U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell | Mitch McConnell Official website
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell | Mitch McConnell Official website
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) paid tribute to the fallen soldiers of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) from Fort Campbell, Kentucky. McConnell delivered his remarks on the Senate floor, expressing his condolences and honoring the bravery and sacrifice of the five soldiers who lost their lives in the Mediterranean Sea.
The soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice were Chief Warrant Officer 3 Stephen Dwyer, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Shane Barnes, Staff Sergeant Tanner Grone, Sergeant Andrew Southard, and Sergeant Cade Wolfe. McConnell highlighted that these fallen warriors were members of the renowned Night Stalkers, the 160th SOAR, known for their expertise in carrying out highly sensitive missions around the world.
"The Night Stalkers are elite, highly-trained fighters who take on the most sensitive missions. They’re ready to respond at any time to serious threats anywhere in the world. And they ground their service in two principles – never quit and never surrender," McConnell solemnly stated.
Drawing attention to the Night Stalkers' unwavering dedication, McConnell shared the creed by which they live: "I serve with the memory and pride of those who have gone before me, for they loved to fight, fought to win, and would rather die than quit."
McConnell's remarks emphasized the significance of the soldiers' sacrifice, stating, "This weekend, five brave men honored their creed. Their memory will live on, carried by Night Stalkers who continue to profess it, and by every American who mourns their loss."
The tragedy serves as a poignant reminder of the extraordinary risks faced by the men and women in uniform. McConnell acknowledged this, saying, "This tragedy is a stark reminder of the incredible dangers our men and women in uniform face, and of the debt we owe them."
In conclusion, McConnell expressed his solidarity with the nation in grieving the loss of these courageous soldiers, and extended his prayers to their families, children, and comrades.
The sacrifice of these five soldiers from the elite Fort Campbell unit will forever be remembered, as their bravery and dedication continue to inspire those who follow in their footsteps.
To learn more, click on this link: https://www.mcconnell.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=EAA57678-9CDA-42E2-B7AF-99A77B1BC7A0
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