SiriusXM Commemorates Our Nation's Fallen Soldiers of All Generations with a Broadcast of "Taps" During the National Memorial Day Observance
SiriusXM takes a moment across its channels to pause with the nation and remember all those of all ages who have given their lives in service to our country
NEW YORK, May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) will commemorate our nation's fallen service men and women this Memorial Day by broadcasting "Taps" across its wide variety of channels for listeners of all generations.
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The one-minute solemn observance will play at approximately 12:00 pm ET on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, on SiriusXM's music, sports, talk and entertainment channels, via satellite and online, in recognition of the national holiday that affects and honors a broad range of Americans spanning all ages, races, genders and religions.
The observance by SiriusXM across its channels complements the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) campaign to honor the fallen on Memorial Day. The IAVA "Go Silent" campaign is an effort to remind Americans to remember the meaning of Memorial Day. The group has asked everyone to pledge a moment of silence on Memorial Day at 12:01 pm ET, coinciding with the wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Sirius XM Radio Inc. is the world's largest radio broadcaster measured by revenue and has more than 22 million subscribers. SiriusXM creates and broadcasts commercial-free music; premier sports talk and live events; news and comedy; exclusive entertainment; and the most comprehensive Latin music, sports and talk programming in radio. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company in the U.S., from retailers nationwide, and online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM programming is also available through the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for Android, Apple, and BlackBerry smartphones and other connected devices. SiriusXM also holds a minority interest in SiriusXM Canada which has more than 2 million subscribers.
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