ogata, creator of universe is -- oh, god, creator of universes, we're here to recognize a friend, a patriot, a leader, a lover of our country. in this moment, as we should in all moments, we recognize your presence in the work of our hands, your light, and the clarity we attain. your spirits, and the wisdom we achieve. your inspiration, and the good that we seek to do. we ask for continued guidance and a blessing, even as we know that we often merit them not. we thank you for our many guests. -- figts. -- gifts. so many across the nation and the globe are not here this evening. our tradition teaches that five years old, the person should study scripture. at 13, the commandments. at 20, one is ready for 1's life pursuit -- one's life pursuit. at 50, one is ready to give counsel. at 60, one becomes an elder, and with your grace, a sage. one would ask, what is the proper course that a man should choose for themselves? he would then say, that which is an honor to him. gila's a daughter from his fellow men -- he illicits honor from his fellow men. you do not know what the reward allotted for eac