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
