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HONORING THE SERVICE OF JOHANNY ROSARIO PICHARDO
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HON. LORI TRAHAN
of massachusetts
in the house of representatives
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Mrs. TRAHAN. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the memory of Marine Sergeant Johanny Rosario Pichardo, a daughter of Lawrence, Massachusetts. She and twelve other brave American servicemembers tragically lost their lives on Thursday, August 26th at the Abbey Gate of the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Sergeant Rosario Pichardo will be remembered as a hero for her valiant service and commitment to protecting the freedoms and values that all Americans hold dear. This tragic loss serves as a reminder that when our troops bravely volunteer to serve, both they and their loved ones sacrifice more than we can ever imagine. My heart goes out to Sergeant Rosario Pichardo's family and friends during this difficult time.
Sergeant Rosario Pichardo's legacy lives on through the many people who carry her memory forward. In particular, the residents of Lawrence, especially those who knew her well, will remember her passion for service and her commitment to family.
I am grateful for heroes like Sergeant Johanny Rosario Pichardo who volunteer to risk everything to make the United States and the world a better place and are prepared to give what President Lincoln called the
``last full measure of their devotion.'' We are incredibly fortunate that such brave men and women are among us.
Sergeant Johanny Rosario Pichardo and her fellow servicemembers represented the very best our country has to offer. They will never be forgotten.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 165
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