American Valor Quarterly Issue 6 - Spring/Summer 2009 | Page 6

For the second year in a row, the National Memorial Day Parade
was televised for the public - and our service members abroad
- to watch live. Additionally, the parade is still available to watch
online, on demand, on its website at www.nationalmemorialdayparade.com. Not only does this allow millions of Americans
to tune in and take part in the festivities, it also increases the
spotlight on the tremendous stories of the parade participants
and brings focus to the meaning and importance of the holiday.
Pictured right, American Veterans Center president James C.
Roberts is interviewed by parade show host Paul McKellips as
part of the television broadcast.

“Thank you for your service” is something that we should
all be sure to tell a veteran on days like Memorial Day and
Veterans Day. The National Memorial Day Parade is a
chance for hundreds of thousands of patriotic Americans
to gather to do just that.
And while the inclusion of celebrities and musicians helps
to bring attention to the importance of the day, we can
never forget the true reason for the holiday - to remember
those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to
our nation.

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