May 26, 2023
Carry The Load co-founder shares how nonprofit helped him during his own mental health struggle
DALLAS — "You learn more when you're getting your teeth kicked in, proverbially, than you do when things are going your way," said Stephen Holley.
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September 10, 2022
Volunteers take care of national cemeteries for Patriot Day
(NewsNation) — Thousands of volunteers are taking care of sacred grounds and cleaning headstones at national cemeteries this weekend ahead of Patriot Day, which commemorates those who died in 9/11.
It’s all a part of Carry The Load and the National Cemetery Administration’s National Day of Service and Remembrance, set to take place at more than 60 national cemeteries across the country.
Carry The Load, a nonprofit founded in 2011 by two veteran U.S. Navy SEALS, aims to provide an “active way” to connect Americans to the military, veterans, first responders and their families, according to its website.
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September 8, 2022
Volunteers Needed for Cleanup and Beautification at DFW National Cemetery
(DALLAS) The day, in collaboration with the VA National Cemetery Administration, aims to honor those who died on Sept. 11, 2001, by volunteering to clean headstones and beautify sacred grounds at one of 63 participating National Cemetery locations across the U.S.
The local clean-up in North Texas will occur at DFW National Cemetery, at 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway in Dallas. The event starts at 10 a.m. Friday.
Upwards of 300 local volunteers are expected. See the full coverage here.
September 1, 2022
Here’s how you can honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice since 9/11
Looking for a way to honor those who served in the nation’s armed forces in the 21 years since the Sept. 11 attacks? VA’s National Cemetery Administration is partnering with Carry The Load to put on the event. To learn more and view a list of participating cemeteries and start times, visit here. The event will take place at more than 60 cemeteries across the country. Volunteers will clean headstones and participate in other beautification efforts. Read the full story here.
November 3, 2021
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.
August 1, 2018
Interview with US Navy SEAL, Stephen Holley
Stephen Holley, co-founder of Carry The Load and founder of SIXSITE Gear, featured in Valor Magazine interview.
May 12, 2017
Making Memorial Day truly memorial
(FOX News US)-- "There is nothing wrong with barbequing or going to the beach. But people in my generation seem to have forgotten why we have the holiday in the first place, which is to pay due respect to those who served and died. We want to change that,” says Stephen Holley, a former Navy SEAL and co-founder of the non-profit Carry the Load.
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April 27, 2017
Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes Memorial Day and Event Day
DALLAS (PRWEB)-- For many, what was meant to be a day of remembering the sacrifices of fallen military service members and first responders has become a weekend of sales, barbecues and three-day vacations. Six years ago, after losing friends in combat, two former Navy SEALs decided that wasn’t enough, and set out to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day.
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May 30, 2016
‘Carry the Load’ in Dallas honors veterans, fallen heroes
(Dallas, TX) Fox4 News-- People from across the country are in Dallas to honor veterans and fallen heroes. Two former Navy Seals started “Carry the Load” five years ago and the event continues to grow every year.
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