Memorial May 2025
WHO & WHAT: Volunteers organized by Carry The Load will visit 16 participating VA national cemeteries to remember those that paid the ultimate sacrifice and to honor and preserve their legacy. Individuals at the events frequently carry signs, banners and flags honoring a fallen servicemember, Veteran or first responder. Participants are encouraged to post on a Veteran's memorial page at VA's Veterans Legacy Memorial.
WHEN: May 1, 2025 through May 24, 2025 (local times).
WHERE: Participating VA national cemeteries.
REGISTER: Those wishing to participate in an event are asked to register in advance with Carry The Load. No donation is required to participate.
SHARE YOUR VETERANS MEMORIAL PAGE: Share your Veteran's memorial page by email or on social media with family and friends directly from the memorial page of a Veteran found at: www.va.gov/Remember
Memorial May. Carry The Load.WHO ARE YOU CARRYING?
List of Participating VA National Cemeteries:
| Date | Time (local) | VA National Cemetery |
|---|---|---|
| 5/3 | 9:00 am | Baltimore National Cemetery (MD) |
| 5/3 | 2:30 pm | Annapolis National Cemetery (MD) |
| 5/4 | 1:00 pm | Alexandria National Cemetery (VA) |
| 5/5 | 10:15 am | Culpeper National Cemetery (VA) |
| 5/8 | 9:15 am | Raleigh National Cemetery (NC) |
| 5/16 | 12:00 pm | Bay Pines National Cemetery (FL) |
| 5/19 | 7:30 am | Marietta National Cemetery (GA) |
| 5/22 | 4:45 pm | Baton Rouge National Cemetery (LA) |
| 5/24 | 1:00 pm | Houston National Cemetery (TX) |
| Date | Time (local) | VA National Cemetery |
|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 9:00 am | Cave Hill National Cemetery (KY) |
| 5/18 | 9:45 am | Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery (MO) |
| Date | Time (local) | VA National Cemetery |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1 | 5:30 pm | Tahoma National Cemetery (WA) |
| 5/2 | 11:00 am | Willamette National Cemetery (OR) |
| 5/5 | 8:30 am | San Francisco National Cemetery (CA) |
| 5/9 | 8:00 am | Los Angeles National Cemetery (CA) |
| 5/11 | 4:00 pm | Riverside National Cemetery (CA) |
