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National Memorial Day Concert

Honoring Disabled American Veterans

Season 2015 | 3m 19s

While visiting the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial, wounded warriors share their perspectives on meeting the challenges of their new normal. National Memorial Day Concert co-host Gary Sinise narrates this short piece honoring the disabled veteran experience.

The National Memorial Day Concert is sponsored by Lockheed Martin , Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans and is made possible by the National Park Service, the Department of the Army, General Dynamics, and public television stations nationwide. All travel is provided by American Airlines.
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Jimmy Webb, Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett and Ashley Campbell perform "Highwayman."
Clip: S54 E4 | 3:34
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