Joe Mantegna, Gary Sinise To Host National Memorial Day Concert In D.C.

Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise will serve as hosts for the National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C. on Sunday. The event on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol will feature appearances by celebrities such as Robert Patrick, Gretchen Mol, Blair Underwood, Loren Allred, Scotty Hasting, Yolanda Adams, Mary McCormack, Angel Blue, and Maestro Jack Everly conducting the National Symphony Orchestra. The concert will be broadcast on PBS, the American Forces Network, and YouTube. Mantegna emphasized the significance of the concert, stating, “This concert is a powerful reminder of what Memorial Day truly represents. It offers comfort, connection, and community for families who have lost loved ones in service to our country, honoring their sacrifice with the dignity and gratitude they deserve.” (UPI)