Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna host PBS National Memorial Day Concert: A Tribute to the Sacrifice of Americas Servicemen and Women

Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna host PBS National Memorial Day Concert: A Tribute to the Sacrifice of Americas Servicemen and Women. On Memorial Day weekend, PBS will unite our nation with an evening that has become an American tradition. The multi award-winning National Memorial Day Concert honors the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country. The 2009 event commemorates 20 years on air as the nation's memorial service, offering viewers a time to remember, to heal and bring our country together. The program is co-hosted by Gary Sinise (CSI:New York) and 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 from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on PBS Sunday, May 24 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET (check local listings) before a concert audience of hundreds of thous...

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Revver | May 20, 2009

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