May 17 2021
Julie Kink | AL.com
A nationwide relay aimed at honoring our nation’s heroes and “making Memorial Day matter again” will stop in Huntsville this week.
Carry The Load, a nonprofit organization formed 10 years ago by two veteran U.S. Navy SEALS, is visiting Huntsville as part of its “Memorial May” itinerary. The purpose is to impress on Americans the true meaning of Memorial Day, through events in 50 states and 29 countries, culminating in Dallas, Texas, on Memorial weekend.
Funds raised support Carry The Load’s awareness, continuum of care and education programs, which assist with the many challenges facing active duty military, veterans, first responders and their families.
A brief welcome ceremony to cheer on the participants will be held from 4:30-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 22, at the Huntsville-Madison County Veterans Memorial. The public is welcome.
Huntsville is just one stop on a 32-day, 15,500-mile National Relay across America. Huntsville relay stops on Saturday, May 22 are: