before it was in place. had both bombs gone off as planned, who knows how many could have been killed. those are the lives flo helped to save. and we are honored that many of them are here today. brigadier general james mingus, sergeant andrew mahoney who was awarded a silver star for joining flo in confronting the attacker, sergeant 1st class brian brink who was awarded a bronze star for pulling flo from the road, specialist daniel valderrama, the medic who helped to save flo s leg, private 1st class benjamin sicor and eric who also served with distinction on that day. gentlemen, i d ask you to please stand and accept the thanks of a grateful nation as well. [ applause ]