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Vietnam Veteran Allen Hoe Remembers His Fallen Brothers (Feature Part 1)

Season 2024 | 8m 57s

For Vietnam veteran Allen Hoe, serving in the military was a reflection of his Hawaiian warrior culture. On Mother’s Day, 1968, Allen lost 18 of his buddies, 10 classified as Missing in Action. Upon returning home, he made it his mission to locate the families of his fallen buddies, offering them comfort and doing everything in his power to bring his brother warriors to their final resting places.

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Patina Miller opens the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert with her performance of "Hero."
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  • 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 the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
Watch the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
Watch the 2022 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
Watch the 2021 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
Watch the 2020 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
Watch the 2019 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
Watch the 2018 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
Watch the 2017 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
Watch the 2016 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.