Pennsylvania. [ instrumentals playing ] [ instrumentals playing ] [ instrumentals playing ] [ instrumentals playing ] [ instrumentals playing ] [ instrumentals playing ] ladies and gentlemen, at this time we ask that you silence all personal devices and please take your seats. Good morning and welcome. My name is steven clark and i have the honor as semrving as te superintendent of the paragraph service located here in beautiful western pennsylvania including flight 93 national mem mep. We come today to honor the heros of flight 93 who in the skies over this field gave their lives in order to thwart an attack on our nations capital. Id like to take a moment to acknowledge the many dignitiries in attendance today. First id like to recognize the president of the families of flight 93, gordon felt and all of the family members in attendance this morning. The United States Vice President mike pence and his wife second lady karen pence. Pennsylvania governor, tom wolf. Secretary of the inte
[applause] good morning. you may be seated. i am jon jarvis, director of national park service, and i am humbled to be here this morning for the families of the heroes of flight 93 to dedicate this memorial to your loved ones. today we also recognize those who made this memorial to the passengers and crew of flight 93 a reality. people from this community, from the state, and across the nation who share an unwavering commitment to make this field in shanksville, pennsylvania, an eternal tribute to those whose unselfish actions spared the lives of so many. thousands of people had made the journey to be here in this solemn place, and millions more are watching or listening to the ceremony. please, welcome you all. let me also welcome several of our distinguished guests. speaker of the house john boehner [applause] members of the congressional delegation who are here with us as well [applause] there are many state elected officials as well representing the state of penns