{"id":819692,"date":"2026-05-24T21:11:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T21:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/819692\/"},"modified":"2026-05-24T21:11:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T21:11:14","slug":"phoenix-carry-the-load-walk-honors-fallen-military-members-for-memorial-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/819692\/","title":{"rendered":"Phoenix ‘Carry the Load’ walk honors fallen military members for Memorial Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

PHOENIX<\/strong> – Shoes laced up and flags in hand, dozens of people met in downtown Phoenix on Sunday to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.<\/p>\n

Local perspective:<\/p>\n

Local ambassador Sean Bulmann said the event provides a tangible way for the community to show support.<\/p>\n

“Look around, you’ll see some people carrying someone’s load essentially, someone who served in the military, someone who died in the military potentially,” Bulmann said.<\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

Participants spent the day on May 24 walking a 3.5-mile loop for the Carry the Load walk, showing military members and families that the community can help carry their burden. Bulmann noted that the national event serves a deeper purpose than a simple long weekend.<\/p>\n

The goal is “to bring back the true meaning of Memorial Day, which is not just the kick-off of summer and BBQs and hot dogs and hamburgers, it’s about remembering those who gave their lives in the line of service,” Bulmann said.<\/p>\n

What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

Veronica San Augustine is an Army veteran, but she walked today for someone else.<\/p>\n

“I have a first cousin who was murdered in Marin Comacho. She’s the one I’m carrying on my back today,” San Augustine said.<\/p>\n

San Augustine added that her duty to serve doesn’t end when her military service does, and it is her responsibility to keep helping others.<\/p>\n

“So many families have to continue moving on without their loved ones. This is just continuing to keep her memory alive and honor her,” San Augustine said.<\/p>\n

Big picture view:<\/p>\n

This is just one Carry the Load walk happening all across the country. Since its inception in 2011, the organization has raised $50 million, and given most of it back into programs helping military veterans, first responders, and their families.<\/p>\n

Bulmann shared his own personal connection to the mission as a driving force behind his involvement.<\/p>\n

“I am not a combat veteran. A lot of guys I did serve with ended up going overseas and some did not come home. For me, it’s important to give back to them,” Bulmann said.<\/p>\n

Organizers and participants emphasized that this mission matters not just this Memorial Day, but every day.<\/p>\n

The Source:<\/b> This information was gathered by FOX 10’s Annalisa Pardo.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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