[ clapping ] Vice President biden, governor patrick, mayor walsh, major menino, survivors, First Responders and distinguished guests today marks one year from when our lives were changed forever. A change that none of us wanted, nor change we would wish on anyone else. Although each of our paths to recovery have been unique and we have all travelled at our own pace, we continue to move forward. Today i will not focus on the past, but be mindful of our successes and thank those who helped us take those first steps, reclimb our first mountains and reclaim our lives. To the First Responders for running into harms way and giving us the aid that we needed. To the doctors, surgeons and their staffs, who completely gave of themselves to ensure that our most severely injured were given a chance to live again. To all Law Enforcement agencies who worked tirelessly and quickly to make our city safe again. To the councillors and physiotherapists who support us emotionally to the boston club, those