 Today we remember the countless unnamed sailors and marines and coast guardsmen who stood fast in the face of great danger. Those whose fearlessness upon the seas and below them and in the skies above made the difference between crucial victory and crushing defeat. We remember with solemn gratitude all who gave that last full measure of devotion at Midway and on this day we honor their sacrifice and we give thanks for their courage. We are forever grateful for the bravery and sacrifices that you, your shipmates and your families demonstrated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on those important days 71 years ago and during the rest of the war and every day since. Finally it's proper to remember the heroism and bravery of all who participated in the battle of Midway in 1942 and it's entirely fitting that we pause, get in our dress uniforms and gather in formation to honor those who paid such a high price, some the ultimate price in that battle. We also want to go beyond mere remembrance.