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>> at 106 years of age -- [ applause ] and he was in the oval office two days ago, and he doesn't look a day over 60. he's the oldest living survivor of the attack on pearl harbor. [ applause ] what a guy. and ray, you are truly an inspiration to all who are here today, and all of our great country. thank you, ray, for being with us. thank you. thank you. most importantly, we're joined today by the families of american heroes, who made the

Our nation. today, we remember your fallen comrades who never returned home, from that great struggle for freedom. we are also proud to be in the company of another american hero, navy veteran ray chavez. [ applause ] [ cheers and applause ]

It's the act of remembering that is most important this holiday weekend. >> national remembrance day because it's very important that the younger generation know and learn at the beginning of the war. >> vice president mike pence spent part of his friday at the taps good grief camp with a younger generation that knows the consequences of war all too well. all of these children have loved a loved one who served in the armed forces. >> a room full of heroes. >> reporter: and many will spend part of their memorial day here in section 60 of arlington national cemetery, remembering their fathers, m...

In infamy. >> a day that still plays out in the mind of ray chavez. 76 years later. >> i saw all the ships on fire. a terrible smoke screen through the harbor and covering the ships. >> reporter: at 106 years old chavez is the oldest surviving pearl harbor veteran. >> never forget what you see and learn. i remember and then i forget and remember again. >> reporter: remembering is what brings chavez to washington, d.c. this weekend. although he did meet president donald trump at the white house. >> i look forward to it becau. i enjoyed meeting him.

>> today the oldest pearl harbor vet ray chavez paid tribute to his fallen comrades at the world war ii memorial. at 106 years old he was the first veteran to ring the freedom bell to commemorate the 150th anniversary of memorial day. cnn's diane gallagher has more. >> deesecember 7, 194 is1, a da which will live in infamy. >> reporter: a day that still plays out in the mind of ray chavez. >> every day. >> reporter: 76 years later. >> i saw all the ships on fire and a terrible smokescreen all through the harbor and covering the ships. >> reporter: at 106 years old chavez is the oldest survivin...