Friends, we gather today not simply to celebrate, but to remember. To remember the dreams we hold, the hopes that guide us, and the strength that binds us. Let us cherish the moments we share, for they are the threads that weave the tapestry of our lives. Let us strive to leave the world a little brighter, a little kinder, than we found it. Let us never forget the power we possess, the power to choose love over fear, unity over division, and hope over despair. Let us live lives worthy of the dreams we hold dear.