Restoring the Meaning of Memorial Day May 03, 2019 The VA’s National Cemetery Administration is partnering with Carry The Load to honor veterans and restore the true meaning of Memorial Day. Thousands of people, along three different routes, will cover 11,000 miles as they make their way to Dallas, Texas. Along the way, they will make stops at 26 VA national cemeteries in 17 states. Learn more about this amazing event, and see whether the route goes through your state, on the VA website.