EMUJeff
May 23rd, 2008, 6:07 pm
Actor Gary Sinise has recruited more than a few celebrities to the cause of the USO.
Sunday night, May 25th on PBS from 8:00 to 9:30pm he and Joe Mantegna will host the annual concert from the West Lawn of the Capitol Building.
Performing will be Maestro Erich Kunzel leading The National Symphony Orchestra with the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band, The Soldiers’ Chorus of The United States Army Field Band, The Master Chorale of Washington, Gladys Knight, Sarah Brightman, Denis Leary, General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), Idina Menzel, Charles Durning,
Rodney Atkins, John Schneider, Gail O’Grady, and Caitlin Wachs.
From the PBS website:
"This year’s special tributes are to the veterans of World War II, Korea and Vietnam and the sacred war memorials built in their honor in the Nation’s Capital. Actor Charles Durning, a highly decorated World War II veteran and 14-year National Memorial Day Concert participant, will be recognized for his bravery and sacrifice as part of the “Greatest Generation.” The valor of the newest veterans will be honored as the program examines the lasting bonds that buddies form on the battlefields of Iraq."
Every year we feel it is time well spent.
EMUJeff
Sunday night, May 25th on PBS from 8:00 to 9:30pm he and Joe Mantegna will host the annual concert from the West Lawn of the Capitol Building.
Performing will be Maestro Erich Kunzel leading The National Symphony Orchestra with the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band, The Soldiers’ Chorus of The United States Army Field Band, The Master Chorale of Washington, Gladys Knight, Sarah Brightman, Denis Leary, General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), Idina Menzel, Charles Durning,
Rodney Atkins, John Schneider, Gail O’Grady, and Caitlin Wachs.
From the PBS website:
"This year’s special tributes are to the veterans of World War II, Korea and Vietnam and the sacred war memorials built in their honor in the Nation’s Capital. Actor Charles Durning, a highly decorated World War II veteran and 14-year National Memorial Day Concert participant, will be recognized for his bravery and sacrifice as part of the “Greatest Generation.” The valor of the newest veterans will be honored as the program examines the lasting bonds that buddies form on the battlefields of Iraq."
Every year we feel it is time well spent.
EMUJeff