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

We need YOUR help. Our goal is 20,000 volunteers nationwide on the National Day of Service & Remembrance—and every regis...
09/02/2026

We need YOUR help.
Our goal is 20,000 volunteers nationwide on the National Day of Service & Remembrance—and every registration brings us one step closer.
Make your commitment today and honor those we lost and serve in their memory.
Register here: https://carrytheload.org/patriot-day/registration/
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Twenty-five years ago, the September 11th attacks shocked our country and changed many lives. Join us for a National Day...
09/01/2026

Twenty-five years ago, the September 11th attacks shocked our country and changed many lives.

Join us for a National Day of Service, Saturday, September 12, in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks.

Together, we’ll honor more than 16,000 global war on terror Veterans laid to rest in our VA National Cemeteries.

We will clean headstones and care for the grounds, while assuring families that their loved ones are not forgotten.

To participate, register at https://carrytheload.org/event/national-memorial-cemetery-of-arizona-national-day-of-service/

Twenty-five years ago, the September 11th attacks shocked our count...

🎙️ Tune in as Wreaths Across America Radio sits down with our Co-Founder and President, Stephen Holley! Stephen shares m...
08/29/2026

🎙️ Tune in as Wreaths Across America Radio sits down with our Co-Founder and President, Stephen Holley! Stephen shares more about Carry The Load’s mission and the importance of our upcoming National Day of Service & Remembrance on September 12th.
Listen to the interview and learn how you can get involved here: https://on.soundcloud.com/AJEQok13WXd8fJo7yI

Join us this September 12.We're highlighting Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Da...
08/28/2026

Join us this September 12.
We're highlighting Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota and Tennessee this week. Find your service location and register with this link: https://carrytheload.org/patriot-day/registration/

Full Participating List: https://tinyurl.com/4rhct832

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Three years ago, a connection through Carry The Load's National Day of Service & Remembrance inspired Valor & Honor Outd...
08/26/2026

Three years ago, a connection through Carry The Load's National Day of Service & Remembrance inspired Valor & Honor Outdoors to begin serving Quantico National Cemetery during Memorial May. What started as one day of service has grown into an annual tradition where volunteers and local high school students honor more than 2,500 heroes by placing American flags, supporting cemetery beautification, and preserving the values of patriotism and remembrance.

This is what Carry The Load is all about—creating opportunities to honor through action while inspiring lasting impact and strengthening communities.

Thank you, Valor & Honor Outdoors, for carrying the mission forward. 🇺🇸

Help us spread the word about our National Day of Service & Remembrance on September 12. Share this post with a friend 👩...
08/24/2026

Help us spread the word about our National Day of Service & Remembrance on September 12. Share this post with a friend 👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏻, neighbor 🏡, family member 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒, or coworker 💼 and invite them to join you in honoring, remembering, and serving.

Register: https://carrytheload.org/patriot-day/registration/
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4809 Cole Avenue, Suite 255
Dallas, TX
75205

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

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