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They carried out the operation against Osama Bin Laden, rescued American hostages from Somali pirates and live by the motto, “the only easy day was yesterday,” and now a group of former U.S. Navy SEALS has launched a new mission in Dallas, grocery bagging.
They put their precision and marksmen skills to work Tuesday, strategically placing lettuce, rice, and other food items into bags at the Whole Foods on Preston and Forest.
“It’s a humbling experience, I’m happy to do it. I haven’t bagged groceries since I was 15-years-old,” said Marine Sergeant Craig Carp.
But it’s only a temporary gig for the SEALS.
Five percent of all Whole Foods proceeds went to the non-profit Carry The Load, an organization dedicated to hosting meaningful Memorial Days for veterans, police, firefighters and their families.
“We wanted to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day,” said Stephen Holley, co-founder of Carry The Load. “We saw a disconnect between the way my generation celebrated the Memorial Day holiday, and the original intent of why it was set up.”
“To me I think people have lost the true meaning. To them it’s more of a day off to barbecue and have a beer, go buy a new mattress, a car. And not for me, because I’ve seen first hand what it means to be a warrior,” said Marine Corporal Jake. “I know as a country, as a nation, we’re better than that. We can do better.”
The SEALS will also be accepting donations for their May 26 Memorial Day march at Victory Park on April 9.