 Summary Enforced Warriors and Families, it's important to take time to reflect on a day that recognizes those who gave their last full measure of devotion. Our nation's most solemn holiday traces its roots to back to 1868 when General John Logan of the Union Army issued a decree identifying a nationwide day to commemorate the more than 600,000 soldiers killed during the Civil War. This day, known then as Decoration Day, was intended to decorate the graves of those who lie in graveyards across our great nation, including our national cemeteries. This long-standing tradition remains profoundly impactful across all branches of military service. It is our duty as Americans to remember the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for all of us in the name of service to our country. Just as we honor those lost year in war, we remember our brothers and sisters lost in times of peace. We honor their memories through our dedication to serve our country and wear the cloth of our nation with respect, dignity, and humility. Today, take a moment to reflect on the warriors we've lost since our Summary Enforced started in 1900, including those brave sailors lost during World War II and on USS Scorpion and USS Thresher. Never forget that our mission is inherently dangerous and we do not take lightly the sacrifices our fellow undersea warriors have made. We are a team uncompromising in our values and mindful of our heritage. We are accountable to each other and embrace the responsibility to defend our nation, our allies, and partners and our way of life. Take time to remember your brothers and sisters in arms who can no longer stand at your side but remain in your heart. Honor them and stand with the people left behind so they know their loved one is not forgotten. Reflect on our nation's past and remember the price Americans have paid for freedom. Consider the oath we all sworn to the Constitution of the United States and how each of us share the responsibility to defend those guiding principles and our values with steadfast loyalty. We remember, we honor, we carry on for those who cannot. We must never take for granted the sacrifice made by brave men and women who lived and died for the values we still embrace today. Honor, courage, commitment. It is a great privilege to serve in our armed forces and I remain humbled by the sacrifices made by all submariners and their families. May God bless our nation and our fallen warriors. May we never forget the true meaning of Memorial Day. From the depths we strike.