Trump honors wife and 7-year-old son of fallen Marine

(FOX NEWS) - In his first Memorial Day remarks as commander-in-chief, President Donald Trump paid tribute to fallen U.S. service members and their families.

During his speech at Arlington National Cemetery, Trump saluted Brittany Jacobs and her 7-year-old son, Christian, who was dressed like a Marine. Jacobs' father, Marine Sgt. Christopher Jacobs, died during a training accident in California in 2011.

"Last year at Arlington Cemetery, I met a young boy named Christian Jacobs. He was special," Trump said. "He was standing fully in a uniform. His father was a great man to him and he was a great man to me. And Christian was standing over his father's grave, saluting. It was something I'll never forget."

"It was a moment I will always remember. Christian, I want you to know that even though your father has left this world, he's left it for the next. He's not gone, he'll never be gone. Your dad's love, courage, and strength live in you, Christian, and as you grow bigger and stronger, just like him, so, too, does your father's incredible legacy. So thank you both. That's so beautiful. Thank you."