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The cast of the 2007 National Memorial Day Concert
While Cece Winans sings her uplifting version of
Maestro Erich Kunzel conducts the National Symphony Orchestra in front of the National Memorial Day Concert audience and the U.S. Capitol building.
The Memorial Day Concert stage lights up the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building.
Big Kenny and John Rich of Big & Rich perform The 8th of November about a Vietnam veteran's experience on that day.
Acclaimed actress Dianne Weist shares the experience of Anne Comeaux, whose son Kurt was a National Guardsman killed in Iraq.
Charles Durning, Trace Atkins and Joe Mantegna greet veterans of the battle of Iwo Jima.
Tony Award-winner Heather Headley sings the National Anthem, flanked by Chairman Richard B. Myers and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. (2002)
Actor Dylan McDermott recounts Pentagon hero Lincoln Leibner's story. (2003)
Soprano Charlotte Church performs a stirring rendition of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic You'll Never Walk Alone, for all veterans and their families.(2002)
The U.S. Army Band Herald Trumpets prepare to add their patriotic sound to the Concert. (2002)
The U.S. Army Chorus takes the stage.
World War II veteran and show regular Charles Durning recounts Private Ed Reeves' harrowing story of survival during the Korean War. (2000)
The National Memorial Day Concert audience enjoys the performances on the West Lawn of the Capitol.
   
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The National Memorial Day Concert audience enjoys the performances on the West Lawn of the Capitol.

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"My husband and I have made the trip to Washington for Memorial Day for the last seven years. Unfortunately, we were unable to attend this year. I am so grateful to have had a front row seat in the comfort of my living room."

Patricia Rohan
NY

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