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May 1, 2025
Dear Neighbor,
Earlier this year, four American soldiers tragically lost their lives in Pabradė, Lithuania while recovering a vehicle that was immobilized during a training exercise. One of those soldiers, Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr., was from our community here in Joliet.
I spoke on the House floor recently to honor the life of Sergeant Duenez, an extraordinary person remembered by his family as someone who served “with his whole heart.” They’ve said, “it’s like it was in him to be a hero.”
I join our entire community and Sergeant Duenez’s loving family in mourning this devastating loss of a true hero and patriot.
Let us draw inspiration from his courage and sacrifice and never forget his strength and valor. Take good care, Lauren
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