Four years ago this week, the Biden administration conducted its chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan — a disaster of epic proportions. On August 26, 2021, 13 brave U.S. servicemembers were killed by a terrorist at Abbey Gate, right outside Kabul International Airport.
We must never forget these young Americans — heroes who gave everything in service to our nation.
Their names are:
· Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David L. Espinoza;
· Marine Corps Sgt. Nicole L. Gee;
· Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Darin Taylor Hoover;
· Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Christian Knauss;
· Marine Corps Cpl. Hunter Lopez;
· Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum;
· Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola;
· Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui;
· Marine Corps Cpl. Daegan W. Page;
· Marine Corps Sgt. Johanny Rosario;
· Marine Corps Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez;
· Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz; and
· Navy Petty Officer Third Class Maxton W. Soviak.
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