the memorial bears the names of reporters, photographers, editors, and others who have died in the line of duty. each year this dedication renews the newseum s commitment to make sure these brave journalists are remembered. this year we have the regrettable task of adding 88 new names to the memorial. 82 were killed in 2012. an additional 6 died in previous years and they are also being added to the memorial this morning. we welcome families, friends and colleagues to have traveled thousands of miles to join us this morning for the remembrance of their loved ones. we also welcome back the family and friends of journalists who were added to the memorial in previous years. we thank you for helping us pay tribute. they are among democracies h roes. i would now like to introduce our vice chairman of the board he will introduce our very special guest speaker this morning. tom brokaw of nbc news came here two weeks ago for a program about our new jfk exhibit creating camelot. tom