A Tribute to a Mother's Loss

Season 2014

About the Episode

This year the National Memorial Day Concert will pay special tribute to a mother, Ruth Stonesifer, who's son was the first casualty in the Afghanistan War. The loss of Ruth's youngest child led to her becoming president of the Gold Star Mothers.

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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
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
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