WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr (R-NC) and Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) introduced a resolution honoring the 13 servicemembers killed in the attack on the Hamid Karzi International Airport in Kabul on August 26, 2021.
“The tragic terrorist attack on U.S. servicemembers that took the lives of 13 men and women in uniform was the direct result of the Biden administration’s botched withdrawal of Afghanistan. The United States should never have put our servicemembers in this situation. Securing the Kabul airport while the Taliban overran the rest of the city left our men and women in uniform vulnerable and allowed terrorists to plan and execute an attack,” said Senator Tillis. “I am heartbroken for the families of the 13 servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice, including two who were serving out of North Carolina. I am honored to introduce this resolution with Senator Burr and Congressman Murphy to recognize these brave individuals, we will never forget their service and sacrifice on behalf of our nation.”
“I am heartbroken we lost 13 brave servicemen and women last month, including two stationed in North Carolina, in such a horrific and cowardly attack,” said Senator Burr. “The men and women we lost made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and we owe it to them and to their families to honor and preserve their memory. I’m proud to sponsor this resolution, which also honors all who’ve served our country in the Global War on Terror, and to represent so many of America’s brave men and women in uniform.”
“It was my honor to introduce this resolution in the House today in remembrance of the 13 servicemembers who perished in the recent attack at the Kabul airport, and to formally recognize all of the brave men and women who fought, served, or perished during the Global War on Terror,” said Representative Murphy. “We must never forget the beloved American heroes who have fought so valiantly to protect the freedoms we hold most dear. I hope that this resolution will provide Congress and the American people with an opportunity to come together in celebration, remembrance, and deep respect for those who have served and given their live in service to the United States of America.”
Among those killed in the August 26, 2021 attacks were Marine Corps Sergeant Nicole Gee assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit out of Camp Lejeune and Army Staff Sergeant Ryan Knauss assigned to the 9th PSYOP Battalion out of Fort Bragg.
Read text of the resolution HERE.
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