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‘That hit me incredibly hard’: McKinney man says volunteering with Carry The Load led him to Naval Academy

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At each Carry the Load event, a group of Boy Scouts spends hours planting American flags in the grass, one for each American military life lost since 9/11. An exercise, […]

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Carry The Load marches through Waco

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WACO, Texas – Carry The Load marched it’s way through Waco Friday as way to honor veterans, first responders, and families of those who sacrifice their lives in the line […]

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Carry The Load memorial relay runs through Leavenworth to honor military, first responders

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Members of the nonprofit organization Carry The Load were in Leavenworth this week as part of a 15,500-mile national relay to honor and remember fallen military and first responders. In […]

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Getting back to the true meaning of Memorial Day: first responders help carry the load

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AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – Carrying the load for others- That’s the goal of those who participated in a fundraiser walk Friday in Amarillo. They’re raising money and awareness for first responders […]

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North Texans can mark Memorial Day with fireworks, flags and family

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From solemn services to retro music parties, North Texans will take time this weekend to observe Memorial Day. See more HERE.

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Honor and Celebrate Our Fallen Heroes

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Want to Honor our Nations Heroes? Join Carry the Load this Memorial Day weekend at Reverchon Park in Dallas. See more HERE.

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Carry the Load event remembers Officer Garrett Swasey, provides UCCS PD new body armor

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Members of the UCCS Police Department gathered with community members and event organizers to honor UCCS police officer Garrett Swasey, who died on Nov. 27, 2015, in the line of […]

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Remembering our fallen heroes on Memorial Day weekend

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This weekend is the unofficial start to summer with BBQs, pool parties and summer trips all commencing. The annual 100-mile yard sale is also a local favorite. But we hope […]

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Freedom Fest Series kicking off with Carry The Load on Wednesday

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SHREVEPORT, La. – The 2021 KTBS 3 Freedom Fest Series is upon us and we have a lot to celebrate this year. We’re kicking off the series on Wednesday, May 26, with Carry […]

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Memorial Day Charity Walk ‘Carry The Load’ Kicks Off on Monday

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NEWTON, NJ—The Scenic Lakes Community Association, a volunteer supported membership based in the private lake communities of Hardyston and Vernon Township will be hosting their annual Memorial Day Charity walk on Monday, […]

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