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.

This joint resolution seeks to honor the American servicemembers who tragically lost their lives in the Abbey Gate bombing at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 26, 2021. It specifically names thirteen individuals, including Marine Corps Lance Corporal David L. Espinoza, Marine Corps Sergeant Nicole L. Gee, and Army Staff Sergeant Ryan Christian Knauss, recognizing their profound sacrifice. The resolution aims to establish a National Day of Remembrance to commemorate these fallen heroes. Furthermore, it extends the Nation's deepest condolences and gratitude to the Gold Star Families of those lost, acknowledging their immense loss and the faithful service of their loved ones. The resolution emphasizes that their actions during the withdrawal of United States forces saved thousands of innocent lives and that their ultimate sacrifice was not made in vain, ensuring their service to liberty will not be forgotten.