The 35th anniversary of the National Memorial Day Concert will take place on May 26, with Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise returning as hosts. The event, which is held on the west lawn of the Capitol, honors members of the military and their families through a night of music and storytelling.
One of the segments planned for this year’s concert is a tribute to World War II, featuring Bryan Cranston and highlighting U.S. Army veteran John T. “Jack” Moran, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge. This segment will also commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Another segment will focus on Gold Star families, with BD Wong spotlighting the story of Vietnam veteran and Gold Star father Allen Hoe, who had multiple family members serve in the military. One of his sons, First Lieutenant Nainoa K. Hoe, was killed in combat in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Jena Malone will lead a segment addressing the challenges faced by veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, sharing the story of U.S. Marine Corps veteran and amputee Kirstie Ennis. Ennis has become an adaptive athlete and advocates for awareness and support for veterans.
Musical performances during the concert will be given by Cynthia Erivo, Gary LeVox, Jamey Johnson, Mary McCormack, Ruthie Ann Miles, Patina Miller, and the National Symphony Orchestra. The event will also feature a Salute to Services with
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