Jim Blasingame delivers his traditional story on how Memorial Day began, and why it’s such an important American Holiday. This is Jim’s 21st consecutive, live Memorial Day Show.

Jim Blasingame recites the poem, “Freedom isn’t Free” and explains why we honor those who poured out the last full measure of devotion, including four specific American heroes in his life.

Carlos Fuentes joins Jim Blasingame to reflect on why Memorial Day is such an important holiday in America, and indeed, the world.

Carlos Fuentes joins Jim Blasingame to report on the important events hosted and joined by the VFW around the country on Memorial Day, including the big events in Washington D.C.

Carlos Fuentes joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the purpose of Memorial Day, including a new poll Jim conducted that indicates almost half of respondents don’t know anyone in the military.

Jim Blasingame shares his thoughts on why Memorial Day is an important American holiday that should always be commemorated, including four names of heroes in his life who poured out their last full measure of devotion to us.

Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to reflect on the powerful sentiment that is evoked every time they hear the Star Spangled Banner, but especially on Memorial Day.

Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the current era military in America and to make the connection between the relationship of civilians with the military and patriotism.

Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why we have a Memorial Day in America, and that there are still American military personnel standing a post right now, in harm’s way, knowing they’re putting their life on the line for you and me.