Skip to main contentSkip to footer
kathie lee gifford emotional message

Kathie Lee Gifford shares emotive video from inside home as she discusses Memorial Day meaning

The former Today star reflected on the poignant day

Hanna Fillingham
US Managing Editor
May 30, 2022
Share this:

Kathie Lee Gifford shared a heartfelt post on social media at the beginning of the week as she marked Memorial Day at home.

MORE: Beloved star makes cheeky comment about Jenna Bush Hager replacing Kathie Lee Gifford

The TV star took to Instagram to share footage of herself sitting outside in her sprawling garden, while reflecting on the meaning behind Memorial Day.

The mom-of-two told her followers to remember those who have sacrificed their lives and served for the United States, and accompanied the footage with the message: "Memorial Day is a sacred day. Let us remember and be grateful for the sacrifice of so many who have served."

VIDEO: Kathie Lee Gifford shares glimpse inside lavish living room

Fans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "Thank you Kathy for always being a courageous and positive voice for our country, our families and God. God bless you!" while another wrote: "God Bless you!!! Wish you and Regis were on today making us laugh."

MORE: Kathie Lee Gifford's joyful month in family involving son Cody

MORE: Kathie Lee Gifford shares sweet tribute to former co-star

A third added: "Thank you as always and to you and your family. You going have a grand baby soon," referring to Kathy Lee's son Cody's exciting news.

It is indeed an exciting time for the TV favorite, as last year she announced that her son was expecting his first child with wife Erika.

View post on Instagram
 

Kathie Lee Gifford shared a heartfelt messasge with fans on Memorial Day

The TV star has opened up about her son's news on several occasions ahead of the baby's arrival, most recently in March when she paid tribute to him on social media.

MORE: Kathie Lee Gifford's son's gorgeous wedding photos revealed

MORE: Kathie Lee Gifford shares glimpse inside gorgeous garden

In a heartfelt birthday message to Cody, she wrote: "So grateful to be able to spend Cody's 32nd birthday with him and his beautiful wife Erika and their precious baby to be. Happy Birthday, Cody!"

The star announced the exciting news back in December in a celebratory message shared online.

kathie lee gifford children

Kathie Lee is a doting mom to children Cody and Cassidy 

She wrote: "I am over a blue or pink moon!!! I don’t care which. So so happy for you both, @mrsamerikagifford, and for our family. Praise our Living and Loving God!"

READ: Kathie Lee Gifford makes exciting announcement days after son Cody's wedding

MORE: Kelly Ripa's co-stars share untold stories about Regis Philbin in emotional tribute

Alongside the post, the author shared a montage of clips featuring her son and his wife from their wedding day.

The mom-of-two told People how she first found out the news, revealing: "I had just arrived home to begin my book tour on the Today Show the next morning, adding that she was seated at a table with Cody and Erika and their longtime friend Christine Gardner.

"Cody and Erika handed both of us something that was wrapped and asked that we please open at the same time.

kathie lee children frank throwback

Kathie shares her children with late husband Frank Gifford 

It was a two-sided frame and mine read, 'Can't wait to meet you Grandma,' on one side and on the other was a photo of Cody and Erika holding their ultrasound.

MORE: Kathie Lee Gifford shares joy over baby news in celebratory new post

MORE: Hoda Kotb shares heartfelt statement about co-star's future on Today

"It took a moment to crystalize to be that this was their baby which meant that it was my baby to and I freaked and ran to hug Erika and so did Christine. To which Cody said, 'What about me?'" She added: "It still hasn't hit me fully!"

Read more HELLO! US stories here

Like this story? Sign up to our HELLO! Mail newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox.

Sign up to HELLO! Daily for all the latest and best celebrity coverage

By entering your details, you are agreeing to HELLO! Magazine User Data Protection Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. For more information, please click here.

More Celebrity News

See more