NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT 2008 | Preview | PBS

PBS Airdate: Sunday, May 25 at 8:00 p.m. (check local listings)

As the war in Iraq and Afghanistan wages on, PBS unites our nation with the award-winning National Memorial Day Concert honoring the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all of those who have given their lives for our country. The event, which has become the memorial service for our entire nation, is co-hosted by Gary Sinise (CSI: New York) and Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds), two acclaimed actors who have dedicated themselves to veteran's causes and supporting our troops in active service.

The top-rated show will be broadcast live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Sunday, May 25, 2008 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. (check local listings) before a concert audience of 300,000, millions more at home, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Radio and Television Network. The all-star cast includes Gladys Knight, Sarah Brightman, Idina Menzel, Denis Leary, Charles Durning, General Colin Powell and Rodney Atkins in performance with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of maestro Erich Kunzel. For more information visit http://www.pbs.org/memorialdayconcert

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[Quexio]

@kingromeraso hell no! her rendetion of There for Me was the best!

[nodlon20]

This year's (2009) seemed shorter than

the other ones I remember. Was it because of the weather? I liked it last

year when they played the theme to "Saving Private Ryan" etc. Is there

any way you can get previous PBS Memorial Day Concerts. They are the best!

[kingromeraso]

the best performance on that event was pie jesu by sarah brightman! love her

[broadwaybabay11]

I am so jealous! By the way, it's spelled Idina, sorry I just had to say that! :-) I even missed it on TV. :'(

[GabbyDee32]

not too happy about them not mentioning Idina! hello only reason im utubin it

[LuvvyDuck]

I missed the first half hour of it, since I forgot it was on; but I got the most of it. I cried listening to Charles Durning's story.

[rshocka]

I had the opportunity to visit with Edina and Taye (her husband). Wonderful couple - just wanted to compliment them on how nice they were to myself and girlfriend. She did a fabulous job singing as well. = )

[slytherinhearts]

woah sry typo! i meant idina!!!

[slytherinhearts]

did anyone actually tape this?!?!?! i want to see Idine perform!

[maddey1965]

Happy Memorial Day All!!!