War touches every life in every nation. Memorial Day is an opportunity to reflect on the lives of those who paid a terrible price in order to protect the freedoms we all enjoy. It's also an opportunity for family gatherings. And if those gatherings happen to involve honoring those we've lost, all the better. Whatever plans you have this Memorial Day, we hope the stories we bring you will spark memories for you of people you know who have fought for this country.

On today’s episode, enjoy the following:

“Accentuate the Positive” by Bob Reiser from Chopped Herring and Other Brooklyn Tales (3:40)

“53 Years and 2 Wars” by Dolores Hydock from In her own Fashion: From the Stories of Ninette Griffith (16:05)

Radio Family Journal: "Jessie" by Sam Payne (27:17)

“Father Joe” by Jay O’Callahan from Dancing with Fire (34:49)

“Tribute at Butaritari” by Pat Mendoza from Peace Talk: The Other Side of the Story (52:10)