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“Carry the Load” group honors heroes on Memorial Day

May 26, 2017 wpengine No comments yet

(Chattanooga, Tn) – A veterans support group called “Carry the Load” organizes marches nationwide where volunteers carry the names of fallen friends on their fully-loaded backpacks to shine a light […]

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“Cavi” the terrier Carries the load for all fallen military dogs

May 25, 2017 wpengine No comments yet

Mascot Cavi the Terrier will “Carry The Load” for fallen military Dogs raising $10,000 Click HERE for article.

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True Meaning of Memorial Day Isn’t a 3-Day Weekend

May 25, 2017 wpengine No comments yet

Last May, I trekked three and a half miles through New York City’s streets, lugging a 31-pound backpack. This was my Memorial Day tribute. The weight on my shoulders symbolized […]

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Chase ATM unites a fallen soldier’s mother with his comrade

May 25, 2017 wpengine No comments yet

ATMs are known for dispensing funds, but the Wolfer family never could have guessed it would mean more than a transaction for them.

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Carry the Load comes through Rockwall

May 24, 2017 wpengine No comments yet

(HEATH, TX ) Join the Rockwall County First Responders Team at the Rockwall County Courthouse on May 28 to greet the National Carry the Load Relay Team as it comes […]

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Story & Impact of Carry The Load

May 24, 2017 wpengine No comments yet

May is the month we commemorate Memorial Day. Most people think of backyard barbecues, pool parties and days at the lake, but that is not what Memorial Day is all about. […]

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‘Carry The Load’ for Someone You Love This Memorial Day

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“Carry The Load” for Someone You Love This Memorial Day

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Nationwide march to honor fallen veterans makes its way through Arkansas

May 23, 2017 wpengine No comments yet

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) – Memorial Day is one week away, and the holiday means lot of things to lots of different people. On May 22, a nationwide march came […]

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Honor our nation’s heroes at Toyota Field rally

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(San Antonio, Tx) – The Carry the Load relay is traveling by bike and on foot from Seattle to Dallas for a Memorial Day rally. The event in San Antonio, which […]

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Fox – San Angelo – ‘Making a Difference’

May 23, 2017 wpengine No comments yet

(San Angelo, TX) – An event that is free and open to the public will let Texans express their appreciation of our nation’s military, law enforcement, firefighters and first responders.

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