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National Memorial Day Concert

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

Season 2024 | 7m 06s

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.

Funding is provided by Lockheed Martin, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans the National Park Service, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Department of the Army, General Dynamics, 84 Lumber and American Airlines.
Extras
Watch • 13:59
National Memorial Day Concert
WWII Veteran Jack Moran - The Men We Lost (Full)
Hear U.S. Army soldier Jack Moran's story of service during WWII.
Preview: S2024 | 13:59
Watch • 13:20
National Memorial Day Concert
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.
Preview: S2024 | 13:20
Watch • 8:57
National Memorial Day Concert
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.
Preview: S2024 | 8:57
Watch • 1:41
National Memorial Day Concert
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. Address
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. addresses the crowd on the 2024 Concert.
Clip: S2024 | 1:41
Watch • 9:14
National Memorial Day Concert
BD Wong Tells the Story of Vietnam Veteran and Gold Star Father Allen Hoe
BD Wong tells the story of Gold Star Father Allen Hoe on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.
Clip: S2024 | 9:14
Watch • 3:24
National Memorial Day Concert
Ruthie Ann Miles Performs "Aloha 'Oe"
Ruthie Ann Miles performs "Aloha 'Oe" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.
Clip: S2024 | 3:24
Watch • 1:36
National Memorial Day Concert
Joe Mantegna & Gary Sinise Tribute Korean War Veterans
Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise tribute Korean War veterans on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.
Clip: S2024 | 1:36
Watch • 3:19
National Memorial Day Concert
Jamey Johnson Performs "21 Guns"
US Marine Corps veteran Jamey Johnson performs "21 Guns" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.
Clip: S2024 | 3:19
Watch • 1:51
National Memorial Day Concert
Reach Out Conversation with Mary McCormack & U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Kirstie Ennis
Mary McCormack and Kirstie Ennis reach out to veterans on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.
Clip: S2024 | 1:51
Watch • 2:52
National Memorial Day Concert
Cynthia Erivo Performs "Reach Out and Touch"
Cynthia Erivo performs "Reach Out and Touch" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.
Clip: S2024 | 2:52
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  • All
  • National Memorial Day Concert Season 2024
  • National Memorial Day Concert Season 2023
  • National Memorial Day Concert Season 2022
  • National Memorial Day Concert Season 2021
  • National Memorial Day Concert Season 2020
  • National Memorial Day Concert Season 2019
  • National Memorial Day Concert Season 2018
  • National Memorial Day Concert Season 2017
  • National Memorial Day Concert Season 2016
Watch • 1:23:51
National Memorial Day Concert
The National Memorial Day Concert (2024)
Watch the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
Episode: S2024 E1 | 1:23:51
Watch • 1:24:15
National Memorial Day Concert
The National Memorial Day Concert (2023)
Watch the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
Episode: S2023 E1 | 1:24:15
Watch • 1:25:02
National Memorial Day Concert
The National Memorial Day Concert (2022)
Watch the 2022 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
Episode: S2022 E1 | 1:25:02
Watch • 1:26:11
National Memorial Day Concert
The National Memorial Day Concert (2021)
Watch the 2021 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
Episode: S2021 E1 | 1:26:11
Watch • 1:25:14
National Memorial Day Concert
The National Memorial Day Concert (2020)
Watch the 2020 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
Episode: S2020 E1 | 1:25:14
Watch • 1:24:11
National Memorial Day Concert
The National Memorial Day Concert (2019)
Watch the 2019 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
Episode: S2019 E1 | 1:24:11
Watch • 1:26:47
National Memorial Day Concert
The National Memorial Day Concert (2018)
Watch the 2018 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
Episode: S2018 E1 | 1:26:47
Watch • 1:26:46
National Memorial Day Concert
The National Memorial Day Concert (2017)
Watch the 2017 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
Episode: S2017 E1 | 1:26:46
Watch • 1:26:46
National Memorial Day Concert
The National Memorial Day Concert (2016)
Watch the 2016 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
Episode: S2016 E1 | 1:26:46