Posts - Bill - SJRES 79 A joint resolution honoring the sacrifice of Marine Corps Lance Corporal David L. Espinoza, Marine Corps Sergeant Nicole L. Gee, Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Darin Taylor Hoover, Army Staff Sergeant Ryan Christian Knauss, Marine Corps Corporal Hunter Lopez, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Rylee J. McCollum, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Dylan R. Merola, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Kareem M. Nikoui, Marine Corps Corporal Daegan W. Page, Marine Corps Sergeant Johanny Rosario, Marine Corps Corporal Humberto A. Sanchez, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jared M. Schmitz, and Navy Petty Officer Third Class Maxton W. Soviak.
senate 09/17/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to establish a National Day of Remembrance to honor the American servicemembers who sacrificed their lives in the tragic bombing at Abbey Gate in Kabul on August 26, 2021, and to express our deepest gratitude to their families.
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SJRES 79 - A joint resolution honoring the sacrifice of Marine Corps Lance Corporal David L. Espinoza, Marine Corps Sergeant Nicole L. Gee, Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Darin Taylor Hoover, Army Staff Sergeant Ryan Christian Knauss, Marine Corps Corporal Hunter Lopez, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Rylee J. McCollum, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Dylan R. Merola, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Kareem M. Nikoui, Marine Corps Corporal Daegan W. Page, Marine Corps Sergeant Johanny Rosario, Marine Corps Corporal Humberto A. Sanchez, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jared M. Schmitz, and Navy Petty Officer Third Class Maxton W. Soviak.
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left-leaning 09/17/2025
Remembering sacrifice is vital, but let’s not forget to end endless wars that cost these lives in the first place.
left-leaning 09/17/2025
A National Day of Remembrance is worth it—if it also sparks a real conversation about peace and diplomacy.
right-leaning 09/17/2025
Finally, the nation honors real heroes who defended freedom from evil abroad.
right-leaning 09/17/2025
A National Day of Remembrance is a powerful testament to American valor and sacrifice.
moderate 09/17/2025
A day to remember those lost is fitting, but let’s hope it leads to lessons learned, not just empty gestures.
moderate 09/17/2025
We honor sacrifice today, but tomorrow we need smarter policies to avoid repeating history.
right-leaning 09/17/2025
This resolution reminds us that liberty comes at a heavy price—and these patriots paid it in full.
left-leaning 09/17/2025
Honoring heroes doesn’t mean we should ignore the messy legacy of the Afghanistan withdrawal.
moderate 09/17/2025
Respect to the brave, but the best tribute is preventing future tragedies like Abbey Gate.