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Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Hundreds walk to honor veterans at Greer ‘Carry The Load' event
GREER, S.C. (WSPA) — People walked across the country to pay tribute to fallen military members, first responders and their families on Thursday. People of all ages met at the North American Rescue (NAR) in Greer to walk a mile in honor of service members and the sacrifice their loved ones made. It's part of the fourth annual Carry The Load Memorial May rally in the Upstate. 'We want to make sure that no veteran ever dies a second death. The first one being when the last breath leaves their body, but we want to make sure that second death, when their name spoken for the last time, never happens and that their legacy lives on generations to come,' said Matt Fryman with Carry The Load. 'We remember that they died for us as strangers because they thought that we were worth it.' The event brings the community closer together year after year. 'We spend a lot of time on the mission of saving lives on the front end, but there are some that don't make it home,' explained Andy Goldy, the CEO of NAR. 'We can walk with solidarity with folks that have paid that ultimate sacrifice and spend time with our loved ones to make sure they're supported. They're carrying the most burden with us, so we want to be there to support that community.' As each speaker took the podium, attendees were reminded that Memorial Day is not just a day off of work or a fun time with family, it's a day of remembrance. 'Memorial Day for me as I know it is for all of you is no longer just a day of parades, picnics and fun. It will always have deeper meaning,' said Todd B. McCaffrey, the Secretary for the SC Department of Veterans' Affairs. 'Those men and women literally carried the load for all of us.' Money raised throughout Memorial May supports military veterans, first responders and families to provide services like counseling, service dogs and more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
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Annual Memorial May walk honors fallen heroes and first responders in NYC
NEW YORK (PIX11) – It was a walk of remembrance of heroes, past and present. Carry the Load, a non-profit organization that honors fallen heroes and first responders, sponsored the annual Memorial May walk. About 1,000 people, young and old, walked downtown, traveling about two miles from midtown to Liberty Park. More Local News Carrying an American flag, veteran Ken Glasgow beamed, 'The mission we're on is to bring back the sanctity of Memorial Day. The reason for Memorial Day is more than barbecues, beer, and parties.'They carried their patriotic pride on their backpacks, on their socks, and in their hearts. Each year, thousands of people join 'Carry the Load' across the country. On this day, similar walks were scheduled on Staten Island, Perth Amboy, and Metuchen, New Holley, Co-Founder of the non-profit group, explained, 'Carry the Load is a term we use. We're all carrying someone's memory; that's why we started this in 2011. Through these events, we raise money for various non-profits that are serving military veterans, first responders, and families across the country.'Scheduled each year weeks before the nation pauses on Memorial Day, Carry the Load organizers say they stretch out across 48 states with events that keep the memories alive. Bo Delacruz joined the walk to show his support, 'It means a lot to me because sometimes I think we forget about our veterans, forget our first responders, to be out here. A group like this supports this memorial a lot.'Organization founders say Carry the Load was started of anger and frustration for a nation that they felt had forgotten the true meaning of Memorial Elliott heads the Global Military & Veteran Affairs unit at JP Morgan Chase. He reflected, 'This is an opportunity to remember, to reflect, to tell stories about those we no longer have. We use the stories we tell as our way of not forgetting them.' This march will be replicated in dozens of cities all across the country over the next several weeks. Everyone will then converge on Dallas on Memorial Day following a 24-hour ruck or backpack march that symbolizes carrying the weight of those lost in the nation's battles. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Business
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Carry The Load Walks to Honor Fallen Service Members this Memorial May
Thousands of participants across the U.S. will raise awareness and funds at events April 28 through Memorial Day Participants at 2024 Carry The Load Event JPMorganChase employees supporting Carry The Load Dallas, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carry The Load, a national non-profit veteran and first responder service organization, kicks off its Memorial May campaign on Monday, April 28 through Memorial Day. True to its mission of providing active ways to connect Americans to the sacrifices made by our military, veterans, first responders, and their families, thousands of individuals will walk in honor and remembrance of fallen service members at Carry The Load events throughout the month. 'Carry The Load first started out of anger and frustration for a nation that we felt had forgotten the true meaning of Memorial Day,' says Stephen Holley, co-founder, president and CEO of Carry The Load and Veteran U.S. Navy SEAL." Since then, our Memorial May campaign has helped provide healing for friends and family of the fallen and keeps their memories alive." In addition to honoring those who died in active U.S. military service, Carry The Load makes it a point to include first responders as a part of the mission. "It takes both our armed forces overseas and first responders back home to protect our families and communities," says Holley. How People Can Get Involved Find a local event at or Register a team, join an existing team, or sign up as an individual. Upon registration, start fundraising and track miles walked during Memorial May. People of all ages, family members of the fallen, service members, and civilians are all welcome. Perfect for youth groups, employee engagement, and more. If you can't make it to an event, make a tax-deductible donation at Each Memorial May, Carry The Load raises much-needed funds to assist with challenges facing service members, veterans, and their families. Peer-to-peer fundraising and donations go toward strengthening nationwide services such as counseling, adaptive training, suicide prevention, equine therapy, service dogs, job placements, transition, home improvements, education scholarships for children of the fallen, and more. This year's goal is to raise $1.5 million. Since 2011, Carry The Load has raised $46 million, with 93% of the funds raised going directly to programs. JPMorganChase is the National Presenting Sponsor of Carry The Load for the 11th consecutive year. 'Carry The Load's mission serves as a powerful reminder of the true meaning of Memorial Day, and JPMorganChase is proud to support their efforts to ensure our nation's heroes are never forgotten,' says Mark Elliott, Global Head of Military & Veterans Affairs at JPMorganChase. 'Our commitment to the military community is deeply rooted – from hiring nearly 20,000 veterans and over 3,000 military spouses since 2011, to equipping military families and veteran-owned businesses with the tools and resources they need to thrive. Honoring the sacrifice of those who gave their lives means not only remembering them – but supporting the loved ones and communities they served.' Additional corporate partners include American Airlines; Builders FirstSource; Energy Transfer; FirstNet®, Built with AT&T Fritos; Government Employees Health Association (G.E.H.A), Jersey Mike's Subs (Houston); SRS Distribution; TACenergy; and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. The VA National Cemetery Administration is a strategic partner for the 8th consecutive year. ### ABOUT CARRY THE LOAD Carry The Load is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2011 by veteran U.S. Navy SEALs Clint Bruce and Stephen Holley. Carry The Load's mission is to provide active ways to honor and remember our nation's heroes by connecting Americans to the sacrifices made by our military, veterans, first responders, and their families. Carry The Load has earned a 4/4 Star rating on Charity Navigator and is a designated Combined Federal Campaign charity #20469. For more, visit or Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Attachments Participants at 2024 Carry The Load Event JPMorganChase employees supporting Carry The Load CONTACT: Renee Cossman Carry The Load
