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Carry The Load stops for rally at Fort Cavazos

May 23, 2025

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A Dallas-based nonprofit made a stop at Fort Cavazos on Thursday as it nears the end of a nationwide walking tour to spread awareness about the true meaning of Memorial Day — and to raise money for several organizations that support the families of fallen troops and first responders.

Army leaders hosted the event at the 1st Cavalry Division Horse Detachment demonstration grounds, where the horse-mounted troopers would cap off the rally with a display of horsemanship and shooting skills. Fort Cavazos Garrison commander Col. Lakicia Stokes and retired former III Corps commander Lt. Gen. Paul E. Funk were featured speakers.

“Carry The Load began in 2011 as a grassroots effort by two veteran Navy SEALs — what started as a 20 hour and 11 minute memorial march has grown into a national movement, a relay that spans thousands of miles from the West Coast, East Coast and Midwest, all converging in Dallas, Texas,” Col. Lakicia Stokes said in brief opening remarks. “Along the way, communities like ours pause to reflect, remember and recommit to the true meaning of Memorial Day. … We remember, we honor and carry their legacy forward.”

According to the group’s ambassador Colton Morrow, the West Coast team’s trip started in Seattle on April 30 before traveling through California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and into Texas at El Paso. The eight team members took turns walking the whole 4,400-mile journey, sleeping in a tour bus bearing the faces of fallen heroes.

Meanwhile, three other teams journeyed from other points of the country to link up with Morrow’s group in Dallas, where they will hold a two-day event this weekend to commemorate Memorial Day. That event will include a memorial march along the historic Katy Trail and ceremonies in Reverchon Park.

“If you’ve ever wanted to cry on Memorial Day, come to Dallas because it is a very emotional and awe-inspiring event,” Morrow said. “Memorial Day is more than just one day — it means something. It’s not just hamburgers, hot dogs and a mattress sale, somebody gave their lives for the freedoms we have today.”

About 93% of the funds raised by Carry the Load go to the groups nonprofit partners like the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic and the Mark Divine Courage Foundation, as well as scholarships for family members of those killed in the line of duty.

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