personally, and together with the bishop of arlington, the home of the scalia family, and monsignor walter rossithe director of the basilica of the immaculaterine of conception. to expressed all of you here, marine, your children, to all of your family, to you, father paul , our heartfelt sympathy as a loss of your husband, your grandfather, and friend. and, pledge once again our prayers that god will grant him eternal rest, and you, comfort and consolation. in keeping with your desire to have a simple parish family mass. [laughter] >> i will confine my remarks to these few words of greeting and welcome to the many, many people magnificent in this basilica, simply to show their respect for the extraordinary man, justice antonin scalia, and expressed their faith. their faith in god's abiding love and all embracing mercy. however, before proceeding with the welcome, i want to apologize for the condition of this area of the basilica. the floor covering and the ,emporary seating arrangement as well concealed as they may be, is the result of a major project underway to complete the renovation and the