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May 19, 2021

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Carry The Load – Honoring veterans across the country

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SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — It’s called Carry The Load. The mission is to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day and honor our nation’s heroes. Carrying the load of an […]

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Everything you need to know about the upcoming 2021 Freedom Fest Series

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SHREVEPORT, La. –  Carry The Load will be in Bossier City on May 26, Texarkana on May 27, and Mt. Pleasant on May 28. Carry the Load is a walk to remember […]

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Carry The Load stops in Tri-State to honor fallen military, first responders

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SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) – A cross-country relay that honors fallen military and first responders is making a few stops in Cincinnati on Wednesday, May 19. See more HERE.

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Retired Dallas firefighter walks in honor of those who died in the line of duty

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David Lindsey has walked 170 miles so far in his Carry The Load journey. He remembers and honors firefighters and other heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice. See more HERE.

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‘Carry The Load’ stops in Borderland to share true meaning of upcoming Memorial Day holiday

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El Paso, Texas– Since 2011 the nonprofit “Carry the Load” has been spreading its mission across the country with a 15,000-mile national relay to restore the true meaning of Memorial […]

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Organización realiza caminata para recordar a los caídos

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MIDLAND, Texas (KTLE) – A poco tiempo de celebrar el Día de los Caídos, una organización llamada “Carry the Load” llega a Odessa y Midland para honrar con una caminata […]

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Carry The Load will stop in the Permian Basin to honor fallen military members and first responders

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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) -Ahead of Memorial Day, thousands of people who will walk in the Carry The Load relay, for the 10th year, will bring awareness and remind people that […]

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