Rep. Earl L. Carter, US Representative for Georgia's 1st District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Earl L. Carter, US Representative for Georgia's 1st District | Official U.S. House headshot
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Drew Ferguson (R-GA) led the Georgia Congressional Delegation in a moment of silence on the House floor today to honor the memory of Sgt. William Jerome Rivers of Carrollton, Spc. Kennedy Ladon Sanders of Waycross, and Spc. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett of Savannah. The three Army Reservists tragically lost their lives during an Iran-backed terrorist attack in Jordan on January 28, 2024.
During the moment of silence, Rep. Carter expressed his condolences and emphasized the sacrifice made by the fallen soldiers. He stated, “It’s a heartbreaking time for our community, mourning the loss of three bright individuals who had their lives ahead of them. Our brave service members put their lives on the line every day, and we owe our freedoms and security to them. Both Spc. Sanders and Spc. Moffett were from the First Congressional District of Georgia, and we will miss them dearly. I’m glad that our heroes got the recognition they deserve on the House floor. My thoughts and prayers are with their families and the Georgia community during this time.”
Congressman Ferguson also paid tribute to the fallen soldiers and their heroism. He said, “Today on the House floor, we paid tribute to the heroism of three courageous Georgians, Sgt. William Rivers, Spc. Kennedy Sanders, and Spc. Breonna Moffet. All three servicemembers faithfully served our country with courage – and their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Sgt. Rivers was from the Third Congressional District of Georgia, and our community is truly heartbroken by the loss. My prayers are with their families and loved ones – to whom we owe a debt of gratitude we can never repay.”
The moment of silence was a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women in uniform who defend our nation. The Georgia Congressional Delegation, along with their colleagues, paused to honor the memory of Sgt. Rivers, Spc. Sanders, and Spc. Moffett, who selflessly dedicated themselves to protecting our freedoms.
The loss of these three Army Reservists serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by our military personnel around the world. Their sacrifice will be remembered by their families, friends, and fellow servicemembers. As the nation mourns their loss, we are reminded of the gratitude we owe to those who serve in the armed forces.
The moment of silence on the House floor provided a poignant opportunity for members of Congress to come together and pay their respects. The video of the tribute can be watched in its entirety for those who wish to witness the solemn commemoration.
As we honor Sgt. Rivers, Spc. Sanders, and Spc. Moffett, let us also remember and appreciate the bravery and dedication of all the men and women who serve in our military. Their sacrifices ensure the safety and security of our nation, and their memory will forever be etched in our hearts.
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