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Gold Star families brave rainy weather to support each other at Carry The Load event in Dallas on Memorial Day

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“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.

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Annual ‘Carry The Load’ Honors Fallen Heroes For Memorial Day

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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 […]

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Carry The Load march draws hundreds to Dallas for Memorial Day

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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 […]

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‘Not just a three-day weekend’: Nevadans honor fallen heroes for Memorial Day

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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 […]

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Rain couldn’t dampen the purpose of Carry the Load memorial march

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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.

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The significance behind Memorial Day

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“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 […]

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Reflecting upon the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice

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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 […]

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OPINION: Memorial Day isn’t about war. It’s about duty

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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 […]

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Honoring the memory of service people is just one aspect of ‘Carry The Load’

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Memorial Day allows people to celebrate those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country, and to reflect on all the work and sacrifices servicemen make every day. Carry […]

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Sheep Dogs commemorate Memorial Day with walk in Bentonville

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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Two Northwest Arkansas nonprofits will walk around Bella Vista Lake Saturday morning to honor those who died in the line of duty. The walk or ruck is two miles […]

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