Impressions of a Gold Star Childhood

Season 2015

About the Episode

The story of gold star children is shared on the 2015 National Memorial Day Concert. Learn more about their determination to carry on as they face life as a gold star family.

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Extras

How One Military Family Overcame Tragedy

Hear the story of a Gold Star family, the Grahams, who lost their sons Jeffrey and Kevin.

6:35
A Vietnam Medic's Journey

Hear the experiences of U.S. Army combat medic Francis Whitebird while serving in Vietnam.

9:02
Cynthia Erivo Performs "Requiem for a Soldier"

Cynthia Erivo sings "Requiem for a Soldier" on the 2018 National Memorial Day Concert.

3:44
Salute to Services

The Salute to Services performance.

3:16
Paying Tribute to Medal of Honor Recipients

A tribute to Medal of Honor recipients.

5:56
Pia Toscano Sings "God Bless America"

Pia Toscano sings "God Bless America."

3:28
Celebrating 100 Years of the Lincoln Memorial

We celebrate 100 years of the Lincoln Memorial.

4:02
A Gold Star Family's Story of Resilience

The story of Gold Star family, the Grahams.

8:49
Pia Toscano Sings the National Anthem

Pia Toscano sings "The National Anthem."

2:13
The Story of Francis Whitebird, Vietnam Medic

The story of Vietnam medic, Francis Whitebird.

8:29