NEW: Country music star and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Jamey Johnson performed “In Color” during the National Memorial Day Concert.
I didn’t realize he served. RESPECT. 🇺🇸
This song gets me everytime. Both of grandpa’s funeral videos featured this song.
This Memorial Day, we remember not only the men and women whose names are etched into stone, but also the quiet professionals whose sacrifices may never be publicly known. In recent weeks, another star was added to the wall at Central Intelligence Agency headquarters, a solemn reminder that some gave everything in silence, far from recognition, applause, or headlines.
Having worked alongside many of these individuals, I have seen firsthand the weight they carry and the sacrifices they make, not for recognition, but because they believed deeply in protecting this country and the people in it. Some spent years away from their families. Some operated in places where even a small mistake meant they would never come home. Some gave their lives, and much of what they did may remain classified forever.
Many Americans will never know their names. They will never hear the stories of the officers, targeters, analysts, and sources who stood in the shadows to stop attacks, track terrorists, warn of threats, and protect our homeland from enemies most people will never see. Yet their work mattered every single day.
Today, we honor all of the fallen, including those whose families carry their grief quietly, often unable to fully speak about the service and sacrifice of the person they lost. The stars on that wall are not just symbols. Each one marks a life dedicated to protecting this nation in silence. Behind every star is a story of sacrifice, courage, and a family that carries that loss forever.
We remember them. We honor them. And we owe them far more than most will ever know.
I have 4 four boys — 25-25-23-19.
Today I’m thinking about the young men and women their age who gave everything for this country.
Puts it all in perspective.
Grateful. 🇺🇸
Bobby Cox sent Leo Mazzone to the mound so he could tell Greg Maddux to walk Luis Gonzalez. Mad Dog refused to do it, and told Leo give him two pitches and he'll make Luis pop up to 3rd base. Two pitches later, a pop up to Chipper Jones at 3rd base 🤯
Él es K9 Valor, salvó la vida de 47 soldados, sobrevivió a un primer terrorista suicida y mató a 3 más, diente contra cuchillo, luego se posicionó entre una explosión y su controlador.
La mitad de su cara quedó destrozada, perdió su ojo y oreja izquierda. Lo llevaron a Alemania donde parcialmente le reconstruyeron la mandíbula.
El Pentágono le otorgó La medalla de honor del congreso y un aplauso y ovación de más de 8 minutos. Un verdadero héroe.
Wow. Cherie DeVaux praises her husband after becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner.
“I have to say an immense amount of gratitude to my husband, who stood behind me.”
Marriage isn’t a “trap,” it’s the greatest force in the world. ❤️
The Mariners retired Randy Johnson number. The second 51 retired by the club. First one, being Ichiro
When Ichiro came to Seattle, he wrote a letter to Randy asking if he could wear 51 - Randy said yes without hesitation
“One number. Two players. Representing one team”