so i want to recognize today a legendary hero from west virginia, a veteran who fought in iwo jima in february of 1945, he volunteered to -- straight into enemy fire to destroy vital enemy fortifications and to clear a path for american forces to continue forward. he went right into the machine gun nest. john daly wouldn't do that and he's a pretty tough -- would you do that? i don't think so. definitely hurts your golf game, that's the end of golf. in the face of bullets and bayonets he risked his life for his brothers in arms and he earned the congressional medal of honor. [applause] today, woody williams is 94 years old. he has dedicated his life to supporting gold star families and building memorials to honor our fallen service members.