Video: The 2008 National Memorial Day Concert on PBS: A Time to Remember, to Heal and Bring our Nation Together

Video: The 2008 National Memorial Day Concert on PBS: A Time to Remember, to Heal and Bring our Nation Together

WASHINGTON, May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- As the war in Iraq and Afghanistan wages on, PBS unites our nation with the award-winning National Memorial Day Concert (http://www.pbs.org/memorialdayconcert/) honoring the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all of those who have given their lives for our country. The event, which has become the memorial service for our entire nation, is co-hosted (http://www.pbs.org/memorialdayconcert/features/cohost.html) for the third year by Gary Sinise (CSI: New York) and Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds), two acclaimed actors who have dedicated themselves to veteran's causes and supporting our troops in active service. The top-rated show will be broadcast live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Sunday, May 25, 2008 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET (check local listings) before a concert audience of 300,000, millions more at home, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Radio and Television Network.

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"I think all Americans have a moral obligation to honor the military, by taking a moment to pause and reflect on the bravery and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, so that we can truly appreciate (http://www.pbs.org/memorialdayconcert/remembrance/) what they gave to preserve our freedoms," said Joe Mantegna. Added co-host Gary Sinise, "Lending a hand to our country's servicemen and women is truly one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. Knowing that they are not forgotten (http://www.pbs.org/memorialdayconcert/stories/) and that their sacrifice is appreciated can make a world of difference."

Joining co-hosts Sinise and Mantegna is an all-star line-up (http://www.pbs.org/memorialdayconcert/concert/performers.html) including: multiple Grammy award-winning Motown legend Gladys Knight; classical crossover soprano Sarah Brightman; General Colin L. Powell USA (Ret.); Best Actress Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel (Wicked, Rent); actor and comedian Denis Leary (Rescue Me); distinguished actor Charles Durning; country music star Rodney Atkins; actor and singer John Schneider; actress Gail O'Grady (American Dreams, Boston Legal); and film and television actress Caitlin Wachs; in performance with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of maestro Erich Kunzel.

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