Wedding Program

Hey Brides,

So I am a trying to write my wedding program today and I am doing alright until I get to one groomsmen. He is in the Navy right now and will not be able to get back to Long Island for the church ceremony on the day of our wedding. However, he is flying in that night and rushing to the reception (he gets leave for the weekend). I want to honor him in the program with quote or poem (or at least make a note as to why he is not walking down the aisle), but I don't know what or how to say it.

Any ideas?

Thanks!!!!!