ABAC to Honor Hometown Heroes at Carry The Load on May 6
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) is proud to host Carry The Load on May 6 at the Tift Hall front circle as part of Memorial May, a national movement honoring the sacrifices of military service members, first responders, and their families. The community is invited to join this powerful event celebrating courage, service, and remembrance.
Attendees will hear moving testimonials from veterans, first responders, and families honoring loved ones. They may also participate in the walk of remembrance and connect through fellowship.
Carry The Load national organizers praise ABAC’s commitment to the event. “ABAC is a true community partner to Carry The Load,” said Matt Fryman, operations and events director for Carry The Load. “We s sincerely appreciate the effort put in to make this event great and the dedication ABAC has shown to continue this important annual event that came to Tifton for the first time in 2014.”
About Carry The Load
Carry The Load is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing active ways for Americans to honor the sacrifices of military members, veterans, first responders, and their families. Through Memorial May and other national programs,Carry The Load raises awareness, unites communities, and offers meaningful ways to remember and honor those who serve.
Event Schedule – May 6
• 3 p.m. – Gather in front of Tift Hall
• 3:30 p.m. – Welcome and National Anthem
• 3:35 p.m. – Inspiring speakers: veterans, first responders, and families share
stories honoring those who served
• 4 p.m. – Community walk through the ABAC campus, encouraging reflection,
gratitude, and connection
• 4:45 p.m. – Walk concludes
• 4:50 p.m. – Post-walk gathering with food
• 5:30 p.m. – Event ends
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
2802 Moore Hwy.
Tifton, GA 31793
The event will involve several leaders from the community, including ABAC President Tracy Brundage and Tifton Mayor Julie Smith.
“Carry The Load’s presence on our campus brings our community together in a meaningful moment of gratitude and remembrance,” Brundage said. “We are honored to help uphold the legacy of our local heroes who have sacrificed for our community and nation.”
“Honoring both our military service members, our public safety officials, and their families is the least we can do,” Smith said. “Every day they support our communities and our country. To have this time set aside to recognize their commitment, their heroism, and their sacrifices will hopefully help them feel the love and respect we have for each and every one of these brave individuals."
Register to participate at link.abac.edu/ctlabac.
Participation is open to the public. To learn more about Memorial May events, please
visit carrytheload.org/memorial-may.