Congressional a small practice shooting in june were awarded the medal of honor, a ceremonious capital earlier this month. House majority whip Steve Scalise think think the officer saving his life. Good morning and welcome to United States Capitol Police medal of honor ceremony. I am matthew for derosa, chief of police. Assistant chief and irr to host this ceremony to recognize the many heroes in our midst who faced danger on a baseball field in alexandria, virginia, on jun. To officially start the program would everyone please rise for the presentation of the colors by United States Capitol Police ceremonial unit, the singing of the National Anthem is performed by Sergeant David nelson at ane opening prayer offered by reverend pat conroy, chaplain in i states house of representatives. [background sounds] oh, say, can you see by the dawns early light what so proudly we hailed at the twilights last gleaming . Whose broad stripes and bright stars thro the perilous fight oer the ramparts
To officially start the program, will everyone lease rise for presentation of the colors by the Police Ceremonial Unit . The National Anthem is performed by Sergeant David nelson. Oh say can you see . By the dons early lights what so proudly we hail at the twilights last leaving whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight oer the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming and the rockets red glare the bombs bursting in air gave proof through the night thereur flag was still starspangledt banner yet wave freethe land of the brave home of the order arms. Let us pray. God of mercy, we gather here to recognize the men and women in blue, both of the u. S. Capitol police and the alexandria leased department who was Alexandria Police department, who responded and executed their charge with exemplary courage. Special agents Krystal Griner and david bailey, officers nickel tell you, alexander our heroes to their colleagues and to all at the u. S. Capitol and the city of
House majority whip Steve Scalise and three others were wounded. The word ceremony was held in the white house east room. A word ceremony was held in the white house east room. Ladies and gentlemen, the Vice President of the United States. Vice president pence please be seated. To members of congress, our distinguished guests. Members of the Law Enforcement community from all across the United States. On behalf of the first family, welcome to the white house. And welcome to american heroes week here in our nations capitol. One month ago today, america woke to shocking news. That a gunman had opened fire on a baseball diamond just south of our nations capitol. But in the wake of that horrific attack, our nation was deeply inspired by the heroism of americas First Responders. And we celebrate that today. Today, President Trump will pay a debt of gratitude to the men and women who inspired the nation that day. And all they represent. This week, good news. The nation rejoiced with word tha
House majority whip Steve Scalise and three others were wounded. The word ceremony was held in the white house east room. A word ceremony was held in the white house east room. Ladies and gentlemen, the Vice President of the United States. Vice president pence please be seated. To members of congress, our distinguished guests. Members of the Law Enforcement community from all across the United States. On behalf of the first family, welcome to the white house. And welcome to american heroes week here in our nations capitol. One month ago today, america woke to shocking news. That a gunman had opened fire on a baseball diamond just south of our nations capitol. But in the wake of that horrific attack, our nation was deeply inspired by the heroism of americas First Responders. And we celebrate that today. Today, President Trump will pay a debt of gratitude to the men and women who inspired the nation that day. And all they represent. This week, good news. The nation rejoiced with word tha