NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT 2009 | Preview | PBS

http://www.pbs.org/memorialdayconcert/ On Memorial Day weekend, PBS will unite our nation with an evening that has become an American tradition. The multi award-winning National Memorial Day Concert honors the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country. The 2009 event commemorates 20 years on air as the nations memorial service, offering viewers a time to remember, to heal and bring our country together.

Joining co-hosts Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna is: Colin L. Powell USA (Ret.); Katie Holmes; Laurence Fishburne; Dianne Wiest; Katharine McPhee; Trace Adkins; Brian Stokes Mitchell; Colm Wilkinson; Denyce Graves; Lang Lang; and Robert McDuffie in performance with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of maestro Erich Kunzel. For more go to: http://www.pbs.org/memorialdayconcert/

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• US Navy
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• Air Force
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• Gary Sinise
• Joe Mantegna
• Colin Powell
• Katie Holmes
• Laurence Fishburne
• Dianne Wiest
• Katharine McPhee
• Trace Adkins
• Brian Stokes Mitchell
• Colm Wilkinson
• Denyce Graves
• Lang Lang
• Robert McDuffie
• Erich Kunzel
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[smezzy]

So, whatwas the name of the asian man on the piano? He was really good, but I couldn't catch it. Long Long?

[PBS]

Lang Lang

[callieandscootersmom]

Jose Pequeno

[ghosthunte]

Ok...I have to say this.

This year I watched the National Memorial Day Concert only to watch Gary Sinise on there (whom I absolutely adore and love!). I never thought I would watch one show and have my mind completely changed about our troops. When I heard the stories and the history on that show...I automatically had a brand new respect for the military. God Bless America! Support Our Troops!!!

I am going to watch this every year!

[ipenabaz]

jose ??? sorry 4got

[doubletfarms]

what was the name of the wounded soldier that they told his story? I was really looking for video of that performance but haven't found it yet!

[drgeckokid]

Colm Wilkinson's performance was breathtaking.

[TravellingFIlm]

What's the name of the song Lang Lang plays?

[BLCalifornia]

> Memorial Day -- YouTube Toby Keith - Courtesy of teh Red, White and Blue

[nothlithawk777]

I am coming to this. Can't wait.