President Reagan's Solemn Remarks at the Memorial Service for the USS Stark

On May 22, 1987, President Ronald Reagan delivered a speech at the Memorial Service for the USS Stark, a frigate that had been attacked by an Iraqi missile while on patrol in the Persian Gulf. The tragedy resulted in the loss of 37 American lives and left many more injured. In his remarks, President Reagan paid tribute to the bravery of the sailors onboard the Stark and expressed his condolences to their families. 01:00 – President Reagan enters and the National Anthem is played 02:11 – The crowd is led in prayer 03:00 – President Reagan takes the podium to pay tribute to the sailors lost 05:12 – Reminded of World War 2 and Guadalcanal 07:07 – The burden of our own time is so different 10:15 – Heroes 11:57 – Moments of gratitude 13:01 – Parents of Veterans who gave their lives 14:10 – These men made themselves immortal by dying for something immortal 16:11 – President Reagan exits 16:26 – The Navy Hymn and prayer 21:10 – President Reagan gives condolences to grieving families For more information on the ongoing works of President Reagan's Foundation, please visit http://www.reaganfoundation.org For more information on donations, visit https://www.reaganfoundation.org/support-us Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RonaldReagan Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ronaldreagan Follow us on Instagram: https://http://instagram.com/reaganfoundation Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ronald-reagan-presidential-library-foundation Newsletter Sign-up: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/newsletter