9/11 and the Northern Mariana Islands

Fourteen young men and women from the Northern Mariana Islands have now lost their lives, while in military service following the attacks of 9/11.
 
We will never know what contributions these young people might have made to our community had their lives continued. The families they have left behind will never again have the benefit of their love and support.
 
I ask you all to join me in taking a moment on Saturday, September 11, to pause in remembrance of those fourteen, whose lives ended much too soon, while serving our Nation. They are:

•    Army SGT Yihgyh “Eddie” L. Chen (April 4, 2004)
•    Army SSG Wilgene T. Lieto (October 31, 2005)
•    Army SPC Derence W. Jack (October 31, 2005)
•    Army SGT Jesse J. Castro (December 6, 2006)
•    Marine LCpl Adam Q. Emul (January 29, 2007)
•    Army SPC Leeroy A. Camacho (February 9, 2007)
•    Army PFC John D. Flores (May 3, 2007)
•    Army PFC Victor M. Fontanilla (May 17, 2007)
•    Army SPC Joe G. Charfauros, Jr. (June 20, 2007)
•    Navy Seaman Anamarie SanNicolas Camacho (October 22, 2007)
•    Army SGT Brian S. Leon Guerrero (July 10, 2008)
•    Army SSG Julian F. Manglona (October 9, 2008)
•    Air Force SrA Audra P.M. Winkfield (June 19, 2009)
•    Marine Cpl Dave M. Santos (July 16, 2010)

 
 
— Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan
Member of Congress