But while the storm was raging outside, I was fortunate to meet with some of the families, friends and veterans who had come to honor loved ones who had given their lives in service of this nation.

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And yesterday I conveyed to their families a message on behalf of all Americans: We honor your loved ones.

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We also remember those killed in the line of duty, and we mourn their loss and honor the loved ones they left behind.

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Which ones do we remember and honor today?

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We honor our loved ones.

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And any Gold Star family who visits the White House during this season will have the opportunity to decorate their own ornament and hang it on that very tree for the entire holiday period in honor of their loved ones.

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We are called to honor them by doing our part for the loved ones our fallen heroes have left behind and looking after our military families.

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As we perform and as we listen, we remember what we lost, and we honor those who have struggled to live after losing their loved ones.

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We honor the women who traveled those lonely roads to be the first ones in those courtrooms, to be the first ones in those boardrooms, to be the first ones on those playing fields, and to be the first ones on those battlefields.

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Next, Honor Roll funds must be willing to take new money, which keeps out such good ones as Wasatch Core Growth and FPA Capital.

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