What started as a mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day has grown to include more than just our military heroes and more than just the one holiday. Carry The Load works to bring all Americans together to participate in honoring our nation’s heroes every day.
Founded in 2011 by two Veteran Navy SEALs Carry The Load began as a 20 hour and 11 minute Memorial March in Dallas, TX. In 2012, it expanded to include an East Coast Relay, walking from West Point, NY to Dallas, TX throughout the month of May. The relay walks, bikes, and moves in 5-mile increments carrying the American flag to bring awareness to the sacrifices of our nation’s heroes. In 2016, Carry The Load expanded by adding a West Coast route from Seattle, WA to Dallas, TX to help engage Americans throughout the country. In 2019, Carry The Load expanded once again by adding a Midwest route from Minneapolis, MN to Dallas. The 2020 National Relay featured a new Mountain States route, traveling the Rocky Mountains