deputies sheriff dealten daniels, firefighter stourert gregory hardy, beaufort. officer kenneth stanton senior. on behalf of all south carolinians, to their families know we will never forget. [ cheers and applause ] >> i have always felt blessed to have the support of my family. michael has always been my most trusted adviser. this year that was even more true. he supported me through the grief, the decisions we made and the prayers as we move forward through south carolina's tragedies. please help me welcome my strength, my part and say the [ cheers and applause ] >> hard to believe how much my little ones have grown. they have spent so much of their lives in the public eyes and they handle it in a way that makes us so proud. this is her last year at home before she goes off to college. please help me welcome my pride and joy. [ cheers and applause ] >> recently we lost a senator whose graciousness touched so many. husband, father and grandfather for 25 years his work for the people of his district made south carolina a better play. and along with his wife gale