Manchester-based Hoy made a special thank you to the city at the ceremony.

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His family also made a special thank you to the off-duty police officer, paramedic and medical teams who "helped make Barty's last moments as comfortable as possible".

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We want to give a special thank you to all of the veterans out there who make sacrifices to allow us to live safely in this great nation.

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Superintendent Huff. (Applause.) Principal Sachetta. (Applause.) To the faculty, the parents, the family, friends, the people of Joplin, and most of all the class of 2012. (Applause.) Congratulations on your graduation, and thank you for allowing me the honor of playing a small part in this special day.

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Obama, thank you for recognizing the service and sacrifice of the military family in this very special way.

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Thank you, Madame Secretary, for this wonderful occasion and invitation, and my special thanks to all the business community leaders here.

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