Congresswoman Lisa McClain (R-MI), alongside 158 cosponsors, introduced legislation to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. military servicemembers who were killed in Afghanistan last week.
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
- Hospitalman Maxton Soviak
- Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss
“These heroic men and women are gone far too soon, and we must honor them for their bravery in helping U.S. citizens and Afghan allies safely evacuate Afghanistan,” said Rep. McClain. “My heart aches for the families and loved ones of our servicemembers. We will always remember their service and pay tribute to their sacrifice.”
Submitted by Congresswoman McClain’s Office
