The speaking program includes: --Paul G. Kirk, Jr. --Father Gerry Creedon, S.J., Opening Prayer --“God Bless America,” Boston Community Chorus --Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy II --Senator Christopher J. Dodd --Nick Littlefield --Governor Deval L. Patrick --Senator John McCain --Video Tribute Directed by Ken Burns and Mark Herzog --Senator John F. Kerry --Senator Orrin G. Hatch --“The Impossible Dream” sung by Brian Stokes Mitchell, soloist --Mayor Thomas M. Menino --Senator John C. Culver --“Just A Closer Walk with Thee,” sung by Boston Community Chorus --Vice President Joseph R. Biden --Caroline Kennedy