Cision Distribution 888-776-0942 ALL TRAVEL IS PROVIDED BY AMERICAN AIRLINES. Airs Sunday, May 28, 2023, 8/7C. The concert will also be streaming on www.pbs.org/national-memorial-day-concert and YouTube and available as Video on Demand, May 28 to June 11, 2023. -With Trace Adkins, Yolanda Adams, Jo Dee Messina, John Slattery The War and Treaty, Mary McCormack, Phillip Phillips, Dul Hill, S. Epatha Merkerson, Chosen Jacobs, and Megan Hilty. [ "I'll Be Seeing You" plays ] - Cathedral bells were tolling And our hearts sang on Was it the spell of Paris Or the April dawn? - For you Baby, I'm not movin' on I'll love you long after you're gone - For you Alright, alright, alright. And a special thanks for honoring all the men and women of our armed forces who fought and did not come home from Vietnam. They sent this message to share with everyone. -It was hard going back to Hattiesburg after that. But even now, the images from that era remain indelible. Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise [ Explosions ] The Korean War exploded in June 1950, when North Korea, with support from the Soviet Union and China, launched a surprise attack against South Korea. But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. PBS stations from around the country will carry the. By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. |Video has closed captioning. At the age of 10, he began his acting career, performing in Atlantas theatres. En vous inscrivant la newsletter, vous consentez la rception de contenus de notre part. What was an anticipated short-term action quickly grew into an ongoing maelstrom of bloody violence. [ Cheers and applause ] -And now please stand if you can -- or stand for those who can't -- with hand on heart or salute for our national anthem, performed by Grammy-winning gospel legend Yolanda Adams. John Slattery is most well-known for his Emmy Award nominated performance as "Roger Sterling" on the critically acclaimed cable series MAD MEN, as well as numerous television roles on series such as "Documentary Now," "Arrested Development," "Sex and the City," "Veep," "Next," "Mrs. America," "The Good Fight" and "K Street." I got knocked all over the place because I wouldn't answer their questions. We can remove the first video in the list to add this one. During that conflict, 733 Merchant Marine ships were sunk due to enemy attacks, 609 Mariners were prisoners of war, and over 9,500 were killed. -The night before Smitty came home, I looked in the mirror and wondered, "Have I changed in the last eight years? [ Intro to "Heaven Was Needing a Hero" plays ] - I came by today to see you Though I had to let you know If I knew the last time That I held you was the last time I'd have held you and never let go Oh, it keeps me awake nights, wonderin' I lie in the dark, just asking why I've always been told You won't be called home until it's your time Well, I guess Heaven was needing a hero Somebody just like you Brave enough to stand up For what you believe And follow it through When I try to make it make sense in my mind The only conclusion I come to Is that Heaven was needing a hero Like you I remember the last time I saw you Oh, you held your head up proud I laughed inside when I saw how You were standing out in the crowd You're such a part of who I am And now that part will just be void No matter how much I need you now Heaven needed you more Heaven was needing a hero Somebody just like you Brave enough to stand up For what you believe And follow it through When I try to make it make sense in my mind The only conclusion I come to Is Heaven was needing a hero Like you Heaven was needing a hero That's yo-o-o-o-o-o-u [ Applause ] -Thank you, Jo Dee. The 34th annual broadcast aired on PBS Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 8/7c. -It was hard having a dad who was always deploying somewhere. And if you are a wounded, ill, or injured veteran in need of help, please reach out. Please be sure to watch the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert tonight (May 28) on PBS (8:00 ET AND 7:00 CT) live from the West lawn of the U.S. Capitol in WDC. Learn more about The U.S. Army Chorus. Like a drum, baby, don't stop beating Sing it out. It hits them because people think, "That could have been my son or my daughter or my husband or my wife.". To all our Vietnam veterans, welcome home. Visit the National Memorial Day Concert Wall of Remembrance and submit a tribute to loved ones and friends who have served in our nation's military. Report a Problem | Families whose loved ones are still missing in action ache from uncertainty. This reverential night features performances by multi-platinum entertainer and actor Trace Adkins; the husband-and-wife duo, Iraq War Army veteran Michael Trotter, Jr. and Tonya Trotter, The War And Treaty; five-time Grammy Award-winning Gospel legend Yolanda Adams; Grammy Award-nominated and CMA and ACM Award-winning country music star Jo Dee Messina; multi-platinum singer-songwriter Phillip Phillips; and the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Jack Everly. I passed from the known into the unknown. Learn more about The Military District of Washington (MDW). Too many of them didn't come back at all. Whether here or watching at home, if you are able, please stand when your service is presented. The official registration and financial information of WITF may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, (800) 732-0999. Summer of 1969 became known as the Summer of Horror. Report a Problem | I understand, and I had to understand, that Anthony had done what he came to do on this Earth. - We place our trust in thee [ Applause ] Through surf and storm and howling gale High shall our purpose be Semper paratus is our guide Our fame, our glory, too To fight to save or fight and die Aye Coast Guard, we are for you -United States Space Force. SAG Award-winning and Emmy-nominated actor and director John Slattery and Tony Award-nominated Mary McCormack will honor American POWs of the Vietnam War. When I walked in that room, I knew I'd never talk to my brother again. Here to share the story of one of those former POWs, Air Force pilot Carlyle "Smitty" Harris, and his wife, Louise, are acclaimed actors John Slattery and Mary McCormack. Please join us in showing our appreciation for all these true American heroes. -For 34 years this concert has served as the memorial service for the country, a way for all of us -- regardless of who we are, where we live, or what our background is -- to join together as one and to unite in tribute to all who gave their lives for our country. For over a half a century, our country's bravest men and women have willingly put themselves in harm's way to keep us safe and secure. ", I said, "Lord, please don't let it be Anthony.". I reckon it must be hard on Jesus still When teardrops fall from our eyes -Yes. For over 30 years, this multiple-award-winning television event has honored the military service and sacrifice of all our men and women in uniform, their families at home, and those who . -Our servicemen and women were asked to carry out their missions while facing threats from unseen snipers, ceaseless guerrilla action, rocket and mortar attacks, and the crippling and often fatal blasts of IEDs. Your report has been successfully submitted. This multi-award-winning television event honors the military service and sacrifice of all our men and women in uniform, their families and those who have made the . Watch the National Memorial Day Concert on PBS, hosted by Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise. They told us that he had been hit in his leg, his arms, and his side, but they hadn't told us right away about the shrapnel in his head. -I just felt that I left a piece of me in Normandy when we came home. The next thing I knew, the casualty office was knocking on my door. -We reflect and remember the sacrifice of the fallen, of our Gold Star families, and we honor their resilience. Who would you like to remember? Here to share the story of three generations of his family are acclaimed actors S. Epatha Merkerson, Dul Hill, and Chosen Jacobs. E.T., as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network. His heartfelt songwriting, ruggedly-warm sensibilities, and his true musicianship wowed millions. [ "Hymn To The Fallen" plays ] -Our country had been attacked, and it was a time in your life when Uncle Sam was asking for volunteers. It makes me happy to know I'm just like him. Every man who demanded help for me knew he might be tortured, but they did it anyway. National Memorial Day Concert | PBS Sunday, May 26, 2024, 8/7c Commemorate Memorial Day and honor our armed forces with a concert at the Capitol. We can remove the first show in the list to add this one. Please join us in thanking these true American heroes. With a song that speaks to just that, please welcome, Phillip Phillips. The. Learn more about The Soldiers Chorus of the United States Army Field Band. Sunday, May 28, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. -In the fight to end global tyranny, more than 80 million men, women, and children perished. -I came right back and said, "Yeah, Tarzan, you'd better get my name right.". Do you have a message for our veterans or service members who are struggling? [ "Armed Forces Medley" plays ] The United States Coast Guard. On behalf of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, thank you all. Our . By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Several years ago, I was despondent, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after my service, contemplating suicide. Finally, our troops began to head for home. [ Intro to "We Are One" plays ] - We have lost so much It's hard to hold on without touch But we can't let each other fall So remember, I'm just a call away We are one We are one, we are one We are one, we are o-o-o-one And the world is still so beautiful Together, we'll stand and not lose hope 'Cause we are one We are one, we are one Can't you see it all around? The NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT is pleased to welcome back the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and ensuring the American dream for future generations through one of the nation's largest privately-funded, need-based scholarship programs. PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. During the first months of combat, the enemy sought to push allied forces off the Korean Peninsula at the Pusan perimeter. It makes Monica, LeRon, and me all so sad that Anthony will never know our children and they will never know him. I introduced her to some friends as "Jane" by mistake. -What would have happened had we not been able to make that landing and go into Normandy and capture Normandy? Terms of use We were beat up as we went down the narrow streets. National Memorial Day Concert. I remembered our instructor back in "Escape and Evasion School" telling us how English POWs during World War II exchanged messages by tapping on a water pipe. , as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network. The National Memorial Day Concert is made possible by Lockheed Martin, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans and is made possible by the National Park Service, the Corporation for More. We understand each other's pain and loss. who was imprisoned by the North Vietnamese for eight years while his wife Louise stayed strong on the home front. I have no words to tell you how that makes a parent feel. The chorus is frequently found at the center of our most important national events. Chosen began his music career singing opera for the Georgia Boys Choir, with whom he toured nationally and internationally for five years. The National Memorial Day Concert - Washington, D.C. A Musical Tribute in Washington, D.C. Saluting America's Military and Fallen Heroes. [ Intro to "When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder" plays ] -This is for all my brothers and sisters who gave their lives in the war. Heartbreak Ridge, Pork Chop Hill, Outpost Harry, and Chosin Reservoir are just a few of the battles etched in the memory of those who survived this brutal conflict. -It's been a tradition from the beginning of the National Memorial Day concert to salute all the men and women from every branch of our armed services. From December 1941 until the final surrender of Japan in September 1945, 16 million Americans served in uniform and more than 400,000 lost their lives. -From 1776 until today, over 1 million Americans paid the supreme price for our peace and for our freedom. Chosen Jacobs was raised in Atlanta, GA. But the whole town came out to pay their respects. The Military District of Washington works with Capital Concerts in coordinating the Department of Defense participation of the Premier Service Bands and Service Honor Guards. But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. Don't miss the National Memorial Day Concert on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at 8pm on WITF TV, online, or through the WITF or PBS app. When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type. [ Laughter ] I knew Smitty was committed to Air Force life. None of us knew what we might face at home. Learn more about Dul Hill. Learn more about Chosen Jacobs. Joining us to perform a song that symbolized what so many felt is a star of stage and screen, Megan Hilty. Merkerson has won critical acclaim for her work in theatre, television and film. In 1974, at 18 years old, he co-founded Chicagos Steppenwolf Theatre Company where he served as Artistic Director for seven years. ET, on Sunday, and repeat the program at 9:30 p.m. -My mom didn't get that moment of mourning for herself because she was trying to make sure everybody else was okay. customerservice@witf.org. Founded in 1957, the Soldiers Chorus is the vocal component of The United States Army Field Band of Washington, DC. That was the last thing I saw before I was blindfolded. National Memorial Day Concert PBS Facebook. Watch the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety. Now it is up to us -- we, the living -- to stand watch to ensure that our fallen did not die in vain, to ensure that this experiment in liberty continues so each generation to come can enjoy the blessings of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We in uniform, we swear to you, the American people, that we will never turn our back on the Constitution and we will never turn our back on our fallen. May 28, 2023 @ 8:00 PM. And speaking for both of us, there is nothing we do that is more important and more meaningful. The soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, guardians, and Coast Guardsmen represent the highest ideals of America. Copy a link to this video to your clipboard, The National Memorial Day Concert is made possible by Lockheed Martin, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans and is made possible by the National Park Service, the Corporation for , Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. -I almost cry when I think of those young men. , . The concert will also be streaming on www.pbs.org/national-memorial-day-concert and YouTube and available as Video on Demand, May 28 to June 11, 2023. 2023 National Memorial Day Concert Preview, Problems Playing Video? During the Korean War, I enlisted in the Air Force and came back an instructor pilot. My daughter Monica is the only one who did, and it really helped her. You wish that your parent was there for you, was And he isn't. Learn more about The Military District of Washington (MDW). -My grandma told me that my dad served his country to make things better not only for him, but for everyone. The realization sank in that I wasn't going home to my family -- not today, not tomorrow, maybe never. Learn more about S. Epatha Merkerson. The LA Times says, McCormack has a kind of 20th century sass, a lively impertinence you find in classic Hollywood comedians like Barbara Stanwyck, Irene Dunne, and Rosalind Russell. Co-Host and Tony-winning actor, Joe Mantegna and Gold Star Family Member and Sumter native, Monica. -[ Chuckles ] Sometimes I sit and think about how different life would be if he was still here. Really it's hard when you're young and you lose a parent. Learn more about Phillip Phillips. May 28, 2023, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm ET Where: West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Capitol Cir Washington , DC Cost: Free The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets are the official fanfare ensemble for the President of the United States. . Broadway and TV star Megan Hilty helps to honor and remember the over 16 million Americans who served in uniform during World War II including the more than 400,000 who died and the hundreds of thousands who were wounded. But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. Their blood spilled on the slopes of Bunker Hill, the fields of Gettysburg, the forests of the Meuse-Argonne, the sands of Normandy and Iwo Jima, the frozen tundra of the Chosin Reservoir, the jungles of the Ia Drang Valley, and the sands and mountains of Iraq and Afghanistan. Who would you like to remember? Copyright 2005-2023 capital concerts, inc. All rights reserved. I don't have to try or explain or describe or decipher. A more than three decades long tradition unlike anything else on television, this deeply moving and reverential night takes us back to the real meaning of the holiday through personal stories interwoven with musical performances by top stars with the National Symphony Orchestra. In these moments of carnage, death, and destruction, ordinary Americans displayed extraordinary character and uncommon valor. Airs Sunday, May 28, 2023, 8/7C. [ Cheers and applause ] - First to fight for the right And to build our nation's might And the Army goes rolling along Proud of all we have done Fighting till the battle's won And the Army comes rolling along Then it's hi, hi, hey The Army's on its way Count off the cadence loud and strong For where e'er we go You will always know That the Army goes rolling along Rolling along [ Cheers and applause ] -I am privileged to introduce the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Christopher W. Grady. May 18, 2023 3:00am PBS PBS ' National Memorial Day Concert will return on May 28 with a lineup that includes a tribute to Vietnam War POWs and Gold Star families, as well as a. Veterans will tell their stories through their own reflections, and well witness a tribute to the contributions of the Merchant Marines. LeRon answered and said, "Mom, somebody needs to speak to Dad. We lost a big heart, the man he would have become. [ Cheers and applause ] [ Cheers and applause continue ] [ Cheers and applause continue ] -2023 marks the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice. No matter the cost, America's brave men and women will always answer our nation's call. They medevacked him to Landstuhl in Germany, near where I was stationed. Please join me in thanking them all and all who served with them for their courage and dedication to our nation. Learn more about The U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters. Dont miss the National Memorial Day Concert on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at 8pm on WITF TV, online, or through the WITF or PBS app. Since 1950, over 3 million Americans have served in South Korea. The grief -- I can't really let it come out. My faith was so strong, I just thought, "When I get over there, I can just pray, and God will touch him and make him live.". Learn more about Trace Adkins. The 34th annual National Memorial Day Concert returns this Sunday, May 28 at 7:00 pm and 8:30 pm on WTTW. UPDATE: This year's A Capitol Fourth, the annual televised Independence Day concert, will feature a celebration of West Side Story's 65th anniversary, headlined by Chita Rivera, and a c [ Cheers and applause ] The Vietnam War has been over for half a century. And their families carry on the dreams that our fallen never realized. Who knows if we shall meet again But when the morning chimes Ring sweet again I'll be seeing you In all the old familiar places That this heart of mine embraces All day through In that small caf The park across the way The children's carousel The chestnut trees The wishing well I'll be seeing you In every lovely summer's day In everything that's light and gay I'll always think of you that way I'll find you in the morning sun And when the night is new I'll be looking at the moon But I'll be seeing You-u-u-u [ Cheers and applause ] -Thank you, Megan. Use one of the services below to sign in to PBS: You've just tried to add this video to My List. For these families, every single day is Memorial Day. -Over the eight years Smitty was a POW I had one prayer -- "Let him come back home.". ADD IMPACT TO YOUR INBOX.JOIN OUR MAILING LIST AND STAY INFORMED. Meet a new group of home cooks as they compete in a search for The Great American Recipe". In every heart, love can be found We are one, we are one We are o-o-o-one - When you're afraid Together, we will fight here You're not invisible I see you holding back tears, but I'm here - We are one, we are one - We are one - Yeah - We are one, we are one - Ohhh - And the world is still so beautiful Together, we'll stand and not lose hope 'Cause we are one We are one, we are one Can't you see it all around? Air travel is provided by American Airlines. Learn more about The U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants. I never really thought about what the day meant until we lost Anthony. Learn more about The National Symphony Orchestra. But then the love and support of everyone overwhelmed me, especially the love of my wife Tanya, and I'm able to be here tonight standing on this stage. PBS Privacy Policy Subscribe to Our Newsletters, 4801 Lindle Road -By the time my mom finished praying, every doctor, every nurse, anybody who was within the sound of her voice was on their knees right there with us. What became a three-year ordeal of brutal fighting would come to involve more than 1.7 million Americans. Now, its time to find better ways to interact with you and ensure we meet your high standards of what a credible media organization should be. Their names are now engraved in our nation's memory. Founded in 2014 by the husband and wife duo Michael Trotter, Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War and Treaty have emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music. The concert is also made possible by grants from: the National Park Service, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Department of the Army, General Dynamics, PBS and public television stations nationwide. Before that, Hilty started her career on Broadway, playing Glinda in "Wicked," Doralee Rhodes in "9 to 5 The Musical," and Brooke Ashton in "Noises Off," which earned her a Tony Award nomination. The whole plane was burning, so I ejected. Roots of Latin Jazz. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously. Featuring all-star musical performances and tributes, the 90-minute broadcast of the 33rd annual NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT will air on PBS and stream on YouTube and www.pbs.org/national-memorial-day-concert on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. -They give you Memorial Day, they give you Veterans Day, and they say, "Okay, these are the days when we recognize service and our loss," right? All of our military and their families need our support. Members of the Army Chorus, most of whom hold advanced degrees in music, are selected from among the nations finest musicians. The National Memorial Day Concert is made possible by Lockheed Martin, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans and is made possible by the National Park Service, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Department of the Army, General Dynamics and public television stations nationwide.
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