What Tiger said at Lincoln Memorial

Tiger Woods was one of many celebrities to partake in Sunday’s presidential inauguration festivities. Here is what he said:
Tiger Woods, the 21st Century’s greatest golfer and the highest paid sportsman in history, was invited to speak on Sunday at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC during the presidential inauguration festivities.
Here is a copy of his speech as originally posted on his official website, www.tigerwoods.com:
“I grew up in a military family — and my role models in life were my Mom and Dad, Lt. Colonel Earl Woods.
“My dad was a Special Forces operator and many nights friends would visit our home. They represented every branch of the service, and every rank.
“In my Dad, and in those guests, I saw first hand the dedication and commitment of those who serve. “They come from every walk of life. From every part of our country. Time and again, across generations, they have defeneded our safety in the dark of night and far from home.
“Each day — and particularly on this historic day — we honor the men and women in uniform who serve our country and protect our freedom. They travel to the dangerous corners of the world, and we must remember that for every person who is in uniform, there are families who wait for them to come home safely.
“I am honored that the military is such an important part, not just of my personal life, but of my professional life as well. The golf tournament we do each year here in Washington is a testament to those unsung heroes. I am the son of a man who dedicated his life to his country, family and the military, and I am a better person for it.
“In the summer of 1864, Abraham Lincoln, the man whose memorial we stand before, spoke to the 164th Ohio Regiment and said:
“I am greatly obliged to you, and to all who have come forward at the call of their country.”
“Just as they have stood tall for our country — so we must always stand by and support the men and women in uniform and their families.
Thank you, and it is now my pleasure to introduce the US Naval Glee Club.
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