Kathy, The concert was spectacular, extraordinarily touching--specially as they
continuously focused on the severely injured disabled veteran, SSG Jose Pegueno and his family in the front row. As the executive producer of the concert said, "SSG Pequeno provides a window into the complex world of the disabled warriors who have become our living memorials, a visible reminder of those who sacrificed so much for the principles we stand for."

Pls see this link:

http://www.pbs.org/memorialdayconcert/features/families.html

Ida, as a Gulf War Combat Vet was moved to tears for the last hour of the concert.

Co-hosts Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise and previous hosts Ossie Davis and E.G. Marshall all had personal connections to veterans’ causes and to supporting troops in active service and Ossie Davis served in WWII from 1942–1945.

At the end, the Armed forces medley was perfect
musical cap to a wonderfully spiritual evening
of music dedicated to our Veterans.

Thanks for asking Kathy.