Carry The Load

Carry The Load Honor, remember and support our nation's heroes and their families. Together we Carry The Load What started in 2011 as a grassroots effort by two veteran U.S.

Carry The Load is a non-profit organization that exists to preserve the sanctity of Memorial Day through community gatherings and storytelling to unite Americans in appreciation for the sacrifices made by a few who carried the load for all. Navy SEALs has now grown into a nationwide movement with people honoring and remembering our nation’s heroes throughout the year.

-2011 Founded by Veteran U.S

. Navy SEALs, Clint Bruce and Stephen Holley, Carry The Load's mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day featured a 20-hour and 11-minute Memorial March that took place on Memorial Day in Dallas.

-2012 Launched a National Relay, consisting of an East Coast Route from West Point to Dallas.

-2016 Added a West Coast Route from Seattle to Dallas.

-2017 Covered more than 19 states, including 50 Community Events throughout the country.

-2019 Added a Midwest Route from Minneapolis to Dallas; footprint increases to 40 states.

-2021 Celebrated A Decade of Honor covering 15,500 miles, 76 Community Events in 42 states.

-2022 Added a New England Route from Burlington, VT to Dallas, TX for a total 20,000 miles, 96 Community Events and 48 states. Watch our story here: www.carrytheload.org/who-we-are

Dallas showed up! 🇺🇸Thank you to every participant, volunteer, supporter, partner, and family member who made this year’...
05/31/2026

Dallas showed up! 🇺🇸

Thank you to every participant, volunteer, supporter, partner, and family member who made this year’s Dallas Memorial March such an incredible success. Because of you, we honored the memories of our nation’s heroes and carried their stories forward together.

We are beyond grateful for this community and everyone who walked beside us this Memorial May.

05/30/2026

Moments from this week’s Memorial May events

Every step matters. Every name remembered.

There is still time to give and support the mission — link in bio.

Our Memorial May recap of this week in: 🇺🇸- Kennedale, Greenville, Rockwall, Fort Worth, Allen, Lake Charles, Waxahachie...
05/29/2026

Our Memorial May recap of this week in: 🇺🇸
- Kennedale, Greenville, Rockwall, Fort Worth, Allen, Lake Charles, Waxahachie, Dallas, Lake Placid, Phoenix, Hammond and Billings.

Honoring the fallen, together.

Every step we've taken this May is for those we can only remember. 🇺🇸Thanks to YOU, we’ve already raised $759,052 toward...
05/29/2026

Every step we've taken this May is for those we can only remember. 🇺🇸

Thanks to YOU, we’ve already raised $759,052 toward our Memorial May mission — and there’s still time to make an impact.

Keep the momentum going and honor their sacrifice by giving today.
Donate through the link in our bio or on our website.

05/27/2026

Stories like these carry the heart of Memorial May.

Each testimony is a reminder of why we walk, why we remember, and why these names and sacrifices should never be forgotten. Their experiences speak louder than words—honoring the fallen, the families, and those who continue to serve.

We are humbled to be able to honor Patricio "Patrick" Zamarripa this May throughout our community events.32- Fort Worth,...
05/26/2026

We are humbled to be able to honor Patricio "Patrick" Zamarripa this May throughout our community events.
32- Fort Worth, Texas.
Every event is a reminder that their legacy continues to move with us.

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Through Me...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Through Memorial May, communities across the nation come together to remember our nation’s heroes, support their families, and ensure their legacies live on.

Thank you to everyone who walks beside us, carries the stories, and helps keep the mission alive. Because of your support, we continue to remember, honor, and never forget. 🇺🇸

We’re on the move this week💪From city to city, we’re carrying the mission forward together. Find an event near you and b...
05/24/2026

We’re on the move this week💪

From city to city, we’re carrying the mission forward together. Find an event near you and be part of it.

Dates and locations listed.
For more details on a specific event, check the link in our bio.

Honoring the life and legacy of Lance Cpl. Armando Hernandez, from Splendora, Texas. 🇺🇸This Memorial May, his story trav...
05/23/2026

Honoring the life and legacy of Lance Cpl. Armando Hernandez, from Splendora, Texas. 🇺🇸

This Memorial May, his story travels with us and reminds us why we carry. Every mile matters.

Address

4809 Cole Avenue, Suite 255
Dallas, TX
75205

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12147236068

Website

https://participate.carrytheload.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=memorial_day_landing_page

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