By: WDTN.com Staff

Posted: May 15, 2019 05:32 PM EDT

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Carry The Load organization held an event Wednesday to honor fallen military service members, first responders, and their families.

Carry The Load is a non-profit organization that assists in providing active ways to honor and celebrate American heroes.

The event took place May 15 at 10 am at the Dayton National Cemetery, and educated Dayton youths on patriotism, healing for military veterans, first responders, and their families; and honor those who have died for our freedom.