Memorial May 2024: Operation Get Out

Operation Get Out

Join us or donate to our cause as we support the mission of Carry The Load, providing active ways to honor and celebrate our nation's heroes by connecting Americans to the sacrifices made by military, veterans, first responders, front line workers and their families.

Paddle For Heroes

Saturday May 18, Lady Bird Lake, Austin, TX

11am Paddle Out Floating Memorial, On The Water, Auditorium Shores

10am Optional Group Paddle Departures leaving Epic SUP & The Rowing Dock

At 11am paddlers will meet for a traditional Paddle Out on-the-water memorial in front of Auditorium Shores, a deeply rooted surfer and paddler tradition that allows participants to honor and remember the lives and legacies of those who have passed, embodying the intrinsic connection to water.

Paddlers are welcome to bring their own equipment, rent equipment or join on the shores at 11am. Any form of tribute is welcome including paddling in uniform, with flags, flowers, photos of heroes, or riderless boards in tow.

Rentals are available at a discounted rate at Epic Sup and Rowing Dock for family and service men and women.

Please reserve in advance.

This is a FREE meet up. Tax-deductible donations in honor of our heroes for Memorial Day are appreciated.

Operation Get Out began out of the loss of significant others of our leadership team who lost their lives serving our country and their community. We do what we do in their honor.

Jessica Hollis | Senior Deputy Sheriff, Travis County

Kristin McLain | Flight Nurse, Travis County STAR Flight

Stuart Present | Major & Test Pilot, United States Air Force

Join OpGetOut Saturday May 18

We are committed to a similar mission as Carry The Load and honored to be selected as a non-profit partner to provide events, outings, resources that intentionally utilize nature and water for positive, mental, emotional, and physical wellness.

For the month of May, help us share the real meaning of Memorial Day as we carry those with us that have lost their lives serving us so no one will forget.

Your involvement and donations support our efforts to do so.