周四，在阿富汗喀布尔机场的袭击中，近200人丧生，其中包括13名美国士兵。
一名ISIS-K自杀式炸弹袭击者在机场修道院大门附近引爆炸弹疏散工作据阿富汗和英国官员称，至少杀害了170名阿富汗人，包括几名儿童，以及两名英国人和一名英国公民的孩子。
乔·拜登总统称在袭击中丧生的美国军人是“为拯救他人生命而从事危险、无私使命的英雄。”
美国官员说，遇难者包括11名海军陆战队士兵，以及一名陆军士兵和一名海军军医。
海军作战部部长迈克·吉尔迪上将在一份声明中说:“那些牺牲的战士们献出了自己的生命，拯救了成千上万的男人、女人和儿童，无论是美国人还是阿富汗人。“他们的勇气和无私代表了美国的最高理想。我们向他们的牺牲致以庄严的敬意。”
服务人员的姓名在亲属通知后24小时才公布，而一些遇害者的家人和官员也已经确认了他们的身份。
海军医务兵马克斯顿·索维克
俄亥俄州柏林高地22岁的海军医务兵马克顿·索维克的母亲在给美国广播公司新闻的一份声明中说，他为能为国家服务感到“非常自豪”。
“他非常热情地帮助他的美国同胞，并试图让他们安全回家，”雷切尔·索维克说。“我们一家人感受到的痛苦无法用语言来形容。我们的心里永远会有一个洞。”
索维克于2017年9月入伍，被分配到海军第一师第一海军陆战队团，驻扎在加州彭德尔顿营地。他当过医院的医务兵。
他的家人在一份声明中说:“他对海军将为他提供的机会感到兴奋，并计划让海军成为一项事业。“我们对他为国家做出的贡献感到无比自豪。”
他的母亲、父亲和12个兄弟姐妹幸存了下来。
“言语无法表达我们对这个消息有多伤心，我们会非常想念马克斯，”家人说。“Maxton是一个令人敬畏的年轻人，在社区里很受欢迎，老师、教练、雇主、家人和朋友的慰问如潮水般涌来就是证明。”
这家人正在为部队安全回家祈祷。
索维克是俄亥俄州米兰市爱迪生高中的2017届毕业生，他在那里踢足球和摔跤。学校领导记得他“做的每一件事都充满活力。”
“马克斯是一个好学生，在他的整个学校生涯中，他都积极参加体育和其他活动，”校长托马斯·罗斯在一份声明中说。"认识他的人都很尊敬和喜欢他。"
海军陆战队员大卫·埃斯皮诺萨
根据得克萨斯州众议员亨利·库勒尔的说法，20岁的海军陆战队兰斯下士大卫·埃斯皮诺萨是得克萨斯州拉雷多的本地人，他发表声明证实了自己的死亡。
在阿富汗阵亡的拉雷多海军陆战队员埃斯皮诺萨体现了美国的价值观:勇气、奉献、服务和勇气。当他高中毕业后参军时，他这样做是为了保护我们的国家，并展示他无私的服务行为。
—亨利·库勒尔众议员(@RepCuellar)2021年8月27日
“埃斯皮诺萨体现了美国的价值观:勇气、奉献、服务和勇气，”库埃拉尔说。“当他高中毕业后参军时，他这样做是为了保护我们的国家，并展示他无私的服务行为。”
埃斯皮诺萨被分配到海军陆战队第一远征军第一师第一海军陆战队第二营，驻扎在加州彭德尔顿营地。
他于2019年毕业于拉雷多的林登·约翰逊高中。
校长阿曼多·萨拉扎在一份声明中说:“他是我们最优秀、最聪明的学生之一。"我们永远感激他对我们国家的贡献和最终牺牲。"
周五上午，学校在播放《熄灯号》时默哀。学校表示，他的照片将在校园里展出，“以纪念他”。
库埃拉尔的办公室说，埃斯皮诺萨的哥哥、母亲和继父都健在。
海军陆战队赖利·麦科勒姆
他的姐姐夏安·麦科勒姆(Cheyenne McCollum)周五告诉《早安美国》，怀俄明州杰克逊市20岁的海军陆战队兰斯·雷里·麦科勒姆(Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum)知道自己“一生”都将成为一名海军陆战队员。
作为四个兄弟姐妹中最小的一个，他是一个“有趣的孩子”，他“太聪明了，对自己没有好处。”
他的父亲吉姆·麦科勒姆在接受《GMA》采访时说，他对美国有着“巨大的爱”，并在18岁那一天入伍
“看到他做了一件他深信不疑的事情，我无比自豪，”他的父亲说。“他是个英雄。我爱他。”
赖利·麦科勒姆是一个准爸爸，他的父亲说，他和妻子的预产期是9月。
吉姆·麦科勒姆说:“他希望能在孩子出生时回来。”他很兴奋。他会是一个伟大的父亲。”
怀俄明州州长马克·戈登早些时候证实赖利·麦科勒姆是受害者之一，他说在推特上他“得知怀俄明州失去了一个我们自己的人，感到非常震惊。”
“我们的思念和祈祷与邦杜兰特的赖利·麦科勒姆的家人和朋友在一起，”他说。
麦科勒姆被分配到第一海军远征军第一海军师第一海军陆战队第一团第二营，驻扎在加州彭德尔顿营地。
海军陆战队员卡里姆·尼古伊
加州诺科20岁的海军陆战队兰斯·卡里姆·尼古伊下士也在袭击中丧生。
尼库伊“一直想成为一名海军陆战队员”，他的父亲史蒂夫·尼库伊是加利福尼亚州的一名木匠，他告诉美国广播公司每日野兽。
“他很投入——他打算以此为职业，他想去，”尼奎告诉媒体。"毫不犹豫地让他去执行任务。"
尼库伊被分配到第一海军陆战队远征军第一师第一海军陆战队第二营，驻扎在加州彭德尔顿营地。
在Instagram的一篇帖子中，他的母亲分享了一张周日在喀布尔机场外拍摄的Nikoui照片，并写道:“当我尖叫着说这不可能是真的时，我感觉我的灵魂离开了我的身体!任何母亲、任何父母都不应该听到他们的孩子走了，他们的孩子是今天阵亡的海军陆战队员之一!”
南加州因迪奥的海军陆战队下士亨特·洛佩兹是南加州河滨县治安部门两名成员的儿子——赫尔曼·洛佩兹上尉和艾丽西娅·洛佩兹副警长——该部门表示。
治安官查德·比安科在一份声明中说，这位22岁的年轻人计划“跟随父母的脚步”，并在从部队回家后成为一名副手脸书邮报宣布他的死亡。
我们悲痛地宣布一位美国英雄的逝世。亨特·洛佩兹，我们自己的一个RSA秘书&副艾丽西娅·洛佩兹的儿子。我们整个协会都在哀悼这一悲惨的损失。pic.twitter.com/B0WhIih7j9
—河畔治安官协会(@RSA1943)2021年8月27日
十几岁时，洛佩兹是棕榈沙漠站的河边警长探索者童子军。比安科说，从拉金塔高中毕业后，他于2017年9月加入海军陆战队。
他被分配到第一海军远征军第一海军师第一海军陆战队第二营，驻扎在加州彭德尔顿营地。
“就像他为我们社区服务的父母一样，成为亨特的海军陆战队员不是一份工作;这是一种召唤，”河滨治安官协会在一份声明中说。“他爱他的家人，当我们为亨特和他的海军陆战队战友过早离开我们而悲伤时，我们简直无法用语言来表达对他的思念。”
他的家人要求所有的捐款都捐给慈善机构河滨县副警长救助基金会以他们的名义。
陆军士兵瑞安·克瑙斯
陆军上士瑞安·克纳斯在田纳西州的诺克斯维尔长大，就读于吉布斯高中。他的继母林奈·克瑙斯告诉记者，23岁的他计划在回到美国后搬到华盛顿特区美国广播公司纳什维尔分公司WKRN。
他的祖父韦恩·克纳乌斯告诉WKRN:“他在一个基督教家庭长大，在伯伦基督教学校读到八年级，并在吉布斯中学待了四年。“一个热爱自己国家的有上进心的年轻人。他是一个信徒，所以我们会在上帝的天堂再次见到他。”
田纳西州参议员玛莎·布莱克本(Marsha Blackburn)表示，她正在为他的家人祈祷，“在这个难以想象的痛苦和损失的时刻。”
布莱克本在推特上写道:“瑞安体现了美国的英雄主义——面对持续的邪恶，拯救他从未见过的人。“我们永远不会忘记他为国家服务时所做出的牺牲。尽管言语永远不够，但我和田纳西人以及所有美国人一样，向瑞安的家人表示最深切的哀悼。”
美国众议员蒂姆·伯切特也证实了克瑙斯的死亡。
代表田纳西州第二区的伯切特在一份声明中说:“瑞安在机场外献出了自己的生命，帮助他不认识的人到达安全地带。“这才是真正的英雄主义，瑞安的牺牲永远不会被忘记。我为克瑙斯一家祈祷。”
田纳西州科瑞顿的克瑙斯被分配到第八心理战小组的第九心理战营，驻扎在福特。北卡罗来纳州布拉格。
海军陆战队员贾里德·施密茨
海军陆战队兰斯下士贾里德·施密茨，20岁，是密苏里州温茨维尔的本地人，是圣路易斯的郊区。
密苏里州州长迈克·帕森说:“我谨代表所有的密苏里州人，向一等兵·贾里德·施密茨的牺牲致敬，并表彰他为捍卫自由为我们国家做出的贡献。”书写在推特上。“他冒着生命危险保护我们的服役人员和盟友。他为自己的勇敢做出了最大的牺牲。”
密苏里州参议员罗伊·布朗特说:“一等兵·贾里德·施密茨在勇敢无私地拯救他人的过程中失去了生命。他是一个英雄——对我们的国家，我们的国家，以及所有他帮助到达安全地带的人来说。我的感激和祈祷与他的家人和战友同在。”
密苏里州特洛伊警察局在报道施密茨时写道:“我们向密苏里州温茨维尔的一等兵·贾里德·施密茨的家人和朋友表达我们的思念和祈祷。一等兵·施密茨在阿富汗哈米德·卡尔扎伊国际机场服役时付出了最大的牺牲。一等兵·施密茨你的英雄气概和勇敢精神永远不会被忘记。”
施密茨被分配到第一海军远征军第一海军师第一海军陆战队第一团第二营，驻扎在加州彭德尔顿营地。
海军陆战队员达林·胡佛
31岁的海军陆战队上士达林·胡佛来自犹他州的盐湖城，他被分配到第一海军远征军第一海军师第一海军陆战队第一团第二营，驻扎在加利福尼亚州的彭德尔顿营地。
家庭成员告诉美国广播公司盐湖城分公司KTVX以至于胡佛“死得像个英雄，做着他一直想做并引以为豪的事情:为国家服务。”
犹他州州长斯潘塞·考克斯说，得知胡佛的死讯，他“悲痛欲绝”。
州长在一份声明中说:“胡佛上士作为一名海军陆战队员英勇服役，为他的同胞以及美国在阿富汗的盟友服务而牺牲。”声明。“尽管我们谴责导致他死亡的毫无意义的暴力，但我们尊重他的巨大勇气和对国家的承诺。”
州长说，他在周五与胡佛的父母进行了交谈，并告诉他们“犹他州与他们一起哀悼。”
考克斯说:“当我问我们能帮上什么忙时，他爸爸只是简单地回答说，‘答应我犹他州永远不会忘记我的儿子’。
海军陆战队员约翰尼·罗萨里奥皮查多
25岁的海军陆战队中士约翰尼·罗萨里奥皮查多来自马萨诸塞州的劳伦斯。
她被分配到巴林海军支援活动第五海军远征旅。5月，她的单位尊敬她为她的“辛勤工作和对使命的宝贵贡献!”
马萨诸塞州参议员伊丽莎白·沃伦称这位海军陆战队员为“英雄”，他也被称为罗萨里奥
沃伦说:“作为劳伦斯的女儿，她的勇气拯救了成千上万的生命，她无私的服务代表了我们国家最好的一面。”在推特上说。“我为她的亲人心痛。我们不会忘记她的牺牲，我们将永远履行我们对他们的神圣义务。”
劳伦斯市市长肯德里斯·瓦斯奎兹说，听到她的死讯，他感到“悲伤”。
他在一份声明中说:“我一直与在行动中丧生的劳伦斯人的家人保持联系，以表达我和我的家人最诚挚的哀悼，并在他们为这一巨大损失感到悲痛时，提供我的政府能够提供的一切援助。“在这个时候，这个家庭最迫切的愿望是获得隐私，他们所爱的人被认为是她曾经的英雄。”
据报道，2014年秋季，在加入海军陆战队之前，她在马萨诸塞州布里奇沃特的布里奇沃特州立大学就读了一个学期美国广播公司波士顿分公司WCVB。
小弗雷德里克·克拉克总统在给WCVB的一份声明中说:“虽然我们对她只有短暂的了解，但很明显，在她为我们的国家服务时，约翰尼遵循了BSU的座右铭‘不为人服务，而是为人服务’。“事实上，作为BSU大学刑事司法专业的学生，约翰尼甚至在很小的时候就致力于司法和公共服务。她和她的海军陆战队战友一起在前线的人道主义努力证明了这一承诺。她和他们真正代表了我们当中最好的。”
海军陆战队妮可·吉
海军陆战队中士妮可·吉，23岁，来自加州萨克拉门托。
她是一名维修技师，被分配到第24海军陆战队远征部队第24战斗后勤营，驻扎在北卡罗来纳州的勒尤尼营地。
袭击前几天，她贴了一张照片给她自己在喀布尔抱着一个婴儿的Instagram，并配有“我爱我的工作。”
照片是也是几个共享的之一据国防部在推特上称，显示“美国军人在喀布尔机场安慰婴儿”。
她夜间点名照片中她站在机场，旁边是一排撤离人员，标题是“护送撤离人员登上那只鸟。”
马洛里·哈里森中士在向脸书致敬时说，吉是她最好的朋友和“永远的姐姐”。
“她是海军陆战队的陆战队员。她关心人，”哈里森书写。“她爱得很凶。她是这个黑暗世界中的一道光。她是我的人。”
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23岁的海军陆战队士兵达根·佩奇来自内布拉斯加州的奥马哈，他的家人在一份声明中说:“他热爱海军陆战队的兄弟情谊。”对美国广播公司奥马哈分公司KETV的声明。
他的家人形容他是一个动物爱好者，曲棍球运动员和“顽固的芝加哥黑鹰队球迷。”
他的家人说:“他喜欢打猎，喜欢和爸爸在户外度过时光，也喜欢在水上活动。“对他的弟弟妹妹来说，他是他们最喜欢的丛林健身房，对他的朋友来说，他是一个真正快乐的人，你永远可以依靠。”
我们现在为昨天在喀布尔恐怖袭击中失去亲人的军人家庭感到心碎。内布拉斯加州将永远铭记佩奇下士为国家做出的英勇贡献，我们哀悼他的去世。https://t.co/4eTkBH4ZKl
—皮特·立克茨州长(@政府立克茨)2021年8月27日
内布拉斯加州州长皮特·里基茨在一份声明中说:“内布拉斯加州将永远铭记佩奇下士为国家做出的英勇贡献，我们哀悼他的去世。
佩奇被分配到第一海军远征军第一海军师第一海军陆战队第二营，驻扎在加州彭德尔顿营地。
海军陆战队温贝托·桑切斯
22岁的海军陆战队下士温贝托·桑切斯来自印第安纳州的洛甘波特。
他是洛根斯波特高中的毕业生。
洛甘斯波特社区学校公司在一份声明中说:“我们永远感激那些冒着一切危险保护他人的服务人员。”脸书邮报。“我们永远不会忘记那些付出最大牺牲的人的名字。我们向桑切斯家族和整个卡斯县社区表示最深切的哀悼。”
桑切斯被分配到第一海军远征军第一海军陆战队第一师第一海军陆战队第二营，驻扎在加州彭德尔顿营地。
海军陆战队员迪伦·梅罗拉
海军陆战队兰斯下士迪伦·梅罗拉，20岁，来自加利福尼亚州兰乔·库卡蒙加。
他是洛斯奥索斯高中的毕业生，在周五晚上的足球比赛中，美国广播公司旧金山站KGO，学生们穿着红、白、蓝三色的衣服向他致敬据报告的。
他被分配到第一海军远征军第一海军师第一海军陆战队第二营，驻扎在加州彭德尔顿营地。
What we know about US service members killed in Kabul airport attack
Thirteen American troops were among the nearly 200 people killed in an attack at the Kabul airport in Afghanistan on Thursday.
A detonation set off by an ISIS-K suicide bomber near the airport's Abbey Gate amidevacuation effortskilled at least 170 Afghans, including several children, as well as two Brits and the child of a British citizen, according to Afghan and British officials.
President Joe Biden called the U.S. service members killed in the attack "heroes who have been engaged in a dangerous, selfless mission to save the lives of others."
Those killed included 11 Marines, as well as an Army soldier and a Navy medic, U.S. officials said.
"Those warriors who died gave their lives to save thousands of men, women and children, Americans and Afghans alike," Adm. Mike Gilday, the chief of naval operations, said in a statement. "Their courage and selflessness represent the highest ideals of America. We pay solemn tribute to their sacrifice."
The names of the service members were released 24 hours after next-of-kin notifications, while some of those killed had also been identified by family and officials.
Navy Corpsman Maxton Soviak
Navy Corpsman Maxton Soviak, 22, of Berlin Heights, Ohio, was "very proud" to serve his country, his mother said in a statement to ABC News.
"He was very passionate about helping his fellow Americans and trying to get them home safely," Rachel Soviak said. "There are no words to describe the pain our family is feeling. There will forever be a hole in our hearts."
Soviak enlisted in September 2017 and was assigned to the 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and based in Camp Pendleton, California. He served as a hospital corpsman, or medic.
"He was excited about the opportunities the Navy would offer him and planned to make the Navy a career," his family said in a statement. "We are incredibly proud of his service to our country."
He is survived by his mother, father and 12 brothers and sisters.
"Words cannot express how heartbroken we are with this news and we will miss Max tremendously," the family said. "Maxton was an awesome young man who was well liked in the community, as evidenced by the outpouring of condolences from teachers, coaches, employers, family and friends."
The family is praying for the troops to arrive home safely.
Soviak was a 2017 graduate of Edison High School in Milan, Ohio, where he played football and wrestled. School leaders remembered him as "full of life in everything he did."
"Max was a good student who was active in sports and other activities throughout his school career," Superintendent Thomas Roth said in a statement. "He was well respected and liked by everyone who knew him."
Marine David Espinoza
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David Espinoza, 20, was a native of Laredo, Texas, according to Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas, who released a statement confirming his death.
Mr. Espinoza, a Laredo Marine killed in Afghanistan, embodied the values of America: grit, dedication, service, and valor. When he joined the military after high school, he did so with the intention of protecting our nation and demonstrating his selfless acts of service.
— Rep. Henry Cuellar (@RepCuellar)August 27, 2021
"Mr. Espinoza embodied the values of America: grit, dedication, service, and valor," Cuellar said. "When he joined the military after high school, he did so with the intention of protecting our nation and demonstrating his selfless acts of service."
Espinoza was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and based in Camp Pendleton, California.
He graduated from Lyndon B. Johnson High School in Laredo in 2019.
"He was one of our best and brightest students," Principal Armando Salazar said in a statement. "We are eternally grateful for his service and ultimate sacrifice for our nation."
On Friday morning, the school observed a moment of silence as "Taps" played. His photograph will be displayed at the campus "to honor his memory," the school said.
Espinoza is survived by his brother, mother and stepfather, Cuellar's office said.
Marine Rylee McCollum
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, 20, of Jackson, Wyoming, knew he was going to be a Marine "his whole life," his sister, Cheyenne McCollum, told "Good Morning America" Friday.
The youngest of four siblings, he was a "funny kid" who was "too smart for his own good."
He had an "immense love" for the U.S. and enlisted the day he turned 18, his father, Jim McCollum, told "GMA."
"To see him do something that he believed in so deeply, I couldn't be more proud," his father said. "He's a hero. I love him."
Rylee McCollum was a dad-to-be himself, with his wife is due in September, his father said.
"He was hoping to come back right around the time the baby was born," Jim McCollum said. "He was excited. He would have been a great father."
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon had earlier confirmed Rylee McCollum was one of the victims, sayingon Twitterhe was "devastated to learn Wyoming lost one of our own."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Rylee McCollum of Bondurant," he said.
McCollum was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and based in Camp Pendleton, California.
Marine Kareem Nikoui
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui, 20, of Norco, California, was among those killed in the attack.
Nikoui "always wanted to be a Marine," his father, Steve Nikoui, a carpenter in California, told theDaily Beast.
"He was devoted -- he was going to make a career out of this, and he wanted to go," Nikoui told the outlet. "No hesitation for him to be called to duty."
Nikoui was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and based in Camp Pendleton, California.
In an Instagram post, his mother shared a photo of Nikoui taken Sunday outside Kabul airport, writing, "I felt my soul leave my body as i was screaming that it can't be true! No mother, no parent should ever have to hear that their child is gone, that their child was one of the Marines killed today!"
Marine Hunter Lopez
Marine Corps Cpl. Hunter Lopez, of Indio, California, was the son of two members of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department in Southern California -- Capt. Herman Lopez and Deputy Alicia Lopez -- the department said.
The 22-year-old planned on "following his parents' footsteps" and becoming a deputy himself upon returning home from his deployment, Sheriff Chad Bianco said in aFacebook postannouncing his death.
We are saddened to announce the loss of an American Hero. Hunter Lopez, son of one of our own RSA Secretary & Deputy Alicia Lopez. Our entire Association is mourning this tragic loss.pic.twitter.com/B0WhIih7j9
— Riverside Sheriffs' Association (@RSA1943)August 27, 2021
As a teen, Lopez was a Riverside Sheriff's Explorer Scout with the Palm Desert Station. After graduating from La Quinta High School, he joined the Marine Corps in September 2017, Bianco said.
He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and based in Camp Pendleton, California.
"Like his parents who serve our community, being a Marine to Hunter wasn't a job; it was a calling," the Riverside Sheriff's Association said in a statement. "He loved his family, and as we grieve for Hunter and his fellow Marines taken from us too soon, there are simply no words to express how deeply he will be missed."
His family is requesting all donations be made to theRiverside County Deputy Sheriff Relief Foundationin their name.
Army soldier Ryan Knauss
Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee, and attended Gibbs High School. The 23-year-old planned to move to Washington, D.C., after he returned to the states, his stepmother, Linnae Knauss, toldABC Nashville affiliate WKRN.
"He grew up in a Christian home, attended Berean Christian school through eighth grade and spent four years at Gibbs High," his grandfather, Wayne Knauss, told WKRN. "A motivated young man who loved his country. He was a believer so we will see him again in God's heaven."
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., said she was praying for his family "during this time of unimaginable pain and loss."
"Ryan embodies American heroism -- saving people he had never met before, in the face of persistent evil," Blackburn wrote on Twitter. "We will never forget his sacrifice in service to his country. While no words could ever be enough, I join Tennesseans -- and all Americans -- in extending my deepest condolences to Ryan's family."
U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett confirmed Knauss' death as well.
"Ryan gave his life outside that airport helping people he didn't know get to safety," Burchett, who represents Tennessee's 2nd District, said in a statement. "This is what true heroism looks like and Ryan's sacrifice will never be forgotten. The Knauss family is in my prayers."
Knauss, of Corryton, Tennessee, was assigned to the 9th PSYOP Battalion, 8th PSYOP Group, and based in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina.
Marine Jared Schmitz
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz, 20, was a native of Wentzville, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis.
"On behalf of all Missourians, we want to honor Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz for his sacrifice and recognize his service to our nation in the defense of freedom," Missouri Gov. Mike Parsonwroteon Twitter. "He put his life on the line protecting our service members and allies. He made the ultimate sacrifice for his bravery."
Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt said, "Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz lost his life as he bravely and selflessly worked to save others. He is a hero – to our state, our country, and all the people he helped get to safety. My gratitude and prayers are with his family and fellow Marines."
The Troy, Missouri, Police Department wrote of Schmitz: "We are extending our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz of Wentzville Missouri. Lance Corporal Schmitz paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving at Hamid Karzai International airport in Afghanistan. Lance Corporal Schmitz your heroism and bravery will never be forgotten."
Schmitz was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and based in Camp Pendleton, California.
Marine Darin Hoover
Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Darin Hoover, 31, of Salt Lake City, Utah, was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and based in Camp Pendleton, California.
A family membertold ABC Salt Lake City affiliate KTVXthat Hoover "died a hero doing what he always wanted to do and was proud to do: Serve his country."
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he was "devastated" to learn of Hoover's death.
"Staff Sgt. Hoover served valiantly as a Marine and died serving his fellow countrymen as well as America's allies in Afghanistan," the governor said in astatement. "We honor his tremendous bravery and commitment to his country, even as we condemn the senseless violence that resulted in his death."
The governor said he spoke with Hoover's parents on Friday and told them "Utah mourned with them."
"When I asked how we could help, his dad simply replied, 'Just promise me Utah will never forget my son,'' Cox said.
Marine Johanny Rosariopichardo
Marine Corps Sgt. Johanny Rosariopichardo, 25, was from Lawrence, Massachusetts.
She was assigned to the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Naval Support Activity Bahrain. In May, her unithonored herfor her "hard work and valuable contributions to the mission!"
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren called the Marine, who has also been referred to by the surname Rosario, a "hero."
"A daughter of Lawrence, her courage saved thousands of lives and her selfless service represents the best of our country," Warrensaid on Twitter. "My heart aches for her loved ones. We will not forget her sacrifice and we will fulfill our sacred obligation to them forever."
Lawrence Mayor Kendrys Vasquez said he was "saddened" to hear of her death.
"I have been in touch with the family of the Lawrencian killed in action to extend mine and my family's most sincere condolences and offer all of the aid that my administration can provide as they grieve this great loss," he said in a statement. "At this time, the family's most immediate wish is to be given privacy and that their loved one be recognized as the hero that she was."
She attended one semester of Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, in the fall of 2014 before joining the Marines, according toABC Boston affiliate WCVB.
"While we knew her only briefly, it's clear that Johanny lived the BSU motto 'Not To Be Ministered Unto, but To Minister' in her service to our country," President Frederick Clark Jr. said in a statement to WCVB. "Indeed, as a criminal justice major at BSU, Johanny, even at an early age, had a commitment to justice and public service. Her humanitarian efforts on the frontlines alongside her fellow Marines speak to that commitment. She and they truly represent the best among us."
Marine Nicole Gee
Marine Corps Sgt. Nicole Gee, 23, was from Sacramento, California.
She was a maintenance technician assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, and based in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
A few days before the attack, sheposted a phototo her Instagram of herself holding an infant in Kabul with the caption, "I love my job."
The photo wasalso one of several sharedby the Department of Defense on Twitter that it said showed "U.S. military service members comfort infants" at the Kabul airport.
Herlast postpictured her at the airport standing next to a line of evacuees, captioned, "Escorting evacuees onto the bird."
Sgt. Mallory Harrison said Gee was her best friend and "sister forever" in a tribute on Facebook.
"She was a Marine's Marine. She cared about people," Harrisonwrote. "She loved fiercely. She was a light in this dark world. She was my person."
Marine Daegan Page
Marine Corps Cpl. Daegan Page, 23, of Omaha, Nebraska, "loved the brotherhood of the Marines," his family said in astatement to ABC Omaha affiliate KETV.
His family described him as an animal lover, hockey player and "diehard Chicago Blackhawks fan."
"He loved hunting and spending time outdoors with his dad, as well as being out on the water," his family said. "To his younger siblings, he was their favorite jungle gym and to his friends, he was a genuinely happy guy that you could always count on."
Our hearts are breaking right now for the military families who lost loved ones in the terrorist attack in Kabul yesterday. Nebraska will long remember Corporal Page's heroic service to his country, and we mourn his passing.https://t.co/4eTkBH4ZKl
— Gov. Pete Ricketts (@GovRicketts)August 27, 2021
"Nebraska will long remember Corporal Page's heroic service to his country, and we mourn his passing," Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts said in a statement.
Page was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and based in Camp Pendleton, California.
Marine Humberto Sanchez
Marine Corps Cpl. Humberto Sanchez, 22, hailed from Logansport, Indiana.
He was a graduate of Logansport High School.
"We are forever indebted to the service men and women who risk it all to protect others," the Logansport Community School Corporation said in aFacebook post. "We will never forget the names of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Our deepest condolences are with the Sanchez Family and the entire Cass County community."
Sanchez was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and based in Camp Pendleton, California.
Marine Dylan Merola
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dylan Merola, 20, was from Rancho Cucamonga, California.
He was a graduate of Los Osos High School, where students honored him by wearing red, white and blue at Friday night's football game, ABC San Francisco station KGOreported.
He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and based in Camp Pendleton, California.
