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National Day of Remembrance for Servicemembers Killed at Abbey Gate

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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Key Points

  • This resolution would create a National Day of Remembrance to honor the 13 U.S. servicemembers who died during the bombing at Abbey Gate in Kabul, Afghanistan. These men and women were helping with the evacuation of American citizens and allies on August 26, 2021.
  • The policy officially recognizes the bravery of these individuals, who included members of the Marines, Army, and Navy. It highlights how their actions helped save thousands of people from the Taliban during the final days of the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan.
  • By passing this, Congress wants to make sure the country never forgets the ultimate sacrifice these young people made. It also sends a formal message of thanks and sympathy to the Gold Star Families—the parents, spouses, and children left behind by those who died in the line of duty.

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Sep 17, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sep 17, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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.

Bill NumberSJRES 79
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Cosponsors

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D: 1R: 19

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