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We gather with great reverence and

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grave remembrance of the history of

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these hallowed grounds . The Battle of

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the Yo Jima and the Y two was one of

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the deadliest fought during World War

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II . The purpose of our presence at the

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solemn ceremony is to ensure that the

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legacy of lives lost .

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What President Lincoln called . The

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last full measure of devotion is never

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lost on the living . To ensure the

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souls of the sacrificed are eternally

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honored to reaffirm and renew a

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commitment to peace

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in the silence of this island . The

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very silence of this island , they and

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their bereaved families are honored and

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esteemed for what they did and for what

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they endured ,

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there isn't a marine on this earth who

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doesn't know what happened on these

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shores .

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Those marines learn lessons of courage

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and honor and discipline and

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perseverance from both marines and

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sailors and Japanese service members

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alike . And while this island may have

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divided us in 1945 , I'd like to think

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that in some way it helps unite us

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today And as formidable as both forces

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were some 78 years ago , we are even

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more formidable together today as

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the actions of those who fought and

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died on Iwo to recede into history . We

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keep these men alive with our

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traditions where they continue to serve

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our countries by shaping the values ,

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the character and the very soul of a

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new generation of warriors .

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Nice to meet you , sir . It's an honor .

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Thank you , sir .