Memorial Day - We Remember

Memorial Day, May 25, 2008 - Today's theme - We remember you

A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.
--- Joseph Campbell

Each year, the last Monday of May is set aside to honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. This Day of Remembrance dates back to the end of the Civil War, when women were compelled to decorate the graves of their loved ones, a measure of their gratitude for the sacrifice made in the name of freedom and country.

Today's show is dedicated to all who gave their lives, in gratitude for the gifts afforded me and all Americans today.

Playlist:
Song - Artist
Remember Me - The Celtic Tenors
Everywhere - Pink Martini
I'll Be Seeing You - Rod Stewart
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole, Natalie Cole
Remember Me My Friend- The Moody Blues
I Will Remember You - Sarah McLachlan
The Grave - Don McLean
Requiem For a Soldier - Amici Forever
The Story of a Soldier - Ennio Morricone
The Death of a Soldier - Ennio Morricone
Where Have All The Flowers Gone - Kingston Trio
Polonaise for Piano in A, Op. 20 Heroique (Chopin) - Halina Czerny-Stefanska
Soldiers'Dance from William Tell, Gioachino Rossini - album: Masters of the Opera
The Soldier's Tale: March Royale, Stravinsky - Nicholas Ward, Northern Chamber Orchestra
Universal Soldier - Glen Campbell
Soldier Boy- The Shirelles
American Salute - U.S. Army Band & Chorus
Armed Forces Medley - U.S. Army Band & Chorus
Songs of War - U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum
Freedom Isn't Free - U.S. Army Band & Chorus
Oh Freedom - Joan Baez
Freedom - Paul McCartney
Unforgettable - Fred McCarty
Now The Day Is Over - The Innocence Mission
Somewhere a Star Shines for Everyone - The Innocence Mission
Some Gave All - Billy Ray Cyrus
Salute - Phil Driscoll
On Memorial Day - Lex & The Hood
Taps -
Amazing Grace - Gypsy Soul
What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

Closing song: Andalucia - Pink Martini

Thanks for listening!