than 100 people showed up ready to run or walk at Cadence Park in Henderson to honor … Continue reading ‘Not just a three-day weekend’: Nevadans honor fallen heroes for Memorial Day

“There are men and women who did not come home to their families,” one participant explained. “It’s important for us to show that we still remember that sacrifice.” See more HERE.

For this is not so much a day about war or crime, or beans and barbecue, but about the men and women who thought the rest of us, where we live, our continuing pursuit of a more perfect union, were worthy. See more HERE. Author: John McCaa is a board member of Carry the Load … Continue reading OPINION: Memorial Day isn’t about war. It’s about duty