WEBVTT 00:01.040 --> 00:01.760 Mhm . 00:07.040 --> 00:08.040 Mhm . 00:10.940 --> 00:11.940 Yeah . 00:40.840 --> 00:41.260 Mhm . 01:03.440 --> 01:04.960 Mhm . Mhm . 01:08.740 --> 01:09.740 Okay . 01:12.840 --> 01:13.840 Yeah . 01:30.000 --> 01:33.370 Together it's a culture . 01:55.840 --> 01:58.460 Let's go . 02:32.440 --> 02:33.440 Yeah . 03:34.140 --> 03:40.290 Oh 03:41.640 --> 03:46.650 oh 04:03.440 --> 04:04.440 right 04:26.020 --> 04:28.720 good morning . We're gonna enjoy one 04:28.720 --> 04:31.960 more song from our choir here and then 04:31.960 --> 04:34.293 we'll start the ceremony so I requested . 04:35.500 --> 04:37.250 Mr thank you 05:54.740 --> 05:56.180 wow . Yeah . 06:18.940 --> 06:19.940 Mhm . 06:33.740 --> 06:34.060 Oh 07:21.340 --> 07:22.340 mm . 07:50.240 --> 07:50.560 Mhm 08:06.540 --> 08:10.260 Aloha , can everyone hear me ? Good . 08:10.940 --> 08:13.400 All right . Hello han . Good morning . 08:14.830 --> 08:16.997 My name is Jared Underwood and I'm the 08:16.997 --> 08:19.108 superintendent for papa dynamo Marine 08:19.108 --> 08:22.120 National Monument on behalf of the U . 08:22.120 --> 08:24.350 S . Fish and Wildlife Service . It's my 08:24.350 --> 08:26.980 pleasure to welcome you to the National 08:26.980 --> 08:29.740 Cemetery of the pacific As we observe 08:29.740 --> 08:32.340 the 80th anniversary of the Battle of 08:32.340 --> 08:35.370 Midway . It's important that we begin 08:35.370 --> 08:38.700 this commemoration but as we begin this 08:38.700 --> 08:40.756 commemoration we do so with a native 08:40.756 --> 08:43.500 Hawaiian holier chant performed by ka 08:43.500 --> 08:45.660 hu cordell keiko of Oaxaca 08:46.870 --> 08:48.960 keiko is a graduate of command as 08:48.960 --> 08:51.580 schools and served as the chaplain of 08:51.580 --> 08:53.980 his alma mater . A faithful servant 08:53.980 --> 08:56.147 leader of faculty , administration and 08:56.147 --> 08:58.036 students in grades , Kindergarten 08:58.036 --> 09:00.360 through 12th grade Carson keiko 09:48.640 --> 09:52.450 Peek A . Lever . 11 Ooh 09:53.780 --> 09:55.070 kina 10:07.040 --> 10:10.660 Peek A lever like 11 . Ooh 10:11.960 --> 10:13.160 kina 10:15.930 --> 10:19.560 lying 10:20.140 --> 10:21.570 oh 11:14.040 --> 11:16.400 mahalo mahalo ka who cordell for 11:16.400 --> 11:18.400 blessing us with your inspirational 11:18.400 --> 11:21.390 words . I extend a heartfelt , welcome 11:21.390 --> 11:23.660 to our nation's greatest generation , 11:24.140 --> 11:26.870 all of the World War two veterans and 11:26.870 --> 11:28.759 our two Battle of Midway Veterans 11:28.759 --> 11:31.680 present with us today . Please stand if 11:31.680 --> 11:34.600 you are able U . S . Marine Corps 11:34.700 --> 11:36.250 Sergeant Ed Fox 12:16.340 --> 12:18.360 and U . S . Navy first class water 12:18.360 --> 12:20.060 tender Julian Hodges . 12:46.740 --> 12:48.907 Thank you so much for honoring us with 12:48.907 --> 12:49.907 your presence . 12:52.940 --> 12:54.051 You may be seated . 13:06.540 --> 13:09.180 Mhm . At this time we'd also like to 13:09.180 --> 13:12.040 recognize . Mr Ron lamb of the american 13:12.050 --> 13:15.030 veterans of hawaii mike and doug 13:15.030 --> 13:17.750 legends of the USs Yorktown Association 13:18.240 --> 13:20.590 and U . S . Army Special Forces Master 13:20.590 --> 13:22.930 Sergeant , Randy Tavares who 13:22.930 --> 13:25.190 volunteered to make 15 traditional lays 13:25.200 --> 13:27.367 for our v . i . p . s . and speakers . 13:28.140 --> 13:30.307 We also send our fondest gratitude and 13:30.307 --> 13:32.830 aloha to all of our living Midway 13:32.830 --> 13:35.260 veterans who are joining us in spirit 13:35.740 --> 13:37.796 and whom we hope are able to join us 13:37.796 --> 13:40.129 remotely in viewing today's live stream . 13:41.630 --> 13:43.852 You'll find more information about each 13:43.852 --> 13:47.320 veteran in the program . Please hold 13:47.320 --> 13:49.542 your applause until I recognize each of 13:49.542 --> 13:53.050 them by name . Us Navy machinist Eugene 13:53.060 --> 13:56.480 Dominic , US Navy aviation pilot , 13:56.490 --> 14:00.340 first class truxton ford Us 14:00.340 --> 14:02.900 Navy Aviation Machinist Mate , 1st 14:02.900 --> 14:05.560 Class joseph norman holder , 14:06.440 --> 14:10.090 US Navy Chief Gunner's mate Henry cuts 14:10.090 --> 14:13.610 elk , U . S . Marine Corps , Marine 14:13.610 --> 14:17.500 Private john mina Claire , Us Navy 14:17.690 --> 14:20.410 Aviation Radio Man , 1st Class Charles 14:20.410 --> 14:23.160 Monroe and the U . S . Navy . Senior 14:23.160 --> 14:26.960 Aviation ordinance . Irvin went , 14:42.140 --> 14:45.750 we'd also like to thank the US Navy 14:46.240 --> 14:48.910 the texas Children's choir directed by 14:48.910 --> 14:50.688 Bethany Hill and Colonel thomas 14:50.688 --> 14:53.190 Hardaway . Friends of Midway atoll . 14:53.190 --> 14:55.650 National Wildlife Refuge , US 14:55.650 --> 14:58.290 Department of Veteran Affairs american 14:58.290 --> 15:00.650 battle monuments Commission and our 15:00.650 --> 15:04.200 distinguished speakers . Your presence 15:04.210 --> 15:06.099 greatly contributes to our solemn 15:06.099 --> 15:08.960 remembrance . We also like to recognize 15:08.960 --> 15:11.670 staff from the office of Congressman Ed 15:11.670 --> 15:15.250 case Consul generals of new Zealand and 15:15.250 --> 15:17.417 the republic of Korea , officials from 15:17.417 --> 15:20.250 the National Park Service and National 15:20.530 --> 15:22.697 Oceanic and atmospheric administration 15:23.140 --> 15:26.580 as well as military leaders . Admiral 15:26.580 --> 15:29.550 Samuel papa ra . Lieutenant general 15:29.550 --> 15:33.270 Stephen Major General 15:33.270 --> 15:37.250 Macfarlane . Major general josh . 15:38.540 --> 15:42.510 Brigadier general paul speedy fast and 15:42.510 --> 15:45.860 director pete guma tao tao . Director 15:45.860 --> 15:48.100 of the Daniel Kenoy asian pacific 15:48.100 --> 15:50.350 center for Security studies . 16:00.140 --> 16:03.840 Yeah it is a privilege to be 16:03.840 --> 16:06.200 standing here among you and especially 16:06.200 --> 16:08.144 among those who are here in spirit 16:08.240 --> 16:10.129 including those missing in action 16:10.440 --> 16:12.860 honored here at the courts of the 16:12.860 --> 16:15.100 missing and those who were laid to rest 16:15.100 --> 16:18.330 at this cemetery . The pivotal battle 16:18.330 --> 16:20.052 of Midway continues to inspire 16:20.052 --> 16:22.080 generations through the service , 16:22.090 --> 16:24.520 courage and fortitude demonstrated in 16:24.520 --> 16:27.230 the actions of our veterans veterans 16:27.230 --> 16:29.119 who masterminded code breaking of 16:29.119 --> 16:32.280 messages served on and repaired the USs 16:32.280 --> 16:34.590 Yorktown and those who fought on the 16:34.590 --> 16:37.120 land and in the sky and at sea during 16:37.120 --> 16:39.970 this battle as we gather today we honor 16:40.440 --> 16:42.496 their memory and ensure their legacy 16:42.496 --> 16:46.450 and services not forgotten at 16:46.450 --> 16:48.561 this time . I would ask those who are 16:48.561 --> 16:51.650 able to stand to stand . Mhm . 16:53.440 --> 16:57.390 Yeah please remain 16:57.390 --> 17:00.240 standing during our national anthem and 17:00.240 --> 17:01.684 until instructed to sit . 17:06.440 --> 17:08.170 Color guard parade colors . 17:23.240 --> 17:25.440 Oh doug huh . 17:28.550 --> 17:32.460 Mother who ? No 17:33.040 --> 17:36.560 take freeze it . 17:58.840 --> 18:02.770 Yeah . Mhm . 18:03.740 --> 18:07.270 Yeah . Mhm . Right . 18:10.540 --> 18:13.770 Yeah . Thank you . Mhm . 18:16.040 --> 18:16.460 Um 18:20.540 --> 18:22.270 mm . Mhm 18:42.440 --> 18:45.860 mm . Mhm . 18:46.440 --> 18:46.760 Yeah 18:51.440 --> 18:54.770 mm . Mhm . 18:57.040 --> 19:00.760 Mhm . Mhm 19:05.940 --> 19:06.630 Order . 19:15.340 --> 19:16.340 Right . 19:23.140 --> 19:25.050 Yeah . Mhm . 19:36.140 --> 19:37.140 Yeah . 19:41.140 --> 19:44.860 Mhm . Yeah . 19:50.840 --> 19:51.840 Yeah . 20:03.740 --> 20:07.360 Mhm . Mhm . Mhm . 20:08.640 --> 20:09.751 All right . Right . 20:13.340 --> 20:15.670 Right . Mhm 20:20.740 --> 20:21.740 Right . 20:27.140 --> 20:30.200 Color guard . Retired colors . Right . 20:30.840 --> 20:33.880 Think . Oh word , 20:53.540 --> 20:54.873 you may now be seated . 21:00.540 --> 21:04.110 Thanks . I would now like to 21:04.110 --> 21:06.890 introduce our first speaker from the 21:06.890 --> 21:09.260 american battle monuments commission or 21:09.270 --> 21:13.140 a B . M . C . Commissioner Raymond kemP 21:13.140 --> 21:17.040 senior . The american battle monuments 21:17.040 --> 21:19.096 commission is a US government agency 21:19.096 --> 21:21.410 that honors the service of overseas U . 21:21.410 --> 21:23.410 S . Armed Forces by maintaining and 21:23.410 --> 21:26.060 promoting America's commemorative 21:26.060 --> 21:28.060 cemeteries and memorials around the 21:28.060 --> 21:31.000 world . Currently a BMC administers , 21:31.010 --> 21:33.200 operates and maintains 26 permanent 21:33.210 --> 21:35.043 American burial grounds and four 21:35.043 --> 21:37.060 memorials across the country And 21:37.060 --> 21:38.950 oversees and operates 32 separate 21:38.950 --> 21:41.300 memorials , monuments and markers on 21:41.300 --> 21:45.010 foreign soil . As we host this 21:45.010 --> 21:47.130 event at their spectacular monument 21:47.210 --> 21:49.321 built on the grounds of this national 21:49.321 --> 21:51.820 cemetery . Please join me in welcoming 21:51.890 --> 21:52.860 commissioner kim 22:03.540 --> 22:06.780 Good morning . All right , let me help 22:06.780 --> 22:08.891 you . I'll say good morning . You say 22:08.891 --> 22:11.224 good morning back . Good morning . Yeah . 22:11.224 --> 22:14.560 What what an amazing time to collect 22:14.560 --> 22:17.790 ourselves together and pay tribute to 22:17.790 --> 22:21.210 those who have gone before us . It is a 22:21.220 --> 22:24.670 privilege and an honor to be here . 22:25.940 --> 22:29.860 Emerald , papa ro uh Cynthia Martinez 22:29.860 --> 22:32.730 Jared Underwood . Uh General General 22:32.730 --> 22:35.390 rudder , the other flag officers and 22:35.390 --> 22:37.960 general officers assembled . Uh Command 22:37.960 --> 22:40.440 Master Chief ISom sorry , Major Mike 22:40.450 --> 22:44.150 Would my battle buddy , um my 22:44.150 --> 22:46.690 shipmate Admiral uh 22:47.940 --> 22:50.218 and all the other distinguished guests , 22:50.218 --> 22:53.350 veterans and friends . Uh My name is 22:53.350 --> 22:56.800 Raymond kemP . I am the 5th Fleet 22:56.800 --> 22:58.911 Master Chief of Naval Forces , europe 22:58.911 --> 23:00.990 Naval Forces africa retired and I'm 23:00.990 --> 23:03.150 honored to have been appointed by 23:03.150 --> 23:05.590 president biden to the american battle 23:05.590 --> 23:09.260 monuments commission . It is truly a 23:09.270 --> 23:11.560 pleasure to join you this morning in 23:11.560 --> 23:15.420 that capacity here to commemorate uh 23:15.430 --> 23:17.880 the 80th anniversary of the battle of 23:17.880 --> 23:20.270 Midway and as a sailor . Uh , this 23:20.270 --> 23:22.940 anniversary is , has a very significant , 23:22.940 --> 23:26.590 very special significance for me . See 23:26.590 --> 23:29.420 the Navy , there are many story battles 23:29.430 --> 23:31.940 that the navy has fought and won over 23:31.940 --> 23:34.180 the course of our history . The Battle 23:34.180 --> 23:36.300 of Midway though , is one of our 23:36.300 --> 23:39.920 proudest victories even today . Even 23:39.920 --> 23:42.530 today in our navy , the world's finest 23:42.530 --> 23:45.090 navy . The names of fletcher and 23:45.090 --> 23:48.050 spruance resonate loudly throughout our 23:48.050 --> 23:50.470 Navy . Well known leaders during the 23:50.470 --> 23:53.480 Battle of Midway . Less known though 23:53.490 --> 23:57.170 are individuals like us Marine Corps 23:57.180 --> 23:59.750 private first class Edgar Fox who joins 23:59.750 --> 24:02.680 us here today . He enlisted in June of 24:02.680 --> 24:06.110 1941 and found himself one year 24:06.120 --> 24:09.050 later in a Pillbox on Sand Island as 24:09.050 --> 24:11.720 part of the battle and in the fight for 24:11.720 --> 24:15.430 his life . Another person maybe not 24:15.430 --> 24:18.160 so well known as the names I called 24:18.160 --> 24:21.290 before is water tender . First class 24:21.300 --> 24:24.470 Julian Hodges . He also joins us here 24:24.470 --> 24:26.526 today . He was stationed onboard the 24:26.526 --> 24:28.820 Yorktown , which by the way had just 24:28.830 --> 24:32.770 survived the battle of coral sea . Uh , 24:32.840 --> 24:36.170 They came into the into hawaii 24:36.440 --> 24:38.890 For 72 hours worth of repairs and then 24:38.890 --> 24:42.820 back out to fight in the Battle of 24:42.820 --> 24:45.490 Midway . Avalon know about you . But I 24:45.490 --> 24:47.712 sure wish we could get ships in and out 24:47.712 --> 24:49.934 of shipyards these days in three days . 24:51.640 --> 24:52.560 I'm just saying 24:56.640 --> 24:59.810 there are the two that are here today , 24:59.820 --> 25:03.180 but there were many whose valor turned 25:03.180 --> 25:05.270 the tide of the war in the pacific 25:06.340 --> 25:09.770 general . Some might say that uncommon 25:09.770 --> 25:13.520 valor was a common virtue and I 25:13.980 --> 25:17.830 only hope that in the world that we 25:17.830 --> 25:20.080 live in now and we , and the challenges 25:20.080 --> 25:22.240 that we are seeing around the world 25:22.250 --> 25:24.472 that the soldiers , sailors , marines , 25:24.472 --> 25:26.570 airmen and coast guardsmen are space 25:26.570 --> 25:28.970 for us have that same measure of valor 25:28.980 --> 25:30.980 when challenge . Because challenges 25:30.980 --> 25:34.270 will come a monument right 25:34.840 --> 25:36.784 That the American Battle Monuments 25:36.784 --> 25:39.350 Commission and President Obama placed 25:39.350 --> 25:42.480 on Midway Island in 2015 faces the 25:42.480 --> 25:44.591 waters where that battle was fought . 25:45.030 --> 25:48.330 It remembers all those selfless and 25:48.330 --> 25:51.860 courageous men and women who fought 25:51.860 --> 25:53.910 during that time despite being 25:53.910 --> 25:56.530 outnumbered despite being outgunned 25:56.540 --> 26:00.060 despite staggering staggering odds . 26:01.640 --> 26:04.360 There is a , the our forces prevailed 26:05.340 --> 26:07.590 99 years ago the United States Congress 26:07.590 --> 26:09.900 created the American Battle Monuments 26:09.900 --> 26:12.320 Commission to honor the service of the 26:12.320 --> 26:15.280 United States Armed Forces where they 26:15.280 --> 26:18.270 served since our nation's entry into 26:18.280 --> 26:21.130 the First World War . As we approach 26:21.130 --> 26:23.400 our centennial year , a BMC cemeteries 26:23.400 --> 26:25.700 and memorials across the world reflect 26:25.700 --> 26:28.010 the stories of our nation , The 26:28.010 --> 26:29.732 legacies of our families , the 26:29.740 --> 26:33.350 diversity and values of who we are as a 26:33.360 --> 26:35.138 people And I would just like to 26:35.138 --> 26:37.304 encourage each and every one of you as 26:37.304 --> 26:39.471 you learn these stories , connect them 26:39.471 --> 26:41.527 to yourselves . The color guard that 26:41.527 --> 26:43.749 just came presented the colors and then 26:43.749 --> 26:45.971 retire the colors . The first person in 26:45.971 --> 26:48.138 that group . He's a rifleman . Uh , he 26:48.138 --> 26:50.380 is a machinist mate . But I reminded 26:50.380 --> 26:53.420 him as we talked about our first class 26:53.420 --> 26:55.620 water tender tender who was here that 26:55.620 --> 26:57.750 he's actually him . See what happened 26:57.760 --> 26:59.927 is the water tender was the person who 26:59.927 --> 27:02.149 tended the water in the boiler later on 27:02.149 --> 27:04.260 in our Navy's history . When I joined 27:04.260 --> 27:06.427 the navy in the eighties , those water 27:06.427 --> 27:08.371 tenders had their names changed to 27:08.371 --> 27:11.350 boiler technicians and then from boiler 27:11.350 --> 27:13.572 technician , they went on to be HTS and 27:13.572 --> 27:15.906 now in our Navy , their machinist mates . 27:15.906 --> 27:18.030 So he , that young sailor is 27:18.030 --> 27:20.460 represented here personally connected 27:20.470 --> 27:22.780 to our water tender . I challenge you 27:22.790 --> 27:24.901 to find that same point of connection 27:24.901 --> 27:27.270 for yourself because I assure you among 27:27.270 --> 27:29.326 these hallowed grounds that we stand 27:29.326 --> 27:31.548 upon in these names that we have posted 27:31.548 --> 27:34.670 in our memorial . You two are connected . 27:35.440 --> 27:37.273 We had a BMC remain committed to 27:37.273 --> 27:39.551 ensuring that the stories of sacrifice , 27:39.551 --> 27:41.718 the stories like Midway are kept alive 27:41.718 --> 27:44.460 in the hearts of our future generations . 27:45.240 --> 27:47.351 I offer our commissions thanks to the 27:47.351 --> 27:49.018 fish and wildlife service for 27:49.018 --> 27:51.018 organizing uh , today's anniversary 27:51.018 --> 27:53.018 remembrance and for the work you do 27:53.018 --> 27:56.090 every day to preserve Midway A toll the 27:56.090 --> 27:58.146 focal point of one of America's most 27:58.146 --> 28:01.550 storied sea battles . Thank you for the 28:01.550 --> 28:04.200 opportunity to represent a BMC here 28:04.200 --> 28:07.220 today to remember and to honor those 28:07.220 --> 28:10.850 who did so much for so many and I 28:10.850 --> 28:12.961 invite you again , each and every one 28:12.961 --> 28:15.072 of you to join us a BMC in fulfilling 28:15.072 --> 28:17.239 the vision of our first chairman , the 28:17.239 --> 28:19.720 general of armies , john J . Pershing 28:19.730 --> 28:23.330 who promised that time will not dim the 28:23.330 --> 28:25.770 glory of their deeds . God bless you ! 28:38.740 --> 28:40.684 Thank you so much Commissioner for 28:40.684 --> 28:43.260 those inspiring words . It's now my 28:43.260 --> 28:45.427 pleasure to welcome our next speaker , 28:46.220 --> 28:48.442 the U . S . Fish and Wildlife Service's 28:48.442 --> 28:50.850 Chief of the National Wildlife Refuge 28:50.850 --> 28:53.750 System . Miss Cynthia Martinez , who 28:53.750 --> 28:55.970 traveled from D . C . To be with us 28:55.970 --> 28:58.830 today . Chief Martinez began her career 28:58.830 --> 29:00.941 with the US Fish and Wildlife Service 29:00.941 --> 29:03.520 in 1993 after dedicating herself to a 29:03.520 --> 29:05.890 variety of roles within the fish and 29:05.890 --> 29:07.890 Wildlife Service , she moved to our 29:07.890 --> 29:10.001 headquarters office Where she led the 29:10.001 --> 29:11.890 process for developing the refuge 29:11.890 --> 29:14.820 systems . 2011 , conserving the Future 29:14.830 --> 29:17.060 Vision Conference , which provided a 29:17.060 --> 29:18.727 renewed vision for growth and 29:18.727 --> 29:21.170 management of the refuge system . After 29:21.170 --> 29:23.281 five years as the deputy chief of the 29:23.281 --> 29:25.337 refuge system . Her diligent service 29:25.337 --> 29:27.448 and substantial experience led to her 29:27.448 --> 29:29.614 selection as the chief of the National 29:29.614 --> 29:31.580 Wildlife Refuge system . She's the 29:31.580 --> 29:33.636 first woman and Hispanic to lead the 29:33.636 --> 29:36.190 nation's refuge system . Chief Martinez 29:36.190 --> 29:38.430 is responsible for more than 560 29:38.430 --> 29:40.880 national wildlife refuges that span 29:40.880 --> 29:42.824 across the lands and waters of the 29:42.824 --> 29:44.824 United States and its territories . 29:45.040 --> 29:47.300 This national system protects iconic 29:47.340 --> 29:49.562 native species and provides some of the 29:49.562 --> 29:51.729 best wildlife viewing opportunities on 29:51.729 --> 29:53.340 earth . The service works in 29:53.340 --> 29:55.173 partnership with communities and 29:55.173 --> 29:57.173 friends groups to develop community 29:57.173 --> 29:59.284 driven conservation with economic and 29:59.284 --> 30:01.507 ecological benefits for fish , wildlife 30:01.507 --> 30:03.007 and people . The service's 30:03.007 --> 30:04.951 responsibility to our World War II 30:04.951 --> 30:08.120 veterans is one Chief Martinez takes 30:08.120 --> 30:10.330 very seriously During the 80th 30:10.330 --> 30:12.274 anniversary of the attack on Pearl 30:12.274 --> 30:14.330 Harbor Commemoration . Last December 30:14.430 --> 30:16.597 she was in attendance and was selected 30:16.597 --> 30:19.420 to present a wreath on behalf of Wake 30:19.420 --> 30:22.100 Island at the World War Two National 30:22.100 --> 30:24.840 Memorial in D . C . Honoring the legacy 30:24.840 --> 30:26.840 of veterans of the Battle of Midway 30:26.840 --> 30:28.618 helps inform and inspire future 30:28.618 --> 30:30.840 generations so that they understand the 30:30.840 --> 30:32.896 importance of the Battle of Midway . 30:32.896 --> 30:35.650 Mhm . Chief Martinez . Yeah , 30:36.040 --> 30:41.670 thank 30:41.680 --> 30:42.060 you 30:48.540 --> 30:50.460 Aloha Coco . 30:53.340 --> 30:56.550 It is my honor to join you all today 30:57.740 --> 31:00.310 As we commemorate the 80th anniversary 31:00.320 --> 31:02.670 of the Battle of Midway in Honolulu 31:02.670 --> 31:06.160 hawaii it is a blessing 31:06.740 --> 31:08.296 to be in the company of our 31:08.296 --> 31:11.090 distinguished guests . Keynote speaker 31:11.090 --> 31:14.580 Admiral Samuel papa ro . Commissioner 31:14.580 --> 31:18.430 Raymond kemP Senior . We extend a 31:18.430 --> 31:21.520 special Aloha to our service members 31:21.520 --> 31:24.320 and veterans as well as our foreign 31:24.320 --> 31:27.750 dignitaries . The new Zealand Council 31:27.760 --> 31:31.620 General Mike kitchen and Republic of 31:31.620 --> 31:35.350 Korea . Consul General Suk in mm 31:37.640 --> 31:41.040 It's a privilege to share space with 31:41.040 --> 31:43.180 those joining us remotely from across 31:43.180 --> 31:45.620 the nation , including those that are 31:45.620 --> 31:48.960 here in spirit and those present today . 31:50.140 --> 31:52.610 We appreciate defense media activities , 31:52.610 --> 31:55.470 efforts to broadcast a live stream of 31:55.470 --> 31:58.960 today's commemoration to expand 31:58.960 --> 32:01.900 public participation during this 32:01.900 --> 32:04.060 historic commemoration . 32:05.840 --> 32:09.100 We conduct our solemn remembrance on 32:09.100 --> 32:12.060 this hollowed ground and are grateful 32:12.150 --> 32:14.350 to the Department of Veterans Affairs 32:14.840 --> 32:18.440 for welcoming us in Hawaiian 32:18.440 --> 32:22.060 culture E . V . Or bones . 32:22.840 --> 32:26.410 The remains of our deceased . Our most 32:26.410 --> 32:30.240 cherished possession After a loved one 32:30.240 --> 32:33.430 passes mana or their 32:33.430 --> 32:36.670 spiritual essence remains in their 32:36.670 --> 32:40.530 bones forever . And great effort 32:40.530 --> 32:44.410 is taken to care for and treat remains 32:44.560 --> 32:47.060 with dignity and respect . 32:48.540 --> 32:52.180 Similarly in this national cemetery , 32:52.460 --> 32:54.780 the grounds are dutifully maintained , 32:54.890 --> 32:57.060 enabling families and communities from 32:57.060 --> 33:00.210 across the globe to connect and learn 33:00.210 --> 33:03.530 more about the amazing life stories of 33:03.540 --> 33:07.510 those residing here . As 33:07.510 --> 33:11.200 we take time to pause and reflect on 33:11.200 --> 33:13.420 the importance of this sacred resting 33:13.420 --> 33:16.410 place , it is fitting to acknowledge 33:16.410 --> 33:19.740 the collective mana of those interned 33:19.750 --> 33:22.240 at the National Memorial Cemetery of 33:22.240 --> 33:25.580 the Pacific . Each 33:25.580 --> 33:28.860 headstone represents a life lived 33:29.920 --> 33:33.410 and a light offered in selfless service 33:33.410 --> 33:36.960 to our nation . We extend a 33:36.960 --> 33:39.720 heartfelt Aloha for two gentlemen that 33:39.730 --> 33:42.060 honorably served during World War two 33:42.840 --> 33:45.820 and after and traveled a great distance 33:46.170 --> 33:50.010 to be with us here today . U . S . 33:50.010 --> 33:53.870 Marine Corps General Sergeant N Fox who 33:53.870 --> 33:56.810 is there Defending Midway during the 33:56.810 --> 34:00.040 1942 attack and fought in the Battle of 34:00.040 --> 34:03.550 Uwajima . Sergeant Fox , it is my 34:03.550 --> 34:06.010 extreme honor to be in your presence 34:06.010 --> 34:09.980 again . He's accompanied by his good 34:09.980 --> 34:13.770 friend Rebecca chuck and U . S . 34:13.770 --> 34:15.937 Navy first class water tender , Julian 34:15.937 --> 34:18.300 Hodges who served on the USs Yorktown 34:18.300 --> 34:20.710 during the Battle of Midway . He 34:20.710 --> 34:22.600 sustained injury as Yorktown was 34:22.600 --> 34:24.990 torpedoed and he spent hours in the 34:25.000 --> 34:28.850 ocean with fellow sailors following the 34:28.850 --> 34:30.970 order to abandon ship before being 34:30.970 --> 34:34.010 rescued . He's accompanied by his son 34:34.010 --> 34:36.121 stan Hodges . It's a pleasure to meet 34:36.121 --> 34:40.120 you sir . Gentlemen , we thank you for 34:40.120 --> 34:42.970 your service , your bravery , your 34:42.970 --> 34:46.500 dedication and the continued light 34:46.510 --> 34:49.980 you shine on your personal experiences 34:49.990 --> 34:53.450 and stories shared about our country's 34:53.460 --> 34:55.060 greatest generation . 34:57.140 --> 34:59.220 Earlier this week , the Fish and 34:59.220 --> 35:01.442 Wildlife Service had the great pleasure 35:01.442 --> 35:03.850 to host Sergeant Fox and first class 35:03.850 --> 35:06.480 water tender Hodges as they returned to 35:06.480 --> 35:09.910 Midway On June five . An intimate 35:09.910 --> 35:12.790 ceremony was held to welcome them and 35:12.790 --> 35:14.846 acknowledge the acts of devotions of 35:14.846 --> 35:17.170 our veterans and our fallen heroes . 35:18.940 --> 35:20.940 While many may be familiar with the 35:20.940 --> 35:22.996 Fish and Wildlife Service , wildlife 35:22.996 --> 35:24.996 Conservation and Protection role in 35:24.996 --> 35:27.107 managing the wildlife and habitats of 35:27.107 --> 35:30.340 Midway . Its whole And more than 560 35:30.340 --> 35:32.760 other national wildlife refuges across 35:32.760 --> 35:34.900 the country as part of the National 35:34.900 --> 35:38.560 Wildlife Refuge system . Midway 35:38.940 --> 35:41.510 has the distinction of being one of two 35:41.510 --> 35:44.790 refuges that is also designated as a 35:44.790 --> 35:48.220 national memorial . We hope you enjoyed 35:48.220 --> 35:51.340 the video created to bring the essence 35:51.350 --> 35:54.380 of Midway to us here today . The 35:54.380 --> 35:57.850 striking images capture the natural and 35:57.850 --> 36:01.310 military history wildlife and culture 36:01.320 --> 36:04.980 of Midway as a civilian government 36:04.990 --> 36:08.460 agency . It is an honor to perpetuate 36:08.470 --> 36:11.050 and pay tribute to the brave men who 36:11.050 --> 36:13.650 secured the Freedom we hold dear today 36:14.430 --> 36:17.370 and the military history and legacy of 36:17.370 --> 36:20.670 the Battle of Midway . It is a 36:20.670 --> 36:24.440 humbling stewardship role , one that we 36:24.440 --> 36:28.040 embrace deeply On this 80th 36:28.040 --> 36:30.610 anniversary . We pay tribute to the 36:30.620 --> 36:33.770 fallen heroes and the veterans who are 36:33.770 --> 36:37.310 with us today and those who are alive 36:37.310 --> 36:39.750 and well that were unable to be here . 36:40.130 --> 36:43.450 We honor them . We celebrate the 36:43.460 --> 36:45.720 freedom and peace that was ushered in 36:45.720 --> 36:48.610 decades ago because of their great 36:48.610 --> 36:51.950 courage , dedication and sacrifices 36:53.030 --> 36:55.760 and we seek to continue to learn from 36:55.760 --> 36:59.210 them their bravery , dedication to 36:59.210 --> 37:03.030 service and determination to persevere 37:03.030 --> 37:06.360 for freedom and liberty against 37:06.360 --> 37:10.040 seemingly insurmountable odds , we 37:10.040 --> 37:13.760 strive to emulate them on the back of 37:13.760 --> 37:16.970 your program . The names of each of the 37:16.970 --> 37:20.260 361 fallen service 37:20.260 --> 37:23.270 members will be displayed as they paid 37:23.270 --> 37:26.460 the ultimate sacrifice . 80 years ago 37:28.130 --> 37:32.130 we remember them . Midway 37:32.220 --> 37:35.980 is a symbol of great transformation , a 37:35.980 --> 37:39.920 symbol of resilience and healing . A 37:39.920 --> 37:43.550 sacred place that shares her secrets 37:44.720 --> 37:48.690 and nature has reclaimed today , 37:48.790 --> 37:51.110 Midway Atoll is home to more than three 37:51.110 --> 37:54.320 million seabirds as well as safe haven 37:54.320 --> 37:56.431 for the endangered Hawaiian monk seal 37:56.730 --> 37:58.674 and other threatened marine life . 37:59.030 --> 38:01.490 Further , midway is home to the largest 38:01.490 --> 38:05.030 colony of about one million moley 38:05.820 --> 38:09.750 laysan albatross in the world . For 38:09.750 --> 38:11.940 native Hawaiians . The original 38:11.940 --> 38:15.190 caretakers of Midway , the moly is 38:15.190 --> 38:18.930 aquino la how or physical form and 38:18.930 --> 38:21.830 manifestation of Lono , the god of 38:21.840 --> 38:25.800 peace and fertility as stewards of 38:25.800 --> 38:29.210 Midway . We find it is quite fitting to 38:29.210 --> 38:31.321 have one of the physical forms of low 38:31.321 --> 38:34.840 no living and thriving at Midway a toll . 38:36.220 --> 38:38.030 While Midway toll continues to 38:38.030 --> 38:40.230 transform to provide incredibly 38:40.230 --> 38:42.320 important habitat to these imperiled 38:42.320 --> 38:46.080 species . It is with great humility 38:46.090 --> 38:48.900 that the fishermen life service proudly 38:48.900 --> 38:52.530 perpetuates this legacy of remembrance , 38:52.540 --> 38:56.250 gratitude and acknowledgement of our 38:56.250 --> 38:59.280 Midway veterans and those that served 38:59.290 --> 39:02.310 throughout World war two . The people 39:02.310 --> 39:04.610 of Hawaii and our nation have not 39:04.620 --> 39:08.500 forgotten our allies and partners 39:08.500 --> 39:12.370 continue to remember . And annually 39:12.380 --> 39:14.324 the Fish and Wildlife Service will 39:14.324 --> 39:15.991 continue to join families and 39:15.991 --> 39:18.760 communities across the United States in 39:18.760 --> 39:21.540 honoring our veterans . 39:24.520 --> 39:27.840 Mhm . We are fortunate 39:28.320 --> 39:31.590 that such gifts of time and effort 39:31.590 --> 39:33.479 continue as communities pay their 39:33.479 --> 39:35.670 respects to our living veterans and 39:35.670 --> 39:37.892 those that demonstrated their last full 39:37.892 --> 39:41.450 measure of devotion and the gift of 39:41.450 --> 39:44.950 your presence today is one contribution 39:44.960 --> 39:47.030 in remembering our World war two 39:47.030 --> 39:49.360 veterans and sharing the stories of 39:49.360 --> 39:51.700 their amazing feats both on the 39:51.700 --> 39:54.840 battlefields and upon their return home . 39:56.520 --> 40:00.020 In closing a warm Mahalo to you for 40:00.020 --> 40:03.170 gathering in this sacred place . Oh 40:03.170 --> 40:06.370 Bettina is the Hawaiian name of the 40:06.370 --> 40:09.170 grounds where we assemble and its name 40:09.170 --> 40:11.980 acknowledges it as a hill of 40:11.980 --> 40:15.200 sacrifices . So as we 40:15.200 --> 40:18.430 pause to honor the memory of those that 40:18.430 --> 40:21.520 passed , let us remember the 40:21.520 --> 40:24.720 generations of our nation's veterans 40:24.730 --> 40:27.730 whose commitment to diligent service is 40:27.730 --> 40:30.740 an inspiration today and into the 40:30.740 --> 40:34.180 future . Let us remember our 40:34.180 --> 40:37.260 familial and cultural connections to 40:37.260 --> 40:40.320 these men and women and unwavering 40:40.330 --> 40:44.230 gratitude . Thank you Mahalo 40:44.710 --> 40:46.240 me . I blow off . 40:56.310 --> 40:58.070 It is now my distinct honor to 40:58.070 --> 41:00.500 introduce our keynote speaker . U . S . 41:00.500 --> 41:02.450 Pacific fleet Commander , Admiral 41:02.450 --> 41:05.650 Samuel Kaparo . Admiral Sapporo is the 41:05.650 --> 41:08.640 37th commander to lead black pac fleet . 41:09.010 --> 41:10.788 Since the fleets . Pearl Harbor 41:10.788 --> 41:12.566 headquarters was established in 41:12.566 --> 41:15.360 February of 1941 as a senior naval flag 41:15.360 --> 41:17.693 officer within the Asia pacific theater . 41:17.693 --> 41:19.471 He is responsible for advancing 41:19.471 --> 41:22.060 regional maritime security and regional 41:22.060 --> 41:24.630 stability . A native of morton 41:24.630 --> 41:26.670 Pennsylvania . Admiral Papa row 41:26.670 --> 41:28.892 graduates from Villanova University and 41:28.892 --> 41:31.610 was commissioned in 1987 . He has 41:31.610 --> 41:34.520 enable aviator and a top gun graduate . 41:34.910 --> 41:37.460 Having flown over 6000 hours in the F 41:37.470 --> 41:40.510 14 , F 15 and F A 18 and completed 41:40.510 --> 41:43.830 1100 carrier landings . He leads the 41:43.830 --> 41:45.774 world's largest fleet command that 41:45.774 --> 41:49.120 encompasses 100 million square miles , 41:49.130 --> 41:52.050 nearly half the earth's surface , from 41:52.050 --> 41:54.900 Antarctica to the arctic circle and 41:54.900 --> 41:56.789 from the west coast of the United 41:56.789 --> 41:58.956 States into the indian ocean . Admiral 41:58.956 --> 42:00.733 Pop R . O . Commands a fleet of 42:00.733 --> 42:02.900 approximately 200 ships , submarines , 42:02.900 --> 42:05.067 nearly 1200 aircraft and more than 100 42:05.067 --> 42:07.300 and 30,000 sailors and civilians . 42:07.900 --> 42:10.370 Please a round of a paws in welcoming 42:10.380 --> 42:11.990 Admiral papa Row for his 42:12.000 --> 42:19.620 remarks . 42:20.200 --> 42:24.040 Mhm . A very warm and hearty , 42:24.040 --> 42:26.570 Good morning mahalo to all and aloha 42:26.580 --> 42:29.680 Aloha to everybody . I can't help but 42:29.690 --> 42:33.060 be struck by the twin pillars of this 42:33.060 --> 42:35.860 ceremony today . First is the example 42:35.860 --> 42:38.710 of the greatest generation here present 42:38.720 --> 42:41.890 in the form of Sergeant Fox and Petty 42:41.890 --> 42:44.680 Officer Hodges who have set the example 42:44.680 --> 42:47.370 for generations to follow and then the 42:47.370 --> 42:51.180 example of faith and hope in the texas 42:51.180 --> 42:54.470 Children's choir whose voices uplifted 42:54.470 --> 42:57.330 for the glory of the country . Really 42:57.330 --> 43:00.350 portend nothing but faith and hope for 43:00.350 --> 43:03.040 the future of the nation . It's so 43:03.040 --> 43:05.096 absolutely fitting that we would see 43:05.096 --> 43:07.550 these two twin pillars of what makes 43:07.550 --> 43:09.272 the nation and our alliance is 43:09.272 --> 43:11.439 absolutely great . I want to thank you 43:11.439 --> 43:13.810 all for joining us today to remember 43:13.820 --> 43:16.220 this great battle in the pacific and in 43:16.220 --> 43:18.560 american history . Many of us here 43:18.560 --> 43:20.782 today have family members who fought in 43:20.782 --> 43:22.990 that great and terrible war and the 43:22.990 --> 43:25.630 lessons learned that are that in fact 43:25.630 --> 43:28.990 sustain us here 80 years later , I will 43:28.990 --> 43:31.840 talk a little bit about the technical 43:31.850 --> 43:35.010 innovations of the Joint Force and I do 43:35.010 --> 43:36.788 mean the Joint Force in knitted 43:36.788 --> 43:38.980 together vast sensors , organizing 43:38.980 --> 43:41.730 weapons systems and executing and 43:41.730 --> 43:44.010 operational . Izing intelligence during 43:44.010 --> 43:46.232 the battle itself . Before a word about 43:46.232 --> 43:48.450 the future . Following the battle of 43:48.450 --> 43:51.280 Carl C Commander , joseph J . Rochefort 43:51.300 --> 43:53.540 officer in charge of communications 43:53.540 --> 43:56.500 intelligence processing at Hypo and 43:56.500 --> 43:59.080 Lieutenant Commander Edwin T Layton . 43:59.090 --> 44:01.280 The pacific Fleet Staff Intelligence 44:01.290 --> 44:04.890 officer identified Midway and Dutch 44:04.900 --> 44:07.860 Harbor in the illusions as specific 44:07.870 --> 44:10.460 Japanese objectives in the battle 44:10.460 --> 44:14.000 itself . Hypo or fleet radio unit 44:14.010 --> 44:17.450 pacific here on Oahu , discovered the 44:17.450 --> 44:20.620 date cipher used in japanese message , 44:20.620 --> 44:23.350 traffic and through traffic analysis 44:23.360 --> 44:26.090 code breaking , uncovered the location 44:26.100 --> 44:28.370 of major fleet units and shore based 44:28.380 --> 44:31.540 air forces more importantly , by 44:31.540 --> 44:33.550 translating messages and studying 44:33.550 --> 44:35.880 operational patterns . They were able 44:35.880 --> 44:38.610 to divine the scheme of maneuver for 44:38.610 --> 44:42.530 the Japanese invasion force . The Joint 44:42.530 --> 44:44.800 Force was expected to meet this 44:44.800 --> 44:47.670 challenge . Three U . S . Aircraft 44:47.670 --> 44:50.090 carriers augmented by cruiser launch 44:50.090 --> 44:53.890 float planes , 234 aircraft afloat , 44:53.920 --> 44:57.690 110 fighters , bombers and patrol 44:57.690 --> 45:00.480 planes of the Army Air Force and of the 45:00.480 --> 45:02.840 Marine Corps patrol planes at Midway 45:02.840 --> 45:06.820 and not least the fierce defenders of 45:06.820 --> 45:09.870 the Midway island itself prepared for 45:09.870 --> 45:13.160 the battle . Although the Japanese 45:13.160 --> 45:14.882 could not visually confirm the 45:14.882 --> 45:18.090 departure of Task Force 16 and 17 from 45:18.090 --> 45:20.480 Pearl Harbor . American preparations to 45:20.480 --> 45:23.640 defend midway were more than apparent 45:23.650 --> 45:26.100 to the enemy as the battle was joined 45:26.790 --> 45:28.380 due to these communications 45:28.380 --> 45:30.700 intelligence capabilities astute 45:30.710 --> 45:34.520 intelligent analysis , fierce defense 45:34.530 --> 45:37.620 of the island itself , judicious 45:37.630 --> 45:40.940 aircraft carrier and air tactics and 45:40.940 --> 45:43.270 more than just a little luck . The 45:43.270 --> 45:46.060 Joint force had inflicted defeat on the 45:46.060 --> 45:49.310 Imperial Japanese Navy . Although the 45:49.310 --> 45:51.199 performance of the three American 45:51.199 --> 45:53.440 carrier groups as a U . S . naval 45:53.440 --> 45:55.420 aviator , we are trained to be 45:55.420 --> 45:58.840 introspective was uneven . Ultimately 45:58.850 --> 46:01.830 across the joint force , the pilots and 46:01.830 --> 46:04.840 crews had won the day through courage , 46:04.850 --> 46:08.400 determination , and heroic sacrifice 46:08.780 --> 46:10.710 against the loss of one aircraft 46:10.720 --> 46:13.480 carrier , Uss Yorktown and the 46:13.480 --> 46:16.400 destroyer Haman . The Japanese lost 46:16.400 --> 46:20.190 four capital ships , all of which had 46:20.190 --> 46:22.600 participated in the Pearl Harbor attack . 46:22.980 --> 46:26.210 The japanese carriers , akagi Kaga 46:26.890 --> 46:30.600 saw you and and here are you . 46:30.980 --> 46:33.930 We're sunk and more importantly , the 46:33.930 --> 46:37.750 Japanese lost over 100 trained pilots 46:37.760 --> 46:41.510 who ultimately were determined to be 46:41.520 --> 46:44.920 irreplaceable on all sides . Let's 46:44.920 --> 46:47.820 please take a moment to remember all 46:47.830 --> 46:50.400 who gave their lives for their nation . 46:56.560 --> 46:57.560 Sorry , 47:01.080 --> 47:03.410 yes , we'll make that a 47:06.780 --> 47:09.360 Can you hear an extended moment of 47:09.360 --> 47:10.638 silence , forgive me . 47:13.980 --> 47:16.780 The victory at Midway represented a 47:16.780 --> 47:19.002 calculated turning point for the United 47:19.002 --> 47:21.169 States in the war of the pacific . The 47:21.169 --> 47:23.580 balance of sea power in the pacific had 47:23.580 --> 47:26.440 become had begun to shift and uh 47:26.450 --> 47:28.670 ultimately led to victory for the 47:28.670 --> 47:32.080 Allies . Now today , everybody within 47:32.080 --> 47:35.260 earshot of my voice are enjoined in a 47:35.260 --> 47:38.630 great alliance , an alliance wherein we 47:38.630 --> 47:41.840 bound our histories , our presence and 47:41.840 --> 47:44.720 our future , the future of our families 47:44.720 --> 47:46.664 and the future generations to come 47:46.664 --> 47:49.860 based on our common values to uphold 47:49.860 --> 47:53.100 human dignity , freedom and the 47:53.100 --> 47:55.120 concepts of sovereignty and the 47:55.120 --> 47:57.660 international rules based order and for 47:57.660 --> 48:00.050 all those in uniform , we've sworn our 48:00.050 --> 48:03.350 lives to these , to these values . Out 48:03.350 --> 48:05.790 of the terrible fires and out of the 48:05.790 --> 48:08.540 terrible lessons and among former 48:08.540 --> 48:12.520 enemies has come a kinship celebrating 48:12.520 --> 48:14.798 those who died in the Battle of Midway . 48:14.890 --> 48:17.410 Moving forward with our common values 48:17.420 --> 48:20.710 of dignity , respect for each other and 48:20.710 --> 48:23.020 the international rules based order 48:23.030 --> 48:26.120 that supports human dignity and freedom 48:26.130 --> 48:28.690 for all . Ladies and gentlemen , in the 48:28.690 --> 48:32.460 example of Sergeant Fox and a 48:32.460 --> 48:35.200 petty officer Hodges of the greatest 48:35.200 --> 48:37.540 generation and in the example of the 48:37.540 --> 48:40.850 texas , Children's choir in the future , 48:40.870 --> 48:42.860 those magnificent young ladies and 48:42.860 --> 48:45.460 gentlemen , we have nothing but a 48:45.460 --> 48:47.970 message of hope that comes out of this 48:47.970 --> 48:51.360 remembrance for all , May , God bless 48:51.360 --> 48:53.890 America , May God bless our alliance 48:53.890 --> 48:55.834 and May God bless all here today . 48:55.834 --> 48:57.057 Thank you very much . 49:16.170 --> 49:19.870 Thank you Admiral . Before I introduce 49:20.870 --> 49:23.790 our next , the next part of the program 49:23.790 --> 49:26.500 which is the laying of the wreaths . I 49:26.500 --> 49:28.444 would like to briefly describe the 49:28.444 --> 49:31.760 symbolism and tradition of presentation 49:31.760 --> 49:35.200 of wreaths offering flowers at a 49:35.200 --> 49:38.010 memorial site is a ritual that occurs 49:38.020 --> 49:40.830 around the world . Floral tributes in 49:40.830 --> 49:42.960 the form of wreaths symbolize the 49:42.960 --> 49:46.580 beauty and brevity of life continuing 49:46.580 --> 49:48.691 this tradition we will be offering to 49:48.691 --> 49:51.350 Reese today to honor the service of our 49:51.350 --> 49:54.620 World war two and Midway veterans . At 49:54.620 --> 49:56.676 this time I would request our wreath 49:56.676 --> 49:58.842 presenters to exit the tent and gather 49:58.842 --> 50:00.287 at the back of the tent . 50:45.460 --> 50:48.160 I'd like to call up wreath presenters , 50:48.170 --> 50:50.580 chief Martinez and commissioner kEMP 50:51.160 --> 50:53.271 will be presenting a wreath on behalf 50:53.271 --> 50:55.104 of the U . S . Fish and Wildlife 50:55.104 --> 50:56.882 Service and the American battle 50:56.882 --> 50:58.160 monuments commission . 51:30.660 --> 51:33.190 Now I will call up Admiral Samuel papa 51:33.190 --> 51:35.134 roach who will present a wreath on 51:35.134 --> 51:37.190 behalf of the United States Navy and 51:37.190 --> 51:38.190 pacific Fleet 52:05.770 --> 52:07.826 and now request that we collectively 52:07.826 --> 52:10.048 join our wreath presenters for a moment 52:10.048 --> 52:09.570 of silence . 52:21.050 --> 52:23.390 Yeah , this now concludes our 52:23.490 --> 52:26.230 presentations , please turn your 52:26.230 --> 52:28.360 attention to the front Where you will 52:28.360 --> 52:30.660 find a monitor as we acknowledge the 52:30.660 --> 52:34.030 361 service members , our fallen 52:34.030 --> 52:35.970 heroes that were killed in action 52:36.530 --> 52:38.870 during the battle of Midway 80 years 52:38.870 --> 52:39.870 ago . 52:51.950 --> 52:52.950 Yeah 53:07.050 --> 53:10.350 in the long and honored 53:10.360 --> 53:13.380 history of America . 53:14.050 --> 53:17.370 There are names that shine like 53:17.380 --> 53:21.030 beacons in the night . 53:22.250 --> 53:26.040 The patriots whose vision gave 53:26.040 --> 53:29.120 us me 53:29.260 --> 53:32.290 who kept the lamp of 53:32.300 --> 53:34.340 freedom burning 53:34.350 --> 53:38.140 bras . in 53:38.140 --> 53:41.630 the long and honored history of 53:41.630 --> 53:45.570 America . There are 53:45.580 --> 53:49.290 those who paid the last and final 53:49.290 --> 53:53.040 prod who were 53:53.040 --> 53:56.780 called upon by chance for 53:56.780 --> 54:00.590 desperate circumstance to make 54:00.590 --> 54:02.310 the old vivid 54:02.310 --> 54:04.890 sacrifice . 54:05.240 --> 54:08.420 A 54:08.430 --> 54:11.800 grateful nation bows its head in 54:12.970 --> 54:16.650 sorrow and in thanks for 54:16.650 --> 54:18.720 guaranteeing our 54:18.720 --> 54:22.100 tomorrow 54:35.940 --> 54:39.840 last full measure 54:39.840 --> 54:43.220 of devotion . That's what they 54:43.230 --> 54:47.040 gave to the cause . 54:47.050 --> 54:50.020 Last full 54:50.030 --> 54:53.860 measure of devotion . And though 54:53.860 --> 54:55.910 they cannot hear our 54:55.910 --> 54:59.790 applause , we honor 54:59.790 --> 55:03.180 them forever and keep alive their 55:03.180 --> 55:07.050 story . Pay tributes to their lives 55:07.200 --> 55:08.990 and give them all the 55:08.990 --> 55:14.910 glory 55:15.650 --> 55:18.730 for measure of 55:18.740 --> 55:22.660 devotion beyond the call of duty . 55:22.660 --> 55:25.460 Were their deeds 55:25.580 --> 55:28.210 last full 55:28.450 --> 55:31.870 measure of devotion . They gave 55:31.870 --> 55:34.300 themselves to serve the greater 55:34.300 --> 55:38.160 needs and for those who did 55:38.160 --> 55:41.090 survive and came back home 55:41.090 --> 55:43.870 alive . They joined in trees of 55:43.880 --> 55:47.590 comrades who were saying 55:47.600 --> 55:49.780 and tiny reason 55:52.540 --> 55:54.970 lost tiny 55:54.970 --> 55:57.710 result 56:00.130 --> 56:02.590 shall not have 56:02.600 --> 56:05.600 died in 56:05.600 --> 56:10.950 vain 56:14.130 --> 56:18.030 measure of devotion beyond the call 56:18.030 --> 56:21.810 of duty were their deeds 56:22.110 --> 56:26.040 last full measure 56:26.040 --> 56:29.090 of devotion ? They gave themselves to 56:29.090 --> 56:32.690 serve the greater needs 56:32.930 --> 56:36.210 and for those who did survive . And 56:36.210 --> 56:39.480 came back home tonight , we join in 56:39.480 --> 56:41.270 praise of comrades who 56:47.130 --> 56:48.650 tiny res . 57:25.090 --> 57:32.520 A 57:42.830 --> 57:45.160 thank you so much for that solo and 57:45.160 --> 57:48.780 that inspirational song At this 57:48.780 --> 57:51.860 time I'd request all those that are 57:51.860 --> 57:52.850 able to stand . 58:08.120 --> 58:10.350 I invite our veterans to salute their 58:10.350 --> 58:12.910 fallen brothers in arms and salute the 58:12.910 --> 58:13.910 wreaths . 58:17.720 --> 58:19.887 And I ask our distinguished guests and 58:19.887 --> 58:21.887 members of the public to salute our 58:21.887 --> 58:21.650 veterans . 58:26.720 --> 58:26.950 Mhm 59:08.260 --> 59:13.840 A 59:42.020 --> 59:44.780 At this time I'd like to call Captain 59:44.780 --> 59:46.558 Michael Williams to provide our 59:46.558 --> 59:47.558 benediction , 59:55.520 --> 59:57.576 please join me in a word of prayer . 59:59.620 --> 01:00:01.676 Heavenly father , We give you thanks 01:00:01.730 --> 01:00:04.530 for your forever mercy . You're forever 01:00:04.530 --> 01:00:07.410 grace and your forever love for us . 01:00:08.310 --> 01:00:10.880 God without you . Life lacks true 01:00:10.880 --> 01:00:13.760 purpose and meaning . And so we 01:00:13.760 --> 01:00:16.200 acknowledge that you are involved in 01:00:16.200 --> 01:00:19.810 all aspects of our existence , all that 01:00:19.810 --> 01:00:23.570 we do , all that we say and 01:00:23.570 --> 01:00:27.110 all that we think and act upon God . We 01:00:27.110 --> 01:00:29.630 give you thanks for the opportunity to 01:00:29.630 --> 01:00:31.860 honor our brave Battle of Midway 01:00:31.860 --> 01:00:35.150 veterans and their families and Lord , 01:00:35.150 --> 01:00:37.800 we thank you for their sacrifices which 01:00:37.800 --> 01:00:40.850 turned the tide of World War Two and 01:00:40.850 --> 01:00:43.450 set in motion . Ultimate victory . 01:00:44.610 --> 01:00:47.320 God ! Because of these men , 01:00:48.410 --> 01:00:52.190 our freedoms have been secured because 01:00:52.190 --> 01:00:55.250 of these men . Our nation grew in 01:00:55.250 --> 01:00:58.960 strength because of these men , the 01:00:58.960 --> 01:01:02.250 world experienced peace and now 01:01:02.250 --> 01:01:04.630 God comfort our Battle of Midway 01:01:04.630 --> 01:01:06.980 veterans , their families and their 01:01:06.980 --> 01:01:10.000 descendants and give to them restful 01:01:10.000 --> 01:01:13.810 sleep in peaceful days and may we all 01:01:14.120 --> 01:01:16.342 gratefully remember what they have done 01:01:16.342 --> 01:01:18.740 for our nation in the entire world . 01:01:19.680 --> 01:01:21.902 And now Lord , we ask that you would be 01:01:21.902 --> 01:01:23.902 with our military members and their 01:01:23.902 --> 01:01:26.540 families around the globe and protect 01:01:26.540 --> 01:01:29.530 and guide us all to follow your lead 01:01:29.910 --> 01:01:32.132 and to do what is right in your sight . 01:01:33.210 --> 01:01:35.440 It is in your holy name that I pray and 01:01:35.440 --> 01:01:37.830 folks . If you agree with this prayer , 01:01:38.210 --> 01:01:40.030 please say Amen . 01:01:50.910 --> 01:01:52.299 Everyone may be seated . 01:02:01.700 --> 01:02:03.756 It has been a great honor to oversee 01:02:03.756 --> 01:02:06.210 today's commemoration event to be here 01:02:06.210 --> 01:02:08.099 in the presence of our two Midway 01:02:08.099 --> 01:02:10.520 veterans and their friends and families 01:02:11.100 --> 01:02:13.267 together with those who have honorably 01:02:13.267 --> 01:02:16.120 served and military service members 01:02:16.120 --> 01:02:18.287 that continue to serve and protect our 01:02:18.287 --> 01:02:20.980 nation to our World War two veterans 01:02:21.040 --> 01:02:23.096 that gave their last full measure of 01:02:23.096 --> 01:02:25.096 devotion and to those that continue 01:02:27.800 --> 01:02:30.730 the courageous feats and sacrifices to 01:02:30.730 --> 01:02:33.150 this day . Thank you again for joining 01:02:33.150 --> 01:02:35.440 us . Your presence is a testament to 01:02:35.440 --> 01:02:38.630 the continued and indelible legacy to 01:02:38.630 --> 01:02:40.630 ensure that our veterans who served 01:02:40.630 --> 01:02:42.686 with distinction and forever changed 01:02:42.686 --> 01:02:44.686 the course of our world history are 01:02:44.686 --> 01:02:45.686 never forgotten . 01:03:09.400 --> 01:03:10.400 Yeah . 01:03:31.600 --> 01:03:32.020 Okay . 01:03:37.100 --> 01:03:38.100 Yeah . 01:03:46.700 --> 01:03:47.700 Mm . 01:03:52.900 --> 01:03:54.430 Yeah . Yeah . 01:03:56.900 --> 01:03:57.110 Mm 01:04:05.090 --> 01:04:06.090 No . 01:04:09.890 --> 01:04:10.890 Yeah . 01:04:17.590 --> 01:04:18.590 Yeah . 01:04:25.490 --> 01:04:28.920 Yeah . Mhm 01:04:33.290 --> 01:04:34.290 Right , 01:04:40.090 --> 01:04:40.990 okay . Yeah , 01:04:44.990 --> 01:04:45.990 yeah , 01:05:42.790 --> 01:05:43.790 mm . 01:05:47.190 --> 01:05:48.000 Mhm 01:06:00.680 --> 01:06:09.410 Oh 01:06:10.080 --> 01:06:11.080 mhm . 01:06:19.480 --> 01:06:19.800 Yes 01:08:11.140 --> 01:08:11.940 go . 01:08:12.670 --> 01:08:20.100 Oh 01:08:26.070 --> 01:08:26.530 Mhm . 01:08:32.570 --> 01:08:33.570 Yeah . 01:08:37.270 --> 01:08:40.220 What ? Yeah . 01:08:56.870 --> 01:08:57.190 Mhm 01:09:12.870 --> 01:09:13.680 I can't 01:09:26.670 --> 01:09:27.670 Yeah , 01:09:44.770 --> 01:09:46.350 miss you . 01:10:34.460 --> 01:10:35.460 Yeah . . 01:11:03.460 --> 01:11:04.460 Yeah . 01:11:30.320 --> 01:11:31.690 Three . 01:11:36.020 --> 01:11:39.570 So my fellow americans ask 01:11:39.580 --> 01:11:42.800 not what your country can do for 01:11:42.800 --> 01:11:45.520 you . Ask what you can do for 01:11:46.210 --> 01:11:49.980 my fellow citizens of the world , 01:11:50.190 --> 01:11:53.510 ask not what America will do for 01:11:53.510 --> 01:11:57.460 you . But what together we can do for 01:11:57.460 --> 01:11:58.516 the freedom of man 01:12:05.150 --> 01:12:08.210 become a reality in this stage with 01:12:08.210 --> 01:12:12.210 this thing 20 ft down 2.5 , 01:12:13.490 --> 01:12:16.700 4 forward , four floors just into the 01:12:16.700 --> 01:12:20.390 right one . Okay , in this stop , we 01:12:20.390 --> 01:12:23.030 got to get down you know and the only 01:12:23.030 --> 01:12:24.808 thing is there ain't ? No way , 01:13:20.250 --> 01:13:21.560 That's right , yeah , 01:13:27.250 --> 01:13:30.530 yeah , thank you again . 01:13:31.450 --> 01:13:33.172 Thank you again choir for your 01:13:33.172 --> 01:13:36.480 inspiring music at this time . Uh , we 01:13:36.480 --> 01:13:38.591 appreciate your attendance . And this 01:13:38.591 --> 01:13:41.230 concludes our , Our commemoration of 01:13:41.230 --> 01:13:43.770 the 80th Battle of Midway . Thank you .