Carter statement on 3rd ID soldiers deceased in Lithuania

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after the 3rd Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart, GA identified the four soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team who were found deceased in Lithuania: “My heart breaks for the families of Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez, Jr., Staff Sgt. Edvin F. Franco, Pfc. Dante D. Taitano, and Staff Sgt. Troy S. Knutson-Collins. While none of these brave men were native to Georgia, they are forever part of our state’s, and nation’s, story thanks to their selfless, courageous service. Please join me in praying for their loved ones, the Ft. Stewart community, and all those impacted by this tragic loss of life. “I will be holding a moment of silence on the House floor next week and invite my colleagues to stand alongside me in honor of these four American heroes. We are forever indebted to those who lay down their lives in defense of ours.” ###