mr. robert vogel. >> the executive direction of the maritime organization. mr. joel debot. and my boss lieutenant collide kicklighter. and we will the kernel chaplain james gray with us today. we have the honor and privilege of having four heroes with us today. world war ii medal of honor recipient mast sergeant william kirby ross. united states army retired. [ applause ] >> also with us, world war ii medal of honor recipient, mr. george scote. united states army. >> also present with us today we have two other medal of honor recipients. vietnam war medal of honor harvey barnum, united states marine core. [ applause ] >> and vietnam war medal of honor recipient bruce crandel, us army. >> it is also our honor to have irene here. and her husband. thank you for being here to remember this special day at the world war ii memorial. ladies and gentlemen, please rise for the national anthem and invocation. [national anthem and invocation] >> please joining me praying according to your faith as i pray according to mine. heavenly father, your word instructs us to be strong. on this