Don't Miss: Carry the Load Rally May 1 in Congers

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — The Carry the Load Relay was conceived to bring awareness to the true meaning of Memorial Day. The East Coast route begins at West Point Cemetery and goes through Rockland County on its way to Dallas Texas. The 2,100-mile walk includes a flag-passing event in Congers May 1.

Carry The Load is a non-profit dedicated to providing active, meaningful ways to honor and celebrate the sacrifices made by our nation’s heroes — military, law enforcement, firefighters and first responders.
What started as a mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day has broadened to include more than just our military heroes and more than just the one holiday.

WHAT: Carry the Load Congers Rally
WHEN: 5:30pm-8pm, May 1st
WHERE: Congers Station Park, Lake Road and Burnside Ave.

On May 1, the relay will pass through Tomkins Cove, Stony Point and Congers before ending for the day at Nyack High School. On May 2, it will pass through Piermont on Route 9W on its way to New York City.

Want to walk with the Relay Team for a mile into Congers? Meet at 6:15 at Old Haverstraw Road and Patricia Avenue. Want to greet the team? Music and a BBQ start at 5:30 p.m. at Congers Station Park and the crowd will cheer the marchers as they come in. A wreath-laying ceremony will be held at 8 p.m. in front of the Veterans Memorial Association in Congers.

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