that world war ii veteran wanted to be out there yesterday and his family said no. jedediah: don't apologize for it. ed: the family of betsy ross is listening. the great, great, great grandson of betsy ross wrote you a letter. >> i spoke to him by phone because i met him a couple years ago up in maine. he was going to try to be here too short of notice. he was upset with what happened. i will read one passage. this is john roberts whoever. the great, great, great grandson of betsy ross. in our family we fly the betsy ross flag high and proud in our community on july 4th. alongside our current flag to help us remember and honor those long ago who fought for and gained our country's independence and to honor those today who keep the ideals of unity, equality and freedom alive and well and exemplify the spirit every day in our communities. so, i mean, just.