[applause] joshua wheeler sister says he was exactly what was right about this world.ly made something of himself. as a kid, josh was the one who made sure his brother and four half-sisters were dressed and fed and off to school. when there was not fit in the cover, he grabbed his hunting rifle and came back with a deer for dinner. when his country needed him, he enlisted in the army at age 19. he deployed to iraq and afghanistan 14 times. he earned 11 bronze stars, four for valor. last october, as isolate il terrorists prepared to execute hostages, josh and his special ops went in and rescued them. every single one walked free. dead, one of the hostages said, and then god sent us a force from the sky. that force was the u.s. army, including josh wheeler. josh was the doting dad who wrote notes to his kids in the stacks of books he read. flying home last summer to be with his wife, ashley, who was about to give birth, he scribbled one note in the novel he was reading, just to tell his unborn son he was on his way. ashley wheeler is with us here today, holding their 10-

americans, we resolve to be better, better people, better citizens because of master sergeant joshua wheeler. above all, keep their stories alive so that one day when he grows up and thinks of his dad, an american like david wheeler can tell them as stories of the lives others gave for all of us. >> it's also been a very busy day of memorial day events in falls church. former illinois state senator mark rhodes delivered the keynote address at the veterans memorial. he also helped lay a wreath there. it was a parade and a 5k fun run to follow. >>> the crushi inin ining hearta parent who has lost a child is enough, so imagine when that grief is compounded with a surprise tax bill. pat lawson explains why it is happening and what's being done to fix it. >> reporter: a graduate, a son, a brother. >> i still think about him every day. >> reporter: andrew wall had just received his diploma from mount st. mary's university in 2009 when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. just four days after turning 23. >> my brother was sick for about six months. that was a really traumatizing event for me and my

americans we resolve to be better, better people, better citizens, because of master sergeant joshua wheelery pausing in silence, but by practicing in our own lives the ideals of opportunity and liberty and equality that they fought for. we can serve others and contribute to the causes they believed in, and above all keep their stories alive so that one day when he grows up and thinks of his dad, an american like david wheeler can tell them as well the stories of the lives others gave for all of us. we are so proud of them. we are to grateful for their sacrifice. we are so thankful to those families of the fallen. may god bless our fallen and their families. may he bless all of you, and may he forever bless these united states of america. [ applause ] >> ladies and gentlemen, please remain standing for the playing of "taps" and the benediction. [ "taps" playing snsm [ [ "taps" playing ] ♪ >> eternal rest grant unto our beloved dead, o lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. may they rest in peace. bless us all, lord, bless us all across this land we call america with strength, wisdom,

better people, bettercitizens because of master sergeant joshua wheeler .ust by pausing in silence but by practicing in our own lives the ideals of opportunity and liberty and equality they fought for. we can serve others and contribute to the causesthey believed in . above all, keep their stories alive so that one day when he grows up and things of his dad, an american like david wheeler can tell them as well the stories of the lives that others date for all of us. we are so proud of them. we are so grateful for their sacrifice. we are so thankful to those families of the fallen. may god bless our fallen and their families, may he bless all of you and may he forever bless the united states of america. [applause] ladies and gentlemen, please remain standing for the playing of taps and the benediction. >>. [band playing taps ] >> eternal rest grant untoour beloved dead, oh lord and let perpetual light shine upon them . may they rest inpeace . bless us all, lord, bless us all across this land we call america with strength, wisdom and courage. and made the sac

the unknown soldier, and he paid homage to those that have been killed overseas, and including joshua wheeler, the first servicemember to be killed by the isis movement.>> he earned 11 bronze stars, four for valor. and in october as the isis terrorists prepared to execute 70 hostages, josh and his fellow special ops team went in and rescued them.>> and the servicemembers that remain in afghanistan despite the fact that it into the combat mission there two years ago.>>> a lot done at the white house has been lifted after someone through a suspicious object over the fence. the white house was locked down yesterday afternoon shortly after president obama returned from giving his speech at the arlington national cemetery. according to the secret service, a woman tossed a metal object over the north part of the fence around pennsylvania avenue. the hazardous materials squad was called into investigate and the woman was detained. the item turned out not to be hazardous. >>> the time is 4:39 am. >>> a proposed ban on chain stores in one neighborhood, and how it could affect the plans for whole foods

joshua wheeler was killed in a raid in an isis run prison in october.cardin died in march when isis fired rockets into a u.s. base outside mosul. america's role is expanding. last month, 250 troops deployed to syria, another 200 to iraq. some even fire artillery alongside fighters. jim jeffrey, president obama's former ambassador to iraq said denying u.s. forces are actually fighting is just political spin on a failed strategy. >> this is a misleading, dishonest portrayal of what we are actually doing. it doesn't show the american people, how deeply involved we are as we should be in the fight against isis. >>> we'll be right back. your heart loves omega-3s. but the omega-3s in fish oil differ from megared krill oil. unlike fish oil, megared is easily absorbed by your body. megared. the difference is easy to absorb. >>> during the recent ebola outbreak, 500 health care workers died from the disease. protective equipment, gowns, gloves, masks became essential in preventing deaths. now a major american manufacturer is accused of knowingly providing defect

fight with isis fighters early krier this month. 27-year-old staff sergeant -- army sergeant joshua wheeleras the doting dad who wrote notes to his kids in the stacks of books he read. flying home last summer to be with his wife, ashley, who was about to give birth, he scribbled one note in the novel he was reading just to tell his unborn son he was on his way. >> army master sergeant wheeler was killed in iraq. two other women at today's ceremony in arlington are forever bonded by bravery, sacrifice, and by tragedy. the loved ones of marine lieutenant travis and brandon. now they're buried together at arlington national secretary. now they're on a mission to inspire others to live at their best. jake tapper has their story. >> in his last official memorial day address in office, president obama acknowledged the sacrifice that this day is meant to honor. >> it's our responsibility, our obligation to fill that silence with our love and our support and gratitude and not just with words but our actions. >> reporter: a lesson our nation has learned thanks in part two of his guests. amy's husban

as americans, we resolve to be better, better people, better citizens because master sergeant joshua wheeler. >> residents attended the ceremony saying that the nation is judged not on the people that produced it but the people it remembers. if you are looking for ways to commemorate this holiday, here's some events for you. you can check out some of the world war ii era planes. the wings of freedom in livermore. in the south bay, the metropolitan band will perform in los gatos. and in san francisco, a march with veterans. the san francisco national cemetery followed by a 21-gun salute. >>> a deadly shooting involving novato high school students and there's been another arrest in the case. last night, the marin county sheriff's office said a 21-year-old san rafael man was arrested for being an accessory to the crime, though he's not a suspect in the killing itself, you may recall two high school students shot and stabbed on a hiking trail wednesday. one of them died. the other seriously hurt. now, on thursday, two teenage suspects were arrested for the murder. again, police still looking for

one of them was master sergeant joshua wheeler. he was a delta force operator killed during the successful rescue of 70 isis hostages back in october. wheeler enlisted when he was only 19 years old. >> he deployed to iraq and afghanistan 14 times, earned 11 bronze stars, 4 for ashley wheeler is with us here today holding their 10-month-old son david. >> he talked to their families about the loved ones they lost in service to our country. >>> in the meantime, thousands gathered on the mall today to pay tribute in other ways. following a national moment of silence, there was a parade down constitution avenue. it was a day that brought together past and present generations. >> i come here every day to the world war ii memorial to honor my father and all the men and wom women. >> reporter: there's no way to ever repay a hero for the ultimate sacrifice. >> today it means courage that so many thousands of men died for our freedom. >> reporter: so many tried to show just how much they care. a simple thank you to those put their life on th

streets of california to salute him, and today we salute staff sergeant louis carden. [ applause ] joshua wheeler'swas the one who made sure his brother and four half-sisters were dressed and fed and off to school. when there wasn't food in the c cupboard, he grabbed his hunteding rifle and came back with a deer for dinner. when his country needed him, he enlisted in the army at age 19. he deployed to iraq and afghanistan 14 times. earned 11 bronze stars, four for valor. last october, as isil terrorists prepared to execute 70 hostages, josh, his fellow special ops went in and rescued them. every single one walked free. we were already dead, one of the hostages said, and then god sent us a force from the sky. that force was the u.s. army, including josh wheeler. josh was the doting dad who wrote notes to his kids in the stacks of books he read. flying home last summer to be with his wife, ashley, who was about to give birth, he scribbled one note in the novel he was reading, just to tell his unborn son he was on his way. ashley wheeler is with us here today, holding their 10-month-old son, david. [

seal charles keating the fourth, marine staff sergeant louis cardin, and army master sergeant joshua wheeleresident obama also said americans, and the government, must do more for those who do return home. >> we have to make sure our veterans get everything that they have earned from good healthcare to a good job and we have to do better. our work is never done. we have to be there not only when we need them but when they need us. >> brangham: amid the ceremonies in washington, police locked down parts of the white house complex for a time, when someone threw a suspicious package over a fence. a woman was later taken into custody. elsewhere, annual parades and tributes played out across the country. in new castle, delaware, vice president biden took part in ceremonies naming the state national guard headquarters for his son, beau biden, who died last year of brain cancer. and memorial day also brought thousands of travelers to airports. there were still long security lines in some places, but for the most part, delays appeared shorter than before. >> yang: about 320 rescued migrants and refu

army staff sergeant joshua wheeler killed during a rescue mission last october and just this past march staff sergeant louis killed in a rocket attack on base also in northern iraq. now back to our breaking news on john kasich jumping out of the presidential race. >>> we just have learned new details about whether he'll endorse donald trump. we'll give you that news right after this. plus, donald trump sitting down with our own wolf blitzer with his first on-camera interview since becoming the presumptive nominee since becoming the republican party. we'll bring that to you next. we're having a great month. and celebrate accordingly. i run on quickbooks.that's how i own it. look on the bright side. aveeno® skin brightening scrub and daily moisturizer with active naturals® soy. used together they make skin look healthier and more radiant in just one week. aveeno® naturally beautiful results® >>> we want to update you now on breaking news. ohio governor john kasich expected to leave the republican presidential race giving donald trump a clear uncontested path to the nomination. cnn's wolf

special forces operator joshua wheeler was killed in the raid at an isis-run prison in october.arine artillery man luis cardin died in march when isis fired rockets into a u.s. base outside mosul. america's role is expanding. last month, 250 troops deployed to syria, and another 200 to iraq. some even fire artillery alongside local fighters. jim jeffrey, president obama's former ambassador to iraq, said denying that u.s. forces are actually fighting is just political spin on a failed strategy. >> this is a misleading, dishonest portrayal of what we're actually doing. it doesn't show the american people how deeply involved we are, as we should be in the fight againsis commander in chief of iraq's remembered forces, prime minister al abaddyi, is also dealing with a political crisis that threaten to destabilize baghdad. the white house insists that his government is strong and the u.s. still supports him. >> all right. thank you very much, margaret. >>> was prince ready to meet a top addiction specialist when he died? ahead, a new report reveals there was panic among those close to

army master sergeant joshua wheeler, marine staff sergeant maybe chief, and petty officer charles keating these men are american heroes and will not be forgotten. every warrior knows that when we speak the names of the fallen, they live on. with that, i will take your questions and hopefully a.p. is there, so let's start with you. >> hi, steve. congratulations on your final briefing from iraq, and on behalf of all of us, we appreciate all the effort you have put into these and hope that they will continue as such even after you leave. my question, you talk a little bit about the syria photographs. two questions. laodged or made known their unhappiness with the u.s. forces wearing the patch is great do you know if the commanders there were anyone anyresponded to turkey with either explanation or anything on that? us aecondly, can you give better sense of what the u.s. special operations forces are doing in syria? we understand they are not on the front lines, but are they getting closer to the front lines as the syrian rebel forces move closer to -- and we understand they are helping to ca

and master sergeant joshua wheeler was killed by isis forces during a rescue mission that freed hostageshe islamic state. he wassed the first american service member to be killed in the battle against isis. this comes after the deployment of 200 special forces operators. man the past two weeks president obama has approved the deployment of 400 additional forces to iraq and syria. this occurring in the midst of a great upheaval. we saw supporters storm the green zone. but we have also seen many hundreds of people killed in recent suicide bombing in and around baghdad. so thing are very, very tense in iraq to be sure. martha: we have dramatic video out of indiana. ted cruz in an extended and intense discussion with a donald trump supporter. watch some of this. >> i want to thank you just for being here. >> vote trump. >> you are entitled to have that view. and i'll treat you respect and civility even if some people in this elect don't. >> case up dropped out, now it's your turn. drop out. >> if donald doesn't get to 1,237 are you going to call for him to drop out? >> if i were donald trump

army master sergeant joshua wheeler, marine staff sergeant lewis garden, and navy chief petty officer charles keating. these men are american heroes and will not be forgotten. every warrior knows that when we speak the names of the fallen they live on. with that come i will take your questions and hopefully ap is there. let's start with you. >> hello. congratulations on your final briefing. i think on behalf of all of us we appreciate all the effort you have put into these and hope that they will continue as such even after you leave. my question, you talked a little bit about this area, to questions on that. turkey has launched i guess or at least made known their formal unhappiness with the us for swearing the batches. do you know the commanders there are anyone has responded to turkey? and secondly are they getting closer to the front lines as the syrian rebel forces move closer, and i think we understand they are helping to call in airstrikes. is that not the case? >> thank you for that. the 1st thing i make clear is that wearing nose why pg packages was unauthorized and appropria