Vanessa Williams Performs "Let There Be Peace on Earth"
Vanessa Williams performs "Let There Be Peace On Earth" on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on the 28th National Memorial Day Concert. Aired May 28, 2017 on PBS.
Remembering Jerry Colbert
It is with heavy hearts that the National Memorial Day Concert shares the passing of Founder and Executive Producer Jerry Colbert. In remembrance of his life and his commitment to the men and women in the Armed Forces, veterans and military families, hear Jerry reflect on his motivations for producing the concert, which for over two decades has become a memorial service for our nation.
Music Therapy
Music Therapist Rebecca Vaudreuil, who works with 2017 concert honoree CPT Luis Avila, describes how music therapy works.
Preserving their Stories
Our WWII vets are dying at a rate of approximately 492 a day; it is more important than ever to honor and preserve their stories. Tom Gibbs of the National WWII Museum explores the importance of capturing the oral history of WWII.
Jacke Walton: Remembering My Dad
Jacke Walton remembers the last time she saw her father, SFC Lewis Clark Walton; killed in Vietnam during a daring recon mission near the Quang Nam Province.
Flight Training for the Doolittle Raid
Colonel Richard Cole, the last surviving Doolittle Raider, details what it was like to train for the daring retaliation against Japan for the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Miguel Avila: Reflections of a Military Child
Military children know firsthand the sacrifice required to keep our country safe. Hear Miguel Avila explain why his father, Captain Luis Avila, inspires him daily.
Wounds of War
Severely wounded by an IED explosion, CPT Luis Avila rehabilitates with the help of Music Therapy.
Remembering SFC Lewis C Walton
Jacke Walton’s father, SFC Lewis Clark Walton, served as a Green Beret in Vietnam. Watch as she recounts the tremendous cost of war and honors her father’s sacrifice.
Gold Star Remembrance
Gold Star families remember their lost loved ones who died in service to our country.
2017 National Memorial Day Concert Preview
The National Memorial Day Concert is an American tradition that honors the military service of all our men and women in uniform, their families at home, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
2017 National Memorial Day Concert Featured Highlights
Watch a preview of the 2017 National Memorial Day Concert featuring General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), Renée Fleming, Vanessa Williams, Auli'i Cravalho, Scotty McCreery, Five For Fighting, John Ortiz, Christopher Jackson, Ana Ortiz, Ronan Tynan, Russell Watson, Maestro Jack Everly and the NSO, co-hosted by Joe Mantegna and Laurence Fishburne and featuring a WWII tribute presented by Gary Sinise.
Who Will You Remember?
Gold Star Mother Kelly Swanson honors her son, SSG Christopher Swanson, who was killed in Iraq July 22, 2006. Who will you honor and remember on Memorial Day?
The Last Doolittle Raider
Gary Sinise interviews Colonel Richard Cole, the last surviving member of the Doolittle Raiders, at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans.
Reflections of a Tuskegee Airman
Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Harry T. Stewart (Ret.) recounts his inspiring journey to becoming a documented original Tuskegee Airman (DOTA).
Behind the Scenes with Joe Mantegna and Laurence Fishburne
Joe Mantegna and Laurence Fishburne, co-hosts of the 2017 National Memorial Day Concert, discuss the meaning of Memorial Day and the importance of honoring those who served.
Trent Harmon Performs the National Anthem
Trent Harmon performs "The Star-Spangled Banner" on the 27th National Memorial Day Concert.
Alfie Boe Performs "Forever Young" at the 2016 Concert
Alfie Boe paid tribute to our servicemen and women who were cut down in their prime with his performance of "Forever Young" on the 2016 National Memorial Day Concert.
Katharine McPhee Performs a Medley at the 2016 Concert
Katharine McPhee performs a medley of "America, the Beautiful" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic" on the 27th National Memorial Day Concert.
Renée Fleming Performs "How Can I Keep From Singing"
Celebrated soprano Renée Fleming performs "How Can I Keep From Singing" at the 27th National Memorial Day Concert to honor our fallen service men and women, veterans, active duty troops and their families.
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