By: Brea Hollingsworth

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — With a large American flag, over a dozen people walked down Raleigh’s Western Boulevard Thursday in remembrance of fallen heroes.

Each year, Carry The Load brings together thousands of people from all across the country to honor and remember those in the military.

Jason Santos is the East Coast Relay Manager. He participates in the event every year.

“We are trying to be visible, remind people what Memorial Day, we call it Memorial May, is all about because one day is not really enough to say thank you,” said Santos.

The national relay covers nearly 20,000 miles with five routes during the month of May.

Santos and his team are traveling all over the East Coast.

“We started at West Point, New York and we are ending in Dallas, Texas so our relay route is 4,200 miles,” said Santos.

Cathy Dymond participated in a portion of the walk. She told CBS 17 she wanted to honor her loved ones.

“I grew up in a military family. My parents met in the military in the Navy, my grandfather was in the Navy, I have cousins who are in the Marines and in the Army and the Air Force, so the military is very near and dear to my heart,” said Dymond.

Kim Brady agrees.