ABOUT THE EVENT
Overview
We'll meet at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum to walk the Historial "Blue Dot" Trail together. This is a family-friendly, dog-friendly event, must register to attend. Limited parking is available at PHAM, reserve a parking pass with your free registration. This event requires that your group/family have clearance to access Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
- One registration, or ticket, can be used for everyone in your group or family
- Kids and strollers are welcome, must be accompanied by a registered adult
- Dogs are welcome, must remain on a leash at all times
- Each participant in your group will be given a wristband at check-in
- Wristbands provide access to the lobby area at Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, with air-conditioned restrooms, food/drink for purchase in the cafe and the museum gift shop
- Please note that dogs are not allowed inside the museum
- Water (for people and dogs) will be provided at two stops along the walking route
SCHEDULE
- Check-in will officially open at noon, with opening remarks at 12:30
- The Memorial March walk will begin at 1pm, the walking route is 3.7 miles
- The event will be over at 4pm, for those wanting to stay longer the museum closes at 5pm
PARKING INFO
- We will open event parking at 11:30 am to allow for early arrivals as needed
- Parking is limited, must have an event ticket with parking pass to use the parking lot
- Those without a parking pass should plan to ride-share, bicycle or walk to the event
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More About THIS EVENT
What Is Carry The Load?
Carry The Load is a non-profit organization that provides active ways to connect Americans to the sacrifices made daily by our military, veterans, first responders, and their families. What started in 2011 as a grassroots effort by two veteran U.S. Navy SEALs to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day has now grown into a nationwide movement with people volunteering throughout the year to honor and remember our nation’s heroes.
First Official CTL Event in Hawaii
Carry The Load has been walking across 48 states for 11 years. This event is the first official CTL event to be held in the state of Hawaii. What better location than Ford Island, to walk the historical "Blue Dot" trail together? We are keeping this event very simple, with no big fanfare, no bounce houses, or balloons. It will be fun, but reverent and meaningful. Note, there will be NO fundraising or donation requests at this event.
Who Is Hosting This Event?
This event is hosted by Transition Skills Training, Inc. a national nonprofit partner of Carry The Load, and a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that works to make the transition from military service to civilian life easier for veterans and their families.
This event is sponsored by the Armed Services YMCA Hawaii and Skills After Service organizations. We also appreciate additional support provided by the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum as well.
Join us on Saturday, May 27
we will never forget
Walk with us. Share your stories. Honor the fallen. Remember the true meaning of Memorial Day.
Contact Us
At Transition Skills Training, we're so honored to host this first Carry The Load event in Hawaii. We are proud to be a National Nonprofit Partner of CTL and to have a part in their amazing network of veteran-focused organizations, providing services and support for military families across the country. If you have questions about this event, please send us a message, we're here to assist. Hope you will walk Ford Island with us!
- CJ Niehoff, Executive Director
Transition Skills Training
