Dennis Apuan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 25, 2010 For more information:
Courtney Law, 303-866-3844
Rep. Apuan, 719-291-9898

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Rep. Apuan Honors Military Service Members at the Capitol Today

DENVER— Representative Dennis Apuan (D-Colorado Springs), who represents the district that encompasses Fort Carson, helped lead other Democratic members of the Colorado General Assembly in celebrating Military Day at the capitol today. Lawmakers showed their respect, admiration, and gratitude for those who serve their state and country in the armed services through a series of tributes and resolutions.

Rep. Apuan presented a resolution honoring fallen soldiers from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The resolution, which listed the 46 armed service members from Fort Carson who were killed in action since January 2009, was read aloud on the floor of the House. Below is the statement Rep. Apuan read after the resolution was introduced.

It is truly an honor for me to carry this resolution on Fallen Soldiers. It is an honor to represent the brave men and women of Fort Carson. And it is an honor for all of us, that our soldiers from Fort Carson and around the country selflessly and courageously defend our freedom and way of life. This resolution recognizes the 7 Fort Carson soldiers who were killed in action since January 2009 in Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq and the 39 from Fort Carson who made the ultimate sacrifice since January 2009 in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, including the 4 soldiers who called Colorado home.

I’d like to ask for a moment of silence for these soldiers who risked their lives so that we may be safe and free.

They will not be forgotten. Thank you.

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