it was not forgone conclusion it would be successful. thank god it was. pete: that was me in the middle of the river at the annual reenactment or rehearsal of it of washington s crossing of the delaware. my next guest was right there with me. a veteran who served in the vietnam and gulf wars. he has been doing reenactments for over 20 years. frank lyons joins us now. washington crossing he place colonel john glover in the reenactment. sir, thank you very much for being there. you are the reason i was there you have been great part of this effort for 20 years. for our viewers, tell them why the washington s crossing, this film your reenactment is so important and so needed today. thank you for having me, pete. pete: of course. i want to compliment how great you looked. you looked like right out of 18th century painting of revolutionary war soldier. why is it important? in the long march of human endeavor, you can point to point to perhaps 10 convenience that truly changed the course