Carry The Load: Honoring Fallen Heroes on a 48-Hour Cross-Country Journey

The Mission of Carry The Load

• 🎗️ Carry The Load is an organization that honors fallen military members and first responders through cross-country marches.
• 🚌 Buses carrying the names and stories of these heroes travel across the country, converging for Memorial Day weekend in Dallas.
• 💡 The core message is to remember and continue the stories of those who have passed, making their memory and burden feel lighter.

Stories of Remembrance

• 💔 Garrett Wilman honors his father, Randy Wilman, a Dallas firefighter who died from job-related cancer, by carrying his name and story.
• 🇺🇸 The Messias twins carry the American flag from their deceased US Army father's funeral, expressing pride in his service and touching their hearts.
• 🤝 Colton Morrow carries the legacy of his partner, Eric Hill, an ambulance colleague who died by suicide, highlighting the organization's fight against this issue.

The Journey and Its Impact

• 🚶‍♀️ Marches take place in various locations, including Los Angeles National Cemetery, Dodger Stadium, and Mount Soledad, honoring veterans and fallen heroes.
• 🫂 Participants are encouraged to reach out to others, asking "Are you okay?" and "How can I help you?", fostering a sense of community and support.
• ✨ Many individuals who start the journey feeling hurt leave feeling better, finding solace in the shared remembrance and the effort to keep names alive.

Memorial Day's True Meaning

• 🌟 The reflection of faces and stories helps to remember what Memorial Day is truly about: honoring sacrifice and service.
• 🕊️ The organization emphasizes that remembering loved ones ensures they are not forgotten, as the second death occurs when people stop saying their name.