WEBVTT 00:02.110 --> 00:03.560 - Good morning ladies and gentlemen, 00:03.560 --> 00:06.790 welcome to today's renaming and unveiling ceremony. 00:06.790 --> 00:08.070 I am Staff Sergeant Kevin Gant 00:08.070 --> 00:10.363 and I'll be your narrator for today's ceremony. 00:11.390 --> 00:13.760 First, some comments on military protocol 00:13.760 --> 00:15.200 and ceremony etiquette. 00:15.200 --> 00:17.000 Throughout the ceremony you will be given ques 00:17.000 --> 00:20.440 on when to stand and be seated at the appropriate times. 00:20.440 --> 00:22.080 During the singing of our National Anthem, 00:22.080 --> 00:24.240 military members should stand at position of attention 00:24.240 --> 00:25.152 and render a salute. 00:25.152 --> 00:27.130 Our civilian guests are invited 00:27.130 --> 00:29.500 to place their right hand over their heart. 00:29.500 --> 00:32.430 And finally, we request all electronic devices be turned off 00:32.430 --> 00:34.830 or set to vibrate for the duration of the ceremony. 00:34.830 --> 00:35.663 Thank you. 00:44.120 --> 00:45.580 Today, we pay special tribute to 00:45.580 --> 00:48.120 Technical Sergeant Joshua L. Kidd. 00:48.120 --> 00:49.890 Sergeant Kidd was a valuable member of the 00:49.890 --> 00:52.233 United State's Air Force, The 2nd Maintenance Group. 00:52.233 --> 00:55.623 Most importantly, he was a member of our Barksdale family. 00:56.540 --> 00:58.660 Technical Sergeant Kidd lost his life on the 00:58.660 --> 01:01.420 25th of September, 2018. 01:01.420 --> 01:03.560 We are not here today to mourn his memory, 01:03.560 --> 01:04.923 but to honor his legacy. 01:06.250 --> 01:08.940 We are honored to have so many in attendance today. 01:08.940 --> 01:11.910 Please join me in welcoming our host for today's ceremony, 01:11.910 --> 01:13.970 Colonel Michael Miller, Commander Second Bomb Wing 01:13.970 --> 01:16.059 and his spouse Monica Miller, 01:16.059 --> 01:18.309 (Clapping) 01:20.700 --> 01:24.597 Commander 307th Bomb Wing, Colonel Steven Kirkpatrick, 01:24.597 --> 01:26.847 (Clapping) 01:29.510 --> 01:32.450 Vice Commander Second Bomb Wing, Colonel Scott Weyermuller 01:32.450 --> 01:34.559 and his spouse Shawna Weyermuller, 01:34.559 --> 01:36.809 (Clapping) 01:38.180 --> 01:41.351 Vice Commander 307th Bomb Wing, Colonel Courtney Hamilton, 01:41.351 --> 01:43.601 (Clapping) 01:45.350 --> 01:46.200 And Command Chief, Second Bomb Wing 01:46.200 --> 01:49.057 Chief Master Sergeant Josh Swanger. 01:49.057 --> 01:51.307 (Clapping) 01:52.940 --> 01:54.830 We are pleased to have Technical Sergeant Kidd's family 01:54.830 --> 01:56.250 with us today. 01:56.250 --> 01:57.887 His widow, Mrs. Alyssa Kidd, 01:57.887 --> 02:00.137 (Clapping) 02:02.040 --> 02:04.286 his son, Beckham Dennis Kidd, 02:04.286 --> 02:06.536 (Clapping) 02:07.890 --> 02:10.526 his mother, Mrs. Ann Kidd-Waters, 02:10.526 --> 02:12.776 (Clapping) 02:14.317 --> 02:16.153 step-father, Mr. Gerald Waters, 02:16.153 --> 02:18.403 (Clapping) 02:20.037 --> 02:22.130 and his brother, First Lieutenant Dustin Kidd, 02:22.130 --> 02:23.593 United States Marine Corps. 02:23.593 --> 02:25.843 (clapping) 02:27.730 --> 02:29.830 Seated with the Kidd family, his commanding officer 02:29.830 --> 02:31.900 Colonel Michael Colvard Commander 2nd Maintenance 02:31.900 --> 02:33.999 Group and his spouse Sheryl Colvard, 02:33.999 --> 02:36.249 (Clapping) 02:38.040 --> 02:40.270 Chief Enlisted Manager, 2nd Maintenance Group 02:40.270 --> 02:42.104 Chief Master Sergeant Jacob Larson, 02:42.104 --> 02:44.354 (Clapping) 02:46.425 --> 02:49.298 and Wing Weapons Manager Chief Master Sergeant Jody Cooper. 02:49.298 --> 02:51.548 (Clapping) 02:53.650 --> 02:55.840 Lastly, we wish to extend a warm welcome to all 02:55.840 --> 02:59.010 the wreckers, commanders, chiefs, mission partners, and 02:59.010 --> 03:01.920 Shreveport Bossier City communities, friends, and especially 03:01.920 --> 03:03.889 the Maintenance Airmen with us here today. 03:03.889 --> 03:06.139 (clapping) 03:08.910 --> 03:10.980 Ladies and gentlemen, please stand for the presentation 03:10.980 --> 03:13.311 of the colors, the signing of the National Anthem 03:13.311 --> 03:16.194 by Staff Sergeant Ronald Truesdale and the invocation 03:16.194 --> 03:17.763 given by Chaplain Campbell. 03:18.820 --> 03:20.820 Honor Guard, present the colors. 03:54.288 --> 03:55.121 - [Sergeant Trusdale] (singing National Anthem) 03:55.121 --> 03:59.074 ♪ Oh say can you see, ♪ 03:59.074 --> 04:03.887 ♪ by the dawns early light, ♪ 04:03.887 --> 04:07.815 ♪ what so proudly we hailed ♪ 04:07.815 --> 04:12.815 ♪ at the twilight's last gleaming, ♪ 04:12.951 --> 04:17.382 ♪ who's broad stripes and bright stars, ♪ 04:17.382 --> 04:21.934 ♪ through the perilous fight ♪ 04:21.934 --> 04:25.742 ♪ O'er the ramparts we watched, ♪ 04:25.742 --> 04:30.742 ♪ were so gallantly streaming. ♪ 04:30.765 --> 04:34.923 ♪ And the rocket's red glare, ♪ 04:34.923 --> 04:39.089 ♪ the bombs bursting in air ♪ 04:39.089 --> 04:43.272 ♪ gave proof through the night, ♪ 04:43.272 --> 04:47.759 ♪ that our flag was still there. ♪ 04:47.759 --> 04:52.634 ♪ Oh say does that star-spangled ♪ 04:52.634 --> 04:57.634 ♪ banner yet wave ♪ 04:58.007 --> 05:02.223 ♪ o'er the land of the free, ♪ 05:02.223 --> 05:05.973 ♪ and the home of the brave. ♪ 05:39.530 --> 05:40.910 - [Sgt. Gant] Chaplain Campbell, please come forward 05:40.910 --> 05:42.210 to deliver the invocation. 05:45.180 --> 05:46.210 - [Chaplain Campbell] If so willing, I invite you to 05:46.210 --> 05:47.160 pray with me today. 05:48.490 --> 05:52.850 Sovereign God, as this facility is renamed today, 05:52.850 --> 05:56.660 it causes us to pause and once again give thanks to you 05:56.660 --> 05:59.393 for the life of Technical Sergeant Joshua Kidd. 06:00.230 --> 06:03.510 A life of joyful, notable and selfless service, 06:03.510 --> 06:05.793 a life that embodied our Air Force values. 06:06.750 --> 06:09.360 Thank you for your continued care and outpouring 06:09.360 --> 06:13.340 of grace on Alyssa and Beckham, and entire family, 06:13.340 --> 06:16.370 and the strength that they continue to demonstrate. 06:16.370 --> 06:19.130 We ask now for your blessing on this ceremony, 06:19.130 --> 06:21.900 and may this building, with it's new name, 06:21.900 --> 06:25.090 be a reminder to all who work or visit here 06:25.090 --> 06:27.100 to follow Joshua's example of love 06:27.100 --> 06:28.673 and selfless service to others. 06:29.600 --> 06:32.480 May we remember and be inspired to give the 06:32.480 --> 06:33.940 strength of our days to what is 06:33.940 --> 06:35.563 truly important in this life. 06:36.530 --> 06:38.750 May Joshua's life be honored appropriately 06:38.750 --> 06:42.220 in this way today, and in the years to come. 06:42.220 --> 06:44.360 In your holy and gracious name we pray. 06:44.360 --> 06:45.193 Amen. 06:51.630 --> 06:54.050 - [Sgt. Gant] Ladies and gentlemen, please be seated. 06:54.050 --> 06:56.590 Thank you Barksdale Honor Guard, Staff Sergeant Truesdale, 06:56.590 --> 06:58.973 and Chaplain Campbell for those truly inspiring words. 06:59.820 --> 07:03.170 It is my privilege to introduce the Commander of 07:03.170 --> 07:05.874 Second Bomb Wing, Colonel Micheal Miller. 07:05.874 --> 07:08.124 (clapping) 07:12.320 --> 07:13.740 - All right good morning everyone. 07:13.740 --> 07:17.620 Thanks Chaplain Campbell, thanks Sergeant Truesdale, 07:17.620 --> 07:19.320 great job on the National Anthem. 07:19.320 --> 07:20.270 It sounded awesome. 07:21.600 --> 07:24.570 So, I have to be honest, 07:24.570 --> 07:27.160 when I was asked to speak at today's event 07:27.160 --> 07:28.410 I was a little bit surprised. 07:28.410 --> 07:31.270 Mainly, because at the time 07:31.270 --> 07:35.500 I was really a brand new Wing Commander when we lost Josh, 07:35.500 --> 07:38.490 and I really didn't have the pleasure or the honor of 07:38.490 --> 07:42.420 getting to know him on a personal level like most the 07:42.420 --> 07:45.300 folks in the crowd here actually did. 07:45.300 --> 07:48.270 So it was really, truly an honor for me to stand up here 07:48.270 --> 07:51.610 and speak on behalf of everybody in the crowd on the 07:51.610 --> 07:54.523 memory and the legacy of Josh Kidd. 07:55.490 --> 07:59.030 That being said, Ann, Gerald, I want to thank you 07:59.030 --> 08:01.260 for making the trip down here today, 08:01.260 --> 08:05.050 to participate in the ceremony and really, more importantly, 08:05.050 --> 08:07.800 thank you for loaning Josh to the United States Air Force 08:07.800 --> 08:10.320 in the defense of this country, even if it was only 08:10.320 --> 08:11.480 for a short time. 08:11.480 --> 08:12.703 Thank you very much. 08:14.260 --> 08:16.980 Lieutenant Kidd, Thanks for making it here today. 08:16.980 --> 08:19.840 You look great in that uniform, we love the Marine uniform 08:19.840 --> 08:20.966 man, it looks great. 08:20.966 --> 08:22.100 (laughter) 08:22.100 --> 08:25.820 I'll tell you what, I'm confident that Josh is 08:25.820 --> 08:30.230 looking down on you, extremely proud of the soldier 08:30.230 --> 08:33.110 that you've become, the Marine that you've become, 08:33.110 --> 08:35.140 and he is really, really proud of you. 08:35.140 --> 08:36.150 I know he is. 08:36.150 --> 08:37.750 Although I'm pretty sure that if he were here, 08:37.750 --> 08:38.700 he would still remind you 08:38.700 --> 08:40.580 who the older brother is, all right? 08:40.580 --> 08:42.040 And he wouldn't hesitate to smack around 08:42.040 --> 08:43.360 if he had to. 08:43.360 --> 08:45.130 But thanks for coming down here, 08:45.130 --> 08:47.730 it's an honor to have you here to celebrate with us. 08:49.320 --> 08:52.800 Alyssa, Beckham, man, 08:52.800 --> 08:55.180 words cannot describe 08:55.180 --> 08:59.390 the grace, the strength, and the courage 09:00.520 --> 09:02.720 that you have displayed through all of this. 09:04.040 --> 09:06.870 You have been incredible through all of this. 09:06.870 --> 09:10.320 I am grateful that you've stayed connected to all these 09:10.320 --> 09:12.170 airmen here at Barksdale, 09:12.170 --> 09:14.840 and more importantly I'm even more proud to consider 09:14.840 --> 09:16.950 you part of the Air Force family. 09:16.950 --> 09:18.420 Thank you for being here today. 09:18.420 --> 09:21.083 I hope we do Josh's legacy justice. 09:23.300 --> 09:27.040 Tech. Sergeant Kidd, well he served with a purpose 09:27.040 --> 09:31.560 and an enthusiasm that was contagious amongst every airman 09:31.560 --> 09:34.055 he ever came in contact with. 09:34.055 --> 09:36.620 It was this enthusiasm, love of his work, 09:36.620 --> 09:38.430 and love of his fellow airman 09:38.430 --> 09:40.890 that resulted in Josh not only being promoted 09:40.890 --> 09:43.690 early to Tech. Sergeant above his peers, 09:43.690 --> 09:45.680 but resulted in Josh being recognized 09:45.680 --> 09:47.050 and more importantly 09:47.050 --> 09:51.720 acknowledged by his peers, his leaders, and his fellow 09:51.720 --> 09:55.830 wingmen as someone other airmen looked up to 09:55.830 --> 09:57.233 and apsired to be like. 09:59.210 --> 10:01.630 Everyone that interacted with Josh spoke of his love 10:01.630 --> 10:04.410 for his fellow airman and his love for his work. 10:04.410 --> 10:07.250 In fact, Josh was such a great leader and maintainer, 10:07.250 --> 10:10.040 that he was nominated for a coveted 10:10.040 --> 10:11.650 Maintenance Professional Award 10:11.650 --> 10:13.700 by the Flight Commander of the 10:13.700 --> 10:15.273 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit. 10:16.730 --> 10:18.420 Problem was he wasn't even in the 10:18.420 --> 10:19.870 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 10:19.870 --> 10:22.120 he was in the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Unit. 10:22.980 --> 10:24.820 That's how much he was respected. 10:24.820 --> 10:26.880 I'm sure the guys in the 20th had some issues with that, 10:26.880 --> 10:29.820 but I tell you what, they respected Josh and they 10:29.820 --> 10:33.680 recognized him as being deserving of that award. 10:33.680 --> 10:36.870 Even if it meant bridging the gap of a rival 10:36.870 --> 10:37.720 Maintenance Unit. 10:38.870 --> 10:40.150 That single Maintenance Award 10:40.150 --> 10:43.920 was actually the catalyst for Josh being assigned here 10:43.920 --> 10:45.964 to the Weapons Load Training Facility 10:45.964 --> 10:49.160 where he was assigned the demanding task of 10:49.160 --> 10:51.100 instructing our young Weapons Loaders on how 10:51.100 --> 10:53.313 to load munitions on the Mighty B-52s. 10:54.430 --> 10:57.410 An assignment and task that ultimately enabled Josh 10:57.410 --> 10:59.540 to have a much larger impact to the future of 10:59.540 --> 11:02.401 all maintainers at Barksdale Air Force Base, 11:02.401 --> 11:06.090 and more importantly all airmen in the munitions 11:06.090 --> 11:07.993 and weapons career fields. 11:09.730 --> 11:11.780 Josh's love for leading airmen and his ability 11:11.780 --> 11:13.353 to take the time to listen, 11:14.360 --> 11:15.963 really listen, 11:16.990 --> 11:19.706 to his airmen and even his peers, 11:19.706 --> 11:24.173 is part of what made Josh such a great leader. 11:25.106 --> 11:27.080 Josh's kind of leadership 11:27.080 --> 11:30.203 is exactly what our air force needs today. 11:31.270 --> 11:33.670 From helping an airmen fix his car, to rescuing 11:33.670 --> 11:36.890 a fellow NCO who was struggling through personal tragedies, 11:36.890 --> 11:40.543 Josh was always there to listen and help. 11:42.550 --> 11:44.970 But Josh just wasn't about the mission, leading airmen, 11:44.970 --> 11:47.860 or even his amazing skill as a maintainer, 11:47.860 --> 11:50.033 in fact if Josh were here right now, 11:51.060 --> 11:52.900 I'm pretty confident he would tell 11:52.900 --> 11:55.810 us all that the thing he was most proud of was being 11:55.810 --> 11:58.713 a loving husband and an awesome father. 11:59.820 --> 12:02.290 I'm told that anytime Josh would tell stories about 12:02.290 --> 12:05.180 Alyssa and Beckham, his face would quite literally 12:05.180 --> 12:07.840 light up like the sun. 12:07.840 --> 12:10.305 And that he would not hesitate to share a story, 12:10.305 --> 12:15.305 a picture, and yes a video, of his young and beloved family. 12:16.610 --> 12:18.550 The only thing that Josh was better at than being 12:18.550 --> 12:21.513 an airmen, was being a husband and a father. 12:23.600 --> 12:26.370 So as we approach the one-year mark of Josh's passing, 12:26.370 --> 12:29.170 I'm reminded of the shock-wave that was felt by 12:29.170 --> 12:32.020 the entire Barksdale family when we learned of his death. 12:32.860 --> 12:35.750 But today I stand before you here with a 12:35.750 --> 12:37.810 promise for the future. 12:37.810 --> 12:41.470 That promise being that Tech. Sergeant Joshua Kidd's 12:41.470 --> 12:44.233 memory and his legacy will live on. 12:45.500 --> 12:48.320 Everyone who crossed his path will tell you, 12:48.320 --> 12:50.930 Josh left every unit he was ever assigned to 12:50.930 --> 12:52.730 better than he found it, 12:52.730 --> 12:56.023 and inspired those around him to be better every day. 12:57.560 --> 12:59.550 While it pales in comparison to the loss of 12:59.550 --> 13:04.300 Alyssa, Beckham and Jerry, Dustin, the loss that you 13:04.300 --> 13:07.840 have suffered, Team Barksdale is honored 13:07.840 --> 13:10.093 to immortalize Josh here today. 13:11.620 --> 13:13.668 Tech Sergeant Joshua Kidd was truly a great American 13:13.668 --> 13:15.080 and outstanding airman, 13:15.080 --> 13:19.230 and a loving son and a dedicated husband and father, 13:19.230 --> 13:21.573 who loved and inspired everyone he met. 13:22.580 --> 13:25.520 By dedicating this Weapons Training Facility in his memory, 13:25.520 --> 13:28.970 our hope is that Josh will continue to inspire 13:28.970 --> 13:32.520 every airmen that enters and trains in this facility 13:32.520 --> 13:35.943 from this day forward and as long as this facility stands. 13:37.740 --> 13:39.740 Thank you everyone for being here today, 13:40.720 --> 13:44.150 God Bless Josh's family, and God Bless you all. 13:44.150 --> 13:45.696 Thank you. 13:45.696 --> 13:47.946 (clapping) 13:58.711 --> 14:00.410 - Thank you Colonel Miller for those kind words 14:00.410 --> 14:02.490 Honoring Technical Sergeant Kidd. 14:02.490 --> 14:04.520 It is now time to for the unveiling. 14:04.520 --> 14:06.510 Technical Sergeant Kidd's family, please come forward 14:06.510 --> 14:07.410 for the unveiling. 14:54.380 --> 14:56.410 The Kidd family will now unveil the new name 14:56.410 --> 14:58.333 of the Weapons Load Training Facility. 15:02.103 --> 15:04.353 (Applause) 15:19.050 --> 15:22.000 Ladies and Gentlemen, the new name of building 6050, 15:22.000 --> 15:27.000 located here at 777 Lindburg Road East, now and forever 15:27.010 --> 15:29.260 the Technical Sergeant Joshua L. Kidd 15:29.260 --> 15:31.737 Weapons Load Training Facility. 15:31.737 --> 15:33.987 (Applause) 15:43.250 --> 15:45.297 We will now have some remarks from members of 15:45.297 --> 15:46.630 the Kidd family. 16:48.911 --> 16:51.828 - Sorry guys, I'm not good at this. 17:00.250 --> 17:03.013 I wish more than anything that Josh could see this. 17:03.850 --> 17:05.840 There are no words to describe what it's like 17:05.840 --> 17:09.543 to see all of you come out and support Joshua. 17:11.740 --> 17:14.130 It's a true testiment to how he impacted 17:14.130 --> 17:15.380 each and every one of us. 17:17.080 --> 17:19.990 Josh put everything he could into being an Airman, 17:19.990 --> 17:24.990 a Weapons Loader, father, brother, son, and husband. 17:25.160 --> 17:27.063 He certainly was a jack-of-all trades. 17:28.610 --> 17:29.690 I think it's safe to say 17:29.690 --> 17:31.890 our whole entire family couldn't be 17:31.890 --> 17:33.403 more proud of our Joshua. 17:38.580 --> 17:40.023 He truly deserves this. 17:43.020 --> 17:45.815 Thank you to every single person and Airman 17:45.815 --> 17:48.410 that had a hand in this. 17:48.410 --> 17:50.023 It means more than you can know. 17:51.140 --> 17:54.270 I can't wait to bring Beckham here when he is older, 17:54.270 --> 17:57.263 to show him just how amazing of a human his father was. 17:59.290 --> 18:02.993 Chief, Tech. Sergeant Lewkowitz, LFC, Slick, 18:04.010 --> 18:05.880 Thank you for all of this. 18:05.880 --> 18:07.543 Thank you for loving our Joshua. 18:08.540 --> 18:10.980 All of you have embodied his strength, 18:10.980 --> 18:15.063 enthusiasm, his passion to succeed, motivate and influence. 18:16.480 --> 18:18.297 Josh is living through all of you. 18:19.950 --> 18:23.780 Thank you for the Bossier City Police Department, 18:23.780 --> 18:26.703 for being here, and for fighting for our Joshua. 18:33.530 --> 18:35.370 I hope seeing his name on this building 18:35.370 --> 18:37.683 can bring comfort to all of you. 18:38.560 --> 18:40.530 He loved all of you so much. 18:40.530 --> 18:42.480 Trust me, I heard about it every night. 18:45.210 --> 18:48.950 Every time you walk into this facility, I challenge you 18:48.950 --> 18:51.890 to reflect on your favorite memory of Josh. 18:51.890 --> 18:56.890 Whether it's him loading, his vaping, his STI, 18:56.970 --> 18:58.853 or seeing a chug and sending a chug. 19:00.980 --> 19:04.460 He will always be with us, and forever rooting us on 19:04.460 --> 19:07.013 to be the best that we can absolutely be. 19:20.722 --> 19:22.972 (clapping) 19:39.570 --> 19:41.620 - [Sgt. Gant] Thank you Kidd family. 19:41.620 --> 19:42.520 Ladies and gentlemen, 19:42.520 --> 19:45.860 it has been a lengthy process to get us to this point. 19:45.860 --> 19:49.250 Records were reviewed by the Air Force Personnel Center 19:49.250 --> 19:50.320 and the request was routed up the 19:50.320 --> 19:52.590 chain of command for approval. 19:52.590 --> 19:54.700 General Timothy Ray, Commander Air Force 19:54.700 --> 19:56.960 Global Strike Command, approved the memorialization 19:56.960 --> 19:58.270 of this building in honor of 19:58.270 --> 20:00.520 Technical Sergeant Joshua L. Kidd. 20:00.520 --> 20:02.970 It was noted that Sergeant Kidd's unwavering leadership 20:02.970 --> 20:05.610 and influential legacy impacted the 2nd Bomb Wing 20:05.610 --> 20:07.300 and the weapons loading community, 20:07.300 --> 20:08.923 and are worthy of this honor. 20:09.960 --> 20:12.493 Colonel Colvard, Mrs. Kidd, please come forward. 20:32.107 --> 20:34.270 It is Air Force Custom, when a building is dedicated 20:34.270 --> 20:36.610 a plaque be affixed to the building. 20:36.610 --> 20:40.080 It is specific in shape, lettering, and design. 20:40.080 --> 20:41.740 Colonel Colvard will present Mrs. Kidd with a 20:41.740 --> 20:44.210 replica of that plaque here today. 20:44.210 --> 20:45.210 The plaque reads: 20:45.210 --> 20:46.800 Kidd WLT Facility. 20:46.800 --> 20:50.000 Named in honor of Technical Sergeant Joshua L. Kidd. 20:50.000 --> 20:52.320 2 July, 1988 20:52.320 --> 20:55.560 to 25 September, 2018. 20:55.560 --> 20:57.530 His legacy lives on in the hearts and minds 20:57.530 --> 20:58.530 of all who knew him. 20:59.390 --> 21:00.440 The final bronze plaque will 21:00.440 --> 21:02.990 be affixed forever more to this Barksdale facility. 21:04.575 --> 21:06.825 (clapping) 21:14.940 --> 21:16.676 Thank you Colonel Colvard. 21:16.676 --> 21:17.509 Ladies and gentlemen, 21:17.509 --> 21:19.010 thank you for joining us today as we renamed 21:19.010 --> 21:21.370 this facility in honor of our fallen Barksdale 21:21.370 --> 21:24.830 warrior, Technical Sergeant Joshua L. Kidd. 21:24.830 --> 21:27.250 At the conclusion of today's ceremony, 21:27.250 --> 21:30.750 please feel free to join us for a tour of this facility. 21:30.750 --> 21:33.610 In closing the Kidd family thanks you for attending. 21:33.610 --> 21:35.180 We say to Technical Sergeant Kidd, 21:35.180 --> 21:37.470 you are gone, but not forgotten. 21:37.470 --> 21:39.820 Thank you for your service to this nation. 21:39.820 --> 21:41.010 Ladies and gentlemen, 21:41.010 --> 21:42.620 please join me in a moment of silence, 21:42.620 --> 21:44.853 followed by the singing of the Air Force Song. 22:02.096 --> 22:02.929 Thank you. 22:03.890 --> 22:05.160 Thank you all for attending today 22:05.160 --> 22:06.710 and have a great Air Force day. 22:14.644 --> 22:17.398 - (Air Force Song) ♪Off we go into the wild blue yonder, 22:17.398 --> 22:21.446 ♪ Climbing high into the sun; ♪ 22:21.446 --> 22:25.277 ♪ Here they come zooming to meet our thunder, ♪ 22:25.277 --> 22:29.329 ♪ At 'em, boys, Give 'er the gun! (Give 'er the gun now!) ♪ 22:29.329 --> 22:33.217 ♪ Down we dive, spouting our flame from under, ♪ 22:33.217 --> 22:36.630 ♪ Off with one helluva roar! ♪ 22:36.630 --> 22:41.124 ♪ We live in fame or go down in flame. Hey! ♪ 22:41.124 --> 22:45.791 ♪ Nothing will stop the U.S. Air Force! ♪ 22:47.130 --> 22:48.603 Thank you all once again.