After briefing at the support truck we walked a couple of blocks with our flags to await the Load Carriers. Once they arrived we led them into the park and stopped short of the stage for the teams and walkers to fill the park with a thousand or more spectators clapping and cheering us on. Very moving and inspirational event as the speakers spoke, the pipers played and the souls that gave all for us and their families were lifted up and praised for their sacrifices for this great land.
CTL has grown by leaps and bounds each year and they are doing great work among many worthy charities.
After the speakers completed their talks we lead the masses back out to the streets for the final 20 hours of walking. After a few blocks we stepped to the side of the street and let the walkers split us and begin their journey. 