@memdaypbs: Today marks the anniversary of Operation Enduring Freedom, launched on this date in 2001 in response to the attacks on 9/11. Our thoughts and hearts are with all of the brave men and women who answered the call of a wounded nation and with their families and loved ones who have served and sacrificed along with them. From the 2014 concert, Dianne Wiest pays tribute to Specialist Kris Stonesifer, who was killed in action during Operation Enduring Freedom on October 19, 2001.
I had no idea; that's heartbreaking 🥹 and Dianne Weist is one of my favorite actresses. God Bless Her 💔
2026-10-07 22:49:48
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lindarichardson519 :
She's telling Ruth Stonesifer's story, not her own. But she did have a real life daughter who passed away 💔
2026-10-08 02:07:49
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lucyduncan31 :
God bless this lady, in her grief she told her story to help others.
2026-10-07 22:29:54
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Tom Vokal :
I hope the blue star moms, contacted you, they did us, when our son ,SGT. Jason E.Holmes died 1/3/2017⭐️
2026-10-07 22:10:01
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USMCRET2002 :
Such a powerful story. Such a great mom. May she be blessed in her grief.
2026-10-07 21:36:50
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Dr. Julie :
Sometimes I forget how blessed we are to have gotten all our family members back from battle. Broken, but back in our love.
2026-10-08 04:39:52
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Leigh Martin Carmich :
Tearing me up. God bless these families. Beautiful representation by Dianne Wiest.
2026-10-08 02:28:21
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Jeanie :
I’m the wife of a veteran. 😭😭😭😭
2026-10-07 22:54:09
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Nicholas Romero :
that happened because of greed and the evilness that exists in this world. there is literally no reason that we should be fighting.
2026-10-08 07:42:58
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mari0d0minguez :
War is not the answer! ❤️🩹💔
2026-10-08 09:54:20
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MiaBella191919 :
My God I'm sobbing on this app at 6 am ..😢Thank you to All those who serve 😭💔
2026-10-08 10:13:58
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emader01 :
God bless and keep you in your grief!
2026-10-07 20:25:32
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lynn :
beautiful reading
2026-10-08 12:05:33
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Rebecca :
My condolences 💐 🕊️
2026-10-08 12:35:39
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Smokey :
It wasnt her son- she’s reading Kris’ mother’s account of his death
2026-10-08 01:29:29
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anthonycolarusso :
Sorry for your loss 🙏
2026-10-07 21:58:55
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user668632930 :
I'm sorry for your lose
2026-10-07 21:41:22
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Phil :
Thank you for your service
2026-10-07 21:09:59
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Bernardo :
Blessed of all these families.
2026-10-07 22:34:53
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peggyulrich48 :
So sorry your son passed. he will always live in your heart.
2026-10-07 22:30:20
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maryliz.63 :
Dianne Wiest did an amazing tribute with this. ❤️
2026-10-08 01:54:23
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bethrickard767 :
I can't begin to know the pain these mother's feel,, beautiful share Diane. God Bless our soldiers and GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.
2026-10-08 01:18:40
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Anna Mullins535 :
Dianne Wiest did an amazing job of telling Ruth’s story. The heartbreak of her telling a mothers story is real pain, honor . God bless her for sharing a mother’s story. God bless all Gold Star families.
2026-10-08 11:15:10
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Author Paula V.Hardin :
[Pray][Pray][Pray] Praying for our military and families!! My son was in the military and sometimes I would wake up and fall to my knees to pray for him and all [Pray][Pray] he’s my hero!
2026-10-08 01:36:59
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coolgrandma111 :
My deepest condolences 💐 to you may God bless you
2026-10-08 01:08:54
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