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National Memorial Day Concert

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Kirstie Ennis - The Wounds of War (Teaser)

Hear how Kirstie Ennis overcame the loss of her left leg in combat.

Aired 05/13/2024

National Memorial Day Concert

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Kirstie Ennis - The Wounds of War (Teaser)

Preview: Season 2024 | 2m

Hear how Kirstie Ennis overcame the loss of her left leg in combat.

After a helicopter crash in Afghanistan claimed her left leg and ended her military career, U.S. Marine Corps veteran Kirstie Ennis had to find a new purpose. Her inspiring journey has led her around the world as she honors and remembers America’s fallen heroes and reaches out to those struggling with the wounds of war.

Aired 05/13/2024

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WWII Veteran Jack Moran - The Men We Lost (Full)

Hear U.S. Army soldier Jack Moran's story of service during WWII. (13m 59s)

Vietnam Veteran Allen Hoe Remembers His Fallen Brothers (Feature Part 1)

Vietnam veteran Allen Hoe lost 18 buddies to war in 1968. He made it his mission to bring them home. (8m 57s)

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Kirstie Ennis - The Wounds of War (Full)

Hear how Kirstie Ennis overcame the loss of her left leg in combat. (7m 6s)

Gold Star Father Allen Hoe Honors His Son 1LT Nainoa K. Hoe (Feature Part 2)

Hear Vietnam veteran and Gold Star father Allen Hoe's moving story. (13m 20s)

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. Address

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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. addresses the crowd on the 2024 Concert. (1m 41s)

Ruthie Ann Miles Performs "The Star-Spangled Banner"

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Ruthie Ann Miles performs "The Star Spangled Banner" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. (1m 54s)

Ruthie Ann Miles Performs "Aloha 'Oe"

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Ruthie Ann Miles performs "Aloha 'Oe" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. (3m 24s)

Reach Out Conversation with Mary McCormack & U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Kirstie Ennis

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Mary McCormack and Kirstie Ennis reach out to veterans on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. (1m 51s)

Patina Miller Performs "Hero"

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Patina Miller opens the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert with her performance of "Hero." (2m 54s)

Maestro Jack Everly & the National Symphony Orchestra Perform "The Armed Forces Medley"

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Jack Everly and the NSO perform "The Armed Forces Medley" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. (3m 58s)

Joe Mantegna & Gary Sinise Tribute Korean War Veterans

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Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise tribute Korean War veterans on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. (1m 36s)

Jena Malone Tells the Story of Wounded Warrior U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Kirstie Ennis

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Jena Malone tells the story of Kirstie Ennis on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. (8m 23s)

Jamey Johnson Performs "21 Guns"

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US Marine Corps veteran Jamey Johnson performs "21 Guns" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. (3m 19s)

Gary Sinise & Joe Mantegna Honor WWII Veterans

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Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna salute our WWII veterans on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. (1m 24s)

Gary LeVox Performs "I Won't Let Go"

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Gary LeVox performs "I Won’t Let Go" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. (2m 57s)

Gary LeVox Performs "Bless the Broken Road"

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Gary LeVox performs "Bless the Broken Road" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. (3m 42s)

Full Cast Performs "God Bless America"

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The full cast of the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert performs "God Bless America." (2m 24s)

Cynthia Erivo Performs "When You Believe"

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Cynthia Erivo performs "When You Believe" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. (3m 15s)

Cynthia Erivo Performs "Reach Out and Touch"

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Cynthia Erivo performs "Reach Out and Touch" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. (2m 52s)

Co-hosts Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise Introduce Taps

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U.S. Army bugler SGM Matt Byrne performs "Taps" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. (1m 30s)

Bryan Cranston Tells the Story of WWII U.S. Army Veteran John T. "Jack" Moran

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Bryan Cranston tells the story of John T. "Jack" Moran on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. (8m 54s)

BD Wong Tells the Story of Vietnam Veteran and Gold Star Father Allen Hoe

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BD Wong tells the story of Gold Star Father Allen Hoe on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert. (9m 14s)

WWII Veteran Jack Moran - The Men We Lost (Teaser)

Tune in Sunday, May 26, 8/7c to hear U.S. Army soldier Jack Moran's story of service during WWII. (2m)

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Kirstie Ennis - The Wounds of War (Teaser)

Hear how Kirstie Ennis overcame the loss of her left leg in combat. (2m)

Gold Star Father Allen Hoe - The Cost of Freedom (Teaser)

Hear Vietnam veteran and Gold Star father Allen Hoe's moving story. (2m)

2024 National Memorial Day Concert Preview

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Watch the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert, Sunday, May 26, 8/7C. (30s)

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