Jena Malone Tells the Story of Wounded Warrior U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Kirstie Ennis

Season 2024

About the Episode

Golden Globe and SAG Award-nominated actress Jena Malone shares the moving story of U.S. Marine Corps veteran Kirstie Ennis, an inspiring adaptive athlete who carries with her the memory of her fallen brothers and sisters. The 2024 National Memorial Day Concert aired Sunday, May 26, 2024 on PBS.

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Extras

WWII Veteran Jack Moran - The Men We Lost (Full)

Hear U.S. Army soldier Jack Moran's story of service during WWII.

13:59
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Kirstie Ennis - The Wounds of War (Full)

Hear how Kirstie Ennis overcame the loss of her left leg in combat.

7:06
Gold Star Father Allen Hoe Honors His Son 1LT Nainoa K. Hoe (Feature Part 2)

Hear Vietnam veteran and Gold Star father Allen Hoe's moving story.

13:20
Vietnam Veteran Allen Hoe Remembers His Fallen Brothers (Feature Part 1)

Vietnam veteran Allen Hoe lost 18 buddies to war in 1968. He made it his mission to bring them home.

8:57
Ruthie Ann Miles Performs "The Star-Spangled Banner"

Ruthie Ann Miles performs "The Star Spangled Banner" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.

1:54
Full Cast Performs "God Bless America"

The full cast of the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert performs "God Bless America."

2:24
Joe Mantegna & Gary Sinise Tribute Korean War Veterans

Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise tribute Korean War veterans on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.

1:36
Ruthie Ann Miles Performs "Aloha 'Oe"

Ruthie Ann Miles performs "Aloha 'Oe" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.

3:24
BD Wong Tells the Story of Vietnam Veteran and Gold Star Father Allen Hoe

BD Wong tells the story of Gold Star Father Allen Hoe on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.

9:14
Co-hosts Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise Introduce Taps

U.S. Army bugler SGM Matt Byrne performs "Taps" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.

1:30