2009 National Memorial Day Concert

Liam and I went out to the capital to watch the 2009 National Memorial Day Concert that aired on PBS. It was an awesome experience and the music was absolutely phenomenal! Liam's favorite part of the concert was hearing the story of Jose Piqueno and his mother and mine was hearing Colm Wilkinson sing.
All in all, it was a great day and a memorable experience!

Waiting to go through security in front of the Capital

Our view

Enjoying our picnic while waiting for the concert to begin

The crowd

The US Army Ceremonial Band

Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna

Waiting for his que!

Robert McDuffie - Amazing!

Lawrence Fishburne

The amazing pianist, Lang Lang

Katherine McPhee

Lang Lang and Katherine McPhee

Gary Sinise

Katie Holmes and Diane Wiest

Telling the story of severely wounded Marine, Jose Piqueno and his mother Nelly Bagley

General Colin Powell, Ret.

Brian Stokes Mitchell

Singing "Go the Distance" from the Disney Movie Hercules

Joe Mantegna

My favorite performer, Colm Wilkinson

He sang "Bring Him Home" from Les Mirserables

Another look at our view

The Joint Chiefs

The Joint Chiefs greet Admiral Mike Mullen

Admiral Mike Mullen speaks

Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise

Trace Adkins

The Army Chorus

Trace Adkins and The Army Chorus

The whole cast

Packed up and ready to face the crowds at the metro