amen. please remain standing for the laying of the wreath by mrs. ronald reagan, lieutenant general george flynn, and colonel nicholas sermalno. following the wreath laying, a 21-gun salute will be provided by the 11th marines out of marine corps base camp pendleton. this salute will be really loud. attention! the president of the united states has directed that a presidential wreath be laid at the resting place of all former presidents on the anniversary of their birth. colonel nicholas f. morano is