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Senator Markey Statement on the Death of Marine Corps Sgt. Johanny Rosariopichardo

Statement

By: Ed Markey
By: Ed Markey
Date: Aug. 29, 2021
Location: Boston, MA
Issues: Military Personnel Arts, Entertainment, and History

Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after news that Marine Corps Sergeant Johanny Rosariopichardo of Lawrence, Massachusetts died in the attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan.

"I am deeply saddened by the news that Johanny Rosariopichardo of Lawrence was killed in action in Afghanistan. My condolences go out to her family, friends, and loved ones. The people of Massachusetts and the entire nation always will remember her brave service to our country. There is no measure of thanks for Sgt. Rosariopichardo's ultimate sacrifice, so we must honor her heroism in service to the United States and all of those we lost in this attack. Our flags fly lower, our hearts hang heavy, and our gratitude runs eternal for Sgt. Rosariopichardo."


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