Moolenaar Supports Legislation to Honor Servicemembers Killed in Afghanistan

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Congressman John Moolenaar supports legislation to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. military servicemembers who were killed in Afghanistan last month.

"Our nation lost 13 brave Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country, and I ask that we continue to pray for the grieving families of those who were killed," said Congressman Moolenaar. "The Congressional Gold Medal is one of our nation's highest honors and will help ensure the sacrifice and bravery of these 13 men and women will always be remembered."

The Congressional Gold Medal is Congress's highest expression of national appreciation for achievements or contributions by individuals or institutions. The legislation will award the Congressional Gold Medal to Staff Sgt. Darin Taylor Hoover, Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo, Sgt. Nicole Gee, Cpl. Hunter Lopez, Cpl. Daegan Page, Cpl. Humberto Sanchez, Cpl. David Lee Espinoza, Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz, Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, Lance Cpl. Dylan Merola, Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui of the Marines, as well as Navy Hospitalman Maxton Soviak, and Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss.

The legislation was introduced by Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) and its full text can be found here.

https://mcclain.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/mcclain.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/Gold%20Medal%20Bill.pdf

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