Recognizing the sacrifice of every family

Wednesday, Aug. 26 marked the five year anniversary of the Abbey Gate terrorist attack. The attacked was called the deadliest attack on Americans in Afghanistan since 2011. Thirteen brave service members lost their lives during this attack. On Saturday, Aug. 29, members of Honor and Remember held a candle light vigil and flag presentation ceremony at Veterans Park in Mountain View, Mo. to honor all thirteen service members who lost their lives. During the ceremony the names of the thirteen who were lost were read off: Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover, 31, from Salt Lake City, Utah; Sgt. Johanny Rosariopichardo, 25, from Lawrence, Massachusetts; Sgt. Nicole L. Gee, 23, from Sacramento, California; Cpl. Hunter Lopez, 22, from Indio, California; Cpl. Daegan W. Page, 23, from Omaha, Nebraska; Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez, 22, from Logansport, Indiana; Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David L. Espinoza, 20, from Rio Bravo, Texas; Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz, 20, from St. Charles, Missouri; Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum, 20, from Jackson, Wyoming; Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola, 20, from Rancho Cucamonga, California; Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui, 20, from Norco, California; Navy Hospitalman Maxton W. Soviak, 22, from Berlin Heights, Ohio; andArmy Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss, 23, from Corryton, Tennessee. A Gold Star flag was presented to Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover's mother, Kelly Bennett. Honor and Remember is a non-profit organization who's mission is "To perpetually recognize the sacrifice of America's military fallen service members and their families. The organization pays tribute to all military lives lost, not only while serving on active duty but also as a result of serving. Military deaths in all wars or conflicts and all branches of service from our nation's inception are recognized." Content Paywall Trunction: