Donald Trump recognized the widow of the Navy SEAL who was killed during a botched covert mission last month in Yemen during the presidents joint address to Congress on Tuesday evening, leading the crowd in a long standing ovation in tribute to her husbands service.

Carryn Owens is the widow of Chief Petty Officer William Ryan Owens, who died during the Jan. 29 operation. She attended Tuesdays address as a guest of the president and sat next to his daughter Ivanka Trump .

Trump paid tribute to Owens and her husband near the end of his speech.

We are blessed to be joined tonight by Carryn Owens, he said. Ryan died as he lived: a warrior, and a hero, battling against terrorism and securing our nation.

I just spoke to our great [Defense Secretary] Gen. Mattis, who reconfirmed that, and I quote, Ryan was a part of a highly successful raid that generated large amounts of vital intelligence that will lead to many more victories in the future against our enemy. Ryans legacy is etched into eternity. Thank you.