The Battle of a Lifetime

Season 2015

About the Episode

When an Afghan insurgent’s bullet left Romy Camargo a quadriplegic, he and his wife, Gaby, built a new life together. They turned tragedy, Romy says, into “a love story.” The 2015 National Memorial Day Concert honors disabled veterans and their caregivers, who offer love and support.

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Extras

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
Jamey Johnson Performs "21 Guns"

US Marine Corps veteran Jamey Johnson performs "21 Guns" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.

3:19
Reach Out Conversation with Mary McCormack & U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Kirstie Ennis

Mary McCormack and Kirstie Ennis reach out to veterans on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.

1:51
Maestro Jack Everly & the National Symphony Orchestra Perform "The Armed Forces Medley"

Jack Everly and the NSO perform "The Armed Forces Medley" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.

3:58
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. Address

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. addresses the crowd on the 2024 Concert.

1:41
Cynthia Erivo Performs "Reach Out and Touch"

Cynthia Erivo performs "Reach Out and Touch" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.

2:52
Gary LeVox Performs "I Won't Let Go"

Gary LeVox performs "I Won’t Let Go" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.

2:57
Cynthia Erivo Performs "When You Believe"

Cynthia Erivo performs "When You Believe" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.

3:15
Jena Malone Tells the Story of Wounded Warrior U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Kirstie Ennis

Jena Malone tells the story of Kirstie Ennis on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.

8:23
Gary LeVox Performs "Bless the Broken Road"

Gary LeVox performs "Bless the Broken Road" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.

3:42