>> we are alive this morning, 3 members of congress who served in the military are hosting a memorial day wreathlaying ceremony of the capital. tim murphy, commander in the

u.s. navy reserved. and i major in the army national guard, tulsi gabbard, and pete russell, who retired as an army lieutenant colonel, taking part, in honor of those who died for the nation. live coverage on c-span2, still working out a few details of the ceremony but it should start in a moment. [inaudible conversations]

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>> need a volunteer. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] >> who among members are getting up to read? the air force coast guard.

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>> air force come forward. next person. [inaudible conversations] >> coast guard ready. >> start marching through with the wreath.

>> these are life pictures from statuary hall in the us capital where shortly three members of congress are hosting a memorial day wreathlaying ceremony. still some work being done getting the ceremony together. they are practicing. it appears pennsylvania republican tim murphy, a commander in the us naval reserve, is in charge. commander in the naval reserve, democrat tulsi gabbard and steve russell will be taking part this morning. behind the scenes look at final touches being put in place. [inaudible conversations]

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[inaudible conversations] >> live on capitol hill in statuary hall, in a couple moments, the two minute warning for the start of this memorial day wreathlaying ceremony. we have seen behind the scenes work here that has come together but we expect them to start in a moment. live coverage on c-span2. [inaudible conversations]

[inaudible conversations] >> ladies and gentlemen, the ceremony will begin in one moment. we had complete silence, no cell phones or electronic devices at this time. and while it is taking place please remain silent.