WEBVTT 00:05.120 --> 00:05.490 Movement. 00:22.460 --> 00:23.890 The. The 00:28.070 --> 00:32.220 Ladies in again when it plays rise for they've location which 00:32.220 --> 00:36.250 orly offered by the reverend jokes church. While the pastor seine 00:36.250 --> 00:37.830 ryan missionary Baptist church. 00:38.870 --> 00:42.790 Please remain standing for the presentation of the callers international into.. Um. 00:44.080 --> 00:49.350 Um. Such great. 00:50.750 --> 00:52.710 Later love has no manned in this. 00:53.450 --> 00:55.840 That a man lay down is life force france. 00:56.810 --> 01:00.260 They will called upon to endure the hardships up a peace keeping mission. 01:00.790 --> 01:03.100 As comrades of main included myself. 01:04.350 --> 01:06.600 The gentle Dodd abide with this today. 01:07.330 --> 01:11.080 Forty asia sovereignty debt rib-eyes to show foundation of all astrium. 01:12.350 --> 01:13.680 Logie day bus damn. 01:14.420 --> 01:16.300 And today the month mentioned perch. 01:16.830 --> 01:18.980 To defend the on a dignity and devotion. 01:19.820 --> 01:21.180 We invited presence. 01:21.830 --> 01:25.600 The to make untainted bring and have a lasting peace which passes 01:25.600 --> 01:26.580 all understanding. 01:27.200 --> 01:30.790 The dough zed. Then touched for the purpose of awesome with this morning. 01:31.360 --> 01:34.170 Those a braid me fall up and down many that for their country. 01:35.030 --> 01:38.170 By Landau near latch. They show supreme love for others. 01:38.670 --> 01:39.660 For peace and right. 01:40.320 --> 01:41.470 For the world to attend. 01:42.050 --> 01:43.200 In jesus' name. 01:43.750 --> 01:44.250 A. Men. 01:48.800 --> 01:59.190 More jiang the color should. No. Yeah. 02:05.330 --> 02:05.430 Yeah.. And 02:07.750 --> 02:34.490 And The. Yeah. 02:41.550 --> 03:34.080 The And. Uh. 03:45.170 --> 03:48.310 And So.. Uh. 04:02.180 --> 04:49.930 Uh. We to. Shoot. 04:56.720 --> 05:02.500 One sunday morning october 20 third 19 83 31 years ago today. 05:03.030 --> 05:06.200 Of violent bombing took place at the headquarters building of 05:06.200 --> 05:09.080 the United States peacekeeping force in bait riddle edited. 05:10.000 --> 05:14.510 This event plus sets when action debate room. And grenada costed 05:14.510 --> 05:19.000 Basset 273 us marines soldiers and sailors. 05:19.850 --> 05:23.210 Most of these men were from camp will issue and where the friends 05:23.210 --> 05:26.170 and neighbors of the citizens objection Dylan onslow county. 05:27.350 --> 05:31.650 Almost simultaneously another bomb detonated in the other section 05:31.650 --> 05:35.970 abay rated killing 58 members of the french peacekeeping for you. 05:37.070 --> 05:40.740 The ceremony remembers the adventure that day in honors those 05:40.740 --> 05:43.360 who lost their lives in the cause of peace. 05:44.370 --> 05:47.590 What they days of garments focuses alone. Those americans who 05:47.590 --> 05:48.510 lost their lives. 05:49.140 --> 05:52.370 But it's all also won are those who were part of the french PC 05:52.450 --> 05:54.970 keeping fourth with this moment of. Silence. 06:04.940 --> 06:08.980 Even without the never forget the events of october. 23 19 83 06:09.410 --> 06:12.040 and that is why this ceremony had been held annually. 06:12.720 --> 06:16.650 Thank you for being a paw are other we knowing our pledge never forget. 06:17.180 --> 06:20.380 And for your participation in the honor to those name. 06:21.050 --> 06:24.680 On the Wall behind me who lost their lives in the cause of peace. 06:25.930 --> 06:29.590 Like the of a special. Welcome today to the family members and 06:29.590 --> 06:31.400 the baby rid veteran to word candy. 06:33.420 --> 06:37.540 In addition to this ceremony the military order the devil dogs 06:37.540 --> 06:40.230 will conduct there are any will share money at that they were 06:40.230 --> 06:43.440 at memorial monument at the camp Geiger circle. 06:44.050 --> 06:48.000 Their ceremony is set for two p.m. deceptive name and those attending 06:48.000 --> 06:51.720 you should use the entrance that emory core air station to access 06:51.720 --> 06:52.230 the site. 06:53.040 --> 06:56.200 Signs instead trees will direct the candies to the side. 06:57.570 --> 07:01.230 These are during desert poured into our community as october 07:01.230 --> 07:05.910 23 19 83 although a special place in our communities history 07:06.340 --> 07:07.740 and a pastry eva marie in. Core. 07:13.070 --> 07:16.180 As a. Yeah. 07:23.230 --> 07:26.500 Continues the tradition of carry the Torch of leadership and 07:26.500 --> 07:28.890 commitment to military families in our community. 07:29.760 --> 07:32.690 It never forget the sacrifices of military families and their 07:32.690 --> 07:33.550 service members. 07:34.530 --> 07:38.180 In a vivid jacksonville a graduate of jacksonville high school 07:38.560 --> 07:42.800 north carolina ways lead college east carolina university and 07:42.800 --> 07:47.180 the FBI academy mayor say me sell of surgery on the city camps 07:47.180 --> 07:49.480 where to retirees deputy police chief. 07:50.060 --> 07:54.470 In 2000 and seven. He was the first person ever elected mayor 07:54.620 --> 07:55.900 for a four year time. 07:56.840 --> 08:00.630 In las 31 years there are only been shakes my ears objects and 08:00.630 --> 08:04.710 they'll all the list that on this shedding tradition observers 08:05.120 --> 08:09.520 to dace amy Phillips continues. The psalm play age of this community 08:09.720 --> 08:13.400 that never forget the avenge to this day three decades ago. 08:14.210 --> 08:17.070 Please welcome jacksonville meyer Jamie. Fell. 08:25.160 --> 08:25.730 You need.. Mm. 08:26.780 --> 08:34.430 Mm. Good morning everyone. 08:35.450 --> 08:37.730 All-new behalf of a caring community. 08:38.720 --> 08:42.480 I'm a fellow council members alone a welcome you to jacksonville 08:42.650 --> 08:43.740 into this will moral. 08:44.630 --> 08:47.930 And to to this observe which the 30 first observe which. 08:48.460 --> 08:49.320 Started first gear. 08:50.850 --> 08:53.660 The say many familiar faces in the audience today and I will 08:53.660 --> 08:56.090 take abolish members of the armed forces. 08:56.850 --> 08:59.280 Particularly the marines and sailors over here today eight. 08:59.990 --> 09:01.420 Are interested citizens. 09:02.150 --> 09:03.180 Community leaders. 09:04.460 --> 09:05.950 Our bay with the french. 09:06.510 --> 09:07.780 And all other veteran GE. 09:08.980 --> 09:12.010 The local veteran organizations are represented here today. 09:12.950 --> 09:15.180 The most important the families. 09:15.710 --> 09:19.190 Of those who may be all spokesman sacrificing by rate. Level. 09:21.170 --> 09:24.390 The welcome you walter this observance ninth honored. 09:25.050 --> 09:26.720 To rein near you will play age. 09:27.560 --> 09:29.710 That we as a community and as a city. 09:31.150 --> 09:32.370 Will never forget. 09:32.930 --> 09:35.350 October 24 19 84. Eight. 09:38.330 --> 09:41.840 Committee is a change wife's sunset day. 09:43.290 --> 09:45.190 We mourn for bull also glides. 09:46.700 --> 09:49.570 We grieve for their families and loved ones. 09:50.120 --> 09:53.310 And we mourn for the unreal last potential. 09:54.050 --> 09:58.690 A vase but these people but lost their wives sacrificing themselves 09:58.690 --> 10:00.020 for our. Freedom. 10:02.040 --> 10:04.670 What more does it committed one community. 10:06.140 --> 10:09.080 Ought military today and what the entire. Community. 10:12.350 --> 10:14.100 We we were overwhelmed. 10:14.910 --> 10:17.010 Bought extent of the Greek that we all fail. 10:18.140 --> 10:19.430 So my neighbor Walsh to. 10:20.060 --> 10:22.110 Handle Walsh to are so many. 10:23.960 --> 10:26.000 So wind farm where we as a community. 10:26.990 --> 10:30.160 That we've mourn together military and civilian. 10:31.520 --> 10:32.640 The jus what morning. 10:33.640 --> 10:35.250 There were lots of faith intimated. 10:35.780 --> 10:37.040 In compatiable there should. 10:38.050 --> 10:39.440 That's gonna common bone. 10:40.430 --> 10:42.420 But remember obsessed 19 80 three. 10:44.340 --> 10:48.820 We had been we continued to offer our compassion are up bolton 10:48.820 --> 10:49.680 are purge. 10:50.200 --> 10:51.210 To the families. 10:51.800 --> 10:54.760 And the love ones. There's manger on the Wall. 10:56.120 --> 10:57.950 We honor the with our ceremony. 10:58.680 --> 10:59.900 And our. Remembrance. 11:01.490 --> 11:04.990 While we mourn this law also why we all should also on or their 11:04.990 --> 11:07.040 sacrifice about celebrating today. 11:08.390 --> 11:12.460 We celebrate that we have worked together as a kid me entity 11:12.900 --> 11:16.580 of both military and civilian members for better plot which. 11:17.960 --> 11:20.280 We all wore a caring community. 11:21.200 --> 11:23.160 That's reflect in our cities. Sale. 11:25.250 --> 11:27.920 He is a spear nicole says memorial to be bill. 11:29.990 --> 11:34.820 The spared of carrying calls the creation of a caring community committee. 11:35.450 --> 11:38.360 And it's just a day to serve those who deployed. 11:38.970 --> 11:40.840 And their love once over left the um. 11:42.910 --> 11:47.970 Sure the the lawson who of the 30 thought of the 31 years ago today. 11:48.510 --> 11:51.920 That immediately this community a Sol waste to remember. 11:52.680 --> 11:53.520 And to more. 11:54.550 --> 11:56.340 That tear the fabric of our community. 11:57.690 --> 11:59.050 Forty one years ago the more. 12:00.080 --> 12:02.330 The class ought that northwest park. 12:03.080 --> 12:05.770 Jeter ask you'll began effort project a player. 12:06.350 --> 12:07.050 The tree. 12:07.910 --> 12:09.280 For each of those fallen. 12:10.370 --> 12:13.230 Never so the servers that sacrificed in by rate. 12:14.800 --> 12:15.850 A few years later. 12:16.350 --> 12:19.630 Became an 80 gathered at this location to unveil this memorial. 12:20.750 --> 12:23.950 In the parking lot where satellite trucks india's vehicle. 12:24.920 --> 12:27.850 Reporters came from all ever to say how this community suffered 12:27.850 --> 12:28.950 a nike in a three. 12:29.570 --> 12:31.780 And how we as a community remember they um. 12:32.750 --> 12:33.560 Uh we remember bill. 12:34.780 --> 12:38.940 This memorial PR also remembrance of that date to have a tangible. Presence. 12:40.640 --> 12:44.440 Today we continue to work old and new by ruble moral growth. 12:45.250 --> 12:49.810 Where the 273 trees planted in honor of those who were lost. 12:50.630 --> 12:53.020 We'll be out there will be all-in-one flights. 12:54.380 --> 12:57.590 This city has except a responsibility to maintain the grove in 12:57.590 --> 12:58.710 front of can diver. 12:59.320 --> 13:02.710 And is proud to be Parker with the state department transportation 13:02.710 --> 13:03.410 in this procession. 13:05.290 --> 13:06.090 No walls. 13:06.610 --> 13:10.360 Is a said are devastating or heartbreaking as that suffer bach 13:10.360 --> 13:12.550 dammit member whose Walsh father. 13:13.250 --> 13:16.610 It's been so honored work cherished relative is it. 13:17.370 --> 13:19.380 In the was in this peacekeeping mission. 13:20.910 --> 13:22.450 That pain is an during. 13:23.490 --> 13:25.580 Agonizing and. Emotional. 13:27.560 --> 13:29.460 Thirty one years made each soften. 13:30.680 --> 13:33.850 Dampen. Or diffuse some of the pain. 13:34.910 --> 13:37.360 But we know that the losses still real. 13:39.170 --> 13:42.700 And that frequently the source of false hope what might have 13:42.700 --> 13:43.060 be at. 13:45.020 --> 13:48.350 If not for the of deaths of october 20 third 19 80. Three. 13:50.540 --> 13:54.510 This committee fill that Walsh and and and cannich poignant pain. 13:55.270 --> 13:56.170 That took. Action. 13:58.340 --> 14:00.830 The the mission until they are there for to plant a tree ish. 14:01.390 --> 14:02.560 Men to build a memorial. 14:03.650 --> 14:06.420 And then to fund this magnificent prop a statue. 14:06.980 --> 14:10.410 There's a testament to the sorrow we all fail and the gratitude 14:10.440 --> 14:12.750 this nation has four armed. Forces. 14:15.190 --> 14:18.480 That we stand your own list than ever fried as we had before. 14:19.790 --> 14:22.130 This but healing for the community. 14:23.750 --> 14:26.450 And As it is our duty to do. So. 14:28.900 --> 14:31.920 That this more moral was tall. So there's to be built here that 14:31.990 --> 14:36.000 in here as you see all rounded this test about that this community 14:36.070 --> 14:39.680 has a best a spear of caring remembering. 14:40.340 --> 14:42.260 And sharing memories like they each. 14:43.600 --> 14:45.380 The Age. 14:47.110 --> 14:51.740 That should of the vast into that departed vietnam memorial Malcolm plate. 14:52.790 --> 14:57.380 That's under the not 11 memorial that search is a focus for annual 14:57.380 --> 14:58.780 observance on that day. 15:00.020 --> 15:03.080 And san groundbreaking will occur for the mock for portable radius 15:03.230 --> 15:04.020 all memorial. 15:05.570 --> 15:07.200 Then observe it says can be no blair. 15:08.940 --> 15:11.190 Shoot in the first place in the museum little brains. 15:12.120 --> 15:12.890 Will be announced. 15:13.480 --> 15:16.600 Parade of more observance is a ceremony it's about this community 15:17.020 --> 15:17.660 will be hale. 15:18.970 --> 15:21.270 The designer said the debt of about other sides. 15:22.150 --> 15:25.730 We're for unfortunately the future may where are all their memorial she. 15:27.590 --> 15:29.600 Yourself fitting that this first will moral. 15:30.440 --> 15:33.150 Was crafted in a corner of this show of magnificent. 15:33.650 --> 15:37.930 Parcel. So that there would be really for other community baseball. Moritz. 15:40.250 --> 15:44.040 The dinny to remember is taken very seriously bark community. 15:45.620 --> 15:49.380 It said oh the freedom found many abuse all the many and it down. 15:50.620 --> 15:53.820 Is dedicated to all of those who have cast of this community. 15:55.130 --> 15:56.360 In serviced our. Nation. 15:58.630 --> 16:01.300 While some shouting their counter are only and that are committed 16:01.300 --> 16:03.050 to for a very short period of time. 16:03.690 --> 16:06.840 Well there's become art what definition of Nader's. 16:08.240 --> 16:09.510 No matter how all all listed. 16:10.300 --> 16:13.570 All are integrated into the fabric that max's community. 16:14.310 --> 16:16.160 The great place to lay up that. Idiots. 16:18.340 --> 16:21.090 Anecdote traitors jar dedication to not forget. 16:21.800 --> 16:23.690 What H evasion will morals. Represent. 16:27.390 --> 16:29.510 The city council and the city. 16:30.710 --> 16:33.730 Bolt invoked the memory of doors. Damage. 16:35.600 --> 16:37.480 Vision leadership calls just will moral. 16:38.760 --> 16:41.800 The gift likes to bah Puerto old and the host of other should 16:42.250 --> 16:44.190 they were there early adopters. 16:45.010 --> 16:45.760 To this plan. 16:47.090 --> 16:49.790 Will make the city of jacksonville a city chaos what what but 16:49.830 --> 16:51.480 those still involved. 16:52.100 --> 16:55.990 And use it to date as a by ruble Morrow about three of a board 16:55.990 --> 16:58.670 members holding and that Apple would never forget. 17:00.730 --> 17:01.510 Babe Rosen. 17:02.480 --> 17:03.280 Mike ales eight. 17:04.140 --> 17:05.030 What he my hours. 17:06.020 --> 17:06.860 Ron bauer. 17:08.010 --> 17:09.010 Why in more hours. 17:09.950 --> 17:11.050 Jacket monica. 17:11.930 --> 17:13.190 Fernando shuffle bond. 17:13.990 --> 17:15.140 Along with than georgia. 17:15.740 --> 17:16.740 Now have the duty. 17:17.520 --> 17:18.970 Of the fault will preservation. 17:19.490 --> 17:22.150 Well this observance of the protection of this more moral. 17:24.670 --> 17:28.790 Day. And the mayor the city of jacksonville are the holders of 17:28.790 --> 17:32.110 a powerful placed a never forget did not to get the service and 17:32.110 --> 17:35.950 the sacrifice of the people whose names arrest of on the. Wall. 17:38.660 --> 17:40.490 Jackson bold never forget to. Remember. 17:42.710 --> 17:44.960 Action though will never forget that the debt that we uh. 17:44.960 --> 17:46.290 Oh please these people. 17:46.960 --> 17:51.030 That sacrifice there all their sacrifice to their ability to 17:51.030 --> 17:54.030 come back up to their families image or the rest of their. Lives. 17:58.510 --> 18:01.355 Today we'll wait mourned the last for military neighbors in 19 18:01.355 --> 18:05.400 83 we give them right treaty bow celebrating that durable bon. 18:06.370 --> 18:07.580 The has been created here. 18:09.300 --> 18:10.960 It is was stood years of testing. 18:11.940 --> 18:15.640 But a chip close to assume the responsibility of elected officials 18:15.780 --> 18:16.610 and this community. 18:17.450 --> 18:21.970 And even in a charter later of lee's area basis must equally share. 18:22.500 --> 18:23.710 The duty of care paper. 18:24.400 --> 18:25.140 For the bond. 18:26.320 --> 18:27.660 For the bond that we prayed it. 18:29.340 --> 18:31.850 The the diligently work to continue and strengthen. 18:32.860 --> 18:35.900 This bon you're not tragic tory tenure of. Leadership. 18:39.010 --> 18:42.830 A bowl a fully as haven't been am air for last seven years. 18:43.850 --> 18:47.210 That the relationship between our local military. 18:48.470 --> 18:51.610 That our civilian leadership. Has brawl. 18:52.490 --> 18:55.010 And is made a lot of right things happen for this community. 18:55.950 --> 18:59.150 And another that uh I have to play each of. 18:59.700 --> 19:03.390 While many of the other later sear that we will continue just rock. 19:04.470 --> 19:05.660 And continue to make. 19:06.580 --> 19:08.930 Sure that we never forget. 19:09.580 --> 19:13.760 The never forget while we're here today they never forget the sacrifices. 19:14.780 --> 19:18.000 Armoring is sailors maiden by really Pleven off on october 20 19:18.000 --> 19:19.270 for viking eight three. 19:19.910 --> 19:21.880 But will also of never offered yet. 19:23.800 --> 19:25.320 What rose out of that.. Sacrifice. 19:26.660 --> 19:31.610 Sacrifice. I know issue this to for a lot of the family members. 19:32.870 --> 19:37.070 You know issue gives it it it it it was so it was very very tough. 19:37.070 --> 19:41.090 I I I can't I can't even the and I know what to felt like it. 19:42.320 --> 19:45.510 Through all this thomas bus to back during in 19 80 three. 19:46.740 --> 19:48.270 But while heart goes out to eat. 19:50.610 --> 19:54.750 Well you should be very well you should be very prowl guests 19:54.750 --> 19:58.720 are boss such wonderful people such fun American such great patriots. 19:59.900 --> 20:02.460 Am. For what they've done to this community. 20:03.410 --> 20:07.600 Yeah. I feel like you know they're sacrificed following was for 20:07.600 --> 20:11.310 the country. But if all is committed to gather and it continues 20:11.310 --> 20:12.650 to do so the this parade that. 20:13.430 --> 20:15.300 And again na played years. 20:15.950 --> 20:18.020 That as long as I have anything to do with it. 20:18.570 --> 20:19.540 Will never forget. 20:20.190 --> 20:21.590 You will never forget that remember. 20:22.250 --> 20:23.180 Will never forget. 20:23.840 --> 20:24.510 That day at. 20:25.090 --> 20:25.880 That leo thing. 20:26.600 --> 20:30.040 And I wanna thank all of the for common out this morning in da. Blushing. 20:37.400 --> 20:38.970 The where knowledge mayor philip she. 20:39.830 --> 20:43.240 Thank you for your commitment to the family and for the city's 20:43.240 --> 20:45.490 continued commitment to this effort. 20:46.430 --> 20:47.340 Credence them. 20:48.070 --> 20:50.980 That new bay where it memorial growth and the future of things 20:50.980 --> 20:54.910 to come a dish site continues a prominent commitment to recognize 20:54.910 --> 20:56.710 tell unique this community years. 20:57.760 --> 21:00.830 Our bases of that exceptional leadership of the earth. 21:01.620 --> 21:05.020 Our current commander is on temporary duty providing leadership 21:05.020 --> 21:06.030 and the troubled area. 21:06.920 --> 21:10.420 The khamenei now being handled by an equally cable ball officer. 21:11.420 --> 21:12.540 Ladies and gentlemen. 21:13.240 --> 21:16.430 The deputy commander murray in corey installations east marine 21:16.430 --> 21:20.600 corps base camp was him for your eat far Escalade. Buddy. 21:28.240 --> 21:29.930 The Good morning. 21:31.310 --> 21:33.860 We're still ups and local elected officials. 21:34.370 --> 21:35.400 That's a denim a case it. 21:36.310 --> 21:37.400 Major general Sin goch. 21:39.030 --> 21:41.750 Mated gentle mrs. Decreasing. Mrs Woodrow. 21:42.510 --> 21:45.310 Bigoted jennifer carter and Miss camera. 21:46.280 --> 21:49.340 And those families of the fallen from Beirut. 21:50.180 --> 21:53.920 Marines sailors soldiers airmen coast guardsmen. 21:54.520 --> 21:57.680 And members of the jackson milan. So county Kinney 80 on the 21:57.680 --> 22:00.890 half a brigadier gen up the still be who remains for deployed. 22:01.440 --> 22:05.280 I wanna personally. Welcome the to this time honored memorial ceremony. 22:06.580 --> 22:10.510 As we return from Afghanistan every new the fight in iraq. 22:11.400 --> 22:15.060 We take time today to look back at the moment 31 years ago that 22:15.060 --> 22:18.410 for all intents and purposes marked the beginning of the attacks 22:18.410 --> 22:22.350 against the United States by extremist jealous of our freedoms 22:22.780 --> 22:24.860 our liberty and a way of life. 22:25.530 --> 22:29.530 And we paid to be to the 273 service members and peacekeepers 22:29.830 --> 22:32.420 whose names are etched on this law windy. 22:33.020 --> 22:35.380 Who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defending. 22:36.050 --> 22:36.970 Those freedoms. 22:37.900 --> 22:41.610 Aw long side. The vietnam memorial and the nine 11 world trade 22:41.610 --> 22:45.320 center beam that a Roomba moral his form the cornerstone for 22:45.320 --> 22:48.940 citizens and veterans allied to collectively reflex. 22:49.450 --> 22:53.700 To grieve to pay tribute it to say thanks for the courageous 22:53.700 --> 22:54.580 service members. 22:55.100 --> 22:58.380 Who white into harm's why at the behest of this great nation 22:58.790 --> 23:01.290 and in doing so exacted a debt. 23:02.290 --> 23:03.960 That we can't possibly repay. 23:05.120 --> 23:08.210 Since the burial Morales dedication 28 years ago. 23:08.900 --> 23:11.930 This places chili of minimize sacrifice and service. 23:12.490 --> 23:15.560 And it will continue to grow in that same spirit with the mock 23:15.560 --> 23:16.960 the point where a memorial. 23:17.510 --> 23:19.930 In a museum don eric carolina marines. 23:21.290 --> 23:23.410 For the families of those lost in bay rude. 23:24.470 --> 23:27.690 Thirty one years will not last in the last of that fateful day. 23:28.340 --> 23:30.950 However you should take comfort in the knowledge stick out of 23:30.950 --> 23:34.950 the tragedy in march the relationship between the base and the 23:34.950 --> 23:38.980 community more stead fasting United than ever before. 23:39.690 --> 23:43.750 Since then camp was churn rate for air station new wherever and 23:43.750 --> 23:47.420 the city of jacksonville continue to close riots in support of 23:47.420 --> 23:49.320 those who have gone into harm's way. 23:49.940 --> 23:52.720 And taking care of the love ones will remain behind. 23:53.620 --> 23:57.090 Additional aid a face fillet maintain the some responsibility 23:57.090 --> 24:00.590 and privilege of continuing to carry the Torch of remembrance. 24:01.040 --> 24:04.430 So those who perished in this tragic event will never be forgotten. 24:05.190 --> 24:08.590 To day we do sell again with great pride and honor. 24:09.830 --> 24:14.080 While october 20 third 19 83 is a date remembered by many across 24:14.080 --> 24:14.680 the country. 24:15.240 --> 24:18.780 No we're else's it more truly felt their ride here in jacksonville 24:18.780 --> 24:19.580 one camp which are. 24:20.990 --> 24:24.730 We're especially mindful of the sacrifice a special place in 24:24.730 --> 24:25.360 our hearts. 24:25.890 --> 24:29.250 And the place it a surge in our chairs history of the core. 24:30.840 --> 24:34.890 President ronald Reagan appropriately recognizes a bribery and 24:34.890 --> 24:39.010 strategic importance in a keynote speech that he made in april 24:39.010 --> 24:42.590 19 84 or be said we it as a country. 24:43.170 --> 24:48.090 Believed that that call as we saw in that place were worthy of 24:48.090 --> 24:50.440 our best and we gave our best. 24:51.200 --> 24:54.480 While we were there those young man of ours prevented widespread 24:54.480 --> 24:55.550 killing in Beirut. 24:56.750 --> 25:01.320 And they added last year not tortoise to a model of semper Fidel us. 25:02.480 --> 25:05.880 We know gather here Izzy unify community to mark those events. 25:06.400 --> 25:10.680 To acknowledge that inseparable connection foster that relationship 25:11.110 --> 25:14.760 and above all else. Remember those who have given their lives 25:14.790 --> 25:16.830 in defense of this great nation. 25:17.820 --> 25:22.740 We also celebrate Halle in the midst of tragedy and sorrow and 25:22.740 --> 25:26.170 everlasting bond between call or a community was formed. 25:27.240 --> 25:29.700 Welcome thank you and semper for. Dallas. 25:37.790 --> 25:38.340 Thank you to. 25:38.950 --> 25:43.350 Date. A chair visitors are rigid for four and a duty to remember him. 25:43.950 --> 25:47.280 Each year the in your ranches reekie night. The families of those 25:47.590 --> 25:48.880 whose major on the Wall. 25:49.820 --> 25:53.060 Is with great pride in the sheer we recognize someone who has 25:53.060 --> 25:55.400 a brother whose name is on the Wall. 25:56.000 --> 25:59.070 Then name on the Wall and started me not camera. 26:00.830 --> 26:06.490 The camera is sister and she gave shut each to lead memory in 26:06.490 --> 26:08.050 her book a martin brother. 26:09.890 --> 26:12.950 We it were a tradition this for our the teacher by day. 26:12.950 --> 26:16.810 We've veterans of america a liaison Banjo light and today she 26:16.810 --> 26:21.690 speaks isn't family member and author and a woman was also play 26:21.690 --> 26:25.080 age could never forget the sacrifices made by her brother. 26:25.700 --> 26:26.190 The set. 26:33.940 --> 26:37.170 Yeah. You can to the occasion. 26:37.850 --> 26:38.850 And there will. Will. 26:41.690 --> 26:42.240 My name. 26:43.750 --> 26:46.780 Thank you to this city of jacksonville for hosting. This sacred 26:46.780 --> 26:48.360 memorial events every year. 26:49.820 --> 26:53.480 Thank you very mats for the kremlin's as standing before you 26:53.510 --> 26:57.540 today on the 30 first anniversary of the bay live bombing and 26:57.540 --> 26:59.450 the liberation of cranium. 27:00.570 --> 27:04.190 In thank you for allowing you stammer for those of you that in 27:04.190 --> 27:08.930 so bravely sir or country and those of you that are currently 27:08.960 --> 27:10.080 serving our country. 27:11.270 --> 27:12.310 Messes desolate. 27:13.360 --> 27:18.410 Thank you to this military families to are sacrificed and extends 27:18.460 --> 27:19.270 of a love one. 27:20.040 --> 27:21.340 I'm humbled to be here. 27:22.570 --> 27:25.060 Please know that fate has brought us together. 27:25.730 --> 27:30.280 Hearts are forever intertwined in a shared love we feel first 27:30.280 --> 27:32.150 I'm a special on this memorial. 27:32.820 --> 27:37.420 My someone's buy-sell is my only brother us marine sergeant me 27:37.420 --> 27:38.360 kite camera. 27:39.170 --> 27:43.400 My name is the lisa marie a camera. I was 17 years old a freshman 27:43.400 --> 27:45.640 it cleans Collins's Charlotte north carolina. 27:46.270 --> 27:49.740 When my college roommate came into our man in told me she kept 27:49.740 --> 27:53.350 saying breaking news on TV about a bombing and they re at the 27:53.350 --> 27:54.420 marine headquarters. 27:55.100 --> 27:58.590 See along with everyone in that door arm new you my brother was 27:58.590 --> 28:01.970 deployed there because I talked about him a lot's. 28:02.900 --> 28:07.420 He was my hero and and pearly gates. He was my big brother my 28:07.450 --> 28:11.720 only brother my protector my ride to school in the mornings my 28:11.720 --> 28:16.660 stop vodka. It's my personal fishing instructor my dating expert 28:16.690 --> 28:19.160 in solar to cry I and when I was heart broken. 28:19.760 --> 28:22.500 It was obvious to many I adored him. 28:23.450 --> 28:27.300 I cannot imagine he did the hearts are nonetheless kilts. 28:27.860 --> 28:31.150 He was in the matters often from day when it's not in one of 28:31.150 --> 28:35.570 them ever let me to believe it. He was in danger. Looking back 28:35.850 --> 28:38.450 he was making zsa or I would not worry about him. 28:39.470 --> 28:42.710 But we've only within a few hours after being glued to the TV 28:42.710 --> 28:47.030 with of my friends by my side that I was and notified from home 28:47.270 --> 28:49.760 that meet power is one of the first to be identified. 28:50.480 --> 28:54.180 Shortly after two marines came slowly walking to the side walk. 28:54.690 --> 28:57.780 Down the sidewalk to my dorm. I knew they were there for me. 28:58.730 --> 29:02.780 I could not even let them in the ice out was running to my car 29:02.780 --> 29:04.800 screaming I already know. 29:05.850 --> 29:08.770 I could not get back home to west Virginia quickly enough. 29:09.590 --> 29:12.600 My stanley put in a TB out on me. 29:13.690 --> 29:15.930 I drive a low caste anyway but. 29:17.420 --> 29:20.940 Um I was dicing crying screaming and praying that this tried 29:20.940 --> 29:21.810 to be a mistake. 29:22.470 --> 29:24.950 I was told of or by the Virginia police. 29:25.980 --> 29:30.890 The knife police officers sa me hard me screaming why I why I. 29:31.490 --> 29:32.950 I'll never forget. He said. 29:33.710 --> 29:37.780 I do not know why young lady. I do not understand us myself. 29:38.100 --> 29:41.090 I do know your family is very worried about you know you need 29:41.090 --> 29:41.950 to calm down. 29:43.260 --> 29:46.930 Yeah the fall into the stay saying he gave me crackers and water 29:47.310 --> 29:51.120 he comforted me the best you can he escorted me to the Virginia 29:51.120 --> 29:55.340 west Virginia lying and the turned the way. He slowed down roll 29:55.340 --> 29:57.500 down his window and he's alluded. 29:59.390 --> 30:02.850 Thirty one years later and I'm still asking why. 30:03.690 --> 30:07.430 Just recently when the cat's marine brothers seared some words 30:07.430 --> 30:11.850 of weight stand to answer my agonizing classed to understand why. 30:12.710 --> 30:13.880 Why did this happen. 30:14.960 --> 30:16.000 Here's to the answer. 30:16.980 --> 30:20.400 There's some questions in life and have no he answers. 30:20.900 --> 30:24.730 But we have to it's that guards klien in their lives for the 30:24.730 --> 30:27.600 service of others things al in oprah. 30:28.970 --> 30:32.550 That's exactly what my brother makeup would want for all of us 30:32.580 --> 30:36.600 here today to live our lives for the service of others isn't 30:36.600 --> 30:41.000 that the definition of a hero anyway. In the pot was my hero. 30:41.620 --> 30:43.370 I also was behind me. 30:43.890 --> 30:44.890 Are my heroes. 30:45.470 --> 30:50.950 And olives you in front of me are my heroes them back to use 30:51.340 --> 30:53.120 the surviving family members. 30:53.650 --> 30:55.780 And those actively starting today. 30:57.050 --> 31:00.730 I hear uh-oh is defined as someone who is given cases are her 31:00.730 --> 31:03.560 life to something bigger than oneself. 31:04.130 --> 31:09.500 My brother did just that each of them did just that they will 31:09.500 --> 31:14.090 only gave themselves to a car is greater than oneself base or 31:14.160 --> 31:14.850 our country. 31:14.850 --> 31:19.270 Well. They were international peacekeepers in they were brutally 31:19.300 --> 31:21.370 killed serving in this capacity. 31:22.730 --> 31:27.030 They were peacekeepers 31 years ago and our world is still struggling 31:27.030 --> 31:28.930 with this class for world peace. 31:30.130 --> 31:32.180 If my brother to be here today. 31:32.730 --> 31:33.810 He likes a deo. 31:34.920 --> 31:40.150 Looking back do not harbor anger or a trade to those to kill that's. 31:40.700 --> 31:45.990 Instead Didi than and praise for them to learn peaceful ways 31:46.020 --> 31:48.660 of living and some valuable live. 31:50.020 --> 31:50.930 Looking back. 31:51.730 --> 31:55.610 Do you not Harper gel to for surviving that day. If you were 31:55.610 --> 31:56.050 they are. 31:56.820 --> 31:59.170 Rather make heat save your life. 31:59.690 --> 32:03.380 Into an opportunity to make this world a better place for your 32:03.380 --> 32:05.740 children in your. Grandchildren. 32:07.480 --> 32:11.290 This tiny island by to rack ignite east kevin's a gets please 32:11.290 --> 32:11.890 stand. Up. 32:22.540 --> 32:26.530 He is a survivor in more ways than one. He was on the third floor 32:26.530 --> 32:29.910 at the time of the explosion. He was and erase from the rubble 32:30.130 --> 32:35.030 poll to safety and rescued by his brother. He stands the forest 32:35.030 --> 32:35.800 here today. 32:37.220 --> 32:41.590 That a and being inspiration to Allah mass to continue to march 32:41.590 --> 32:46.960 forward in the pursuit of kurds honor ink commitments the very 32:46.990 --> 32:49.580 essence of the United States. Growing. 32:51.530 --> 32:55.100 Please let this of Wall with the name of our sacred brothers 32:55.340 --> 32:58.470 represented all of those that are serving our country past and 32:58.470 --> 33:03.130 present my brother would want the world to know this sacrifice 33:03.290 --> 33:07.570 made by all military personnel defending our three um and this 33:07.570 --> 33:09.990 sacrifice of their. Families. 33:11.560 --> 33:15.160 I was blessed that make comments me on Sin but not only dace 33:15.160 --> 33:18.780 in the letters. He also sent letters to his friends our pre east. 33:19.340 --> 33:21.780 In one of our closest neighbors named lee carter. 33:22.310 --> 33:25.110 Well he was kind enough to say are one of those letters with 33:25.110 --> 33:28.080 me and I'd like to see or just a few paragraphs if you don't mind. 33:29.960 --> 33:31.130 And this is my brother's lighter. 33:31.890 --> 33:35.600 Well is going just fine ever here been here a little over unmanned 33:35.640 --> 33:37.110 and still have five to go. 33:37.700 --> 33:41.250 Baba time and AMR Winkler. This is got to be my highlights. 33:41.610 --> 33:45.330 I'm learns that very mats my store time ever he already been 33:45.330 --> 33:49.400 it takes the more than more for someone to get up their freedom. 33:50.160 --> 33:54.290 People about a non I'm not quitters i've seen buildings but that 33:54.290 --> 33:57.580 night and the man or out the next day the building its. 33:58.220 --> 34:03.450 Children are the same as everywhere a place stick bile high danger seek. 34:03.950 --> 34:07.790 Every time one season are aimed at big smile comes across his 34:07.790 --> 34:11.500 or her face they will always remember ass. 34:12.330 --> 34:16.350 The greatest thing. I learned a is held very very lucky we as 34:16.350 --> 34:19.990 americans have it on this fourth of july. I would like to sell 34:20.020 --> 34:24.050 happy birthday and Mir that to all americans we should each and 34:24.050 --> 34:26.410 everyone be thankful. I know I am. 34:27.140 --> 34:29.800 One of these days will get together the does this singer hunting. 34:30.060 --> 34:33.260 I know we said in a million times yet when I get that. 34:34.800 --> 34:35.810 We'll do it one day. 34:37.150 --> 34:38.820 Jealousy we has said hello for know. 34:39.420 --> 34:42.090 Your neighbor me cat United States. One core. 34:42.770 --> 34:45.860 That letter was written and so my only a few months before you die. 34:46.580 --> 34:49.640 It is obvious from hit this letter that me cut loved soldier 34:49.640 --> 34:52.960 and he was enough letters asking us to sing and the lands in 34:52.960 --> 34:56.170 candy sunday. He can get them. So the children to frequently 34:56.170 --> 34:57.750 walk by the main headquarters. 34:58.460 --> 35:01.430 Ladies and gentleman. There's seldom in other parts of the world 35:01.430 --> 35:06.190 today they're being tot ed to in three years old to Kate america. 35:06.610 --> 35:10.340 They are being tots to the point being fanatical about its. 35:11.310 --> 35:14.480 I'm not saying that we need to be sent out of gonna me eric that 35:14.800 --> 35:19.210 but we do remains to be passionate our children and our citizens 35:19.210 --> 35:24.020 and a mere that need to learn to love and me Erica and the freedom 35:24.200 --> 35:25.210 that we are blessed with. 35:26.270 --> 35:30.050 Wheat today understanding comprehend the significance of our 35:30.050 --> 35:34.090 marine corps and air military however I do feel strongly denham 35:34.090 --> 35:38.110 me arc that as a country is losing sight of what our military 35:38.110 --> 35:43.000 is doing for us and I want to make star we not forget the sacrifice 35:43.160 --> 35:44.760 big goes in to freedom. 35:45.750 --> 35:50.150 And although rolled isn't turmoil. Right. Now let them all see 35:50.360 --> 35:55.450 that our nation stands stone on faith and brotherly laugh. 35:56.650 --> 36:00.550 Let's bring back that casts a and let us bring back the patriotism. 36:01.340 --> 36:03.400 I'm not with being. Complacent. 36:04.640 --> 36:08.620 I tell her 20 third 19 83 is the date forever etched in my heart's. 36:09.170 --> 36:11.970 My brother was sent to bay where does the peace keeper and the 36:11.970 --> 36:15.490 bible state less that are the peacekeepers for day. So be called 36:15.680 --> 36:16.650 the signs of died. 36:17.440 --> 36:22.660 If these man here behind me on this sacred memorial can inspire 36:22.660 --> 36:27.120 one person here today for any visitors in the future that will 36:27.120 --> 36:28.030 visit this place. 36:28.640 --> 36:32.900 To become more patriotic to sake they and other us for meaning 36:33.100 --> 36:35.910 sailor soldier and to say thank you. 36:37.380 --> 36:42.100 These and then here behind me on this acre memorial can inspire 36:42.100 --> 36:46.860 one person here today for any visitors in the feuds are so high 36:46.860 --> 36:51.320 that uh we're back to end and let them so loved and appreciated. 36:52.100 --> 36:55.880 Then I know my brother did not die in. Vain. 36:58.420 --> 37:02.370 But now their lives and in eats a mess here today a needs and 37:02.370 --> 37:04.320 those that will come to visit this memorial. 37:05.430 --> 37:08.590 For the most part everyone here understands the hearts and hang 37:08.590 --> 37:12.590 blessed that comes every october 20 third my mission is just 37:12.590 --> 37:16.290 beginning I want the rest of america to understand too. 37:16.940 --> 37:19.760 I continue to say it and it holds dear to my heart's. 37:20.480 --> 37:24.430 I believe that sometimes all it takes is one person to inspire 37:24.460 --> 37:25.190 and nation. 37:26.150 --> 37:28.080 He may not be standing here today. 37:28.820 --> 37:31.690 But he was a proud of us marines sargent. 37:32.330 --> 37:33.380 He was the sun. 37:34.040 --> 37:35.260 He was a has Beyonce. 37:35.890 --> 37:36.890 He was a father. 37:37.580 --> 37:38.570 He was an uncle. 37:39.510 --> 37:43.120 He was the best big brother in you little sister could ever dream 37:43.120 --> 37:43.670 of having. 37:44.210 --> 37:48.350 His name United States. Marine corps started meet pat camera. 37:49.100 --> 37:51.760 In closing there's a picture that I think that the academy of 37:51.760 --> 37:56.620 learning or I'd teats on it or the where I feel minimises my brother. 37:57.510 --> 37:59.450 Six sass is a person in. 37:59.960 --> 38:00.750 Linda well. 38:01.550 --> 38:06.860 Last opting and loved maps. David gained the respect of others. 38:08.060 --> 38:11.070 Elite snowballed that are been they found it. 38:12.020 --> 38:15.260 Never lacked appreciation for others. 38:15.950 --> 38:20.430 He never fails to look for the best in others are give the best 38:20.460 --> 38:21.440 of themselves. 38:22.370 --> 38:25.090 My brother and his. Comrades. 38:27.010 --> 38:28.590 They gave their. Best. 38:30.780 --> 38:34.850 Thank you to each and every one of the here today fear dedication 38:34.970 --> 38:37.290 and to our country and a freedom. 38:37.840 --> 38:42.440 Last lee was quoted by robin timeline and generation which ignores 38:42.490 --> 38:45.850 history has no pass and no future. 38:46.560 --> 38:50.010 Again I'm extremely humble to stay in before those of you that 38:50.010 --> 38:53.060 served our country and those of the starting our country today 38:53.520 --> 38:54.960 in for those families. 38:55.840 --> 38:57.810 What's love ones on the memorial. 38:58.600 --> 39:01.400 I to share in your last. 39:02.540 --> 39:03.320 We love you. 39:04.790 --> 39:06.190 We love each and then. 39:07.100 --> 39:10.160 They won't now of our bam are the forgotten. 39:10.950 --> 39:14.840 It is chili in honor in a privileged to be here today lastly 39:14.970 --> 39:18.930 most important thing team hank. So in sting 'em. 39:19.560 --> 39:21.580 Like three sands mommy loves to. 39:22.220 --> 39:24.840 Thank you again for your time and semper Fidel. Us. 39:42.200 --> 39:43.030 Radio leasing. 39:44.630 --> 39:47.870 This city in the day Rube more advisory board would like to sign 39:47.900 --> 39:50.900 the second lorraine division band for the year of service too 39:50.900 --> 39:52.660 good to me this observe it. 39:53.540 --> 39:57.820 So she said in those chairs today and those who were performed 39:57.980 --> 40:03.370 laid and organized in any faction now or in the past are appreciates 40:03.370 --> 40:08.160 with that big ninty consolation and concord they provide to this observance. 40:08.740 --> 42:32.370 We're honored to have the second married to be in by it. Okay. Is. Uh. PS. She. 42:37.700 --> 42:41.800 Um. The. And 43:40.640 --> 43:51.620 They Made you general rich hailsham cannot be shedding currently 43:51.620 --> 43:55.790 surge of the khamenei gentle for the second marine expeditionary 43:55.790 --> 43:59.470 Brigade and if you deputy commanding general for the second marine 43:59.470 --> 44:00.730 expeditionary for. 44:02.080 --> 44:05.990 They had an impressive pastry that it involves superbug leadership 44:05.990 --> 44:07.810 uh forces in that the ship safe. 44:08.610 --> 44:10.390 Eight yet and both close. 44:11.120 --> 44:15.050 Legislative duties and functions such as the assistant for the 44:15.050 --> 44:15.710 kama not. 44:16.310 --> 44:20.000 Today the represents the common on in a delay ranch of the annual 44:20.000 --> 44:24.460 Obey Rube memorial address major general richard same pot. Defected. 44:32.820 --> 44:33.400 And looking. 44:34.990 --> 44:35.460 Good. Morning. 44:39.070 --> 44:41.150 We're doing when it's Julian almost for me. 44:41.900 --> 44:44.960 Beer which you today to on all those served in Beirut. 44:45.980 --> 44:48.610 With specific leave those a paid the ultimate sacrifice. 44:49.270 --> 44:50.540 Answering our nation's call. 44:52.430 --> 44:56.010 I also know that many of you attend this commemoration here every year. 44:57.380 --> 44:59.710 You've heard many people talk about the bombing. 45:00.260 --> 45:04.050 That occurred in the early morning of 23 october 19 80 three. 45:05.270 --> 45:08.510 You know well the tragic events that transpired died date. 45:09.440 --> 45:10.340 Thirty one years ago. 45:12.330 --> 45:15.630 You are likely familiar with the testimonial for 28 commandant. 45:16.190 --> 45:17.340 Don't fall it's kelly. 45:18.200 --> 45:20.950 The stated before the senate armed service committee one week 45:21.130 --> 45:22.030 after the bombing. 45:22.800 --> 45:25.920 But the attack in london on was not just against American marines. 45:26.670 --> 45:28.390 Sailors and soldiers. 45:28.940 --> 45:30.770 As well as french airborne troops. 45:31.880 --> 45:33.160 But it was a terrorist attack. 45:34.310 --> 45:35.520 Against all the free. World. 45:37.930 --> 45:40.190 People we were pretty forthcoming don. 45:40.710 --> 45:43.780 James de Conway say one of these annual birthday messages. 45:44.620 --> 45:47.300 If the deaths of 23 october 19 80 three. 45:48.050 --> 45:49.090 The beginning battles. 45:49.740 --> 45:50.760 Of are all more. 45:51.340 --> 45:52.100 Against terrorism. 45:54.180 --> 45:57.080 There's no doubt one wind that the audience here today. 45:58.070 --> 45:59.250 Is there will familiar. 46:00.040 --> 46:01.750 With that order of marine corey history. 46:03.980 --> 46:04.610 But today. 46:06.110 --> 46:08.710 Even as we a re deployed are worrying stronger act. 46:09.320 --> 46:13.530 Where they did such tremendous job executing operation Iraqi freedom. 46:15.350 --> 46:18.910 And as we quickly are drawing down armoury presence from Afghanistan. 46:20.010 --> 46:22.020 You're marines performed. So supper boy. 46:23.200 --> 46:25.990 Mirror simultaneously was what was going on in iraq. 46:27.540 --> 46:29.540 Conducting operation enduring freedom. 46:31.390 --> 46:33.100 Our worry is continue to do battle. 46:33.810 --> 46:35.360 With those who seek to destroy it. 46:35.910 --> 46:36.670 Are aware of wife. 46:38.680 --> 46:39.870 This beat goalie important. 46:40.900 --> 46:43.070 Is those that are doing battle long of 40 one. 46:44.620 --> 46:47.060 Arm raise all sold work extremely hard. 46:47.990 --> 46:49.600 Supporting like-minded partners. 46:50.270 --> 46:51.740 And allies throughout the world. 46:53.430 --> 46:56.630 I saw this first day and In in the pacific theatre. 46:57.820 --> 46:59.280 Why just transferred for all. 46:59.810 --> 47:00.820 And I see it now all. 47:01.460 --> 47:03.550 In my current area of operation. 47:04.660 --> 47:05.670 The africa. Theatre. 47:08.300 --> 47:11.500 They can Joan when most of them were a visit on talking about. 47:12.440 --> 47:13.780 They're in uniform to date. 47:15.180 --> 47:17.320 This serve or coran do such a fine job. 47:19.040 --> 47:20.950 Most opposing raise who not even born. 47:21.570 --> 47:23.430 Twenty three october 19 80 three. 47:25.520 --> 47:26.090 I. Was 47:28.590 --> 47:30.670 Rates old enough to remember the attack in Beirut. 47:32.030 --> 47:34.520 The fact illustrating north of here in kuala clover jenny. 47:35.780 --> 47:36.790 It was a second lieutenant. 47:37.700 --> 47:39.560 I was in my first week of the basic school. 47:41.660 --> 47:44.370 And never receiving the tragic news about the attack. 47:45.030 --> 47:46.540 More devious. Instructors. 47:48.290 --> 47:52.610 They told us about the last two and 20 marines 18 sailors. 47:53.630 --> 47:54.520 And three. Soldiers. 47:56.660 --> 47:58.050 You know those all said de. 47:58.620 --> 47:59.400 Wine age. 48:00.700 --> 48:02.800 Became very so moral bring uses. I did. 48:04.130 --> 48:06.750 Day like me join the marine corps to serve our nation. 48:07.720 --> 48:09.000 And to protect americans. 48:10.110 --> 48:11.630 Than those who would take fro lost. 48:12.650 --> 48:14.130 Or do unto or. Citizens. 48:16.550 --> 48:18.500 Moral service we had it for nicole. 48:19.690 --> 48:22.010 And watching the two one 41 lieutenants. 48:23.120 --> 48:26.600 In a senior company on debt what Indians 60 rifle. 48:27.400 --> 48:28.620 With a bayonet attached. 48:29.160 --> 48:29.920 In the ground. 48:30.590 --> 48:32.310 In place you know what I'm a button rifle. 48:34.370 --> 48:37.420 Was the first time. I felt the last of the conrad norms. 48:39.050 --> 48:40.220 It wouldn't be the last. 48:42.200 --> 48:44.160 Eighteen only thing that separated me. 48:44.720 --> 48:47.320 That military so the 44 green amphibious unit. 48:48.550 --> 48:51.380 Or the platoon commanders first but died eight marines. 48:52.090 --> 48:53.200 Was just a few months. 48:54.980 --> 48:58.620 Those officers attempted a rude but completed huge debts a training. 48:59.540 --> 49:00.580 That I was just. Beginning. 49:03.360 --> 49:07.580 Set to places such of those on 23 october war difficult except. 49:09.200 --> 49:11.500 If the memory of those last give us strength. 49:12.120 --> 49:15.290 And determination to win the long war in their on. 49:16.520 --> 49:18.350 It clearly demonstrates of the world. 49:18.950 --> 49:19.860 And our enemies. 49:20.810 --> 49:24.930 But the us to raise even in the face of such sudden losses. 49:25.940 --> 49:26.890 And they in and daunted. 49:28.050 --> 49:29.840 There we will continue to hold the wind. 49:30.800 --> 49:31.230 A fight. 49:31.960 --> 49:35.200 And when Whenever or nation calls. Opponents. 49:38.310 --> 49:41.100 We Israelis and all that america is the greatest country on earth. 49:42.410 --> 49:45.190 We're also in all the freedom that the americans in joel I. 49:46.370 --> 49:47.870 And many times take for granted. 49:48.990 --> 49:50.840 It is the foundation of or great nation. 49:52.750 --> 49:55.190 Raise believe that one of our prime renditions. 49:55.910 --> 49:57.410 It's a safeguard that freedom. 49:58.640 --> 50:00.550 And guarantee no force on this earth. 50:01.150 --> 50:02.240 Can ever steal little way. 50:04.700 --> 50:07.920 I think it's very appropriate to say you're here this morning 50:07.950 --> 50:08.670 at this site. 50:09.330 --> 50:10.930 That on are so many americans. 50:11.530 --> 50:13.160 It you can rest. Well shirt. 50:14.270 --> 50:16.560 Erica will never remain the land of the free. 50:17.510 --> 50:18.450 A whole mobile brave. 50:19.460 --> 50:22.120 So long as we never run out of top young americans. 50:22.940 --> 50:25.960 Willing to go to some the most dangerous places on earth. 50:26.960 --> 50:28.400 To defend our way of life. 50:29.120 --> 50:31.300 It's like those that would do a swarm. 50:32.900 --> 50:35.420 The good ladies joe looked age of the GOP to did the with you 50:35.420 --> 50:36.060 here today. 50:36.980 --> 50:39.500 God bless our great nation and some perfide. Else. 50:48.830 --> 50:50.510 Maybe maybe dimension to put. 50:51.100 --> 50:54.240 Your leadership when you're march are very much appreciated not 50:54.240 --> 50:57.730 only by the audience but also by myself. Personally. 51:00.050 --> 51:03.140 We're honored and the coastal carolina to require. 51:03.790 --> 51:06.460 It were with him to ags been dedicated performers. 51:07.280 --> 51:34.460 They're led by the talented doctor ayumi maximize. Yeah.. Oh. 51:50.930 --> 51:56.380 Oh. I'm going to pay a was. 51:57.410 --> 51:58.320 And the. Action. 52:09.830 --> 52:41.380 It's It's so. Uh. So. Was. Today. Oh. So.. Mm. 52:48.020 --> 52:57.800 Mm. It's Uh. 53:02.480 --> 53:11.930 Do. So too. Uh. See. 53:16.280 --> 53:23.560 Uh. Uh uh it's. Boom.. Mm. 53:31.100 --> 53:41.090 Mm. The Oh.. Hey. 53:43.840 --> 53:47.710 Hey. The. Move. 53:55.670 --> 53:55.960 He. Is. 53:59.340 --> 54:06.180 The. Says. 54:09.170 --> 54:10.220 I. So. 54:15.180 --> 54:32.350 He's a You. 54:33.070 --> 54:33.780 You. Can. 54:37.060 --> 54:46.720 The Or do. 54:48.420 --> 54:50.950 The the that he.. Um. 54:52.100 --> 55:10.770 Um. Mm mm mm ahh. So.. Uh. 55:11.850 --> 55:16.550 Uh. 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It is our custom delayed memorial 58:47.850 --> 58:50.010 rage at the Babe ruth memorial Wall. 58:51.050 --> 58:55.070 Doing show today symbolizes this communities left the memory 58:55.420 --> 58:59.880 an appreciation for those to a pet as well as our continuing 58:59.880 --> 59:02.850 appreciation for their families in love want. 59:04.080 --> 59:08.150 The first three presented today is to armored a unique connection 59:08.560 --> 59:11.980 of our military and Chablis in community in jacksonville. 59:12.920 --> 59:16.510 Jacksonville meyer stanley sell of and major general richard 59:16.510 --> 59:20.810 L shen clot defect and will present this raids on be have of 59:20.810 --> 59:22.230 our caring. Community. 59:24.870 --> 59:28.100 We're ordered a hand to read or gender goes to of the first battalion 59:28.100 --> 59:28.990 eight marie. 59:29.760 --> 59:33.720 The first battalion age marine commanding officer lieutenant Colonel. 59:33.720 --> 59:35.030 John Kate kelly. 59:35.540 --> 59:39.340 And first became a marine sergeant major many will call on. 59:39.920 --> 59:41.350 Will present the second rate. 59:41.860 --> 59:45.410 In honor of those who lost their lives didn't day route grenada. 59:46.020 --> 59:48.830 Many of low more members of the show will Brady unit. 59:51.070 --> 59:55.750 Colonel your a a R S golan day. Deputy commander murray for installations 59:55.750 --> 59:59.750 the east and marine corps base camp with him and Cardona them 59:59.750 --> 01:00:03.960 at the and shall men commanding officer marine corps air station 01:00:03.960 --> 01:00:04.580 new wherever. 01:00:05.100 --> 01:00:08.520 Art to prevent the fair to raise honoring the memory of our local 01:00:08.520 --> 01:00:12.700 marines and Shea adores but been killed in accidents. While training 01:00:12.730 --> 01:00:13.590 for our defense. 01:00:14.610 --> 01:00:18.800 But is also remember the fifty-eight fate of paratroopers who 01:00:18.800 --> 01:00:21.310 died on this day 31 years ago. 01:00:22.370 --> 01:00:23.960 Please ride for the gonna ocean.. Yeah. 01:00:40.480 --> 01:01:42.570 Yeah. And Uh. Uh.. Um. 01:01:54.650 --> 01:02:58.150 Um. Lee's roommate standing for their retirement other callers 01:02:58.560 --> 01:03:02.100 remains dating for the dedication but navy lieutenant ray creative 01:03:02.140 --> 01:03:05.370 what're chaplain for for the a eight worry right there. 01:03:06.280 --> 01:03:09.470 Please also remains beneath within easy gone are the breakthroughs 01:03:09.580 --> 01:03:10.460 of the armed. Force. 01:03:14.120 --> 01:03:15.120 With diary that color.. Yeah. 01:03:27.800 --> 01:04:05.080 Yeah. All right. 01:04:36.110 --> 01:04:38.410 Mm. Yeah what. Are. 01:04:43.230 --> 01:04:43.880 Well the. Spread. 01:04:46.190 --> 01:04:47.040 Almighty god. 01:04:47.920 --> 01:04:50.880 The turtle dog distortion get world alive. 01:04:51.530 --> 01:04:54.320 The destiny toward all life flows. 01:04:54.920 --> 01:04:57.320 We have gathered in this Beirut memorial ceremony. 01:04:57.820 --> 01:05:03.430 To remember that 273 marines sailors and soldiers he came into aids. 01:05:03.980 --> 01:05:05.720 Or were lost in a horrific bombing. 01:05:06.620 --> 01:05:08.810 On october 20 third 19 80 three. 01:05:09.640 --> 01:05:12.450 Psych to fight every good memory of those who lost. 01:05:13.100 --> 01:05:17.000 I cut short every vain attempt. To treat their doubts that nick. 01:05:17.500 --> 01:05:22.190 Lightly. In their desk give us the honesty to appreciate them. 01:05:22.940 --> 01:05:24.750 For simply good are among nuts. 01:05:25.370 --> 01:05:28.580 In the all full wasted doubts. We are dismayed at how transient. 01:05:29.160 --> 01:05:30.470 Leading life is. 01:05:31.770 --> 01:05:35.620 Give us the grace to give them the integrity of their doubts. 01:05:36.510 --> 01:05:38.670 Comfort those you call them for ads. 01:05:39.290 --> 01:05:43.450 It's been she brothers shelters and fathers. 01:05:44.900 --> 01:05:48.120 Break paste to the troubled should bear issue of all those who 01:05:48.120 --> 01:05:50.450 have the courage to face their own. 01:05:50.480 --> 01:05:53.410 Yeah. Stick comforting lee to us. 01:05:54.170 --> 01:05:56.420 Now we need never fear the tear up the up. 01:05:57.010 --> 01:05:59.250 Nor fully from the rare precludes of lives. 01:06:00.500 --> 01:06:04.510 The the lord our god remember all those shoes sacrifice date. 01:06:04.510 --> 01:06:08.420 This nation its greatness progress and richness. 01:06:08.990 --> 01:06:11.130 They are memory of them be in our herbal one. 01:06:11.690 --> 01:06:13.240 For thanksgiving to the lord. 01:06:13.850 --> 01:06:15.560 Accepted that then to his kinda. 01:06:16.670 --> 01:06:19.640 I pray for those to continue to sacrifice for our nation. 01:06:20.600 --> 01:06:24.750 Project those your afford all over the world in the face of this country. 01:06:25.600 --> 01:06:28.540 And I asked it you would especially blows the families of those. 01:06:29.330 --> 01:06:31.400 The kid to you to where the cloth of our nation. 01:06:32.480 --> 01:06:33.570 Lord is for all. 01:06:34.100 --> 01:06:37.570 And in him we believe. That to him with can that all of died 01:06:37.570 --> 01:06:38.980 in the service of their country. 01:06:39.630 --> 01:06:42.690 We're there in the air or land or in the city. 01:06:43.660 --> 01:06:45.900 Or big gracious inverse of Poland to them. 01:06:46.520 --> 01:06:48.210 I like your light shine upon them. 01:06:48.760 --> 01:06:53.970 For you are guard god 90 you reassure that maureen now and forever. 01:06:54.890 --> 01:06:57.910 It is the name of Jesus Christ that I pray and then.. Yeah. 01:07:12.980 --> 01:07:35.280 Yeah. At the Woo. Ooh. Yeah. Oh.. Yeah. 01:07:43.910 --> 01:08:36.930 Yeah. Mm-hm. Mm-Hm. 01:08:39.920 --> 01:10:14.800 We'll we'll we'll we'll. Now. Uh. Mm.. Mm. 01:10:18.200 --> 01:10:18.430 Mm.. And 01:10:34.400 --> 01:10:51.970 And Issuing age banding together in silent remembered. 01:10:52.760 --> 01:10:56.740 The give honored to the families why they'd move to the memorial. Area. 01:11:02.630 --> 01:11:14.790 The. The 01:13:04.300 --> 01:13:04.700 With. 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