I had the privilege of being promoted to Corporal on the top of Mt. Suribachi, where Joe Rosenthal took one of the most famous war pictures of the flag being raised. I left my corporal rank chevron and one of my most prized possessions, my original dog tag from boot camp, on top of the mountain as a sign of respect for the fallen. I appreciate the ultimate sacrifice that all veterans and the families of veterans have made to ensure the freedoms that we have will not be taken away. Thank you for everything.