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National Memorial Day Concert

BD Wong Tells the Story of Vietnam Veteran and Gold Star Father Allen Hoe

Season 2024 | 9m 14s

Tony Award-winning actor and director BD Wong pays tribute to fallen heroes and Gold Star families in recounting the story of Vietnam veteran and Gold Star father Allen Hoe, his search for peace after his son’s death, and a chance meeting at the Vietnam Women's Memorial. The 2024 National Memorial Day Concert aired Sunday, May 26, 2024 on PBS.

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National Memorial Day Concert
2025 National Memorial Day Concert Preview
Watch the 2025 National Memorial Day Concert, Sunday, May 25, 8/7C.
Preview: S2025 | 0:30
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 • 7:06
National Memorial Day Concert
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Kirstie Ennis - The Wounds of War (Full)
Hear how Kirstie Ennis overcame the loss of her left leg in combat.
Preview: S2024 | 7:06
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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
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National Memorial Day Concert
Ruthie Ann Miles Performs "The Star-Spangled Banner"
Ruthie Ann Miles performs "The Star Spangled Banner" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.
Clip: S2024 | 1:54
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National Memorial Day Concert
Jena Malone Tells the Story of Wounded Warrior U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Kirstie Ennis
Jena Malone tells the story of Kirstie Ennis on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.
Clip: S2024 | 8:23
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National Memorial Day Concert
Full Cast Performs "God Bless America"
The full cast of the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert performs "God Bless America."
Clip: S2024 | 2:24
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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
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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