DFW Marine shares true meaning of Memorial Day [Video]

DALLAS — Marine veteran Michael Carnell often preferred to wear a heavy chain around his neck, a padlock securing the 22 heavy links as a reminder of the number of veterans estimated to take their own lives in the U.S. every day.

That’s why he joined the outreach efforts of the One Tribe Foundation which tries to reduce that disturbing statistic through veteran-to-veteran counseling.

And, with the thick Boston accent that he brought to Dallas, he would also proudly offer his voice to Carry The Load and its efforts to honor the true meaning of Memorial Day as it also raises money for non-profits like One Tribe.

“And while I’m beyond honored to give this speech, it brings back good and bad memories for everybody,” Carnell …