Holiday for Heroes: Marlene Rodriquez
About the Episode
Marlene Rodriquez served three tours of Iraq before sustaining injuries that forced her to retire; she is one of only 500 women to be awarded the Purple Heart. In this clip she shows Lidia Bastianich her medal, and talks about what it means to her.
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Extras
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Lidia meets the people behind Harlem Grown, an urban farm in New York City.3:00 -
Lidia Celebrates America: Overcoming The Odds
Lidia meets resilient Americans who have overcome extraordinary odds in their own lives.55:45 -
Holiday for Heroes: August Dannehl's Special Dinner
August Dannehl and Lidia have created a meal to honor veterans.3:31 -
Holiday for Heroes: Finding a Purpose Post Military
Veterans reflect on finding a purpose after the military, and Lidia tries an MRE.3:16 -
Holiday for Heroes: Limoncello Tiramisu
Lidia shares her dessert, Limoncello Tiramisu, with army veteran Bryan Anderson1:59 -
Holiday for Heroes: Willie Sherrer
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Holiday for Heroes: Bryan Anderson
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Holiday for Heroes: Bob Woodruff
Bob Woodruff, the ABC news anchor injured by an IED in Iraq, talks about his experience.2:25 -
Holiday for Heroes: Yonas Hagos
Lidia talks and eats with retired army staff sergeant Yonas Hagos, and his mother.2:18 -
Lidia Celebrates America: A Salute to First Responders
Lidia Bastianich visits men and women on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic.56:20
