Rep. Veronica Escobar, serving the U.S. Congress for Texas’ 16th district, shared a series of messages on April 4, 2025, expressing her gratitude and condolences following the recovery of fallen U.S. soldiers. Her statements were made in the context of the joint efforts by American, Lithuanian, and Polish servicemembers to honor these soldiers.
In her first message, she expressed appreciation for the servicemembers and American allies involved in the recovery efforts. She recognized the contributions of Lithuanian citizens during the solemn occasion, stating, "I’m deeply appreciative of our servicemembers, and our Lithuanian and Polish allies who worked tirelessly to recover our fallen soldiers. I’m incredibly moved by the thousands of our Lithuanian friends who lined the streets to pay their respects to our fallen heroes."
Continuing, Escobar addressed the families affected by the loss of soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division. She conveyed her heartfelt condolences and acknowledged their enduring sacrifice, stating, "Sending my deepest condolences to the families, loved ones, and teammates of our fallen soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division. I remain eternally grateful for their service to our country and will never forget their sacrifice."
In her final statement, Escobar reflected on the solidarity and unity shared with allied nations in honoring the fallen soldiers, emphasizing the shared values between the countries. She remarked, "These tragic moments demonstrate the profound commitment and respect we share with our allies, and we stand united in mourning of our soldiers' memory."
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