ernest evans stands as an inspiration to ponder. i doubt he would have wanted us to see him as a towering figure his example should intimidate us into uncertainty or self-doubt. i think he would be entertained by those things. along the way to become the navy's greatest fighting captain the side of stephen decatur, made his story never be forgotten. take his example, and please try to make it the history of you. thank you very much. [applause] >> we might have time. >> happy to do it. >> jim is happy to take a question or two. we are a little tight on time. we have microphones up that the mezzanine level. there are three microphones. if you have a question, please bring it. do we have a question up there? got it. >> thank you for your wonderful lecture on commander evans. he is a man not often talked about in history books, so it is a wonderful opportunity to hear from you. i understand he has a son that was a colonel in the marine corps, vietnam veteran. are you in touch with him? do you know what he is doing now? >> yes. i have be