NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT | Salute to the Services | PBS

[12783USAGRL]

there are people of all ages who stood up; both ladies and gentlemen.

[12783USAGRL]

there are a bunch of grandmothers/grandfathers!

[BobCrane787]

I hate to say it but a few regulations were broke.

[73seabee]

being a vet means having written a blank check payable to the United States of America

[countrySTAR06]

If you can't stand behind the troops, feel free to stand in front of them.

[alove8826]

Thank you `to those who serve and have served our country! In memory of my Zady who served in the Navy in WW2!

[southport97]

Land of the oppressed and home of the obese.

[PolskaPwer]

@southport97 you dont like it? leave.

[Vetwolf13]

Here's the formula - more dead soldiers (tools) = more profits for the corporate interests investing in war!!

So all you tools just keep firing those bullets and missiles. Uncle Sam will be happy to send your family and friends

a hugely inflated bill for the costs! And they can pay for the funeral when your dead ass comes home in a casket!

FYI- No matter what they tell ya-the US has no plans to end the war-NONE! They're counting on a lot more of you

tools dyin so don't dissapoint!

[1992dpt]

@Vetwolf13 ranting about it on youtube is sure gonna help

[IamMaiC]

@Vetwolf13 don't like it your free to leave ill even help you pack

[formont123]

May God bless all the men and women past and present who served our armed forces You are all heroes!!!

[formont123]

To the 5 dislikes you can kiss my American Hindside

[TheBenitaShow]

Very powerful video. Please be sure to check out the newly recorded patriotic song "Freedom 911" by new artist Joshua, feat. J-Kwon & Gino Green. You can check it out, right here, on The Benita Show. An awesome tribute to our Armed Forces and our Great Nation.

[Mister1800s]

USA! USA! USA!

[WallyTehHood]

it brings tears to my eyes to see all the young people that stood up during this piece. God look after each and every one of them and their families. Thank you to all whom has served/serving.

[mrsjoker1982]

I am so proud of the vets to keeps us going and who have fought for us. Thank you. USAF, thank you marines,(you guys never die you just go hell and regroup), thank you coast guard , thank you navy, and thank you US ARMY! I am a vet myself but without you guys before us we wouldn't know what to do without you guys. Thank you. Blessed be and God bless to you all you guys rock!

[neverseperat]

I tried the Marines, I couldn't understand how "WHOHOOOOOOO LU!" was "Present, Arms!"

SO I joined the Army instead.

[richintalent]

As ragged as it is, every Memorial day I pull out my old leather flight jacket from my days with the 353rd FS, 354th FW- yes it still fits- and march in our small town's parade.

Capt Rich Klingman (ret.) USAF

[292x1]

@richintalent Captain Rich Klingman (ret) USAF....thanks...we need you to march in any parade in your home town so long as you are able. The youth of this nation don't know who has guarded their freedoms. I salute you sir! Vinny in Ohio USAF vet Vietnam/Thailand 65-69 Member V.V.A. Chapter # 142

[david640]

As of this telecast: the Navy's song has changed. The new song is now and forever will be " IN THE NAVY' by th VILLIAGE PEOPLE

Semper Fi

[292x1]

That female Air Force officer should be hung. No self respecting Air Force officer or enlisted person, or vetean should ever "yuck it up' as our song is performed. Stand at attention and sing...or just stand t attention. It's disrespectful to do anything less!

[292x1]

The US Air Force female Major who is applauding and singing as if a high school fight song is being played should be taken a side and tongue lashed. No respect for our song. No pride. It's a joke to her. Wonder if she does a like mannered behavior when the American Flag passes by her in a parade? Vietnam Vet in Ohio

[WeCanAllGetAllong]

Thank you To all who do it for the right reasons! And big thanks to, those we dont ever get to hear of, or see! Eww ahh

[ivizer89]

God bless all those that protect their country and the world! God bless the USA and Israel!

Well done brothers! You love from combat engineering unit of Israel!

[jm5390]

God bless the military!! Thank you for all you do for us! :)

[Marlyn626]

My Paternernal grandpa served during Pearl Harbor in the ARMY...My dad served in the ARMY from 77-02,my sister is serving now in the AIRFORCE...my brother served from 01 till this past May also AIR FORCE....My boyfriend served from in the Navy from 01 until this past April.

[ThaSchwab]

Marvin Hamlisch did this at an MSO pops concert a few weeks ago. It was pretty cool, even though I didn't know which march was which, unfortunately.

[mwdesigns09]

My Dad served in the ARMY! 72-75. I hope to be serving soon as well!

[stix2507]

I have a grandfather who served in the navy, a great uncle who served in the army infantry, and 2 more great uncles who served in the air corps and airforce during WWiI and Korea; plus a great-great uncle who was a marine serving in the argonne forest during WWI. I cry when I hear the armed forces medley. God Bless those who serve. I thank you with all my heart for your service and sacrifice for our country.

[Auntielisamarie]

A father in WWII, a brother in the Army in 1950's, husband #1 in AF, husband #2 in Coast Guard, many other family members in all branches. I cried thru this video. I Cry a lot...Thank you all for all you do for us...God Bless....Mary Eaton

[Mister1800s]

Very well done. This is one of my favorite parts of the National Memorial Day Concert.

[stix2507]

Eric kunzel was a great conductor, and he will be missed.

[sikki1025]

Wonderful tribute.

Thank you all that serve.

[CELIBERICO]

Go Navy !!

[511grammie511]

Great video! I'm a mother of a Guardian - SEMPER PARATUS! Thanks to everyone serving our great country!

[stix2507]

@511grammie511 - I live in Northern Michigan in a town on the banks of little traverse bay, lake michigan, and we love the coast guard up here. they are a huge part of our community, and the small towns up here support them, and the other branches of the military strongly. tell your guardian I said thank you for their great service to our nation. It is very much appreciated.

[MaryBethOnStage]

wow i remember working as a production assistant during these shows! I can't believe Im in the Army now! wow! hooah!?

[GothicKnight2]

Is that Scott O'Grady at 1:23 ?

[AmazingG07]

I watch this every Memorial Day; after a day full of picnics, swimming and being with friends and family, this show hits home the true meaning of Memorial Day. Thank you to our servicemembers, our veterans (thanks Dad!) and to the ones who made the ultimate sacrifice. May God Bless us all!

[AmazingG07]

I love watching this every year - after a day of picnics, swimming and being with family and friends, this hits home the true meaning of Memorial Day. May God bless our military members, the veterans (thanks Dad!) and the ones who didn't make it back.

[MarauderOSU]

RIP Erich Kunzel.

[Musclevideofreak]

Great tribute the fine men & women who serve this country so selflessly. This is always my favorite part of the National Memorial Day Concert.

[sta127]

Nice job. My stepdad was In the U.S. Air Force. I still have or had family In the arm forces. God BLess that who are still severing for keeping us safe.

[narutofan78215]

They sure can play.

[neverseperat]

Sends shivers down my spine to hear this.

[cadetkb]

HOOAH!

[dmtmobile]

To those that have......

To those that will.........

And those willing to.....

Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen.

[darthurui]

I was there that day. It was a wonderful tribute to the Armed forces.

[privatejoykim88]

Awesome armies.. wish we have the same here in the Phils.

[hajishack79]

Theyre trained by us so they cant be that bad.

[Califkirs]

Maestro Eric Kunzel ~you are the best!!!

[sizebig]

dude i have that shirt also Marine ooRah, 2:50

[Pierre63111]

Cette cérémonie est grandiose, surtout par l'implication et le patriotisme des spectateurs ( patriotisme qui me semble t il n'existe pas à ce point en Europe).

Il est juste de se rappeler de tous ces pauvres gars tombés lors de toutes ces interminables et injustes guerres, mais cela ne consolera jamais leurs peurs et leurs souffrances !!

[justkahuna]

sorry niles is on 3:19

[justkahuna]

I proudly answered the call..remember them all. Former Paratrooper Bco. 2nd. Bn.Airborne Infantry 503rd. Parachute Infantry Regiment 173rd Airborne Brigade Vietnam 65-66 on 3:11 is Niles Harris survivor of 8th of November 1965 "Airborne all the Way Niles"

[justkahuna]

Remember them all on memorial day 2009 .I didnt agree with the politics of it .But proudly answered the call..a former Paratrooper and Brother in arms..Bco. 2nd. Bn. Airborne Infantry 503rd. Parachute Infantry Regiment 173rd. Airborne Brigade Viet Nam 65-66

[hutigg]

God Bless All Who Served. "Rather fail with honor than succeed with fraud." Sophrates. "He who can give up liberty for temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Ben Franklin. Lest We Forget.

[masterscorpio77]

Happy Memorial day to all of our troops, special shout out to  my Grandfather A.D Vietnam Veteran United States Army

[irishoforiel]

Honor them on Memorial Day dead or alive!

[hpa2005]

anyone remember what year they had a color guard from the British Army?

[argus1948]

God Bless those who serve and are serving. This is wonderful tribute. God Bless the USA. Thanks for this tribute.

[jagpanther777]

because those soldiers you see are on duty, ready to serve on call. reservists and off duty soldiers don't wear fatigues, they wear civies until required to report in.

[trellius85]

I have nothing but respect for all the services, but why does the army wear fatigues in public, it seems so unprofessional to me. Oh, the Marines have the best song, especially the third verse, and by far the best uniforms.

[Missygirl77]

HOOAH ! ARMY !

[chrisguy135]

that was cool

[usmcblonde01]

OOORAH!!! Semper Fi Marines

[4yall]

God Bless those men and women who serve in all of the services of the United States military, afterall, this nation has been founded upon the effort and bravery of those who defend it!

[RBL5448]

Great Video!!! However, the order of precedence wasn't followed. That order in which the services were estab;ished. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force & Coast Guard. I honor all those that served before, with and after me. Remember, it is they who protect your rights.

[eClickTicks]

@RBL5448 You are almost right about the order in which the songs should be performed. But I've noticed that the premier bands of each branch of the armed services always places THEIR song last. Makes sense when you think about it. This performance actually had the order in the exact REVERSE of the official DOD Directive. Check out the official order. Do a search on: Department of Defense Directive 1005.8, the prescribed precedence of military flags.

[steverabb]

Another great year in honoring our troops! Let's do it again next year and the year after!!!

[richintalent]

I never served due to medical reasons, but have an oldest brother on The Wall in DC. I watch this program without fail every year, and when this is played i totally fall apart

[GabbyDee32]

wow i think its great ur so proud of ur own country.. i always get vry uncomfortable when they do this over here cause it feels weird but the americans seem to do it with the right intentions.

[maddey1965]

i watch this every year.Happy Memorial Day all!!! Happy summer to all!!!

[Chief4Army117]

i watch it every year! very good way to remember our fallen brothers. would like to see it someday. Support our troops! :) Go Army!

[Today4Ever]

Will it be played again and when?!

[dondonp12004]

For my dad on the 40th anniversary of his service in the United States Army. Go Army! Army Strong!

[steverabb]

I watch this annual event on PBS every year without fail. My surround sound speakers go full blast whenever the Armed Forces Salute comes on. GREAT!!! Go Air Force!! Thanks for doing this PBS. This is another reason why congress should never cut funding for Public Broadcasting.

[Foxover50]

Thank you Lord for our fighting warriors. God bless them and God bless America!!

[grobanfan101]

Semper Fi! All the way! Go Marines!

[cadetkb]

When the Army Song is playing, you can see the guy that was on Big & Rich's Video, 8th of November.

[FortunaFortesJuvat]

Admiral Mullen, as of October 2007, is now the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, replacing General Peter Pace.

[CATaTonic3]

Let me add...Hooah!

[driscollnh]

You can't get a better patriotic musical salute to oour armed forces than this! Thank you so much.

[royoung2]

Semper Paratus, Always Ready. Well done.

[AMCamporeale]

Hooah!

[bwiggs6]

I ALWAYS LOVE THIS TRIBUTE TO OUR SERVICE PEOPLE. I

AM PROUD TO BE NAVY. THIS SONG GIVES ALL OF US A

CHANCE TO SAY 'THANKS' TO ALL OUR SERVICE PEOPLE WHO

DO SUCH A GREAT JOB TO PROTECT US. THANK YOU,bw

[cadetkb]

HOOAH!

[gscaria]

OOOH RAH!!

[JeR912]

Great music and presentation from Kunzel...POOR representation from Military Officals, and HORRIBLE unknown entertainers(?) This is becoming an embarrasing tradition!

[phy94]

God bless you forevr.

[100percentpirate123]

I was there and I met all the stars that were there

[JebusSlice]

Great valor, you are! We support the American dream for Liberty and Justice for all.

[Maelfyn]

Faux patriotic barf. Looks like a Nuremburg rally to me.

[eagleeye2391]

ur an idiot

[skipcap]

Way to go eagleeye. My dad was crippled and my son served so that "M" could write that. They, and I, don't have to agree. They also fought for my write to comment. Eagleeye put it out there rather directly.

[WolfieRed1]

Eagleeye, Maelfyn makes idiots look smart.

[rodmunch1973]

Funny how you think people who actually sacrificed for their country are "faux" patriots. Way to incorrectly use the nazi reference in your statement. Read more, and post less.

[peachlovesroses]

God Bless the SA and all who serve and work to keep her free!!!!!

[ssi1991]

sa...??

[tinabong]

We Salute You!