Posted on May 27, 2016
Video: John McCain recounts fellow POWs' astounding bravery in Vietnam
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Members of the Senate Republican Conference released their Memorial Day video tribute to fallen troops on Friday, with anecdotes from Navy veteran Sen. John McCain on what the holiday means to him.
McCain, R-Ariz., a pilot and prisoner of war in Vietnam, recounts heroics he saw during his time in captivity and says the holiday should be to both honor the dead and the living.
Most members of Congress are spending the holiday commemorating military sacrifices in their home districts. President Obama and other executive branch officials are scheduled to visit Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, to pay their respects as well.
This weekend marks the 45th year since Memorial Day was set as an official federal holiday on the last Monday of May.
McCain, R-Ariz., a pilot and prisoner of war in Vietnam, recounts heroics he saw during his time in captivity and says the holiday should be to both honor the dead and the living.
Most members of Congress are spending the holiday commemorating military sacrifices in their home districts. President Obama and other executive branch officials are scheduled to visit Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, to pay their respects as well.
This weekend marks the 45th year since Memorial Day was set as an official federal holiday on the last Monday of May.
Video: John McCain recounts fellow POWs' astounding bravery in Vietnam
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Thanks for sharing the news SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL that members of the Senate Republican Conference released their Memorial Day video tribute to fallen troops on Friday, with anecdotes from Navy veteran Sen. John McCain on what the holiday means to him.
I am glad that Sen McCain is honoring his fellow POWs in this video. It is great to see public figures, especially elected office holders, honoring others instead of themselves.
I am glad that Sen McCain is honoring his fellow POWs in this video. It is great to see public figures, especially elected office holders, honoring others instead of themselves.
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
LTC Stephen F. thank you for your well articulate profound response. It hits home on what it means on Memorial (Sen. John McCain).
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Some of the best stories I've ever heard about the strength of the Human Spirit were from the Hanoi Hilton.
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