A Walk to Remember our Fallen: Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Military Museum and A Soldier's Hands

A Soldier’s Hands is a non-profit partner of Carry The Load (CTL). CTL provides active ways to honor and remember our nation’s heroes by connecting Americans to the importance of Memorial Day. Join us as we honor and acknowledge those who lost their lives while defending our country. Walk if able or bring a chair and listen. Together, let's share stories and say their names. Doing so keeps their memory alive. #Whoareyoucarrying.

Duck Donut Fundraiser: order by May 15 and pick up donuts at the Walk. 20% of sales will be donated to A Soldier's Hands. https://form.jotform.com/250393975779174 

Family pricing available with 3 or more participants.

Schedule of Family Events:

Friday: May 22 from 5-6 pm, t-shirt pick up. Grounds of the PA Military Museum

Saturday: May 23:

8:50 A.M. Tom Reyburn & Julie Rohleder Nittany Highland Pipe Bank

9 A.M. Color Guard: local boy scout troop 380 and sister troop 328, Pledge of Allegiance

9:05 A.M. Opening prayer by local pastor, Ashley McDonald, Kim Vance, National Anthem 

9:10 A.M. Welcome and acknowledge our Gold Star families and guests

9:15 A.M. Carry The Load representative Riley Stapf shares our the partnership between CTL and ASH and the mission of CTL

9:20 A.M. Keynote speaker: Debra Burger, will share her experience as a 5th grader when her oldest brother went missing in 1968.  He was shot down in a reconnaissance mission flying what was called an O2. Deb will also provide an update on their lifelong search for Lewis P Smith II remains. 

9:35 A.M. Walk of celebration begins, 6 laps around the museum grounds = 5K. Walk what you can.

9:35 A.M. Write a "note from home", sign our remembrance board, create a button, get a patriotic tattoos , enjoy a donut and a cup of coffee

9:35 A.M. Our bagpipers rejoin us

9:45-9:55 A.M. A moment of silence

9:55-10:20 A.M. Nittany Knights Barbershop Chorus - beautifully sings Patriotic songs

10:30 A.M. TAPS performed by University of Delaware Sophomore Hannah Majewski, followed by 21 gun salute: Bellefonte VFW

9:35-10:30 A.M.  Veteran organizations ready to offer guidance