Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Military / Veterans Report

National Memorial Day Concert
The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) will broadcast its annual National Memorial Day Concert live from the nation's Capitol on Sunday, May 27, 2007, at 8 p.m. EST. This year's concert will focus on the brave servicemen and women who have been injured in the line of duty and will also explore the hallowed burial ground of Arlington National Cemetery. Please check your local listings to confirm the exact airtime in your area of the country. For more information, including educational materials for students and teachers plus a webpage where you can submit your own eulogy, visit the National Memorial Day Concert website.

Nationwide Memorial Day Parade Directory
A nationwide Memorial Day parade/events directory at has been posted at VetFriends.com to highlight the locations, dates and times of upcoming Memorial Day events. Coordinators can submit and register parades and events that may not yet be listed on the site. The online Memorial Day forum at VetFriends.com allows visitors to post their personal thoughts on what Memorial Day means to them.

Wounded Soldier by Melanie Dekker

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