As part of its mission “to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day,” a team with Carry The Load made its way through Bakersfield on Sunday as part of a 20,000-mile national relay to honor fallen service members.

“For anyone who has lost someone in service to our country, they will tell you that participating in Carry The Load has made a lasting impact on their life,” Stephen Holley, cofounder, president and CEO of Carry The Load said in a news release. “There is nothing like the human touch. Being in that environment, walking side-by-side one another, and sharing stories demonstrates beyond words that people do care.”

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