bombs bursting in air gave proof through the night that our flag was with still there o, say does that star spangled banner yet waive o er the land of free and the home of the brave ladies and gentlemen, please be seated. good morning and welcome to the old hall of the house. thank all of you for joining us for the memorial for donald m. payne. with us today are members of representative payne s family as well as many colleagues and friends, all gathered just steps from the chamber where he served with great distinction. just as the body the house is the body that is closest to the people, is the body of people who are close knit. the loss of one is felt by all. this is particularly true in the case of this distinguished gentleman from new jersey. this morning we will hear of a man who grew newspaper humble circumstances and devoted himself to lifting up others. whether they lived just down the block in newark s northward or thousands of miles away in africa.