members of our armed forces, veterans and most of all, our goldstar families.at have given way to the silence of these sacred hills. the chaos and confusion of battle has yielded to perfect , precise rows of peace. the americans who rest here and their families, the best of us and those from whom we asked everything. ask almost today only one thing in return . that we remember them. if you look closely at the white markers that drape these hills, one thing you will notice as that so many of the years, the dates of birth and dates of death are so close together. they belong to youngamericans . those who never lived to be honored as veterans for their service. men who battled their own brothers in civil war, those who fought as a band of brothers and ocean away. men and women who redefine heroism for a new generation. they are generals buried besides privates they lead. americans known as dad or mom. some only known to god. mister hellman, a marine who then watched over these grounds has said, everyone here is someone here. those who rest beneath this silence not

. >> were called goldstar parents. i thought, as a will need someone walking in their shoes to help a land an either/or hand. i went to everyone that was in the bay area. >> reporter: two years later she met this young man. travis his son dylan. >> 10 days before christmas that year we found that that dylan was my grandson. >> reporter: travis never knew he was a father. dylan's mom told diane chilly start she would have time to tell him. what would you want him to know? >> how brave he was and how giving he was and the huge heart he had. he loved life and wanted to make a difference. >> reporter: there are no words to describe her loss or her pain. >> i live with it every day. every night i go to bed, every morning, he is on my mind 24/7. i talked to him all the time and tell him how much i love him and how much i miss him. i think about him all the time. if he would just come and kiss my cheek, i always tell him that. >> reporter: on memorial day she hopes people take a moment to remember the sacrifice that her son,

listen to the stories of these goldstar families and veterans and what that had offered. asked about who he or she was and why they volunteered. asked about the dreams that have been a laugh that had been a smile they have . since he met here one year ago 20 people who gave their lives in afghanistan. and i wrapped in our fight against isis 3 americans have given their lives in our behalf. charlie is sworn in to us that of americans. they celebrated their anniversary on july 4th. he joined the seals because i was the hardest thing to do. earned a bronze star for valor. earlier this month he gave his life. tool of his fellow warriors sent a letter home to his parents and said the police sought ever met shot saved a lot of lives today. >> mark: that is president obama speaking at arlington national cemetery. i just picked us up 2 breakfast croissants for $4, when this bear attacked. with one swipe, it devoured one of the croissants. then jack showed up, and took care of the beast, so i could escape. and that's what happened to your breakfast croissant. and yours? it survive

economic concerns, but including the psychological concerns it would have to all of our veterans, our goldstar family members, and anyone else out there. if i could also address mr. gude who is talking about the symbolism of guantanamo bay and the reason for its closure, that simple is him is something president obama has used for the example of why it should be closed, but that is not good to dissipate with it being closed. that is going to stay with it. we don't forget about 9/11 even though these structures have now been built over where the old ones have fallen. we are going to continue to have that burden and we are going to have to worry about that threat. i would also reiterate that mr. gude's own written statements in january 2016 said symbolism is fading. mr. richmond: thanks the gentleman. chairman: we now recognize that a moment from south carolina. mr. duncan: what year was the 9/11 attacks on new york? mr. gude: 2001. mr. duncan: you are talking about detaining people in charleston. what year was that? mr. gude: 2002. mr. duncan: what year was this committee formed? mr. gude: 2004

it features a goldstar for the dead in gulf war an afghanistan.ne of the speakers will be a pearl harbor survivor. at the presidio in san francisco, will be the bay area's largest event memorial services including a marching band and a 21-gun salute. a wreath-laying ceremony and a flyover by the u.s. coast guard. the boy scouts will be placing 2,000 roses on the graves of the service members. organizers say it's an important way for scouts and every in several ways. >> number one, we need to remember the veterans that served this country. that's number one of the and number two, it's part of the requirement to practice your citizenship for both cub scouts, girl scouts and boy scouts. >> reporter: here's full wrap- up. events at the presidio, also at 10:30 a.m. ceremonies at the tribute wall in hayward. 11 a.m. the veterans section of oak hill cemetery in san jose. and 1 p.m. there will be a ceremony at the hayward 9/11 memorial. the last event of the day is a vigil at the crosses of lafayette. that's happening at 7 p.m. tonight. live in san jose,

there's no one that helps these people, goldstar families.p with money for loans, counselling, they are there for them, the day they get notified and they help them for the rest of their lives. it's unique in this country and it absolutely works. >> i'm glad we're live there for the dedication later today. thank you very much for joining us live from boston. >> thank you. >> all right. >>> coming up on this friday, a teenager comes face-to-face with criminals in her own house. >> they have her. they have her. >> what do you mean by they have her? >> they have her. she said they found me! >> you are not going to believe how this one ends. stay tuned. >>> and this morning, we're going down the rabbit hole with the new movie "alice through the looking glass." is it any good? kevin will tell you whether you should go to the movie and see it. hey, kevin. >>> but first, happy birthday to henry kissenger. he's 93 years old today. ♪ ♪ (singing) you wouldn't haul a load without checking your clearance. so why would you invest without checking brokerch

like the goldstar participation generation is finally going to wake up to the cold hard reality.nd dad aren't going to pay it. they're going to retire and leave you behind you are on your own. just like i did. 18 years old, high school, went to the navy, made my own life. and i'm happy i did it. host: we will let our guest respond. happy birthday. go ahead. guest: happy birthday to you and thanks for the call. i think this is a generation that grew up with tremendous opportunity. lie and large it's a generation that was told that they can choose their career as opposed to having to settle on one career path that's just going to be the path that makes the most of money because of these societal forces that are baby boomers had relative comfort and success. goy were told that they can to college, pick their own major, and choose what they are passionate about as opposed to being forced into one career. there is definitely a difference there and that is something you .2. the other thing that you .2 is point to is social media. it can be used to spread bad things. there was a wonderf