He invited members of the audience to share the names of loved ones they had lost. Among those who stood and called out a name was David Moss, a Utah native who moved back to the state when he came off active duty in the Army three years ago. He recalled a fellow soldier who served with him in the 2nd Infantry Division when they were deployed to Iraq in 2009 and 2010.
Moss and his family were among several hundred who turned out to the Fort Douglas Cemetery early on Memorial Day to honor those who served their country.