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May 23, 2019

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Austinites ‘Carry the Load’ to honor fallen military members, first responders

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“Being able to take something so terrible and being able to make it an amazing moment and seeing it work here in my community is awesome.” Author: Leslie Adami Published: 6:25 PM […]

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WWII Veteran Joe Barger on why he walks

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Posted: May 22, 2019 / 11:36 AM CDT/ Updated: May 22, 2019 / 11:36 AM CDT WWII Veteran Joe Barger is the oldest walking in the Austin leg of the Carry The […]

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Carry the Load campaign passes through Lincoln

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LINCOLN, Neb. 3,900 miles over 32 days, that’s how far a group honoring fallen first responders and veterans is carrying an American flag. The Carry the Load campaign started its journey […]

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Carry the Load relay team stops in ArkLaTex

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“It’s the emotional weight I carry. For some of us, Memorial Day is every day” By Melissa Kakareka May 22, 2019 at 11:24 PM CDT  SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – Just days […]

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After emotional tribute in Shreveport, Carry the Load moves to Texarkana on Thursday

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May 23, 2019 SHREVEPORT, La. – Men, women and children spent their Wednesday afternoon paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Carry the Load, a […]

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Rick Rowe’s Carry The Load Recap

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Rick Rowe was at the Carry The Load event Wednesday and saw an amazing turnout. This morning, he recaps what he saw and experienced live at the Eagle statue on […]

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Carrying the Load of Military and Veterans on Memorial Day

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People make sacrifices to ensure freedom. Ron Russell is leading the effort to remember them. Chris Davis May. 23, 2019 WESTFIELD, Ind.–You’ll have a chance to show your support for […]

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Hundreds Gather at Zilker Park to Honor Fallen Heroes

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By Spectrum News Staff PUBLISHED 8:17 AM CT May. 23, 2019 AUSTIN, Texas — A month-long journey from Seattle, Washington to Texas is quite a road trip. Group reflected on fallen […]

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2 Buckhorn High students highlight non-profit in honor of Memorial Day

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By WAFF 48 Digital Staff | May 23, 2019 at 10:09 AM CDT – Updated May 23 at 10:09 AM   HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – This Memorial Day, two students from Buckhorn […]

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“Tribute to the Fallen and their Families” Plaque dedicated at Fort McPherson Cemetery

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By Madison Clark | Posted: Wed 2:54 PM, May 22, 2019  |  Updated: Wed 11:43 PM, May 22, 2019 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) – Veterans were honored in advance to Memorial Day at Fort McPherson […]

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