This Memorial Day weekend, two local veterans organized a powerful event in Humble, a 10-mile walk to Kingwood as part of the national Carry the Load campaign.
But for the people walking, this isn’t just about covering miles. It’s about honoring those who didn’t make it home and shining a light on the struggles veterans face every day after they return.
“We come home with mental and physical disabilities, depending on what we saw, depending on what we did,” said Jason Andrews, a veteran of both the U.S. Army and Coast Guard. “I actually had doctors tell me I would never walk or run again. And I’m here right now to prove that military servicemen and veterans are so strong mentally and physically that even though we’re hurting inside, we can still get through anything life hits us with.”…