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KENNEWICK, Wash. — A nationwide initiative honoring the military, veterans, first responders and their families is making its way through the Tri-Cities.

This initiative was started ten years ago by the co-founder in Dallas.

"He was at a barbecue and realized that people were having fun but weren't representing the true meaning of Memorial Day. So he threw some pounds in his backpack and started walking to remember those guys, and along that route, he was stopped by a Vietnam veteran that said, 'Son who are you carrying?' and from there Carry the Load was born," said Digital Content Manager, Matthew Reid.

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Over the course of 20,000 miles and 48 states, “Carry The Load” is a non-profit organization that honors fallen men and women in our military and first responders by walking across the country.

“To me, it’s just a remembrance, it allows me to reflect on the things I’ve done not only in my military career but the guys I lost, the friends I lost in combat and to pay respect to them, the family memories that go on without their loved ones around, it’s just a big remembrance for me.” air force veteran, Kevin Cluck

Carry the Load's national relay had activities in San Antonio this past weekend on its way to Dallas. KEN5 looked at the details of the events and shared the details about the organization and how to get involved.

Carry the Load's national relay passed through Tampa, FL this morning as it makes its way south to Dallas. 10 Tampa Bay took the time to cover the event, sharing details about the nature of the organization and when those in Tampa could get involved.

KVUE had an interview with someone on the Carry the Load relay where they talked about the purpose of the organization, the details of the relay, and how those in the Austin, TX area can get involved on May 24th

On Saturday, May 21, 2022, Carry the Load will be walking their way through San Angelo in honor of first responders and fallen military.

If you want to walk in "Carry the Load", you can report to one of the 4 following locations in San Angelo 20-30 minutes before the times listed.

• San Angelo Fire Station 6​​​​​​ @ 4386 North Chadbourne - 6:00 a.m. (3.53 miles)
• San Angelo Fire Department 1 @ 106 West 1st Street - 8:00 a.m. (4.00 miles)
• Hobby Lobby @ 2701 Southwest Boulevard - 10:00 a.m. (4.74 miles)
• Foster Field @ 1600 University Avenue - 12:00 p.m. (43.5 miles)

WHAS-TV in Louisville, KY, did a story on Carry the Load and how it's working to restore the meaning of Memorial Day and honor those who paid the ultimate price for the country.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- People honoring those who died in the line of service passed through Louisville on Thursday.

"It's about thanking those who didn't come home, it's important to remember those people who did sacrifice their life and honor them," Kincaid said. "They gave their life for us."

Carry The Load was featured in an article of events going on in the Southwest Louisiana area.

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - There are a number of events happening in Southwest Louisiana to commemorate Memorial Day and the sacrifices many of our U.S. military personnel have made to protect our freedoms.

MIDLAND, Texas — Carry the Load will be making its way through the Permian Basin Thursday and Friday.

This year's group will feature two stops in Pecos, a stop in Monahans, three stops in Odessa and six stops in Midland.