At the 2022 National Memorial Day Concert, Gil Birmingham shared the incredible story of Francis Whitebird, an Army medic who served two tours in Vietnam. One of a long line of Lakota warriors and service members, Francis faced unimaginable hardships during and after the war. His story highlights one man's healing journey from the trauma of war to the embrace of his tribe and brothers in battle. #MemDayPBS #MemorialDay | National Memorial Day Concert (PBS)

On Wednesday, the #FDNY held its 117th Memorial Day Service to honor the 14 members who have died over the past year, including two who made the Supreme Sacrifice. We will forever honor their legacies and never forget their service to our city. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY)

Yesterday, FDNY Rescue Paramedic Joseph Hudak retired after 35 years of service to the City of New York. Paramedic Hudak began his career as an EMT in Harlem in 1988. Since then he became a Rescue Paramedic, a member of the Dignitary Protection Unit, Ceremonial Unit and the Counter Terrorism Task Force. He has competed in EMS competitions all over the country and the world with great success. As an instructor at the FDNY EMS Academy, he was instrumental in teaching EMTs and Paramedics and helped