[taps] [no audio] [applause] [no audio] [no audio] [no audio] [no audio] [no audio] [applause] the secretary of veterans affairs. ladies and gentlemen, the vice president of the united states. [applause] please remain standing for the procession of our nation s colors. the united states marine band will play the national emblem march. please ensure hand over your heart or render a hand salute. remain standing for the prayer for all veterans delivered by chaplain michael mccoy. followed by the pledge of allegiance. lettuce pray. let us pray. we invoke your present and ask that your blessings may come on us. most gather here in our hallowed ground of heroes. we thank you for veterans of generations past and present. who served during times of war and peace. many of whom are bearing the spiritual,isible, and invisible wounds of war. we celebrate them for their faithful service in defending and preserving freedom for us all. we are grateful