the memoirial is dedicated to the 16 million americans who served in the armed forces and the more thand who died. when you saw it today, what was running through your mind? [ inaudible ] >> reporter: what are your thoughts as you come to washington on the day the government is secretary of homeland security down. >> well, that's just their way of doing things, i guess, and i think it's silly, but i think they -- with all these educated people, they're up there doing these jobs, that they should have sense enough to work together. >> reporter: a world war ii veteran in the nation's capitol on the day parts of the country he fought for stopped working. jeff pegues, cbs news, washington. >>> well, coming up after your local news on "cbs this morning," an yu date from capitol hill on the government shutdown standoff, plus an up-close look at the sport of extreme kayaking. i'm anne-marie green. this is the "cbs morning news." [ woman ] my family already thinks pillsbury grands are amazing... but press them flat, add sauce... and some pepperoni and cheese... and school nights turn into grand