Lyndon Johnson actually said...

Now let any who suggest that we cannot honor our commitment in Viet-Nam find new strength and new resolution in the actions of this brave ma...

The example that you have set shall not be lost.

So, I hope your example, Captain Donlon, will help to inspire others to step forward and to answer 'yes' when their country calls.

This ceremony should remind us all of the times in which we live and the values that make living really worthwhile.