A letter of recognition from the President of the United States, as written:

Dear Chaplain Van Alstyne,

It was an honor to join you at Veterans Memorial Park to pay tribute to our fallen heroes. Thank you for your beautiful words.

We must never forget the brave Americans who defended our democracy at all costs, and we must honor their memories – as men of faith – by continuing the fight for the soul of the country. God bless you and all who serve and protect our Nation.

Sincerely,
Joe Biden