Watch The Closing Memorial Day Salute

Season 2011

About the Episode

Watch the finale tribute performances of the National Memorial Day Concert including, I ll Stand By You sung by American Idol finalist Pia Toscano and America the Beautiful sung by Yolanda Adams. These and other tributes on the show honored the service and sacrifice of all our men and women in uniform, their families at home and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

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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