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Carry The Load co-founder shares how nonprofit helped him during his own mental health struggle

May 26, 2023 carrytheload2 No comments yet

DALLAS — “You learn more when you’re getting your teeth kicked in, proverbially, than you do when things are going your way,” said Stephen Holley. View the full story here.

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Volunteers take care of national cemeteries for Patriot Day

September 10, 2022 carrytheload2 No comments yet

(NewsNation) — Thousands of volunteers are taking care of sacred grounds and cleaning headstones at national cemeteries this weekend ahead of Patriot Day, which commemorates those who died in 9/11. […]

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Volunteers Needed for Cleanup and Beautification at DFW National Cemetery

September 9, 2022 carrytheload2 No comments yet

(DALLAS) The day, in collaboration with the VA National Cemetery Administration, aims to honor those who died on Sept. 11, 2001, by volunteering to clean headstones and beautify sacred grounds […]

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Here’s how you can honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice since 9/11

September 1, 2022 carrytheload2 No comments yet

Looking for a way to honor those who served in the nation’s armed forces in the 21 years since the Sept. 11 attacks? VA’s National Cemetery Administration is partnering with […]

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DFW nonprofit teaching people true meaning of Veteran’s Day

November 3, 2021 wpengine No comments yet

DALLAS (KDAF) — A Dallas area non-profit was people to know the true meaning of Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day. Carry the Load is a non-profit organization that teaches Americans […]

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Interview with US Navy SEAL, Stephen Holley

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Stephen Holley, co-founder of Carry The Load and founder of SIXSITE Gear, featured in Valor Magazine interview.

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Making Memorial Day truly memorial

May 12, 2017 carrytheload No comments yet

(FOX News US)– “There is nothing wrong with barbequing or going to the beach. But people in my generation seem to have forgotten why we have the holiday in the […]

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Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes Memorial Day and Event Day

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DALLAS (PRWEB)– For many, what was meant to be a day of remembering the sacrifices of fallen military service members and first responders has become a weekend of sales, barbecues […]

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‘Carry the Load’ in Dallas honors veterans, fallen heroes

May 30, 2016 wpengine No comments yet

(Dallas, TX) Fox4 News– People from across the country are in Dallas to honor veterans and fallen heroes. Two former Navy Seals started “Carry the Load” five years ago and […]

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